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In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel lever in required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left _ or right 6.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 30.
Electric adjustment 3 30.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 31.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
the vehicle is stationary and the
steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 48.
Ignition positions 3 115.
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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
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In brief13Exterior lighting
Turn light switch:
§:off / daytime running lights9:sidelights / headlights
Lighting 3 100.
Daytime running lights 3 101.
Fog lights
Press light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog light
Front fog lights 3 102.
Rear fog light 3 102.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:pull lever
Depending on version, pull lever
towards steering wheel to switch
between high and low beam.
High beam 3 100.
Headlight flash 3 100.
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18In briefStarting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral).
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 1 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes
out.
● Turn key to position 2 and release.
Starting the engine 3 116.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 91.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 117.
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In brief19Parking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before switching off
the ignition. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towardsthe kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it from the
ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
remote control.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 143.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 142.
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36Seats, restraintsRear head restraints, height
adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the release buttons and push
the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Rear head restraints, removal
Press both release buttons, pull the
head restraint upwards and remove.
Stow the removed head restraint
securely in the load compartment. Do not drive with head restraint removed
if the seat is occupied.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats except in the underseat
storage compartment 3 63.
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Seats, restraints37
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 71.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 35.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 46.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 37.
Seat adjustment Drive only with seats and backrests
properly engaged.Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
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Seats, restraints499Warning
The airbag system deploys in an
explosive manner, repairs must be performed by skilled personnel
only.
9 Warning
Adding accessories that change
the vehicle's frame, bumper
system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing any
parts of the front seats, seat belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, ceiling or pillar
trim, front sensors, side impact
sensors or airbag wiring.
Note
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Have damagedcovers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 83.Fault
If there is a fault in the airbag and belt tensioner system, the control
indicator v illuminates in the
instrument cluster. The system is not
operational.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message, e.g. Airbag failure , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Control indicator v 3 83.
Child restraint systems on front passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02: