airbag SKODA OCTAVIA 2009 2.G / (1Z) Owner's Manual

Contents 4Communication
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Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radio systems . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM III* . . . .
Phone voice phonebook* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inputs AUX-IN* and MDI* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely
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What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system .
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
Driving Tips
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Intelligent Technology
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Electronic stability programme (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antilock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uphill-Start off-Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromechanical power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . .
Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the Environment
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The first 1 500 kilometres and then afterwards . .
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer
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Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Maintenance
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Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel
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Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biofuel Ethanol E85* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting and replenishing
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Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and Tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, changes and replacement of partsAccessories and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicles of the group N1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakdown assistance
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Breakdown assistance
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First-aid box* and Warning triangle* (Octavia) . . .
First-aid box* and warning triangle* (Estate car) .
Fire extinguisher* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tow-starting and towing vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and light bulbs
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Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Technical Data
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption according to the regulations
(99/100/EU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./59 kW - EU4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 ltr./90 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 ltr./75 kW - EU4, EU2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
139
142
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149
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Cockpit
9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitOverviewThis overview will help you to quickly familiarise yourself with the displays and the control elements.
Electric power-operated window* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for the multi-functional switch:− Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher − Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering wheel: − with horn − with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − with pushbuttons for radio, na
vigation system and mobile
phone* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument cluster: Instrum
ents and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:− Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control dial for heating on the driver's seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartment on the dash panel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted:− Radio* − Navigation* Control dial for heating on the front passenger seat* . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for the front passenger airbag* (in front passenger storage compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse box (on side of dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control dial for the instrument lighting and control dial for the head- light beam range regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage compartment on the driver's side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted:− Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Operating controls for Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted: − Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Switch for TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front and rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted: − Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Selector lever (automatic gearbox*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre inflation pressure-control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depending on equipment fitted: − Front ashtray - high centre console* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . − Storage compartment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator light for a switched off front seat passenger airbag* . . Note
•
Equipment which is marked * is only standard on certain vehicle model
versions or only suppliable as op
tional equipment for certain models.
A1
52
A2
73
A3
108
A4
64 129
A5
175 139
A6
17
A7
21 69
A8
83
A9
108
A10
64
A11
101
A12A13
83
A14
99
A15
182
A16
175
A17
258
A18
58
A19
63, 63
A20
224
A21
100
A22
11
A23
123
A24
109111115
A25
193195
A26
128
A27
125134
A28
199
A29
96101
A30
182
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
32

Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒page 33

Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 33

Fog lights*
⇒page 33

Main beam light
⇒page 33

Low beam light
⇒page 33

Rear fog light
⇒page 33

Speed regulating system*
⇒page 33

Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 33

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 34

Airbag system
⇒page 34

Control system for exhaust
⇒page 35


Electromechanical power steering
⇒page 35

Engine oil pressure
⇒page 35

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 36

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 36

Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 36

Traction control system (TCS)
⇒page 37

Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 37

Selector lever lock*
⇒page 37

Tyre pressure*
⇒page 38

Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 38

Bonnet
⇒page 38

Seat belt warning light
⇒page 39

Brake pad wear*
⇒page 39

Boot lid
⇒page 39

Open door
⇒page 39

Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 39

Brake system
⇒page 39

Dynamo
⇒page 40

Engine oil level
⇒page 40

Fuel reserve
⇒page 41
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Diesel particle filter*

(diesel engine)
If the warning light

comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the
diesel particle filter because of the frequent short distances. In order to clean the diesel particle filter,
the vehicle should be
driven at an even
speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes ou
t with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffi
c situation permits it. This increases the
exhaust temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt. Always pay attention to the valid speed limits
⇒
.
The warning light

goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle
filter. If the filter is not properly
cleaned, the warning light

does not go out and the
warning light
 begins to flash. In the information display* appears
Diesel-
particle Owner's manual
. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into
the emergency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition off and on again the warning light
 comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major vehicle damage.•
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disre- gard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light

lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumst
ances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter
⇒page 200.
Airbag system

Monitoring the airbag system The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while driving
⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion is switched on. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is
also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off Front, side and head airbags or belt
tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:•
The warning light
 lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensio
ner deactivated!
Front passenger airbags switched off
using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in storage compartment on the front passenger side:•
the warning light
 comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on,•
switching off the airbag is indicated in
the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the indicator light

 (airbag switched off)
⇒page 182.
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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
35
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediat
ely by a specialist garage if a fault
exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of th
e airbag not being activated in the event
of an accident.Control system for exhaust

