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children unsupervised in the vehicle with the
key.
© CAUTION
- To avoid damage, please take care when de­
taching connectors from the electrical pow­
er sources.
-To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical

system,
never connect equipment that
gen­

erates electrical current, such as a solar
panel or battery charger, to the power sour­
ces in order to charge the vehicle's battery.
- Always use the correct type of plugs to
avoid damaging the power sources.
©
USB charging sockets marked "CHARGE ON­
LY" cannot transfer data and are intended for
charging only.
Storage
Cup holders

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Your vehicle has cup holders in the front centre
console, in the door trim and in the rear centre
armrest*.
Rear cup holders*
• Swivel the centre armrest downwards.
• To open the cup holder, press the button

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Fig.
56.
• Place your drinks in the holder.
• To close the cup holders, sLide the cover back
until it engages.
A WARNING
- Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holders
while the vehicle is moving. You could be
scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
- Do not use cups, mugs or glasses made
from hard materials such as glass or porce­

lain.
These could cause injury in the event of
an accident.
© CAUTION
You should avoid putting open drinks contain­
ers in the cup holders. The drinks could other­
wise spill over and cause damage to e.g. the
electrical equipment or the seat covers.
Further storage compartments and
retainers
You will find further storage compartments and
retainers at various points in the vehicle:
- Glove box: The glove box can be Locked* with
the key
- Storage compartment underneath the front
centre armrest*
- Storage compartment at the front end of the
front seats*. This compartment can hold ob­
jects weighing up to 1 kg
- Coat hooks* above the rear doors
- Side retaining hooks* in the luggage compart­
ment
A WARNING
- To avoid the risk of injuries, always keep the
glove box Lid closed when driving.
- The storage compartments in the door trims
should only be used to store small objects.
Make sure that they are stored safely inside
the compartment, as otherwise they might
impair the protection offered by the side air-

bags.

- The retaining hooks should only be used to
hold objects weighing up to 3 kg. Heavier
objects cannot be safely secured - risk of in­
jury!
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Seats and storage
A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with coat hooks
- Make sure
that
any items of clothing hang­
ing from the coat hooks do not obstruct
your view to the rear.
- Only use the coat hooks for light items of
clothing and make sure that there are no
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
- Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the

clothing,
as this could interfere with the
function of the head-protection airbags.
Luggage compartment
General notes

A
WARNING
Please refer to the important safety notes on

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272, Stowing luggage safely.
Luggage compartment cover
Applies to: vehicles with luggage compartment cover

The
luggage compartment cover blocks the view
into the luggage compartment.

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57
Open boot lid with luggage compartment cover
Removing
• Detach the cords
(f)
and
pull
the
cover (f)
out
of the retainers (5) in the direction of the ar­

rows.

Installing
• Push the
cover (D
horizontally into the retain­
ers
(?)
on the side trim until
it
engages.
• Attach the cords to the boot lid
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A WARNING
- The luggage compartment cover must al­
ways be fixed properly
-
risk of accident!
- The luggage compartment cover should not
be used as a storage shelf. Items placed on
this cover couLd cause injury in an accident
or if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Lowering the luggage compartment floor
panel
Applies to: vehicles with lowerable floor panel

You
can lower the floor panel to increase the
loading height in the luggage compartment.


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Luggage compartment: Floor panel lowered
• To
Lower
the floor panel, first lift
it.

• Then pull the floor panel back slightly and re­
insert
it
lower down at position
(f).

When you no longer need the extra height, you
should return the floor panel to position
(Î);
this
will make
it
easier to load and unload normal
items of Luggage.
Fastening rings
Applies to: vehicles with fastening rings

Fig.
59
Luggage compartment: Location of fastening rings
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Driving
Releasing the selector lever manually
(right-hand drive vehicles)
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox

The
selector lever can be released manually if
the electrical power supply should
fail.

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82 Selector lever: Removing the boot

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83 Manually releasing the selector lever from position
P
This section describes how to manually release
the selector lever on right-hand drive vehicles.
The selector lever must be manually released
from position
P
in order to move or tow the
vehi­

cle.

The manual release mechanism is located on the
right underneath the selector gate. Releasing the
selector lever requires a certain degree of practi­
cal
skill.
We therefore advise you to obtain pro­
fessional assistance.
To release the selector lever, you will need the
screwdriver from the vehicle's tool kit, which is
located in the luggage compartment

^>page
319. Use the flat-blade side of the rever­
sible screwdriver insert.
Removing the selector lever boot

•
Apply the parking brake fâ)
o^
to prevent
your vehicLe from moving. If this is not possi­

ble,
use other means to prevent your vehicle
from moving.

