In brief111Fixed air vents ..................... 112
2 Side air vents ...................... 111
3 Light switch ........................ 100
High beam, low beam .........100
Headlight flash ....................100
Daytime running lights ........101
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 102
4 Instruments ........................... 77
Driver Information Centre ...... 91
5 Windscreen wiper/washer .....72
Rear window wiper/washer ..72
Headlamp washer .................73
Trip odometer reset ............... 77
6 Centre air vents .................. 111
7 Document holder, pocket
for Personal Navigation
Device .................................. 61
8 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 101
Driver Information Centre
controls ................................ 91Trip computer........................ 97
Instrument illumination ........103
Hazard warning flashers .....101
Front fog lights ...................102
Rear fog light ...................... 102
Heated rear window ..............34
Heated exterior mirrors .........31
Clock ..................................... 73
Airbag deactivation ...............53
9 Front passenger airbag ........52
10 Glovebox .............................. 62
11 Heating and ventilation
system ................................. 107
Air conditioning system .......108
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 109
12 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 122
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 123
13 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............11514Steering wheel controls .......71
15 Horn ..................................... 71
Driver airbag ........................ 52
16 Steering wheel adjustment ..71
17 Cruise control .....................131
18 Fuse box ............................. 157
19 Bonnet release lever ..........143
Seats, restraints39Slide the front passenger seat as far
back as possible, to avoid contact
with the instrument panel during
folding.
Note
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
3 35 before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor,
glovebox.
Pull release levers (1), fold backrest
fully forwards then release the levers. Then push the backrest down further
until it is completely flat.
Pull the flap (2) located at the base of
the backrest and simultaneously push
the backrest down as far as possible.
On some versions, there is a single
release lever located on the inboard
side of the front passenger seat. Pull
release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards, release lever then push
backrest down until it is completely
flat. The flap at the base of the
backrest is not present on some
versions.
Note
Do not operate handwheel for
backrest inclination when backrest is
folded forwards.
9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 53.
9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Unfolding front passenger seat
To restore the seat to the upright
position, pull the flap located at the
base of the backrest and
simultaneously pull up the backrest
as far as it will go.
Pull release levers and raise backrest
fully then release levers.
48Seats, restraintsUnfastening
To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle. The seat belt retracts automatically.
Seat belts on the rear seats The seat belt for the rear centre seat
can only be withdrawn from the
retractor if the backrest is in the rear
position.
Using the seat belt while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.
Note
Depending on the severity of a
collision, the fuel system may also be cut-off and the engine switched
off automatically, for safety reasons. Resetting the fuel cut-off system;
refer to "Fuel system messages"
3 97.
Note
Expiry dates for replacing the airbag system components may be found
on the label inside the glovebox.
Contact a workshop to have the
airbag system components
replaced.
Storage61StorageStorage compartments................61
Instrument panel storage ...........61
Glovebox ................................... 62
Cupholders ................................ 62
Front storage ............................. 62
Overhead console .....................62
Underseat storage .....................63
Load compartment .......................63
Rear storage .............................. 63
Load compartment cover ...........64
Lashing eyes ............................. 66
Load compartment grille ............67
Roof rack system .........................68
Roof rack ................................... 68
Loading information .....................68Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise vehicle
occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
event of hard braking, a sudden
change in direction or an accident.
Instrument panel storage
Storage compartments are located on both sides of the instrument panel.
Document holder
Pull the rear of the document holder
upwards from the instrument panel
and rest in tilted position.
To fold away, lower the document holder back into the instrument panel, pressing down until it engages
audibly.
62StorageGlovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.Depending on version, the glovebox
may be lockable using the ignition
key.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the console between the front seats.
The cupholders can also be used to
hold the portable ashtray unit 3 76.
Front storage
Storage compartments are located in the front door pockets.
Coat hooks are located on the cabin
bulkhead (where fitted).
Overhead console
Store only lightweight items such as
paperwork or maps in the overhead
console.
164Vehicle careIf the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
Do not exceed 50 km/h when tyre
chains are fitted.9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit may be located
under the front seat, in the glovebox,
or on the right side of the load
compartment behind a cover.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the vehicle.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Set the compressor upright near the tyre.
4. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
198GGauges ......................................... 77
Gear shifting ................................. 86
General information ...................139
Generic warning .............82, 97, 116
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................68
H
Halogen headlights ....................149
Hand brake ................................. 128
Hazard warning flashers ............101
Headlamp washer......................... 73
Headlight flash ........................... 100
Headlight range adjustment ......101
Headlights................................... 100
Headlights when driving abroad 101
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 107
High beam ........................... 90, 100
Hill start assist ...................... 86, 128
Horn ....................................... 14, 71
I
Identification plate .....................181
Ignition switch positions .............115
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 90Indicators...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 91
Initial drive information.................... 6
Installing seats .............................. 42
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........157
Instrument panel illumination .....155
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 103
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............61
Interior care ............................... 176
Interior lighting ......................91, 103
Interior lights ...................... 104, 154
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 55
J
Jump starting ............................. 170
K Kerb weight................................... 68Key number .................................. 20
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Language ..................................... 91
Lashing eyes ......................... 66, 68
Laying up the vehicle ..................147Light switch ................................ 100
Load compartment ................28, 63
Load compartment cover .............64
Load compartment grille ...............67
Load compartment lighting .........105
Loading ............................. 38, 41, 42
Loading information .............68, 188
Loadspace dimensions ...............188
Lock cylinders ............................... 20
Low engine oil level .....................89
Low fuel ....................................... 89
Luggage floor net .........................66
Lumbar support ............................ 37
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual adjustment ......................30
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual door locks ........................22
Manual mode ............................. 125
Manual transmission .................. 122
Manual transmission automated 123
Manual windows ..........................32
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................103
Multifunction display .....................91
N Natural gas ................................. 190
New vehicle running-in ..............115
Number plate light .....................153