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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
•
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage  
to the starter. The engine running noises may louder at  
first be louder for 
a short time after  
starting the cold engine until oil pressure 
 can be built up in the hydraulic valve  
clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem. If the engine does not start ... You can use the battery of anothe 
r vehicle as a jump-start aid 
⇒page 188. 
It is only possible to tow-start vehicl 
es fitted with a manual gearbox. The tow- 
starting distance must not be more than 50 metres  
⇒page 191.
WARNING
•
Never run the engine in non ventilat
ed or enclosed areas. The exhaust  
gases of the engine contain besides  
the odorless and colourless carbon  
monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause uncon- sciousness and death.•
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.Caution
•
The starter may only be operated (ignition key position  ), if the engine is not 
running. If the starter is immediately oper 
ated after switching off the engine, the  
starter or the engine can be damaged.•
Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the  
engine has not yet reached its normal oper 
ating temperature - risk of damaging the  
engine!•
Vehicles which are fitted wi 
th an exhaust gas catalyti
c converter should not be  
tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres.
For the sake of the environment
Never warm up the engine when the vehi 
cle is standing. Drive off right away.  
Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the  pollutant emissions are lower.
Petrol enginesThese engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel-air mixture for every external air temperature.•
Do  
not depress
 accelerator before and when starting engine.
•
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 
10 seconds if the engine does not start  
right awayand wait for about 30 se 
conds before repeating the attempt.
•
It is possible that the fuse on the electric
al fuel pump is defect if the engine still  
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary  
⇒page 192.
•
Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance. 
It may be necessary, if the engine is  
very hot
, to slightly depress the accelerator  
after the engine has started.Diesel enginesGlow plug system Diesel engines are equipped with a glow  
plug system, the preglow period being  
controlled automatically in  
line with the coolant temperature and outside temper- 
ature. The preglow indicator light 
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating  period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.•
You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light 
  
has gone out.•
The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is  
at a normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This means that you can start the engine  
right away
.
•
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 
10 seconds if the engine does not start  
right awayand wait for about 30 se 
conds before repeating the attempt.
•
It is possible that the fuse on the diesel preglow system is defect if the engine  
still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary  
⇒page 192.
•
Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
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Starting the engine after the fuel tank has run dry It may take longer than normal to start the  
engine after refuelling 
if the fuel tank has  
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of  all be filled while the attempting to start the engine.Switching off the engine– The engine can be swit 
ched off by turning the ignition key from posi- 
tion  into  
⇒
page 94, fig. 105
.
WARNING
•
Never switch off the engine before the 
vehicle is stationary - risk of acci- 
dent!•
The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater 
physical effort for braking is required  
when engine is switched off. Because  
if you do not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.
Caution
you should not switch the engine off right  
away at the end of your journey after the  
engine has been operated fo 
r a lengthy period at high 
loads but should be allowed  
it to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes 
. This prevents any accumulation of heat  
when the engine is switched off.
Note
•
The radiator fan may continue running fo 
r a further 10 minutes or so after the  
engine and the ignition have been switched 
 off. The coolant fan may, however, also  
switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises because of an  accumulation of heat in the engine or  
if the engine is warm and the engine  
compartment is additionally  
heated by strong sunlight.
•
This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine  
compartment  
⇒page 160, “Working in the engine compartment”.
ShiftingShift into reverse only when the vehicle is
 stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and  
hold it fully depressed. Wa 
it a moment before engaging reverse gear in order to  
avoid any shift noises. The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni- tion is on.
WARNING
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!
Note
•
One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The  
pressure of the hand will be transferred to 
 the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This  
can, over a period of time, lead to 
 early wear of the gearshift forks.
•
Depress the clutch pedal fully when chan
ging gears, in order to avoid unneces- 
sary wear and damage.
