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44Seats, restraints
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for a child
restraint system on the passenger
seat according to the instructions in
the tables 3 48.
The other airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose theswitch position:* OFF:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuouslyV ON:front passenger airbag is
active9 Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag only
in combination with the use of a
child restraint system, subject to
the instructions and restrictions in
the tables 3 48.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.
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Storage51StorageStorage compartments................51
Glovebox ................................... 51
Cupholders ................................ 51
Centre console storage .............52
Load compartment .......................52
Load compartment cover ...........54
Rear floor storage cover ............55
Warning triangle ........................55
First aid kit ................................. 56
Roof rack system .........................56
Roof rack ................................... 56
Loading information .....................57Storage 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
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.
The glovebox features an adapter for
the locking wheel bolts.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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4.Pull the release knob on top of the
rear backrest.
5. Fold down the backrest and insert
the rear seat head restraints into
the pockets.
6. Put the seat belts for the outboard
seats into the belt guides.
7. Adjust the front seats to the desired position.
To return the backrest to the original
position:
1. Lift the backrest up and pull out the seat belt from the belt guides.
Push backrest firmly into place.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely engaged in position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury
or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Ensure the seat belts are not
pinched by the latch.
2. Reinstall the rear head restraints.
3. Place the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position.
Notice
Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seatcushion.
4. Push the front part of the seat cushion down firmly until it
latches.
The centre rear seat belt may lock
when you raise the backrest. If this
happens, allow the belt to go back all the way and repeat operation.
If the seat belt is still locked, fold down the seat cushion and try again.
To return the rear seat cushion, put
the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position ensuring that the
seat belt buckle straps are not twisted
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Storage55Rear floor storage coverRear floor cover
Lift up rear floor cover to gain access
to the tyre repair kit, vehicle tools and
warning triangle.
On versions with spare wheel, the
spare wheel is located under the rear
floor cover together with the vehicle
tools.
Tools 3 153.
General hint9 Warning
For safety reasons, stow all parts
in the load compartment in its
position, always drive with a
closed rear floor cover and, if
possible, with folded up rear
backrests.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being
thrown around in the event of
sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
Warning triangle
Vehicles with spare wheel
Stow the warning triangle in the load
compartment.
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56StorageVehicles with tyre repair kit
Stow the warning triangle in the
vehicle tool box below the floor over
in the load compartment.
First aid kit
Stow the first-aid kit in the load
compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Mount the roof rack to the roof rails
following the installation instructions
delivered with the roof rack.
Remove the roof rack when not in use.
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Storage57Loading information● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof 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 theinstrument 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 lever, orhinder 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 vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 179) 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.
The permissible roof load for
vehicles with roof railing is 50 kg.
The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the
load.
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58Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 59
Steering wheel adjustment ........59
Steering wheel controls .............59
Heated steering wheel ...............59
Horn ........................................... 60
Windscreen wiper/washer .........60
Rear window wiper/washer .......61
Outside temperature ..................61
Clock ......................................... 61
Power outlets ............................. 63
Cigarette lighter ......................... 63
Ashtrays .................................... 63
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 63
Instrument cluster ......................63
Speedometer ............................. 63
Odometer .................................. 64
Trip odometer ............................ 64
Tachometer ............................... 64
Fuel gauge ................................ 64
Fuel selector .............................. 65
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 66
Service display .......................... 66Control indicators ......................67
Turn signal ................................. 69
Seat belt reminder .....................70
Airbag and belt tensioners .........70
Airbag deactivation ....................70
Charging system .......................71
Malfunction indicator light ..........71
Service vehicle soon .................71
Brake and clutch system ...........71
Operate pedal ............................ 71
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....72
Gear shifting .............................. 72
Power steering .......................... 72
Lane departure warning ............72
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........72
Electronic Stability Control off ...72
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........72
Traction Control system off .......73
Engine coolant temperature ......73
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 73
Engine oil pressure ....................73
Low fuel ..................................... 74
Immobiliser ................................ 74
Reduced engine power .............74
Exterior light .............................. 74
High beam ................................. 74
Fog light ..................................... 74
Rear fog light ............................. 74Cruise control............................ 74
Speed limiter ............................. 74
Bonnet open .............................. 74
Door open .................................. 75
Information displays .....................75
Driver Information Centre ..........75
Info display ................................ 80
Vehicle messages ........................81
Warning chimes .........................83
Battery voltage .......................... 83
Vehicle personalisation ................84
Telematics service .......................86
OnStar ....................................... 86
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Instruments and controls61Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Washer fluid 3 140
Vehicle personalisation 3 84.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 80