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Keys, doors and windows9Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ..................................... 9
Keys ............................................ 9
Radio remote control .................10
Electronic key system ................11
Central locking system ..............12
Automatic locking ......................16
Child locks ................................. 17
Doors ........................................... 18
Load compartment ....................18
Vehicle security ............................ 18
Anti-theft locking system ...........18
Anti-theft alarm system ..............19
Immobiliser ................................ 20
Exterior mirrors ............................ 21
Convex shape ........................... 21
Electric adjustment ....................21
Folding mirrors .......................... 21
Heated mirrors ........................... 22
Interior mirrors ............................. 22
Manual anti-dazzle ....................22
Automatic anti-dazzle ................23
Windows ...................................... 23
Windscreen ............................... 23Power windows......................... 23
Heated rear window ..................25
Sun visors .................................. 25
Roller blinds ............................... 26
Roof ............................................. 26
Glass panel ............................... 26Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items to 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 3 194.
Central locking 3 12.
Starting the engine 3 101.
Radio remote control 3 10.
Electronic key 3 11.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 186.
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26Keys, doors and windowsRoller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the rear seats,
pull the blind upwards using the grip
and engage it at the top of the door
frame.
Roof
Glass panel
Sunblind
The sunblind is operated manually.
Slide the sunblind to the desired position.
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28Seats, restraintsHead restraints on rear seats
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Press catch, pull the respective head
restraint upwards and remove.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
● Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
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32Seats, restraintsMassage
Activate the back massage function
by pressing K. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
The massage function is activated for
a period of 1 hour. During this time,
massage is performed in six cycles
with breaks in between.
Pressing K once more deactivates
massage function. The LED goes off.
The massage function is operational
when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 103.
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.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 41.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
seat belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt reminder, indicated by a control
indicator a for the respective seat in
the roof console 3 66.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
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Seats, restraints399Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do
not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for child restraint
system on the passenger seat
according to the instructions in the
table 3 44. The side airbag and
curtain airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch in the glovebox.
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Storage47StorageStorage compartments................47
Glovebox ................................... 47
Cupholders ................................ 47
Door panel storage ....................48
Centre console storage .............48
Load compartment .......................49
Load compartment cover ...........50
Rear floor storage cover ............51
Lashing eyes ............................. 51
Roof rack system .........................51
Roof rack ................................... 51
Loading information .....................52Storage 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
Pull lever to open the glovebox.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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Storage51Remove the cover.
Fitting cover Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach the retaining
straps to the tailgate.
Rear floor storage cover
The rear floor cover can be lifted and
removed. Use opening to raise the
rear floor cover and then remove it.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information, contact your workshop.
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.
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52StorageRemove the roof rack when not inuse.Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. 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 51.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do notcover 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 3 203) and the EC kerb
weight.