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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those travelling
with you in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle.
This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 19 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
Correct and safe seated position
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10
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Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlock / lock using key and lock
40
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
40
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
40
Safe securing system
41
Opening/closing a door
41
Door opening lever
42
Child safety lock
42
Malfunctions
42
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors and the lug-
gage compartment lid at the same time.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following applies after un-
locking.
▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ All the doors and the boot lid are unlocked.
▶ The interior light comes on.
▶ The Safelock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
Depending on the equipment configuration, the following applies after lock-
ing.
▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked.
▶ The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The Safelock system is switched on.
▶ The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Protection against unintended vehicle unlocking
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the Safelock system
will be switched on.
Automatic locking/unlocking
All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked automatically once
the car reaches a speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. It
is also possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking
button.
The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened at any time by pulling once on
the door opening lever.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
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Unlock / lock using key and lockFig. 27
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
The key allows you to unlock and lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the driver's door.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 27
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
Fig. 28
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
Function and description of the key » Fig. 28
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Button for the extension / retraction of the key
AWarning light for the battery charge status
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is discharged.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By pressing briefly the symbol button
the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol button
to release the lid (partially opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the symbol button
on the key, then
the lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay
» page 43 .
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 132.
Note
The remote control will operate only when the vehicle is within sight.
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Fig. 29
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from the outside and no door is open
the button » Fig. 29can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
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Unlocking / locking » Fig. 29
Locking
Unlocking
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking. ▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 39 first.
As soon as the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the Safelock systemprevents the doors from being opened from the inside.
You will be informed that the safelock system has been activated after the ve-
hicle has been locked by means of the message
on the instrument
cluster display.
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
▶ The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The Safelock system switches back on when the vehicle is locked.
WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 30
Door handle/door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 39 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 30.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
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Door opening leverFig. 31
Door opening lever
Read and observe
and on page 39 first.
On vehicles without central locking, you can lock and unlock doors which do
not have a locking cylinder from the inside.
Locking
›
Push the door opening lever in the direction of the arrow so that the red
marking
A
» Fig. 31 is visible.
Unlocking
›
Open the door by pulling the door opening lever once against the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 31 .
Child safety lock
Fig. 32
Rear door: Child safety lock switch on / off
Read and observe and on page 39 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Child safety lock switch on / off » Fig. 32
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 39 first.
Central locking fault
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then illuminates for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
If there is a fault with the central locking system, only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked with the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be man-
ually locked or unlocked. ▶ Locking the door » page 132.
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 133.
Key battery discharged
Replace the battery » page 132.
Luggage compartment lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
43
Delayed locking of the boot lid
43
When closing the boot lid do not press on the rear window.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the luggage compart-
ment lid.
The button in the boot lid is deactivated when the vehicle moves off or moves
at a speed above 9 km/h. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and
the door is opened.
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WARNING■Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Opening/closing
Fig. 33
Opening / closing the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 43 first.
Opening
›
Press the button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 33 .
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grasp recess
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 43 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button
on the key, then the boot
lid will automatically relock after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key
on the key.Window operations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lifter
44
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
44
Open/close window in the passenger door
44
Manually opening/closing rear windows
45
The windows can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
The windows in the front doors can be operated electrically from the driving
position.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ If windows are frozen, always remove ice » page 98, Windows and external
mirrors before operating the electrical power windows. The window seals and
the electrical power window mechanism can otherwise be damaged.■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are open, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
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Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation of the light function
47
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
48
Turn signal and main beam
48
Front and rear fog light
49
Hazard warning light system
49
Parking light
49
Driving abroad
50
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the layout shown in » Fig. 40 on page 47 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
WARNING■ The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
■ The instruments are also illuminated when the side light or low beam light is
switched on.■
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Operation of the light functionFig. 40
Light switch / Knob for headlamp
beam adjustment
Read and observe on page 47 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 40 can
be turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)
Switch on daytime running lights and side lights or parking lights
» page 49
Turn on the low beam
Headlight range control
By turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 40 from position
to
, the headlight
range control is gradually adjusted, thereby shortening the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
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Luggage compartment light
The warning light illuminates when boot is opened.
The warning light turns off when the boot is closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will extinguish
automatically after around 10 minutes.WARNING■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load for the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. If heavy objects have not been suitably secured – risk of
injury!■
If the cargo is tied down with unsuitable or damaged lashing straps, inju-
ries can occur in the event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
■
Loose cargo can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in the
event of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load for the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could become damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
Lashing eyes
Fig. 74
Lashing
Read and observe and on page 65 first.
Fixing eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to be loaded » Fig. 74.
