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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............21
Seats, restraints ........................... 43
Storage ........................................ 73
Instruments and controls .............84
Lighting ...................................... 109
Climate control ........................... 117
Driving and operating .................133
Vehicle care ............................... 175
Service and maintenance ..........221
Technical data ........................... 225
Customer information ................249
Index .......................................... 256Contents
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18In briefManual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 151.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 201, 3 247.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 178.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 36, 3 44,
3 54.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 136.
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28Keys, doors and windows
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold the central locking switch e
for approx. five seconds. An audible
signal confirms activation.
LED in switch illuminates when the
vehicle is locked.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e for approx. five seconds.
An audible signal confirms
deactivation.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Press down the child lock, door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Raise to deactivate.
Doors
Sliding door
Unlock the sliding side door with the remote control or key (if equipped).
Open the door by pulling the handle
and sliding the door towards the rear.
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill with the parking brake applied (on
certain models, a warning chime will
sound when the sliding side door is
open and the parking brake is
released).
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Seats, restraints43Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 43
Front seats ................................... 44
Seat position .............................. 44
Seat adjustment ........................45
Armrest ...................................... 49
Heating ...................................... 50
Rear seats ................................... 50
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Three-point seat belt .................54
Airbag system .............................. 57
Front airbag system ...................60
Side airbag system ....................61
Airbag deactivation ....................61
Child restraints ............................. 63
Child restraint systems ..............63
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Pull up to raise or press button and
lower head restraint. Ensure the head restraint engages.
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44Seats, restraintsDepending on version, head
restraints can also be tilted forwards
or backwards. Push or pull the lower
part of the head restraint to adjust.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.
Removal
E.g. when using a child restraint
system 3 63.
First tilt the backrest forwards, then
pull up head restraint to uppermost
position. Press both release buttons
and pull the head restraint upwards to remove.
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment.
Do not drive with head restraints
removed if the seat is occupied.
Installation First tilt the backrest forwards, then
insert the rods of the head restraint into their holes.
Lower head restraint as far as
possible, then raise head restraint (press both release buttons first, if
necessary) until it engages securely
in desired position.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 loose objects
under the seats.
Underseat storage, storage box 3 75.
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● 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 85.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 43.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 54.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 45.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
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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46Seats, restraintsSuspension seat longitudinal
adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Suspension seat backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
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Seats, restraints47Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lowerSuspension seat height
Pull up front release lever up to adjustheight of front part of seat.
Pull up rear release lever to adjust height of rear part of seat.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements.
Increasing and decreasing support:
turn the handwheel while relieving the load on the backrest.