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In brief7Backrest inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 47.
Manual seat adjustment 3 48.
Power seat adjustment 3 50.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 47.
Manual seat adjustment 3 48.
Power seat adjustment 3 50.
Seat inclination
Press switch
top:front end higherbottom:front end lower
Seat position 3 47.
Manual seat adjustment 3 48.
Power seat adjustment 3 50.
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In brief9Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pushing left or right mirror button.
LED in button indicates the selection.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 37.
Electric adjustment 3 37.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 38.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 58.
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In brief111Power windows .....................40
2 Exterior mirrors .....................37
3 Central locking system ..........25
4 Side air vents ...................... 148
5 Cruise control .....................177
Speed limiter ....................... 179
Adaptive cruise control .......180
Forward collision alert .........189
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 134
Exit lighting ......................... 137
Parking lights ...................... 135
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
7 Instruments ........................ 100
Driver Information Centre .... 110
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
9 Head-up display ..................11710Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........89
11 Centre air vents .................. 148
12 Hazard warning flashers ....133
13 Info Display ........................ 116
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
15 Electronic Stability Control . 174
Traction Control system .....173
16 Glovebox .............................. 73
Fuse box ............................ 251
17 Controls for Info Display
operation ............................. 116
18 Climate control system ........ 139
19 Power outlet .......................... 93
20 Flexride controls .................. 175
Parking assist / advanced
parking assist .....................198
Lane keep assist ................217
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 15621 Manual transmission ..........168
Automatic transmission ......164
22 Electric parking brake .........170
23 Power switch ....................... 152
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..88
25 Horn ..................................... 89
26 Bonnet release lever ..........230
28 Light switch ........................ 128
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 131
Front / rear fog lights ..........134
Instrument illumination .......135
29 Head-up display controls ....117
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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 254 and
condition 3 291.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 231.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 37,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
Ignition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 154.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
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18In briefPower button
● Manual transmission: operateclutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Engine Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins.
Starting the engine 3 154.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Parking9 Warning
● 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. Pull switch m for
approx. one second and check
if the control indicator m
illuminates.
The electric parking brake is applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 106.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
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In brief19If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing the
button on the door handle or
button e on the remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 230.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.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 229.
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20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Radio remote control .................21
Electronic key system ................22
Memorised settings ...................25
Central locking system ..............25
Automatic locking ......................28
Child locks ................................. 29
Doors ........................................... 29
Load compartment ....................29
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Anti-theft locking system ...........34
Anti-theft alarm system ..............34
Immobiliser ................................ 37
Exterior mirrors ............................ 37
Convex shape ........................... 37
Electric adjustment ....................37
Folding mirrors .......................... 38
Heated mirrors ........................... 39
Automatic dimming ....................39
Parking assist ............................ 39Interior mirrors............................. 39
Manual anti-dazzle ....................39
Automatic anti-dazzle ................40
Windows ...................................... 40
Windscreen ............................... 40
Power windows ......................... 40
Heated rear window ..................42
Heated windscreen ....................43
Sun visors .................................. 43
Roof ............................................. 43
Sunroof ...................................... 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 3 272.
Central locking 3 25.
Starting the engine 3 154.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Electronic key 3 22.
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 3 264.
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Keys, doors and windows27Insert the key blade into the recess at
the bottom of the cap and swivel the
key upward.
Manual unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting and turning the key blade in
the lock cylinder.
The other doors can be opened by
pulling the interior handle twice or by
pressing c in the driver's door panel.
The load compartment and fuel filler
flap will possibly not be unlocked.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-
theft locking system is deactivated.
Manual locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door or press e in the
driver's door panel. Then close the driver's door and lock it from the
outside by turning the key in the lock
cylinder. The fuel filler flap and
tailgate are possibly not locked.
After locking, cover the lock cylinder
with the cap: insert the cap with the
lower side in the recess and push the cap until it engages at the upper side.
Lock cylinders Designed to free-wheel if they areforcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.