Storage63StorageStorage compartments................63
Glovebox ................................... 63
Cupholders ................................ 63
Centre console storage .............64
Load compartment .......................64
Load compartment cover ...........67
Rear floor storage cover ............67
Lashing eyes ............................. 68
Warning triangle ........................69
First aid kit ................................. 69
Roof rack system .........................70
Roof rack ................................... 70
Loading information .....................70Storage 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
On some versions the glovebox is
ventilated. Air ventilation and
temperature depend on the settings
of the climate control system. The air
vent in the glove box can be closed
3 127.
Other versions may have a CD player
in the glove box.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
70StorageRoof rack systemRoof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle-
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack
Open all doors.
Mounting points are located in each
door frame of the vehicle body.
Detach the cover from each mounting
point and fasten the roof rack with the attached screws.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 marks on the side near the release lever or on
the loop. 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 68.
Storage71● 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 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 3 233) 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
120 km/h.The permissible roof load is
60 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
Driving and operating159Forward looking brake assist
In addition to emergency automatic
braking, the forward looking brake
assist function makes the brake assist more sensitive. Therefore, pressing
the brake pedal less strongly results
in immediate hard braking. This
function helps the driver brake
quicker and harder before the
imminent collision.9 Warning
Active emergency braking is not
designed to apply hard
autonomous braking or to
automatically avoid a collision. It is designed to reduce the vehicle
speed before a collision. It may not
react to animals. After a sudden
lane change, the system needs a
certain time to detect the next
preceding vehicle.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver must always be
ready to take action and apply the brakes and steer to avoid
collisions.
The system is designed to work with
all occupants wearing their seat belts.
Forward collision alert 3 156.
Front pedestrian protection 3 160.
Deactivation Active emergency braking can be
deactivated in the personalisation
menu 3 102. If deactivated, m
illuminates in the instrument cluster and a warning message is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.
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 carwash 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
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.
224Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The 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.
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 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.
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.
259RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 254
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 94
REACH ....................................... 248
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
Rear fog light ...............94, 115, 198
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 173
Rear window wiper and washer ..76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 231, 235
Refuelling ................................... 179
Registered trademarks ...............251
Reversing lights .........................115
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43Selective catalytic reduction .......141
Selector lever ............................. 144
Service ............................... 129, 228
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................228
Service vehicle soon .................... 90
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ..............94, 169
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 201
Software acknowledgement .......248
Software update ......................... 250
Spare wheel ............................... 216
Speed limiter......................... 94, 153
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 90
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 117
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 90T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 198
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 207
Tow bar....................................... 182
Towing ................................ 182, 222
Towing another vehicle .............223
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................222
Trailer coupling ........................... 182
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................144
Tread depth ............................... 210
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 88, 114
Tyre chains ................................ 212
Tyre deflation detection system . 209
Tyre designations ......................208
Tyre pressure ............................ 208
Tyre pressures ........................... 244
Tyre repair kit ............................. 212
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 161
Upholstery .................................. 226
USB port ....................................... 77
Using this manual ..........................3