The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when driving, a fault exists in
an exhaust relevant componen
t. The engine management
system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving.Electromechanical power steering
 
The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If the warning light after switching on the ig
nition or when driving lights up contin-
uously, a fault exists in the el
ectromechanical power steering.
•
If the
yellow
warning light lights up
, this indicates a partial failure of the
power steering and the steering forces can be greater.•
If the
red
warning light lights up
, this indicates a complete failure of the
power steering and the steering assist has failed (significantly higher steering forces). Further information
⇒page 198.
WARNING
Contact your specialist garage if
the power steering is defective.
Note
•
If the yellow warning light
 goes out after starting the engine again and a short
drive, it is not necessary to visit a specialist garage.•
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the yellow warning light
 comes on after switching on the ignition. The warning light must go out after driving a short distance.Engine oil pressure

The warning light

comes on for a few seconds
4) when the ignition is switched
on. Stop the vehicle and sw
itch the engine off
if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up with oil as necessary
⇒page 228, “Replenishing engine oil”.
An audible signal sounds three times as an additional warning signal.Do not continue your journey
if for some reason it is not possible under the
conditions prevailing
to top up with oil.
Keep the engine switched off
and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine damage. Do not drive any further
if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine not at idling
speed either. Contact the nearest specialist
garage to obtain professional assistance. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil Pressure Engine off! Owner's manual
WARNING
•
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning light system.4)The warning light
 on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after
switching the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low.
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Unlocking and locking
45
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Opening a single door* This function allows one to just unlock the driver's door. The other doors and the fuel filler flap* remain locked and are
only unlocked after repetitive unlocking.
If you wish, you can have yo
ur authorised Škoda Service Partner activate the func-
tion of the single door opening mode. Automatic locking* All the doors and the boot lid are locked
automatically once the car reaches a speed
of about 15 km/h. If the ignition key is withdrawn, the ca
r is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver to unl
ock the car by pressing the central locking
button
 or by pulling the door opening lever.
If you wish, your Škoda Deal
er can activate the function of the automatic locking
mode.
WARNING
Locking the doors prevents involuntary
opening in an exceptional situation
(an accident). Locked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for example at road crossings. Locked doors do, however, make it more difficult for rescuers to get into
the vehicle in an emergency - danger to
life!
Note
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable
rescuers to gain access to the vehicle.
•
Only the front doors can be unlocked an
d locked using the key if the central
locking system fails. You can lock or unlock manually the other doors and the boot lid.
− Emergency locking of the door
⇒page 47.
− Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
⇒page 48.
Safe securingThe central locking system is equipped with a
safe securing
7) system. Locking the
vehicle from the outside causes the door lock
s to be automatically blocked. It is not
possible to open the doors with the door
handle either from the inside or from the
outside. This acts as an effective deterren
t for attempts to break into your vehicle.
You can deactivate the safe securing sy
stem by locking twice within 2°seconds.
If the safe securing system is not operating, the warning light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash slowly again after about 30°seconds. The safe securing system is again activate
d the next time the vehicle is unlocked and
locked again. The doors can be opened from the inside
if the vehicle is locked and the safe
securing system is deactivated:•
The door is unlocked by actuating the door-opening lever.
•
The door opens upon actuating the door-opening lever again.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-vated, there must not be any person and animals in the vehicle as it is then not possible to open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emer- gency - hazard!
Note
The anti-theft alarm system* is also acti
vated with the deactivated safe securing
system when locking the vehicle. The inte
rior monitor* is however not activated.
7)Only valid for some countries.
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
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Technical Data
If the vehicle was not locked from ou
tside, you can also
unlock and lock
it with the rocker switch on the centre console without the ignition switched on. Locking all doors and the boot lid – Press button
⇒
page 46, fig. 42
. The symbol
 in the button comes
on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid – Press button
⇒
page 46, fig. 42
. The symbol
 goes out in the
button.
The following applies if you have lock
ed your vehicle using the button :
•
It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety
feature, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).•
You can unlock the doors individually from
the inside and open them by pulling
the door opening lever.•
As long as one door is opened
8), the vehicle cannot be lo
cked in order to avoid
inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle.•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked from the inside
in order to enable rescuers to gain
access to the vehicle. By pressing and holding th
e button or , you can conveniently close or open
the windows
⇒page 54.
WARNING
The central locking system al
so operates if the ignition is switched off. All the
doors and the boot lid are locked. Childr
en should never be left unattended
in the vehicle since it is difficult to
provide assistance from the outside when
the doors are locked. Locked doors make
it difficult for rescuers to get into
the vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
The door opening lever and the buttons for the central locking system do not operate if the safe securing system is activated.Emergency locking of the doorsAn emergency locking mechanism is located on the rear side of the doors which have no locking cyli
nder; it is only visible after opening the door.
Locking – Remove the panel
⇒
fig. 43
.
– Insert the key into the opening under the panel and press the stopping
lever as far as the stop toward the inside.
– Re-insert the panel.After closing the door, you can no longer op
en it from outside. If the child safety
lock is not switched on, it is possible to
open the door from the inside by pulling
twice on the door handle. If the child safety lock is switched on, it is necesary to also open the door from outside besides pu
lling twice on the
inner door handle.
8)Is not valid for the boot lid.
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when driving. Vehicles which are equipp
ed with Xenon bulbs* do not have a
manual headlight range adjustment control.Switch for hazard warning lights

