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Seat belts
- Do not wear the belt over hard or fragile ob­
jects (such as glasses or pens, etc.) because
this can cause injuries.
- Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat
over
a
jacket) impairs the proper fit and
function of the belts.
- The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the
retractors may not work properly

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tab. Cleaning the interior on page 314.
- The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be
blocked with paper or other objects, as this
can prevent the latch plate from engaging
properly.
-The latch plate of the belt must always be
engaged in the correct buckle for that seat,
otherwise the belt will not be fully effective.
- Check the condition of the seat beLts at
reg­

ular intervals. If
you
notice that the belt

webbing,
fittings, retractor mechanism or
buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the
belt must be replaced by a qualified work­

shop.

- The seat belts must not be removed or
modified in any way. Do not attempt to re­
pair
a
damaged belt yourself.
- Seat belts which have been worn in an
acci­

dent and stretched must be replaced by a
qualified workshop. The belt anchorages
should also be checked.
Forces acting in a
collision
The physical principles involved in a frontal
impact

Very
large forces are generated during a
colli­

sion; these forces have to be absorbed.

Fig.
216 Passengers of
a
vehicle which is headed for a
brick
wall.
They are not using seat belts.

Fig.
217 The vehicle crashes into the wall
The physical principles involved in a frontal
colli­

sion are relatively simple:
Both the moving vehicle and the passengers pos­
sess energy, which is known as "kinetic energy"

^>Fig.
216. The amount of "kinetic energy" de­
pends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight
of the vehicle and passengers. The higher the
speed and the greater the weight, the more ener­
gy there is to be absorbed in an accident.
The most significant factor, however,
is
the
speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles from
25 km/h to 50 km/h, for example, the kinetic en­
ergy increases by
a
factor of four. Because these
passengers are not restrained by seat belts, the
entire amount of kinetic energy has to be absor­
bed
at
the point of impact
^>Fig.
217. This would
result in serious or potentially fatal injury.
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Even
at
urban speeds
of
30 km/h to 50 km/h, the
forces acting on the occupants in a collision can
reach the equivalent
of
1 ton (1000 kg)
or
more.
At greater speed these forces are even higher.

Again:
if
the speed doubles, the forces increase
by
a
factor of four.
Passengers who do not wear seat belts are not

"attached"
to the vehicle. In a frontal collision
they will continue to move forward at the speed
their car was travelling just before the impact.
What happens to passengers not wearing
seat belts?

Passengers
not wearing seat belts risk fatal inju­
ries in the event
of
an
accident.

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Fig.
218 A driver not wearing
a
seat belt can be thrown
forwards

Fig.
219
A
rear passenger not wearing
a
seat belt can
be

thrown forwards
In a frontal collision, unbelted passengers will be
thrown forwards and make violent contact with
the steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen, etc

^Fig.
218. Passengers not wearing their belts
risk being thrown out of the car. This could result
in potentially fatal injuries.
The common belief that occupants can brace
their weight with their hands in a minor collision
is false. Even
at
low speeds the forces acting
on

the body in a collision are so great that
it
is not
possible to hold yourself in the seat.
It is also important for the rear passengers
to

wear seat belts, as they could otherwise be
thrown forwards violently in an accident. Rear
passengers who do not use seat belts endanger
not only themselves but also the other occupants

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Fig.
219.
How to wear seat belts

properly

Putting on the three-point seat belts
Always fasten your seat belts before driving
off.



Fig.
220 Positioning
of
head restraints and seat belts

Fig.
221 Driver's seat: Belt buckle and latch plate

•
Adjust the front seat and head restraint cor­
rectly before putting on the seat belt

^>page
58, Front seats.
• To fasten the belt, take hold of the belt and
pull
it
evenly across your chest and lap

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221,
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•
Insert the Latch pLate into the buckle for the ap­
propriate seat and push
it
down until
it
is se­
curely locked with an audible click.
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Seat belts

•
Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fas­

tened.

The three-point inertia reel belts are tensioned
automatically. The retractor system gives com­
plete freedom of movement, as long as the pull
on the belt is slow. Hard braking locks the belt.
The belt will also lock when you accelerate, drive
up or down a steep hill or corner sharply.
A WARNING
- Always make certain that the belt is
posi­

tioned properly
^>Fig.
220 - risk of injury

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278, Adjusting the seat belts.
- The latch plate of the belt must always be
engaged in the correct buckle for that seat.
Otherwise the belt will not be fully effective
and the danger of injury increases.
Adjusting the seat belts
Always position seat belts properly for maximum
safety.

