72StorageStorageStorage compartments................72
Glovebox ................................... 72
Cupholders ................................ 72
Front storage ............................. 73
Sunglasses storage ...................73
Armrest storage .........................73
Centre console storage .............73
Load compartment .......................74
Rear storage .............................. 77
Load compartment cover ...........77
Rear floor storage cover ............79
Lashing eyes ............................. 79
Cargo management system ......79
Safety net .................................. 80
Warning triangle ........................82
First aid kit ................................. 83
Roof rack system .........................84
Roof rack ................................... 84
Loading information .....................84Storage 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
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console behind a cover. Open the
cover.
84StorageRoof rack systemRoof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information, contact your workshop.
Mounting roof rack
Grand Sport
Open all doors.
Mounting points are located in each
door frame of the vehicle body.
Fasten the roof rack according to the installation instructions delivered with the roof rack.
Remove the roof rack when not in use.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Mounting points are located in both
roof railings.
Fasten the roof rack on the first two
mounting points according to the
installation instructions delivered with the roof rack.
Remove the roof rack when not in
use.
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 markings behind
the release levers. 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 79.
Storage85● Do not allow the load to protrudeabove 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 ensure 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 grossvehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 284) 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
100 kg. The roof load is thecombined weight of the roof rack and the load.
278Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand 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.
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.
317Pedestrian detection...................110
Performance .............................. 291
Performing work ........................236
Power button .............................. 158
Power outlets ............................... 92
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 108
Puncture ..................................... 270
Q Quickheat ................................... 153
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 313
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 307
Reading lights ............................ 141
Rear cross traffic alert ................218
Rear floor storage cover ..............79
Rear fog light .............110, 139, 247
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 77
Rear view camera ...................... 216
Rear window wiper and washer ..90
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 282, 286
Refuelling ................................... 228 Registered trademarks ...............309
Retained power off .....................159Reversing lights .........................140
Ride control systems ..................177
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 84
Roof rack ..................................... 84
S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................54
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......166
Selector lever.............................. 169
Service ............................... 155, 281
Service display .......................... 103
Service information ....................281
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................211
Sidelights .................................... 133
Side turn lights ........................... 252
Software acknowledgement .......307
Software update ......................... 309
Spare wheel ............................... 270
Speed limiter....................... 110, 183Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................157
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................159
Steering ...................................... 157
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 87
Steering wheel controls ...............87
Stop-start system........................ 161
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunglasses storage .....................73
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 142
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 102
Tail lights ................................... 247
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 258
Tow bar....................................... 230
Towing ................................ 230, 276
Towing another vehicle .............277
Towing equipment .....................231
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 301
Towing the vehicle .....................276
Traction Control system ............. 177
Traction Control system off......... 108