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Fig. 106  Shift pattern on  models fitted with 5-speed manual gearbox
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Towing a trailer
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Breakdown assistance
Technical Data 
should be attached to folding arms. Adjust  
the mirrors so that they provide you with  
an adequate field of view to the rear. Headlights Before starting off with a hitched trailer, also check the setting of the headlights.  Alter the setting as necessary with th 
e aid of the headlight beam adjuster  
⇒ page 51. Detachable ball head The ball rod is detachable on vehicles which feature a factory-fitted towing device.  It is stowed together with separate fitting instructions in the spare wheel well in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Further information on the towing device  
⇒page 146.
Note
•
We recommend that you also have yo
ur vehicle inspected between service  
intervals if you tow a trailer frequently.•
The handbrake on the towing vehicle  
must be put on when coupling and  
decoupling the trailer.Driving Tips Particular caution is required when towing a trailer.– Do not, as far as possible, drive  
with your vehicle unladen and the  
trailer laden. 
– Do not make full use of the legal maximum speeds. This applies in  
particular to downhill sections. 
– Apply the brakes in good time.– Keep a check on the coolant temper 
ature gauge if the outside temper- 
ature is high.
Distribution of weight The distribution of the weight is very poor 
 if your vehicle is 
unladen and the trailer  
is laden. Maintain a particularly low speed if you cannot avoid driving with this  combination. Driving speed Do not drive faster than 80 km/hour for safety reasons. This also applies for coun- tries in which higher speeds are allowed. The fact that the driving stability of the vehicle + trailer combination reduces with  increasing speed means that the legally allowed speed should not be used when there are unfavourable road, weather or wind 
 conditions, particul
arly near accident  
black spots. You must always reduce your speed immedi 
ately as soon as you detect even just  
the  
slightest swaying
 of the trailer. On no account attempt to stop the trailer from  
“swaying” by  
accelerating. 
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a  
trailer brake
, apply the  
brakes gently at first and then brake firmly 
. This will avoid brake jolts resulting from  
the trailer wheels locking. Shift down gears  
in good time before negotiating a down- 
hill section to allow the engine to also act as a brake. Engine overheating Please keep a check on the coolant temperature gauge if you have to negotiate a  lengthy slope in a low gear at a high engine speed when the outside temperature is  very high  
⇒page 16. 
If the needle of the coolant temperature gauge moves into the right-hand area or  even the red area of the scale, reduce yo 
ur speed immediately. Stop and switch off  
the engine if the warning light 
 in the instrument cluste 
r begins flashing. Wait a  
few minutes and check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle  ⇒ page 165, “Inspecting the coolant level”. Please refer to the following guidelines  
⇒page 30, “Coolant temperature/ Coolant  
quantity  
”. 
The coolant temperature can be reduced by switching on the heating.Any increase in the cooling effect of the coolant fan through shifting down a gear  and increasing the engine speed is not possible since the fan speed is independent 
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– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening  
designed for it  
⇒
page 159, fig. 150
. 
Closing the bonnet – Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the  
bonnet support into the hold 
er designed to hold it. 
– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 30 cm into the lock -  
bonnet  
do not press down on it
!
WARNING
•
Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of  
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi 
ng! Wait long enough until the steam  
or coolant has stopped escaping.•
For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when  
driving. One should therefore check that 
 the lock has in fact engaged prop- 
erly after closing the bonnet.•
Stop your vehicle i 
mmediately while driving if yo
u notice that the lock is  
not properly engaged and close the bonn 
et properly - risk of an accident!
Working in the engine compartment Particular care is required when ca 
rrying out any work in the engine  
compartment!There is a risk of injuries, scalding,  
accidents and fire wh
en working in the  
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting an 
d replenishing oil and other fluids. For  
this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable  
rules of safety. The engine compart- 
ment of your car is a hazardous area 
 ⇒
.
WARNING
•
Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of  
the engine compartment - risk of scaldi 
ng! Wait long enough until the steam  
or coolant has stopped escaping.•
Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
•
Apply the handbrake firmly.