Fig.
222 Adjusting shoulder/lap belt
The following features allow you to match the
position of the seat belt to your height:
- Belt height adjustment*
- Seat height adjustment (front seats)

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- The shoulder section of the belt should be
fitted across the centre of the collar bone
close to the body. To fasten the belt, take
hold of the belt above the latch plate and
pull it slowly down across your chest. Wear
the lap portion of the seat belt as low as
possibLe over the hips so that there is no
pressure on the lower abdomen. The belt
should always be worn tightly
^>Fig.
222.
Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up
any slack.
-Always make sure that belt is positioned
properly. Incorrectly worn seat belts can
give rise to injuries even in a minor coLlision.
- Seat belts worn too loose can result in
inju­

ries because they allow excessive forward
movement in a crash; the occupant will be
brought to a sudden stop by the belt web­

bing.

Wearing and adjusting the seat belts
during pregnancy

To
afford the best protection for the unborn
child it is important for the mother to wear the
seat belt properly at all times.

Fig.
223 Positioning seat belts during pregnancy
Women should always ensure they adjust the
seat belt correctly during pregnancy.

•
Adjust the front seat and head restraint cor­
rectly before putting on the seat belt

tapage
58, Front seats.

•
To fasten the belt, take hold of the latch plate
and pull it slowly down across your chest. Wear
the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possi­
ble over the hips so that there is no pressure on
the stomach
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223,
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•
Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the ap­
propriate seat and push it down until it is se­
curely locked with an audible click
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277,

Fig.
221.

•
Pull the belt to check that it is now securely fas­

tened.
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Checking and topping up fluids
months so that you can continue to operate your
vehicle reliably. Ask at your filling station wheth­
er the diesel fuel available there is suitable for
the current conditions and for the temperatures
which could potentially occur.
© CAUTION
- Never use FAME fuels (biodiesel), petrol,
heating oil, thinners or any other fuels or
additives, as these could cause serious dam­
age to the fuel system and the engine.
- Never start the engine if
you
fill up with the
wrong type of
fuel,
as this could damage
the fuel system and the engine. Obtain pro­
fessional assistance.

Filling the tank

Procedure for filling the tank

Fig.
238 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Opening the

fuel tank
flap

fe

Fig.
239 Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached
The fuel tank flap is unlocked and locked auto­
matically by the central locking system.
Unscrewing the tank cap

•
Press the left side of the flap to open
it
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ed
Fig.
238.

•
Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise.

•
Hook the cap onto the open flap
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Fig.
239.

Closing the tank cap

•
Screw on the tank cap clockwise until
it
clicks
audibly.

•
Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear
it
click
into place.
When the automatic filler nozzle is operated cor­
rectly
it
will switch itself off
as
soon as the tank
is
fulL.
Do not try to put in more fuel after the
nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the expansion
chamber in the fuel tank.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on
a sticker on the inside of the tank flap. Further
notes on fuel
^>page
289.
The tank capacity of your vehicLe is given in the
Technical data section
^>page
343.
A WARNING
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause
seri­

ous burns and other injuries.
- For safety reasons we do not recommend
carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle.
The canister could become damaged in an
accident and Leak.
- Observe all relevant statutory regulations
on using, storing and transporting spare
fuel canisters.
- When filling your tank or
a
spare fuel canis­
ter with
fuel,
do not smoke and keep away
from naked flames
-
risk of explosion!
- If, in exceptional circumstances, you have
to

carry
a
spare fuel canister, please observe
the following warnings:
- Never
filL
fuel into the spare fuel canister
with the canister placed in or on top of the
vehicLe. An electrostatic charge could
build up during filling, causing the fuel va­
pour to ignite
-
risk of explosion! Always
place the canister on the ground to fill
it.

- Insert the filler nozzle as far as possibLe
into the spare fuel canister.
-
If
the spare fuel canister is made of metal,
the filler nozzle must be in contact with
the canister during filling. This helps pre­
vent an electrostatic charge building up.
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- Make sure you never spill fuel in the
vehi­

cle or in the luggage compartment. Fuel
vapour is explosive - danger to life!
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(7) CAUTION
- If any fuel is spilt onto the vehicle, it should
be removed immediately as it could other­
wise damage the paintwork.
- Never run the tank completely dry. If there
is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can oc­
cur. As a result unburnt fuel can enter the
exhaust system and cause damage to the
catalytic converter(s).
- Applies to vehicles with diesel engine: When
filling the fuel tank after having run it com­
pletely dry, the ignition must be switched
on for at least 30 seconds before the engine
is started. When you then start the engine it
may take longer than normal (up to one mi­
nute) for the engine to start firing. This is
because air needs to be bled from the fuel
system while starting.
® For the sake of the envir
Do not try to put in more fuel after the auto­
matic filler nozzle has switched off; this may
cause the fuel to overflow if it becomes warm.