•
Switch off the ignition.
• To Loosen the selector lever boot, carefully in­
sert the flat-blade side of the screwdriver into
the opening
at
the side of the boot
^>Fig.
82.

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Carefully lever off the
boot
with the screwdriver

and,
at the same time, pull the boot upwards
-arrow- at the crease with your hand until it is
released at
alL
four corners.

•
Fold the boot over the selector lever knob

^Fig.
83.

•
Take out the panel for the selector Lever
posi­

tion indicator and Let it hang down to one side,
suspended by the cable
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Fig.
83.
Releasing the selector lever manually

•
Insert the screwdriver in the opening for the
yellow release lever (section
@
of
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Fig.
83).

•
Using the screwdriver, carefully pull the release
lever towards the rear as far as it will go and
hold it in this position.

•
Now press the interlock button on the selector
lever
@
and move the selector Lever to position
N.

•
After manually releasing the selector lever,
make sure you fit the panel for the selector lev­
er position indicator back in the selector gate
and clip the selector lever boot back into place.
A WARNING
- Only use the manual release mechanism
when the vehicle is on level ground or a
slight gradient.
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Towing
a
trailer

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have friction linings at the sides to prevent exces­
sive wear. Degrease and clean the ball joint be­
fore using a stabiLiser. The stabiliser can be pur­
chased and installed
at
a qualified workshop.
Electronic stabilisation control
The
ESC
-
in particular in conjunction with the
trailer stabilisation system
o^page
97 - makes
it

easier to stabilise a trailer
if it
starts to skid
or

sway. You should therefore keep the
ESC
switch­
ed on
at
all times.
Overheating
In hot weather, keep an eye on the coolant
tem­

perature gauge
^page
13. When climbing long
hills with the engine running fast in low gear, the
coolant temperature can increase. Reduce speed
immediately
if
the needle moves to the right end
of the scale. For information on the warning
lamp
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refer to
opage
30.

Rear carrier systems
When using rear carrier systems (e.g. bicycle
racks) on the towing bracket,
it
is important not
to exceed the maximum load.
The total weight
of
the rear carrier system and
its

load must not exceed
75
kg for this vehicle. How­
ever,
it
is also important to observe the maxi­
mum permissible load for the rear carrier sys­

tem.

The greater the distance from the towing brack­
et, the smaller the maximum permissible Load
on

the rear carrier system. For this reason, you
should secure heavy objects as near as possible
to the towing bracket.
Note the instructions provided by the manufac­
turer of the rear carrier system.
Please make sure that the rear carrier system
is

approved for use on your vehicle.

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Note
A WARNING
The use of an unsuitable rear carrier system
could cause severe damage
to
the towing
bracket. The towing bracket could then break
and cause an accident.
Degrease and clean the ball joint before using
a rear carrier system.

Removable towing
bracket

Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with removable towing bracket
Special care is required when fitting and remov­
ing the towing bracket.

Fig.
84 Luggage compartment:
Ball
joint for towing brack­
et (stowage example)
The removable ball joint attachment for the tow­
ing bracket is stored under the floor panel or in a
separate bag on the floor of the luggage com­
partment.
The ball joint can be fitted and removed by hand.
WARNING
Never use tools of any kind when fitting and
removing the ball joint. This could damage
the mechanism which locks the
ball
joint
in

place and impair its safety
-
risk of accident!
© Note
- Do not attempt to modify or repair the ball
joint or other towing bracket components.
- Should you have any difficulties when using
the towing bracket, or suspect that
it
is not
fitted properly, contact
a
qualified work­

shop.

- Before setting off, always check that the

ball
joint is secured properly
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101.
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Correct sitting positions
Correct driving position

The
correct driving position is important for safe
driving.
25cm

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208 Adjust seat and sit in correct position
For your own safety, and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
the following driving position.

•
Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel so
there is a distance of at least 25 cm between
your breastbone and the centre of the steering

wheel
o>F/g.
208.

•
Adjust the height and fore/aft position of the
driver's seat so that you are able to press the
pedals to the floor without fully straightening
your legs
oA.

•
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so
that your back remains in contact with the up­
holstery.

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Adjust the longitudinal position of the steering
wheel so that your arms are slightly bent and
you can read the dials and instruments easily.