•
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever into 
Neutral.•
Allow the engine to cool down.
•
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
•
Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the  
antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!•
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
•
Never place your hand into the radiator 
 fan as long as the engine is still  
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!•
Never open the cap of the coolant expa 
nsion bottle as long as the engine  
is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!•
Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth  
when opening it as protection for your face, hands and arms from hot steam  or hot coolant.•
Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine 
compartment.•
If you wish to work under the vehicl 
e, you must secure the vehicle from  
rolling away and support it 
 with suitable supporting blocks; the lifting jack*  
is not sufficient for this - risk of injury!•
In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the 
engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V- ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the high-voltage ignition  system. Please observe in addition the following: 
− Never touch the electrical cabl
es of the ignition system. 
− Absolutely avoid any jewellery, loose items of clothing or long hair  from getting into the rotating part 
s of the engine - Hazard! Therefore 
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Technical Data 
remove any jewellery beforehand, tie up your hair and wear tight fitting  clothing.
•
Please also comply with the warnin 
g instructions stated below when  
carrying out any essential work on the  
fuel system or on
 the electrical  
system: 
− Always separate the car batter
y from the electrical system. 
− Do not smoke. − Never carry out any work close to naked flames. − Always keep a working fire extinguisher at hand.Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, al
ways ensure that the fluids are on no  
account mixed up. This may result in ma 
jor operating problems and also vehicle  
damage!
Overview of the engine compartment The main inspection points.Fig. 151  1.6 ltr./75 kW petrol engine1.6 ltr./75 kW petrol engine 
 ⇒fig. 151 
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Reservoir for hydraulic liquid of power steering Windshield washer fluid reservoir  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Engine oil filler opening  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
The location of the inspection points in 
 the engine compartment of petrol and  
diesel engines is practically identical.
WARNING (continued)
A1
165
A2A3
172
A4
163
A5
163
A6
167
A7
168
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Technical Data 
Check hydraulic oil The hydraulic system of the power steering is filled with the hydraulic oil designated  in the catalogue as G 002 000. Perform the inspection of the hydraulic oil level when the engine is cold and not  running. The hydraulic oil level must be between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings  ⇒ page 164, fig. 153
. If the level drops below the mark
ing “MIN”, it is necessary that  
the power steering is checked by a specialist  
garage. It is not sufficient to solely refill  
with hydraulic oil.
Note
If the engine is not running (when towing) or 
 if the V-ribbed belt is torn, the power  
steering does not operate. The vehicle is fully steerable however. There is however  increased force required to turn the steering wheel.Cooling systemCoolant The job of the coolant is to cool the engine.The cooling system does not require an 
y maintenance under normal operating  
conditions. The coolant consists of water  
with a concentration of coolant additive  
of 40 %. This mixture not only provides  
antifreeze protection down to -25°C but  
also protects the cooling and heating system from corrosion. It also prevents the formation of scale and significantly increases the boiling point of the coolant. You must therefore not reduce the concentr 
ation of antifreeze agent in the coolant  
by adding water, also not during the summ 
er months or in countries with a warm  
climate.  
The concentration of coolant additive in the coolant must be at least  
40%. You can increase the amount of antifreeze  
in the coolant if a higher concentration  
of antifreeze is necessary for climatic  
reasons but only up to 60% (antifreeze  
protection down to approx. -40°C). The an 
tifreeze protection tails off above that  
concentration. 
Vehicles exported to countries with a co 
ld climate (e.g. Sweden, Norway, Finland)  
are already factory-filled with a coolant which offers antifreeze protection down to  about -35°C. In these countries the concentr 
ation of coolant additive should be at  
least 50 %. Coolant The cooling system is factory-filled with  
coolant (purple in colour), which complies  
with the specification TL-VW 774 G. We recommend that you use the same c 
oolant additive - G12 PLUS-PLUS (purple  
in colour) for topping up the system. Please contact a specialist garage if you have any questions regarding the coolant  or if you wish to fill up with a different coolant. A specialist garage can also supply  
you with the correct coolant additives.
