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48Seats, restraintsSeat foldingFolding front centre passenger
seat
Pull release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.
Notice
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor
3 43, cup holder 3 73.
To restore, pull release lever, raise
backrest then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 62.
Armrest
Raise or lower the armrest as
required.
Heating
Press ß for the respective seat when
the engine is running; LED in switch
illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
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88Instruments and controlsNotice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX socket, SD card slot - refer to the Infotainment manual.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located on the instrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the
cupholders at both ends of the
instrument panel, centrally in the
lower instrument panel, and
depending on version, in the door pockets or in the rear seat area.
Cupholders 3 73.
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100Instruments and controlsCruise controlm , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 150.
Tachograph & illuminates when there is a fault
3 105.
Door open y illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door is not fully
closed.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 100.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 85
● clock 3 86
● odometer 3 89
● trip odometer 3 89
● service display 3 91
● vehicle messages 3 101
● trip computer 3 103
Info display
The central display in the
Infotainment system displays the time (and / or outside temperature,
depending on version) and
Infotainment system information.
Press X to switch the Infotainment
system on. Alternatively, it
automatically switches on when the ignition is switched on.
Depending on system, the
Infotainment system is operated via
buttons and rotary knobs on the
Infotainment system fascia, the
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Lighting107off and when the driver's door is
opened as a reminder that the lights
are still on.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light controlAUTO:automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is activated and the engine is
running, the system switches
between daytime running lights and headlights depending on the external lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable
to have the automatic light control
function activated.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.
Daytime running lights 3 108.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch back to low beam, push
lever again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range adjustment Manual headlight range
adjustment
Adapt headlight range to the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
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110LightingRear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position ø;
control indicator ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
Rear fog light comes on together with
front fog lights and will only operate
when the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
● instrument panel illumination
● info-display
● illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel b until the desired
brightness is obtained.
Interior lights
Courtesy lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
depending on switch position the front and rear courtesy lights automaticallyswitch on, together with the foot well
lights, then switch off after a delay.
Front courtesy lights
Operate rocker switch:
press 7:offcentre posi‐
tion:automatic switching
on and offpress d:on
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134Driving and operatingResetting with electronic key
system
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven:
1. Insert the electronic key in the card reader 3 130.
2. Press START/STOP without
depressing any pedals.
3. Wait a few minutes to allow the fuel system to be reset.
If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Power button 3 130.
Refuelling 3 158.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator pedal is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.Stop-start system
The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam. It restarts the engine
automatically as soon as the clutch
pedal is depressed.
A vehicle battery sensor ensures that an Autostop is only performed if thevehicle battery is sufficiently charged
for a restart.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
If the below conditions are not
fulfilled, an Autostop is prohibited and
control indicator \ illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 99.Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Î. LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
deactivation and a corresponding message appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 100.
If deactivated manually, it is possible to reactivate the stop-start system by
pressing Î again; LED extinguishes
in the button and a corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre. The system is
reactivated automatically the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Vehicle messages 3 101.
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148Driving and operating9Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 97.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 161.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 100.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 97 illuminates together
with F 3 96 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 100.
TC is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 101.
Electronic stability program The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the
type of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
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Driving and operating149wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 100.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action b
flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 97.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 161.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESP® Plus
can be
deactivated to enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 100.
When vehicle speed reaches
30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP® Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
Ø again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESP® Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.