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Note
Applies to: vehicles with diesel engine
Diesel vehicles are equipped with an incorrect
fuelling protection
system1).
This system en­
sures that the tank can only be fuelled from a
diesel filler nozzle.
- If the filler nozzle is old, damaged or too

small,
it may not be able to open the pro­
tection mechanism on the fuel tank. In this

case,
try turning the filler nozzle before in­
serting it in the fuel filler neck, use a differ­
ent filling pump or seek professional assis­

tance.

- The protection mechanism will not open if
you try to add fuel from a spare fuel canis­
ter. You can get round this simply by adding
the diesel fuel slowly.

1)
May vary in different countries
The tank flap is not locked when you lock the
vehicle from the inside.
Releasing the tank flap manually

The
tank flap can be released manually if the
central locking system should fail to operate.

Fig.
240 Luggage compartment (rear right): Manual re­
lease under luggage compartment floor
The manual release mechanism is located under
the floor panel in the side trim on the right of the
luggage compartment.

•
Lift up the floor panel until it is fixed in position
behind the retaining tabs on the two side sec­
tions
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page 319.
• Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle tooL kit

^>page
319. Use the flat-blade side of the re­
versible insert.

•
Use the screwdriver to prise off the cover
(l)

and remove
it(|).

• Release the ring from its holder and carefully
pull the ring
(S)
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The tank flap is
then released.

•
Press the left side of the tank flap to open it

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page 290, Fig. 238.
© CAUTION
Stop pulling the ring when you feel resistance
at the ring/cover (the release mechanism is
not audible). Otherwise, you could damage
the manual release mechanism.
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Preparations
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

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Fig.
241 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Unscrewing
the AdBlue cap
The AdBlue filler neck is located immediately be­
side the diesel filler neck. Add at least the
amount of AdBlue displayed in the instrument
cluster. If
you
do not refill this amount of
fluid,

the system may not detect that the tank has
been refilled and it may not be possible to restart
the engine. You can refill with a maximum of 12

litres.

Important: A message in the instrument cluster
display informs you if
you
need to refill AdBlue.

•
Park the vehicle on a level surface.

•
Switch off the ignition.
• Open the tank flap
<^>page
290.

•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clock­

wise
^>Fig.
241.

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Refill AdBlue from a filler nozzle
^>page
293,
canister
^>page
294 or bottle
^>page
294.
A WARNING
AdBlue can cause irritation to the
skin,
eyes,
and respiratory organs. Wash thoroughly with
clean water should you come into contact
with this
fluid.
Seek medical assistance if nee­

ded.

© CAUTION
- Use only
AdBLue
that complies with the ISO
22241-1 standard. Do not mix AdBlue with
additives and do not dilute it with water.
- AdBlue must not be added to the diesel
tank, and diesel must not be added to the
AdBlue tank. Never start the engine if you
fill up with the wrong type of
fuel,
as this
could damage the tank system and the en­

gine.
Obtain professional assistance.
-AdBlue attacks surfaces such as paintwork,
plastic veneer and carpets. Remove spilt
flu­

id as soon as possible with a damp cloth and
plenty of water. If the AdBlue has already

solidified,
use warm water and a sponge.
Residues of AdBlue solidify after
a
while if
they are not removed and can damage the
affected surface.
- Do not keep refill bottles or canisters in the
vehicle, as AdBlue can leak and damage the
vehicle interior.
- Keep AdBlue away from clothing. Wash
thoroughly with clean water should you
come into contact with this
fluid.

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Note
Please follow the AdBlue manufacturer's in­
structions for storage and use.
Refilling AdBlue from a filler nozzle
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

•
Open the tank flap
^>page
290.

*•
Unscrew the cap on the filler neck
anti-clock­

wise
^>page
293, Fig. 241.

*•
Fill up with AdBlue until the first time the filler
nozzle cuts off the supply
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•
Put the tank cap back on
opage
294, After re­
filling.
CAUTION
- The handle of the filler nozzle must point
downwards when filling the tank. Otherwise
the filler nozzle will not cut off the supply
automatically
^0
in Preparations on
page 293.
- You should stop refilling the first time the
filler nozzle automatically cuts off the sup­
ply. Otherwise the level of AdBlue in the
tank may be too high and AdBlue could
overflow
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in Preparations on page 293.
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Refilling AdBlue from a canister
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

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Fig.
242 Canister with screw-on hose
• Take the cap off the refill canister
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Prep­
arations on page 293,
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in Preparations on
page 293.