Caution
•
Other coolant additives may cause operational problems which, in partic- 
ular, involves significantly reducing the anticorrosion effect.•
Any faults or problems resulting from corrosion may cause a loss of 
coolant and, as a consequence of th 
is, result in major engine damage.
Inspecting the coolant level
Fig. 154  Engine compart- ment: Coolant expansion bottle
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The coolant expansion bottle is loca 
ted in the engine compartment on  
the right. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet  
⇒
 in “Working in the engine compartment” on  
page 160. 
– Check the level of coolant in the coolant expansion bottle  
⇒ 
page 165, fig. 154
. When the engine is cold, the coolant level must  
lie between the   and   markings. When the engine is warm, the level may also lie slightly above the hatched part.
If the coolant level in the reservoir is too low, this is indicated by the warning light  in the instrument cluster 
  ⇒page 30. We nevertheless recommend inspecting  
the coolant level directly at th 
e reservoir from time to time. 
Loss of coolant A loss of coolant is first and foremost an  
indication of a leak
 in the system. You  
should not merely top up the coolant in the reservoir. It is also important to have  the cooling system inspected without delay by a specialist garage.  Losses can only occur through the pressure 
 relief in the cap of the coolant expan- 
sion bottle which is completely free of leak 
s if the coolant boils as a result of over- 
heating and is forced out of the cooling system.
WARNING
Read and observe the warning notes  
⇒page 160, “Working in the engine  
compartment” before working in the engine compartment.
Caution
One should contact a specialist garage as soon as possible if the source of over-heating itself cannot be  
determined and removed, since there may be grave  
damage to the engine.
Replenishing the coolant– Switch the engine off. – Allow the engine to cool down. – Place a cloth over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir  
⇒ 
page 165, fig. 154
 and unscrew the cap 
carefully
 by turning it to the  
left  
⇒
. 
– Top up the coolant. – Screw the cap tight until it is heard to lock.The coolant which you use for replenishing the system, must comply with one  specific specification  
⇒page 165, “Coolant”. Do not use an alternative additive if  
the coolant additive G12 PLUS - PLUS is not av 
ailable in exceptional cases. Just top  
up the system with water and as soon as possible arrange adjustment to correct the mixing ratio of water and coolant additive again by a specialist garage. Only use fresh coolant for topping up the system.Do not top up the fluid above the hatched  
part! Excess coolant which is heated up  
is forced out of the cooling system through the pressure relief valve in the cap of the  coolant compensation bottle. Wait until the engine has cooled down for a system which has suffered a major loss  of coolant before pouring in coolant. This is necessary to avoid engine damage.
WARNING
•
The cooling system is pressurized! Do not open the cap of the coolant 
expansion bottle if the engine is 
 still hot - risk of scalding!
•
The coolant additive and thus all of the coolant is harmful to your health.  
Avoid contact with the coolant. Coolant vapours are also harmful to the  health. It is important, therefore, to always safely store any coolant additive in its original container out of the reach of children - risk of poisoning!•
If any splashes of coolant get into yo 
ur eyes, rinse out 
your eyes immedi- 
ately with clear water and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
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Ab
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Technical Data
•
You should also consult a doctor without delay if you have inadvertently  
swallowed coolant.
Caution
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the conditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Switch the engine off 
 and obtain  
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe  engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Do not re-use coolant if it is necessary to 
 drain the coolant in the system. It should  
be collected and disposed of in comp 
liance with environmental protection  
regulations.Radiator fan The radiator fan may switch on suddenly.The radiator fan is driven by an electr 
ic motor and controlled according to the  
coolant temperature. The radiator fan may continue running fo 
r up to 10 minutes after the engine has  
been switched off - even if  
the ignition is also off. It 
may also switch on suddenly  
after a certain time, if•
the coolant temperature has risen beca 
use of an accumulation of heat or
•
the warm engine compartment is heated 
up additionally by
 strong sunlight.
