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In brief17Parking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 25.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 126.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 18.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 125.
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18Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 18
Keys .......................................... 18
Radio remote control .................19
Memorised settings ...................20
Central locking system ..............20
Child locks ................................. 22
Doors ........................................... 23
Front doors ................................ 23
Rear doors ................................. 23
Load compartment ....................23
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Anti-theft alarm system ..............25
Immobiliser ................................ 25
Exterior mirrors ............................ 26
Mirrors ....................................... 26
Manual adjustment ....................26
Electric adjustment ....................26
Folding mirrors .......................... 26
Heated mirrors ........................... 27
Interior mirrors ............................. 27
Manual anti-dazzle ....................27
Windows ...................................... 28
Windscreen ............................... 28Manual windows........................28
Power windows ......................... 28
Heated rear window ..................30
Sun visors .................................. 30
Roof ............................................. 30
Sunroof ...................................... 30Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys, as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 159.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 152.
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108Driving and operating● Always apply the parkingbrake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing
the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Depress brake pedal at the same time to reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before removing the ignition key. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 126.Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.