•
Screw the end of the hose (î) clockwise onto
the opening on the canister®.

•
Remove the cap
@
from the other end of the
hose®.

•
Fit the end of the hose (2) onto the filler neck
on the vehicle and turn clockwise as far as the
stop to secure.
• Lift the canister and then tilt it. Keep it tilted
until empty or until no more fluid runs into the
tank.

•
Remove the canister and screw the tank cap
back on
^>page
294, After refilling.
CAUTIO
Use only refill canisters of the correct type ap­
proved for your vehicle. AdBlue may Leak out
if
you
use another system.
© Note
- Your qualified workshop can tell you which
refill canisters are approved
for
your
vehi­

cle.

- Approved refill canisters contain about 5 li­
tres of AdBlue.
Refilling AdBlue from a bottle
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

•
Take the cap off the refill bottle
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in Prepa­
rations on page 293,
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in Preparations on
page 293.

•
Screw the bottle clockwise onto the filler neck
as far as it will go.

•
To empty the bottle, lightly press the bottom
of the bottle. Keep pressing the bottom of the
bottle until the bottle is empty, or until no
more fluid runs into the tank.

•
Remove the bottle and screw the tank cap back
on
<=>page
294, After refilling.
(J) CAUTION
Use only refill bottles of the correct type ap­
proved for your vehicle. AdBlue may leak out
if
you
use another system.
- Refill bottles are available from qualified
workshops.
- Approved refill bottles contain about 1.9 Li­
tres of AdBlue.
After refilling
Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction
Closing the filler neck

•
Screw the AdBlue cap clockwise onto the filler
neck until the AdBlue cap clicks audibly
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Preparations on page 293,
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Prepara­
tions on page 293.

•
Press the left side of the flap to close it (you
should hear it click into place).
After refilling
The vehicle must be driven so that the system
can detect the AdBlue which has been added.
This process can take several minutes.
• If the AdBlue tank had run dry and a range of
0 km was shown on the display, switch on the
ignition for approx. 30 seconds before starting
the engine.
© Note
AdBlue can freeze in the tank at very Low
tem­

peratures. In this case, the system will not
detect AdBlue when you refill and will contin­
ue to indicate a Low
AdBLue
Level. The mes­
sage will disappear as soon as the tank has

thawed.

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- Never remove the engine cover panel - risk
of burns!
- If any tests have to be performed with the
engine running, there is an extra safety risk
from the rotating parts, such as the drive

belts,
alternator and radiator
fan,
etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system.
- Never touch the radiator fan. The electric
additional fan is controlled by temperature
and can start running without warning.
- Applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox:
Never open the throttle inadvertently (for
instance by hand from the engine compart­
ment) if
a
gear is engaged while the vehicle
is stationary with the engine running. The
vehicle will otherwise start moving immedi­
ately and could cause an accident.
- Observe the following additional warnings if
work on the fuel system or the electrical
system is necessary:
- Do not smoke.
- Never work near naked flames.
- Always keep an approved fire extinguisher
immediately available.
- Any work on the batteries and electrical sys­
tem in your vehicle entails a risk of injury
and chemical burns in addition to danger of
accident or fire.
For
this reason, you must
have the work carried out by
a
qualified
workshop.
© CAUTION
When topping up fluids make sure the correct
fluid is put into the correct filler opening. This
can otherwise cause serious malfunctions or
engine damage.
® For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle
regularly so that any Leaks are detected at an
early stage. If
you
find spots of oil or other

fluids,
have your vehicle inspected in the
workshop.
© Note
located on the other side of the engine com­
partment.
Opening/closing the bonnet

The
bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.

Fig.
243 Detail of footwell on driver's side: Release lever

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On right-hand drive vehicles* some of the
containers / reservoirs mentioned below are

Fig.
244 Unlocked bonnet: Lever
The wiper arms should be resting on the
wind­

screen:
make sure they are not in a raised
posi­

tion.
Otherwise the paint may get damaged.
Opening the bonnet

•
With the driver's door open, pull the lever un­
der the dashboard in the direction indicated
(arrow)
^>Fig.
243.

*•
Lift the bonnet slightly
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•
Press the Lever under the bonnet in the direc­
tion indicated by the arrow
^>Fig.
244. This will
release the arrester hooks.

•
Open the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
• To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.

•
Then let it drop into the catches; do not press
down
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