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Keys, doors and windows21Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 21
Keys .......................................... 21
Radio remote control .................22
Electronic key system ................23
Central locking system ..............24
Automatic locking ......................28
Child locks ................................. 29
Doors ........................................... 30
Load compartment ....................30
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Anti-theft locking system ...........35
Anti-theft alarm system ..............35
Immobiliser ................................ 37
Exterior mirrors ............................ 37
Convex shape ........................... 37
Electric adjustment ....................37
Folding mirrors .......................... 38
Heated mirrors ........................... 38
Interior mirrors ............................. 39
Manual anti-dazzle ....................39
Automatic anti-dazzle ................39
Windows ...................................... 39
Windscreen ............................... 39Power windows......................... 40
Heated rear window ..................41
Heated windscreen ....................42
Sun visors .................................. 43
Roller blinds ............................... 43
Roof ............................................. 43
Glass panel ............................... 43Keys, 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 3 247.
Central locking 3 24.
Starting the engine 3 137.
Radio remote control 3 22.
Electronic key 3 23.
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 3 239.
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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 3 135.
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.
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46Seats, restraintsHead restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
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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60Seats, restraints9Warning
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 65. 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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Storage69StorageStorage compartments................69
Glovebox ................................... 69
Cupholders ................................ 69
Centre console storage .............70
Load compartment .......................70
Load compartment cover ...........72
Rear floor storage cover ............73
Lashing eyes ............................. 74
Safety net .................................. 74
Warning triangle ........................76
First aid kit ................................. 76
Roof rack system .........................76
Roof rack ................................... 76
Loading information .....................77Storage 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 glovebox can be closed
3 132.
Other versions may have a CD player
in the glovebox.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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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.
Behind the front seats Note
For hybrid vehicles, no safety net
can be installed behind the front
seats.
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● 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.
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76StorageWarning triangle
Stow the warning triangle in the space
on the inside of the tailgate and
secure it with the Velcro ®
fastener.
First aid kit
Stow the first aid kit in the storage
compartment on the right side of the load compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof 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.
Vehicles with roof railing
Fasten the roof rack in the roof railing
above the mounting points located in
each door frame of the vehicle body.