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Storage81
● Wind one strap around the barlocated under the front driver
seat cushion. The other one wind
around the bar of the passenger
seat. Then secure each hook to
the corresponding strap.
Tension both straps by pulling at
the loose end.
● Push down head restraints and fold down rear seat backrests
3 74.
Load compartment grille
Depending on version a partition
protects the driver and passengers
against the risk of load movement.
The partition can be placed behind
the front or rear seats.
There is a flap in the partition which
can be opened to accommodate long
objects. A protective cover is
provided in the vehicle to assure safe transportation.
If the side seat backrest is folded
down and the partition flap is open the centre seat has to stay free.
If the backrest of the rear seat is
lowered and the flap open to transport long objects, the front passenger seat
has to stay free.
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82StorageMoving 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 50
3. Move the partition and lock the
four locking devices on the top
and the bottom.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
bottom locking devices. Risk of
pinching.
Opening the flap
1. Depending on the positioning of the partition and the length of theload fold down the outer rear seat
backrest and / or passenger seat
backrest 3 47, 50
2. Release the locking device of the
flap and open the flap.
3. Secure the flap with the rod.
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Storage83Closing 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 47, 50
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 44.
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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86StorageTo 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:● 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.
Overload indicator The overload indicator checks
whether the vehicle is overloaded.
The function is designed to help
avoiding overload and the
consequent risks such as unstable
road behaviour, tyre blowout,
premature wear etc.
If an overcharge is imminent, ON and
% are illuminated.
If the vehicle is overloaded, ON, %
and & are illuminated. In addition,
& is illuminated in the instrument
cluster.
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100Instruments and controlsRetrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
CHECK . The service information is
displayed for a few seconds.
Service information 3 251.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most controlindicators will illuminate briefly as afunctionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 96.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
Turn lights or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 219.
Turn lights 3 125.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes in the
instrument cluster. Additionally, there
is an indication in the roof console.
The big symbols refer to the seat belts of the front seats, the small symbols
refer to the second row rear seats.
● When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbols in the roof console
come on for a short time. For the
front seats, X in the instrument
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Instruments and controls101cluster and the symbols in the
roof console illuminate until seat
belt is fastened.
● When driving faster than 12 mph and a seat belt is
unfastened, the symbol in the
roof console for the respective
seat flashes and a chime is
audible. For the second row rear
seats, this only applies if at least
one rear seat belt was previously fastened.
Aditionally, X illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
After two minutes the chime goes
off and X in the roof console
illuminates constantly until the
seat belt of the respective seat is fastened.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not extinguish after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbagsystem. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 54.
Airbag system 3 57.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 62.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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124LightingHeadlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment ladenHeadlights when driving
abroad
When driving in countries where
traffic drives on the opposite side of
the road, the headlights do not have
to be adjusted.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when the engine is running.
The system switches between
daytime running lights and low beam automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions.
Cornering lightsActivated at a speed of up to 25 mph
when turning off. Depending on the
steering angle or the activation of the
turn lights the front fog light illuminate the direction of travel.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 115.
Hazard warning flashers
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130Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............130
Heating and ventilation system 130
Air conditioning system ...........131
Electronic climate control system .................................... 134
Parking heater ......................... 138
Air vents ..................................... 140
Adjustable air vents .................140
Fixed air vents ......................... 141
Glovebox cooler ......................141
Maintenance .............................. 141
Air intake ................................. 141
Air conditioning regular
operation ................................ 141
Service .................................... 141Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature n
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● air recirculation u
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors e
● heated seats ß
Heated rear window e 3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors e 3 38.
Heated seats ß 3 49.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning n
to the desired temperature.HI:warmLO:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by turning x to the
desired speed.