64StorageStorageStorage compartments................64
Glovebox ................................... 64
Cupholders ................................ 64
Centre console storage .............65
Load compartment .......................65
Load compartment cover ...........68
Rear floor storage cover ............68
Lashing eyes ............................. 69
Warning triangle ........................70
First aid kit ................................. 70
Roof rack system .........................71
Roof rack ................................... 71
Loading information .....................71Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
On some versions the glovebox is
ventilated. Air ventilation and
temperature depend on the settings
of the climate control system. The air
vent in the glove box can be closed
3 128.
Other versions may have a CD player
in the glove box.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
Storage71Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle-
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack
Open all doors.
Mounting points are located in each
door frame of the vehicle body.
Detach the cover from each mounting
point and fasten the roof rack with the attached screws.Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged, i.e. no longer
showing the red marks on the side near the release lever or on
the loop. If objects can be
stacked, heavier objects should
be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 69.
72Storage● Secure loose objects in the loadcompartment to prevent from
sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
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 car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 227) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
60 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
220Vehicle careIf using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
251Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 212
Q Quickheat ................................... 127
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 247
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 94
REACH ....................................... 243
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 94, 115
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 225, 229
Refuelling ................................... 178
Registered trademarks ...............246
Reversing lights .........................115
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S
Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 48 Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43
Selective catalytic reduction .......141
Selector lever ............................. 144
Service ............................... 130, 223
Service display ............................ 88
Service information ....................223
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ....................168
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn signal lights ................198
Software acknowledgement .......243
Software update ......................... 245
Spare wheel ............................... 214
Speed limiter......................... 95, 153
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop engine .................................. 91
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage ......................................... 64
Storage compartments .................64Sunvisor lights ........................... 117
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 91
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 194
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 204
Tow bar....................................... 180 Towing ................................ 180, 217
Towing another vehicle .............218
Towing equipment .....................181
Towing the vehicle .....................217
Traffic sign assistant .....................95
Trailer coupling ........................... 180
Trailer towing ............................. 180
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................144
Tread depth ............................... 207
Trip odometer .............................. 85
Turn and lane-change signals ...114
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 208
Tyre deflation detection system . 206
Tyre designations ......................205
Tyre pressure ............................ 205
Tyre pressures ........................... 238
Tyre repair kit ............................. 209