42Keys, doors and windowsSun 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 3 134.
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.
Seats, restraints51Rear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders.
Heating
Adjust seat heating by turning thumb
wheel ß for the respective rear outer
seat to the desired setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
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.
Storage69
Additional cupholders are located in
the rear armrest. Fold down armrest.
Centre console storage
The storage container can be used to
store small items.
Depending on the version, the
storage compartment is located
under a cover.Load compartment
The rear seat backrest is divided into
2/3 to 1/3 parts. Both parts can be
folded down individually to increase
the size of the load compartment.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● Move front seats forward if necessary.
● Remove the load compartment cover.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down.
Load compartment cover 3 71.
Head restraints 3 44
Load compartment extension ● Check that the outer seat belts are lying correctly on the
backrests.
70Storage
● Pull the release lever on one orboth outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
● Alternatively fold seat backrests from the load compartment: pullswitch on left or right sidewall of
the load compartment to fold the
corresponding part of the rear
seat backrest.9 Warning
Take care when operating the rear
backrests from the load
compartment. The backrest is
folded with considerable power.
Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Storage73Lashing 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 Notice
For hybrid vehicles, no safety net
can be installed behind the front
seats.
74Storage
● 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 69.
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.
277Charging status.......................... 198
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 87
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............122
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............270
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............254
Cruise control ...................... 99, 159
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 114
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............268
DEF ............................................ 142
Deflation detection system ...........98
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218Door open .................................. 100
Doors ............................................ 29
Drive modes ............................... 151
Driver alert .................................. 193
Driver assistance systems ..........159
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 225
Electric parking brake ...95, 152, 153
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 156
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......97
Emergency call ........................... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...226
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature ........97
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 260Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................257
Engine oil ................... 214, 254, 258
Engine oil level monitor ................91
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................271
Exhaust filter ......................... 97, 141
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 246
Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Floor mats................................... 248
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Forward collision alert................. 170
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights .............99, 118, 221
Front pedestrian protection ........175
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 201
Fuel for diesel engines ..............202
Fuel for petrol engines ...............201