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48Seats, restraints
Pull latch plates with the seat belt out
of seat belt holder in the roof.
Insert lower latch plate into left-hand
buckle ( 1) at the centre seat. Guide
the upper latch plate with the seat belt
over the lap area and the shoulder (do
not twist) and insert it into right-hand
buckle ( 2) at centre seat.
To unfasten the seat belt, first press
the button on the right-hand buckle
( 2 ) and remove upper latch plate.
Then press the button on the left-
hand buckle ( 1) and remove lower
latch plate. The seat belt retracts
automatically.
Using the seat belt while pregnant9 Warning
The lap seat belt must be
positioned as low as possible
across the pelvis to prevent
pressure on the abdomen.
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72Instruments and controlsWindscreen wiper with rain
sensorHI:fastLO:slowAUTO:automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off1x:single wipe
In AUTO position, the rain sensor
detects the amount of water on the
windscreen and automatically
regulates the frequency of the
windscreen wiper. If ignition is
switched off, automatic wiping mode
is deactivated. To activate automatic
wiping mode the next time ignition is
switched on, press the lever
downwards to position OFF and back
to AUTO .
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Wiper lever in position AUTO.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Make sure the sensor is not blocked
3 35, 3 10.
Control indicator < 3 71.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 178.
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Instruments and controls73Rear window wiper and
washer
Rear window wiperOFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Vehicle personalisation menu 3 96.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 178.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
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76Instruments and controlsCigarette lighter
Press in the cigarette lighter. It
switches off automatically once the element is glowing. Pull out the
cigarette lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
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Instruments and controls79Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in miles.
Trip odometer The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Monochrome display
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999.9 miles without automatic
reset.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Colour display
Trip odometer counts up to
1,999.9 miles and resets then
automatically.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
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Instruments and controls859Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 138.
Brake fluid 3 179.
Parking brake m illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
applied and ignition is switched on
3 138.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 137.
Gear shifting Manual transmission
R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting into this gear is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Automatic transmission manual
mode
R is indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Lane departure warning ) flashes yellow when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
Lane departure warning 3 163.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
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86Instruments and controlsFlashes
The system is actively engaged. Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 139.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
off
n illuminates yellow.
The systems are deactivated.
Engine coolant temperature o illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 178.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 124.
Exhaust filter % or C illuminates yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until the control
indicator extinguishes.
Illuminates temporarily Start of saturation of the exhaust filter.
Start cleaning process as soon as
possible by driving at a vehicle speed
of at least 40 mph.Illuminates constantly
Indication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Exhaust filter 3 129.
AdBlue
Y flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow The remaining driving range is
between 370 miles and 1500 miles.
Flashes yellow The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 370 miles.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 130.
Deflation detection system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
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Instruments and controls87Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more
wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 197.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and / or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop
3 177.
Low fuel o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 167.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 181.
Autostop D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 101.
Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
High beam
C illuminates blue.