– Press switch
 ⇒
fig. 59
to switch the hazard warning light system on
or off.
All the turn signal lights on the vehicle
flash at the same time when the hazard
warning light system is switched on. The in
dicator light for the turn signals and the
indicator light in the switch also flash at
the same time. You can also switch on the
hazard warning light system if the ignition is switched off. The hazard warning light system is swit
ched on automatically if an airbag is
deployed in the event of an accident. Please comply with any legal requirements when using the hazard warning light system.
Note
Switch on the hazard warning light system if, for example:•
you encounter traffic congestion,
•
your vehicle breaks down or an emergency situation occurs.
The turn signal
  and main beam lever

The parking lights and headlight flasher are also switched on and off using the turn signal and main beam lever.The turn signal and main beam lever perform the following functions: Right
 and left
 turn signal light
– Push the lever upwards or downwards
⇒
fig. 60
.
– If you only wish to flash three time
s* (the so-called convenience turn
signal), push the lever briefly up to
the upper or lower pressure point
and release it. This function can be activated/deactivated in the infor-mation display*
⇒
page 26.
– Turn signal for changing lanes - in order to only flash briefly, move the
lever up or down to the pressure point and hold it in this position.
Main beam

– Switch on the low beam. – Push the lever forwards.– Pull the lever back into the initial po
sition in order to switch the main
beam off again.
Fig. 59 Dash panel: Switch for hazard warning lights
Fig. 60 Turn signal and main beam lever
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The vanity mirrors* in the sun visors are
provided with covers. Push the cover in
direction of arrow . On vehicles which are equipped with do
uble sun visor*, you can also unfold the
auxiliary visor after swivelling the sun visor
⇒page 67, fig. 65
.
WARNING
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deploy- ment area of the head airbags if any ob
jects, such as ball-point pens etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is deployed.Sun screen*
The sun screen is located in a housing on the luggage compartment cover. If required, you can remove the housing with the sun screen from the luggage compartment cover. Pulling out – Pull the sun screen at the loop and hang it in the brackets
⇒
fig. 66
.
Folding – Take the sun screen out of the brackets and hold it at the loop
so that it can roll up slowly and
without damage into the housing on
the luggage compartment cover.
Removing – Unhook the fastening elements from the luggage compartment cover
.
– Roll up the sun screen again into the housing on the luggage compart-
ment cover.
– Press the locking button in the direction of arrow and take out the
sun screen in the direction or arrow
⇒
fig. 67
.
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Fig. 66 Unroll the sun screen
Fig. 67 Remove the sun screen
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Seats and StowageFront seatsBasic informationThe front seats have a wide range of differ
ent settings and can thus be matched to
the physical characteristics of the driver
and front passenger. Correct adjustment of
the seats is particularly important for:•
safely and quickly reaching the controls,
•
a relaxed, fatigue-free body position,
•
achieving the maximum protection offere
d by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
WARNING
•
Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the
vehicle.•
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened
⇒page 184, “Transporting children safely” with
a suitable restraint system.•
The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your occupants.•
Always keep your feet in the footwell
when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. This is particularly important for the front seat passenger. You will be exposed to increa
sed risk of injury if it becomes
necessary to apply the brake or in the ev
ent of an accident.
If an airbag is
deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries
when adopting an incorrect seated
position!•
It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airb
ag system will not be able to prop-
erly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.•
Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or
braking manoeuvre. You would then
no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.Adjusting the front seatsAdjusting a seat in a forward/back direction –Pull the lever
⇒
fig. 73
up and push the seat into the desired posi-
tion.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard
to engage.
Adjusting height of seat* – Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever upwards.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 73 Controls at seat
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