WARNING
You must therefore be aware when work
ing in the engine compartment that  
the fan may switch on suddenly - risk of injury!
Brake fluidInspecting the brake fluid levelThe brake fluid reservoir is located on the left of the engine compartment.  The brake fluid reservoir on right-hand steering models is positioned on the other side of the engine compartment. – Switch the engine off.– Open the bonnet  
⇒
 in “Working in the engine compartment” on  
page 160. 
– Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir  
⇒
fig. 155
. The level must  
be between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-tear  and automatic adjustment of the br 
ake pads, and is perfectly normal. 
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid level  drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the “MIN” marking. A situ- ation where the brake fluid level is too low is indicated by the warning light 
 
lighting up in the instrument cluster  
⇒page 34. In this case 
stop immediately and  
do not drive any further! Obtain professional assistance.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 155  Engine compart- ment: Brake fluid reservoir
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 2Certain electrical components are only st
andard on certain vehicle model versions  
or only suppliable as optional 
 equipment for certain models.
Fuse assignment in the dash panelCertain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions  or only suppliable as optional 
 equipment for certain models.
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Pump for ABS
30
2
Valves for ABS
30
3
Radiator fan 1st stage
30
4
Glow plugs for heating the coolant, relay for secondary  air pump
50
5
Engine control unit
50
6
Radiator fan 2nd stage
40
7
Main fuse of the interior
110
8
Dynamo
110 / 150
a)
a)Depending on the engine type and equipment.
Fig. 178  Schematic repre- sentation of fuse box in engine compartment - version 2
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
1
Heating of the exterior mirrors, relay for cigarette lighter,  power seats and washing nozzles
10
2
Turn signal lights, Xenon headlight
10
3
Lighting in storage compartment
5
4
Licence plate light
5
5
Seat heating, Climatronic, circulating air flap, exterior mirror heater, cruise control system
7,5
6
Central locking system
5
7
Reversing light, sensors for parking aid
10
8
Phone
5
9
ABS, ESP
5
10
Ignition, S-contact
a)
10
11
Instrument cluster
5
Fig. 179  Schematic repre- sentation of the fuse carrier in the dash panel
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Index
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Child seat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  126 
Classification into groups  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  126ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  129Use of child safety seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  126 
Children and safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  123Chrome parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  149 Cigarette lighter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78 Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  147Climatronic 
Defrosting windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  91Recirculated air mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  91Setting temperature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  92 
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)  . . . . . . .  89 Clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19Clothes hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82 Cockpit 
General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9 
Compartments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  79Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19 Convenience operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45 Converting/masking over headlights  . . . . . . . . . .  142Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165 
replenishing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  166Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30 
Coolant level 
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30 
Coolant quantity 
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30 
Coolant temperature gauge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16 Coolant temperature/coolant level 
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30 
Correct seated position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  104 
Counter for distance driven  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Cup holder 
front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
DDeactivating
an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  120 
Deactivating an airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  120 Defrosting rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55De-icing the windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150 Detachable towing device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  146 Diesel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  155Diesel engines 
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 
Digital clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Direction indicators  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Distance driven  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Door 
Child safety lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  138EEDL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  132 Electric sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Electrically adjustable exterior mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . 58Electronic Differential Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  132Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29, 36 
Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 
Electronic stability programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Electronic stability programme (ESP) 
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33 
Emergency wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Engine 
starting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94switching off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  96 
Engine compartment 
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 
Engine electronics 
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29 
Engine oil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 
Changing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164changing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163replenishing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31 
Engine revolutions counter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16Environment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .  138, 142 ESP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33 
Exhaust gas 
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29 
Exhaust gas inspection 
Warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29 
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6Exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58 Exterior mirror heater  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58FFirst-aid box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
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