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18In briefType B
Turn the gear selector.
R:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralA:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 164.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 237 and
condition 3 271
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 213
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● turn key to position 1
● 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
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Keys, doors and windows23
1. Remove the back cover from theremote control.
2. Extract the flat battery from its location.
3. Replace battery with a battery of the same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
4. Clip the back cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 24.
Electronic key systemDepending on the version, the
electronic key system enables a
keyless operation of the following
functions:
● central locking system 3 24
● tailgate unlocking
● headlight activation
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 22.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced.
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Keys, doors and windows39Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Pull the mirror button C rearwards.
Both exterior mirrors will fold.
Pull the mirror button rearwards again
to return both exterior mirrors to their
original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pulling mirror
button rearwards will only electrically
extend the other mirror.
Automatic folding When the vehicle is being locked,
both mirrors will fold.
When the vehicle is being unlocked,
the mirrors return to their original
position.
The function can be deactivated in the vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Heated mirrors
Depending on the version, heating is
operated by pressing è or m .
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window 3 43.
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Keys, doors and windows45To 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
Sunblinds
The sunblinds are operated manually. Slide the respective sunblind to thedesired position.
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Seats, restraints47Front 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.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders are on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 93.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 46.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of the spine.
Manual seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
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56Seats, restraints
2. Place the front of the seat on therails and then tip the rear down.
Caution
Do not use the loop to lift the seat.
3. Slide the seat until it engages.
4. Raise the backrest fully upwards.
Lounge position
The single seats on rails can be
placed facing forward or backward.
Caution
Avoid contact between two seats.
This could cause significant wear
of the parts in contact.
1. Fold the backrest down to the table position.
2. Pull the loop on the rear beyond the point of resistance.
3. Slightly lift and turn the seat by180° until it is engaged.
4. Raise the backrest fully upwards.
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.
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64Seats, restraintsThe side airbag system consists of anairbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in
the event of a side 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 upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Notice
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.
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 69.
When the front passenger seat is in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be
deactivated.
Seat folding 3 50.
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Instruments and controls109A disappears
Retrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press
F , G or CHECK .
The service information is displayed for a few seconds.
Instrument cluster 3 100.
Service information 3 259.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activationSee all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 100.
Turn lights
1 flash green.
Flash Turn lights or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 219.
Turn lights 3 133.
Seat belt reminder
a illuminates or flashes in the
instrument cluster and in the
overhead console.
After the ignition has been switched
on, a illuminates until the seat belt
has been fastened.
When driving faster than 12 mph and
a seat belt is unfastened, a flashes in
the overhead console for the
respective seat and a chime is
audible.
Aditionally, a illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
After two minutes, the chime goes off
and a illuminates constantly in the
overhead console until the seat belt of the respective seat is fastened.