Keys, doors and windows43Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the second row seats, pull the blind upwards using
the grip and engage it at the top of the
door frame.
Roof
Glass panel Sunblind
Press N gently to the first detent at
the rear: the sunblind is opened as long as the switch is operated.
Press N firmly to the second detent
and then release at the rear: the
sunblind is opened as long as the
switch is operated.
Press N gently to the first detent at
the front: the sunblind is closed as
long as the switch is operated.
Press N firmly to the second detent
and then release at the front: the
sunblind is closed as long as the
switch is operated.
Safety function
If the sunblind encounters resistance during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened again.
Function standby In ignition switch position 1 the
sunblind is operational 3 131.
Initialising after a power failure
After a power failure, it may only be
possible to operate the sunblind to a limited extent. Initialise the system as follows:
1. Turn key in ignition switch to position 1.
2. Press N twice gently to the first
detent at the rear, the sunblind
opens slightly.
3. Immediately press N twice gently
to the first detent at the front, the
sunblind closes slightly.
52Seats, restraintsRear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders.
Heating
Adjust seat heating by turning thumb
wheel ß for the respective rear outer
seat to the desired setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat position. Therefore the risk of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
70Storage
Additional cupholders are located in
the rear armrest. Fold down armrest.
Centre console storage
The storage container can be used to
store small items.
Depending on the version, the
storage compartment is located
under a cover.Load compartment
The rear seat backrest is divided into
2/3 to 1/3 parts. Both parts can be
folded down individually to increase
the size of the load compartment.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● Move front seats forward if necessary.
● Remove the load compartment cover 3 72.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 45.
Load compartment extension ● Check that the outer seat belts are lying correctly on the
backrests.
Storage71
● Pull the release lever on one orboth outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
● Alternatively fold seat backrests from the load compartment: pullswitch on left or right sidewall of
the load compartment to fold the
corresponding part of the rear
seat backrest.9 Warning
Take care when operating the rear
backrests from the load
compartment. The backrest is
folded with considerable power.
Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked 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.
74StorageLashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Safety net 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.
Installation
Behind the rear seats
● There are installation openings on both sides in the roof frame
above the rear seats: suspend
and engage rod of net at one side, compress rod and suspendand engage at the other side.
● Attach the hooks of safety net straps in the lashing eyes behindthe rear seats.
● Tension both straps by pulling at the loose end.
● Rear seat backrests must be raised up.
Storage75Behind the front seats
● There are installation openingson both sides in the roof frame
above the front seats: suspend
and engage rod of net at one
side, compress rod and suspend and engage at the other side.
● Attach hooks of safety net straps
to loops in the floor in front of the rear seats. To get access to the
loops, push in the perforated parts in the floor cover on both
sides.
● Tension both straps by pulling at the loose end.
● Push down head restraints and fold down rear seat backrests3 70.
Removal
Pull the flap at the tightener on both
sides to release the straps. Detach
hooks from the loops.
Unhook the safety net rods from the
installation openings in the roof
frame.
Roll up the net and secure with a
strap.
267Clock............................................. 84
Collision damage repair ..............258
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 80
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............242
Cruise control ...................... 98, 153
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 111
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............111
Declaration of conformity ............255
DEF ............................................ 139
Deflation detection system ...........97
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................139
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......205
Door open .................................... 99
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 187
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre .............99
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 192
Driving hints ................................ 131E
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 212
Electric parking brake ...94, 146, 147
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 123
Electronic driving programmes ..144
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 150
Emergency call ........................... 107
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......199
Engine compartment fuse box ...213
Engine coolant ........................... 202
Engine coolant temperature ........96
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine data ............................... 248
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................245
Engine oil ................... 201, 242, 246
Engine oil level monitor ................91
Engine oil pressure ......................97
Entry lighting .............................. 118
Event data recorders ..................261
Exhaust filter ......................... 96, 138
Exit lighting ................................ 118
Exterior care .............................. 233
Exterior light ................................. 97Exterior lighting ....................13, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 145
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 128
Floor mats................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 164
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights .............98, 115, 208
Front pedestrian protection ........169
Front seats.................................... 46
Fuel............................................. 188
Fuel for diesel engines ..............189
Fuel for petrol engines ...............188
Fuel gauge ................................... 90
Fuses ......................................... 212
G
Gauges ......................................... 89
Gear selection ........................... 143
Gear shifting ................................. 95
General information ...................192
Glass panel .................................. 43
Glovebox ..................................... 69
Glovebox cooler ......................... 128