•
Make sure that you can comfortably reach the
top of the steering wheel.

•
AppLies to adjustable head restraints: Adjust
the head restraint so that the top of the head
restraint is
level
with the top of your head. If
this is not possible, try to adjust the head re­
straint as near as possible to this position.

•
Fasten your seat belt correctly
^>page
275.

•
Keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
full controL of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
^>page
58, Front seats.
A WARNING
A driver who is not sitting in the correct
posi­

tion or who is not wearing a seat belt can be
fatally injured
if
the airbag is triggered.
- Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel
so there is a distance of at least 25 cm be­
tween your breastbone and the centre of the
steering wheel
^>Fig.
208.
-While driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both hands on the outside of the
rim at about the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
posi­

tion.
This reduces the risk of injury if the
driver's airbag inflates.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position, or with your hands inside
the rim or on the steering wheel hub. This
could result in serious injuries to the arms,
hands and head if the driver's airbag in­

flates.

- To reduce any risk of injury to the driver dur­
ing a sudden brake application or in an
acci­

dent, never drive with the backrest tilted
too far back. The airbag system and seat
belts can only provide proper protection
when the backrest is in an upright position
and the driver is wearing the seat belt in the
correct position. The further the backrest is
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the belt webbing
or an incorrect sitting position.
- Adjust the head restraint properly so that it
can give maximum protection.
Correct position for the front passenger

The
front seat passenger must sit at least 25 cm
away from the dash panel so that the airbag has
enough room to inflate and give maximum pro­
tection in an accident.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of
an
accident, we recommend
adjusting the front passenger's seat as follows:

•
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so
that your back remains in contact with the up­
holstery.

•
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the
head restraint is level with the top of your
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The head restraints must be adjusted properly to
provide maximum protection.

•
Adjust the front head restraints so that the top
of the head restraint is level with the top of
your head. If this is not possibLe, try to adjust
the head restraint as near as possibLe to this

position.

•
Before carrying passengers on the rear seats,

pull
the head restraints on the occupied seats
all the way up
^>page
59.
For more information on how to adjust the head
restraints, see
^page
58.
A WARNING
- Travelling with the head restraints removed
or incorrectly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries.
- Incorrectly adjusted head restraints can also
increase the risk of injury during sudden or
unexpected braking or other manoeuvres.
Examples of incorrect seating positions
Occupants can suffer
severe
or fatal injuries if
they sit in an incorrect position while the vehicle
is moving.
Seat belts can only provide maximum protection
if the belt webbing is positioned correctly. Sitting
out of position greatly reduces the effectiveness
of the seat belts and increases the risk of injury
since the belt webbing is not worn in the position
for which it is designed. The driver is responsible
for the safety of all vehicle occupants, especially
for children.

•
Never allow anyone to sit out of position while
the vehicle is moving
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The following list shows just some examples of
incorrect sitting positions which can be danger­
ous to all occupants. The List is not complete, but
will help to make you aware of possible dangers
which can be avoided.
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:
- Never stand up in the vehicle.
- Never stand on the seats.
- Never kneel on the seats.
- Never travel with the backrest reclined too far.
- Never lean against the dash panel.
- Never lie down on the rear seat.
- Never sit on the front edge of
a
seat.
- Never sit sideways.
- Never lean out of the window.
- Never put your feet out of the window.
- Never put your feet on the dash panel.
- Never put your feet on the seat cushion.
- Never ride in the footwell.
- Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat
belt.
- Never climb into the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Sitting out of position increases the risk of se­
vere injuries.
- Sitting out of position exposes the occu­
pants to potentially fatal injuries if, for in­
stance, the airbags inflate and strike an oc­
cupant who is not seated in one of the prop­
er positions.
- Before starting a trip, sit in the correct
posi­

tion and stay in this position as Long as the
vehicle is moving. Before every trip, make
sure all passengers are sitting in the correct
positions and remain correctly seated at all
times
^page
58, Front seats.
Child seats
Safety notes for using child seats

To
reduce the risk of injury in the event of
an
ac­
cident, children must always use child restraint
systems when travelling in the car.
Please note the information in this Owner's
Man­

ual when installing and using child seats. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions and observe any
statutory requirements.
For safety reasons, we recommend that child
seats be installed on the rear seats. You should
only use a child seat on the front passenger seat
in exceptional circumstances. •
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Checking and topping up fluids

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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.

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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)
-arrow-
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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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Checking and topping up fluids
- 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.

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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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