The maximum permissible static load for each lashing points is 350 kg.
Bag hooksFig. 75
Bag hooks
Read and observe and on page 65 first.
Hooks for attaching small items of luggage, such as bags etc., are provided on
both sides of the luggage compartment. » Fig. 75.
An item of luggage weighing up to 1.5 kg can be attached to the hook.
WARNINGNever use the bag hooks for lashing loaded goods. The bag hooks may tear
off during sudden braking manoeuvres or in the event of an accident.
Fixing nets
Fig. 76
Example of how to fix nets/fastening details for the rear area of
the luggage compartment
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Fig. 77
Details of the fastening behind the rear seats
Read and observe
and on page 65 first.
Fixing the nets » Fig. 76 and » Fig. 77
cross bags
Fastening details in the rear area of the luggage compartment
Details of the fastening to the upper lashing eyes behind the foldable rear
seat rest
Details of the fastening to the lashing eyes on the luggage compartment
floor behind the rear seats
The maximum permissible load of the fixing nets is 1.5 kg.
CAUTION
Do not place any sharp objects in the nets – risk of net damage.
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 78
Removing/installing the luggage compartment cover
Read and observe and on page 65 first.
If the support straps
A
» Fig. 78 are attached to the boot lid, then opening the
lid will raise the boot lid cover (hereafter referred to as cover).
The cover can be removed if you wish to transport bulky goods.
Fold up and lock
›
Fold up the cover.
›
Lock the cover in the brackets
C
» Fig. 78 .
Unlocking
›
Fold the raised cover down.
The cover is released from the brackets
C
» Fig. 78 .
Removal
›
On both sides of the boot lid unhook the straps
A
in the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 78 .
›
Tap on the lower part of the cover to release it from the brackets
C
and re-
move it from the vehicle.
Fitting
›
Place the cover on the brackets
B
» Fig. 78 and tap on the upper surface of
the cover to lock it into the brackets.
›
On both sides of the boot lid unhook the straps
A
.
WARNING■ No objects should be placed on the cover. This could endanger the vehicle
occupants during sudden braking or vehicle impact.■
Never ride with folded up cover.
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›Plug the cap A onto the gas filler tube.›Close the bonnet.
The natural gas refuelling systems have an overfill protection relating to the
outdoor temperature. At very high outside temperatures, it may happen that
the gas tank may not be fully refuelled.
The natural gas system of your vehicle is suitable both for “slow fuelling” (fuel-
ling from small compressors) and for “quick fuelling” (fuelling from natural gas
stations with large compressors).
If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time immediately after refuelling,
the situation may arise in which the pointer of the fuel tank gauge does not
indicate exactly the same level as was the case immediately after refuelling
when the engine is restarted. This is not due to any system leakages but a
drop in pressure in the natural gas fuel tank due to technical reasons after a
cooling phase directly after refuelling.
The maximum lifetime of the gas tank is 20 years.
The capacity of the natural gas fuel tank is about 11 litres, of which about 1.5
litres are in reserve.
The capacity of the gasoline fuel tank is about 10 litres, of which about 5 litres
are in reserve.WARNING■ When refuelling, never get into the vehicle. If you have to get into your
vehicle in exceptional cases, touch a metal surface before you touch the
filling coupling again. This will avoid electrostatic discharges, which may
generate sparks. Sparks can cause a fire during refuelling.■
Natural gas is highly explosive and highly flammable.
Note
During the filling process sounds are heard which are harmless. If you are un-
sure which service station staff to use, ask the petrol station staff.CNGFig. 105
Position of the CNG label(s).
Read and observe
and on page 102 first.
A G-TEC-vehicle may be operated with CNG and petrol.
In some countries, national legislation requires that vehicles with CNG opera- tion be identified by one of the labels » Fig. 105.
Position of the CNG label » Fig. 105.
Natural gas quality and consumption
Depending on the natural gas supplier, the natural gas quality (heating value) may vary. The engine system adjusts automatically to the natural gas quality.
Automatically switching over from natural gas mode to petrol mode
The vehicle automatically switches from natural gas to petrol, for example, if one of the following cases occurs.
▶ With an empty gas tank or not enough pressure in the tank.
▶ After refuelling with natural gas.
▶ At very low surrounding temperatures.
Use up all the petrol in the fuel tank once every six months until the warning
light illuminates and then refill with petrol. This is to ensure that the fuel
system functions correctly and to preserve the quality of the fuel.
Gas smell
If you smell gas proceed as follows. ▶ Stop the vehicle.
▶ Put out cigarettes.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Open doors and the boot lid to ventilate the vehicle sufficiently.
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