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3. Move past the point of resistanceto lock the ladder flap with the
props.
Support bar Rest long loads on the support bar.1. Push the lever to the top.
2. Push the support bar a bit to the front and then guide it down to thedoor pillar.
3. Hold the long load in the angled position.
4. Move the support bar below the load to its original position. Fix it
by pressing the lever downwards
past the point of resistance.
The rear doors will only lock when the support bar is installed.
5. Secure the loads firmly. The side supports can be used as hooking
points.
Closing the ladder flap
1. Check that the support bar is properly locked.
2. Lower the ladder flap.
3. Fix the spring clip in its retainer.
Load compartment cover
Rear luggage cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
Closing the cover
Pull the load compartment cover
towards the rear and engage it in the
side brackets.
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80StorageLashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Lashing eyes may be located on the
vehicle floor and / or in the sidewall.
The number and location of the
lashing eyes may vary depending on
the vehicle.
The maximum force applied to the
lashing eyes should not exceed
500 daN / 5 kN / 5000 N.
Depending on country, the maximum
force may be shown on a label.
Note
Specifications on the label always
have priority over those given in this manual.
Cargo management system
Depending on version, a partition
behind the front seats protects the
driver and front passengers against
the risk of load movement.
There may be a flap in the partition
behind the passenger seat which can
be removed to accommodate long
objects. A protective cover is
provided in the vehicle to assure safe transportation.
If the outer passenger seat backrest
is folded down and the partition flap is open, the centre seat has to stay free.
Removing the flap
1. Release the locking device, lower
the flap and then remove it.
2. Stow the flap behind the driver’s seat.
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Turn the locking device upwards.
Put the hinges of the flap in their
housing, lift the flap and close the
locking device.
Fitting the protective cover
The protective cover must be
installed whenever the outer
passenger seat backrest is folded
down and the partition flap is open.
1. Fold the outer passenger seat backrest 3 49.2. Attach the four snap hooks of the
cover on the corresponding
lashing eye.
3. Pull the head restraint from the folded backrest, leaving two
notches visible on the head
restraint rod 3 46.
4. Load the objects.5. Pass the strap of the cover around
the head restraint. Tension the
strap by pulling at the loose end.
With fitted protective cover the
maximum load on the folded backrest is 100 kg.
Safety net
Depending on version, the safety net
can be installed behind the rear seats
or, if the rear seat backrests are
folded, behind the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
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84StorageMoving the partition
1. Release the four locking deviceson the top and the bottom of the
partition.
2. To be placed behind the front seats fold down the rear seat
backrests 3 52
3. Move the partition and lock the
four locking devices on the top
and the bottom. The red indicators are no longer visible.
Opening the flap 1. Depending on the positioning of the partition and the length of the
load fold down the outer rear seat backrest and / or passenger seat
backrest 3 49, 522. Release the locking device of the
flap and open the flap.
3. Secure the flap with the rod.
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Storage85Closing the flap1. Fix the rod in the bracket.
2. Close the flap and lock the locking
device.
3. Restore the seats to the upright position 3 49, 52
Fitting the protective cover
The protective cover must be
installed whenever the side seat
backrest is folded down and the
partition flap is open.
1. Attach the four snap hooks of the
cover on the corresponding
lashing eye.
2. Pull the head restraint from the folded backrest, leaving two
notches visible on the head
restraint rod 3 46.
3. Load the objects.4. Pass the strap of the cover around
the head restraint. Tension the
strap by pulling at the loose end.
If the loading is stored on the front
and rear seat at the passenger
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Instruments and controls89Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 90
Steering wheel adjustment ........90
Steering wheel controls .............90
Heated steering wheel ...............90
Horn ........................................... 91
Windscreen wiper and washer ..91
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 93
Outside temperature ..................93
Clock ......................................... 94
Power outlets ............................. 94
Inductive charging .....................95
Cigarette lighter ......................... 96
Ashtrays .................................... 97
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 97
Instrument cluster ......................97
Speedometer ............................. 99
Odometer ................................ 100
Trip odometer .......................... 100
Tachometer ............................. 100
Fuel gauge .............................. 101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101Engine oil level monitor...........101
Service display ........................ 102
Control indicators ....................102
Turn lights ................................ 103
Seat belt reminder ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners .......103
Airbag deactivation ..................104
Charging system .....................104
Malfunction indicator light ........104
Service vehicle soon ...............105
Stop engine ............................. 105
System check .......................... 105
Brake and clutch system .........105
Parking brake .......................... 105
Electric parking brake ..............105
Electric parking brake fault ......106
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...106
Gear shifting ............................ 106
Descent control system ...........106
Lane keep assist .....................106
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........107
Engine coolant temperature ....107
Preheating ............................... 107
Exhaust filter ............................ 107
AdBlue ..................................... 107
Deflation detection system ......108
Engine oil pressure ..................108
Low fuel ................................... 108
Autostop .................................. 108Exterior light............................ 109
High beam ............................... 109
Low beam ................................ 109
High beam assist .....................109
LED headlights ........................ 109
Front fog lights ......................... 109
Rear fog light ........................... 109
Rain sensor ............................. 109
Cruise control .......................... 109
Adaptive cruise control ............109
Vehicle detected ahead ...........109
Side blind spot alert .................110
Active emergency braking .......110
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Door open ................................ 110
Displays ..................................... 110
Driver Information Centre ........110
Info Display .............................. 113
Head-up display ......................114
Rear view display ....................116
Vehicle messages ......................117
Warning chimes .......................117
Battery voltage ........................ 117
Vehicle personalisation ..............118
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90Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control and speed limiter are
operated via the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel.
Additionally, adaptive cruise control can be set by using the controls on the
left side of the steering wheel.
Infotainment system can be operated
via the controls on the right side of the
steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 170.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 149.
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94Instruments and controls9Warning
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 InfoDisplay.
The adjustment of date and time is
described in the Infotainment Manual.
Info Display 3 113.
Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located behind
the storage cover. Push cover
upwards to open.
Depending on the version, the 12 V
power outlet may be freely
accessible.
At the right side of the load
compartment, another 12 V power
outlet may be located.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 W.
A 230 V power outlet may be located
on the lower side of the centre
console in the front passenger
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 W.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.