Storage71StorageStorage compartments................71
Glovebox ................................... 71
Cupholders ................................ 71
Front storage ............................. 72
Overhead console .....................73
Underseat storage .....................74
Centre console storage .............75
Footwell storage ........................75
Load compartment .......................76
Ladder flap ................................ 76
Load compartment cover ...........77
Lashing eyes ............................. 80
Cargo management system ......80
Safety net .................................. 81
Load compartment grille ............83
Warning triangle ........................86
First aid kit ................................. 86
Roof rack system .........................86
Roof rack ................................... 86
Loading information .....................87Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise 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
To open the glovebox pull the handle.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders Front cupholder
Cup holders are located at the sides
of the instrument panel.
86Storageside pass one strap on each head
restraint.
With fitted protective cover the
maximum load on each of the folded
backrests is 100 kg.
Warning triangle
Depending on version, the warning
triangle can be stowed in the load
compartment. Secure it with the
elastic straps.
First aid kit
Depending on version, the first aid kit can be stowed in the load
compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in use.
Mounting roof rack
Vehicles with roof railing
Storage87Mounting points are located at the
bottom of the roof railing.
Fasten the roof rack according to the
installation instructions delivered with
the roof rack.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, unscrew the
caps in the roof strips. Insert the
mounting provisions, as instructed, in the retainer.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
3 80.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the rear luggage cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of theinstrument 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 3 257) and the EC kerb
weight.
88StorageTo 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 120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is:● 80 kg for vehicles with roof railing
● 100 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with two roofracks
● 150 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with three
roof racks, except vehicles
with seven seats
● 100 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with three
roof racks and seven seats
The roof load is the combined weight
of the roof rack and the load.
184Driving and operatingEmergency automatic braking may
slow the vehicle to a complete stop to
try to avoid a potential crash.
● Automatic transmission: If the vehicle comes to a completestop, automatic braking is
maintained for up to two
seconds. Keep the brake pedal
depressed to prevent the vehicle
from starting off again.
● Manual transmission: If the vehicle comes to a complete
stop, the engine may stall.
Operation of the function may be felt
by a slight vibration in the brake
pedal.9 Warning
Emergency automatic braking is
an emergency crash preparation
feature and is not designed to
avoid crashes. Do not rely on the
system to brake the vehicle.
Emergency automatic braking will
not brake outside of its operating speed range and only responds to
detected vehicles and
pedestrians.
System limitations
In some cases, the active emergencybraking system may provide an
automatic braking in situations that
seem to be unnecessary, for instance
in parking garages, due to traffic signs
in a curve or due to vehicles in
another lane. This is normal
operation, the vehicle does not need
service. Firmly apply the accelerator
pedal to override the automatic
braking if the situation and the
surroundings permit.
In the following cases, active
emergency braking performance is
limited:
● Driving on winding or hilly roads.
● Detecting all vehicles, especially vehicles with a trailer, tractors,
muddy vehicles, etc.
● Detecting a vehicle when weather limits visibility, such as infog, rain, or snow.
● Driving during nighttime.
● The windscreen is damaged or affected by foreign items, e.g.
stickers.Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes and / or steer the vehicle to
avoid crashes.
We recommend to deactivate the system in the vehicle personalisation
in the following cases:
● when towing a trailer or caravan
● when carrying long objects on roof bars or a roof rack
● when the vehicle is being towed with the engine running
● when a spare wheel is fitted that is smaller than the other wheels
● before using an automatic car wash with the engine running
● before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in a workshop
● if the windscreen has been damaged close to the camera
● if the front bumper has been damaged
● if the brake lamps are not working
248Vehicle 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 4 to 9.
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.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
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 wiper blades
Switch off wipers before handling in their areas.
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.
279Parking assist ............................ 186
Parking brake ..................... 105, 162
Parking heater ............................ 140
Parking lights ............................. 128
Particulate filter ........................... 153
Passenger side camera ..............195
Performing work ........................214
Peripheral lighting .......................131
Power button .............................. 146
Power outlets ............................... 94
Power saving mode ....................147
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 107
Puncture ..................................... 240
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 275
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 109
REACH ....................................... 271
Reading lights ............................ 129
Rear doors ................................... 31
Rear fog light .............109, 128, 224
Rear view camera ...................... 199
Rear view display .................40, 116
Rear windows .............................. 43
Rear window wiper and washer ..93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 255, 259Refuelling ................................... 206
Registered trademarks ...............271
Removing seats ............................ 53
Reversing lights .........................128
Ride control systems ..................165
Roller blinds ................................. 44
Roof .............................................. 45
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................103
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat folding .................................. 49
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat position ................................ 47
Second row seats ........................52
Selective catalytic reduction .......154
Selective ride control ..................168
Selector lever ............................. 158
Service ............................... 143, 252
Service display .......................... 102
Service information ....................252
Service vehicle soon .................. 105
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ............110, 194
Sidelights .................................... 123Side turn lights ........................... 226
Sliding door .................................. 30
Sliding side door ........................... 30
Spare wheel ............................... 240
Speed limiter....................... 110, 172
Speedometer ............................... 99
Starting and operating ................145
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................148
Steering ...................................... 145
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90
Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop engine ................................ 105
Stop-start system........................ 149
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunvisor lights ........................... 130
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 105
T
Tachometer ............................... 100
Tailgate ......................................... 32
Tail lights ................................... 224
Third row seats ............................ 53
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 230
Tow bar....................................... 208
Towing ................................ 208, 245