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Table of Contents
Board literature4
Notes
5
Structure and more information about the
Operating Instructions
6
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
8
General information
8
Correct and safe seated position
9
Seat belts
12
Using seat belts
12
Inertia reels and belt tensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag overview
17
Deactivating airbags
20
Transporting children safely
22
Child seat
22
Fastening systems
25
Operation
Cockpit
29
Overview
28
Instruments and Indicator Lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Multifunction display (MFD)
33
Service Interval Display
36
MAXI DOT display
37
Warning lights
39Unlocking and locking47Unlocking and locking47
Central locking system
49
Remote control
52
Anti-theft alarm system
53
Luggage compartment lid
54
Electrical power windows
55
Mechanical windows
58
Lights and visibility
59
Lights
59
Interior lights
63
Visibility
64
Windscreen wipers and washers
65
Rear window
67
Seats and stowing
69
Front seats
69
Rear seats
70
Head restraints
72
Boot
73
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate)
76
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
78
Roof rack system
80
Useful equipment
80
Storage compartments
83
Praktik
87
Heating and air-conditioning
90
Heating, ventilation, cooling
90
Heating
91Air conditioning system (manual air
conditioning system)93
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning
system)
95
Communication and multimedia
97
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II
97
Voice control
102
Multimedia
103
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
106
Starting and stopping the engine
106
Brakes
108
Manual gear changing and pedals
109
Automatic transmission
110
Running in
113
Economical driving and environmental
sustainability
113
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
117
Driving abroad
118
Assist systems
119
Brake assist systems
119
Parking aid
120
Cruise Control System
121
START-STOP
123
Tyre pressure monitoring
125
Hitch and trailer
126
Hitch
126
Trailer
129
General Maintenance
Car care
132
Services, modifications and technical
alterations
132
Washing vehicle
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The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Range
The estimated range is displayed in kilometres. It indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the level of fuel in the tank and the
same style of driving.
The display is shown in steps of 10 km. The value is displayed in steps of 5 km
after the 
has come on.
The fuel consumption over the preceding 50 km is used to calculate the infor-
mation. The range will increase if you drive in a more economical manner.
If the memory is set to zero (after the battery has been disconnected), a fuel
consumption of 10 l/100 km is used initially, then the value is adapted accord-
ing to the style of driving.
Distance travelled
The distance travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed. Reset
the memory to zero if you want to measure the distance travelled from a par-
ticular moment » page 34, Operation .
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 1999 km or 9999 km on
vehicles with a MAXI DOT display. The indicator is set back to zero when this
period is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is displayed in km/hour .
Set the memory to zero at the start of measurement to determine the average
speed over a certain period » page 34, Operation .
No value will appear in the display until you have driven approximately 300 m
after this information has been deleted.
The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Current speed
The current speed, identical to the display on the speedometer 3
» Fig. 20 on
page 30 , is displayed.
Oil temperature 1)
The current engine oil temperature is displayed. If the oil temperature is lower
than 50 °C or if a fault in the system for checking the oil temperature is
present, only - -.- is displayed instead of the oil temperature.
Warning against speeding
The warning that the speed limit is being exceeded can be enabled/disabled in
the display » page 35.
Warning against speeding
Read and observe
on page 33 first.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Press button
A
» Fig. 23 on page 34 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT
display) or 
(segment display) menu item.
›
Press button
B
to activate the ability to set the speed limit 2)
(value flashes).
›
Use button
A
to set the required speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Confirm the speed limit that was set with button
B
, or wait approx. 5 sec-
onds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Press button
A
» Fig. 23 on page 34 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT
display) or  (segment display) menu item.
›
Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Press button
B
to accept the current speed as the speed limit (the value
flashes).
If you wish to adjust the set speed limit, you can do so in 5 km/h intervals (e.g. the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
›
Confirm the speed limit that was set by pressing button
B
again, or wait ap-
prox. 5 seconds until the setting is saved automatically (the value stops
flashing).
Change or delete speed limit
›
Press button
A
» Fig. 23 on page 34 to select the Warning at (MAXI DOT
display) or  (segment display) menu item.
›
Pressing button
B
disables the speed limit.
›
Pressing the button
B
activates the ability to change the speed limit.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning.
The Warning at (MAXI DOT display) or
 (segment display) menu item appears
in the display with the limit set. 
1)
Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
2)
An initial value of 30 km/h is displayed automatically if no value has been specified.
35Instruments and Indicator Lights

The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.Error: ABS
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek help from a specialist garage.WARNING■ If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 63.■
If the warning light 
» page 40 is displayed simultaneously with the ABS
warning light 
, 
do not continue your journey! Seek help from a special-
ist garage.
■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – there is a risk of accident.
 The rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on when the rear fog lights are operat-
ing » page 62 .
 Bulb failure
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on if a bulb is faulty:
› within a few seconds of the ignition being switched on;
› when a light with a defective bulb is switched on.
The following message may be shown in the MAXI DOT display, for example. INFORMATION Check front right low beam!
Note
The rear side lights and the licence plate lighting have several light bulbs. The
indicator light  only lights up if all light bulbs of the licence plate lighting or
the parking light (in one rear light) are defective. For this reason, regular check
that these light bulbs are working correctly. Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If the warning light 
lights up, there is a fault in the exhaust inspection sys-
tem. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Glow plug system (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The warning light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on. The
engine can be started immediately after the pre-glow warning light goes out.
There is a fault in the glow plug system if the warning light 
does not come
on at all or lights up continuously .
If the warning light  begins to
flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 EPC fault light (petrol engine)
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If the warning light  comes on or begins to flash while driving, a fault exists
in the engine control unit. The engine control unit allows the vehicle to run in
emergency mode.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Diesel particulate filter (diesel engine)
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The diesel particulate filter separates the soot particles from the exhaust. The soot particles collect in the diesel particulate filter where they are burnt on a
regular basis.
The  warning light comes on if soot has accumulated in the filter. 
43Instruments and Indicator Lights

If the front passenger's front airbag was switched off using the key-operat-
ed switch on the side of the dash panel on the passenger side:
› The

warning light comes on for around 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 yellow indicator light in display 



 » page 21 .WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized company.
 Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The indicator light  is lit
If while driving, the warning light  lights up, a tyre pressure change has oc-
curred.
An audible signal sounds as a warning signal.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressure » page 157 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the wheel » page 166 or
use the repair kit » page 169.
›
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 125.
The indicator light flashes for about 1 min. and remains lit
If the warning light  flashes for approximately 1 minute and stays on, there
may be a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light  flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The following reasons can explain the warning light  being illuminated.
› The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
› Snow chains are mounted.
› A wheel has been changed.
Store the tyre pressure values in the system » page 125.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light  in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected, the warning light  illuminates after the
ignition is switched on. The warning light should go out after driving a short
distance.
 Windscreen washer fluid level
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
If the windscreen washer fluid level is too low, the warning light 
comes on.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Top up wash fluid!
Top up with liquid » page 147.
 Traction control (TCS) switched off
Read and observe
on page 39 first.
The ASR is switched off by pressing the button » page 120 and the warning
light 
illuminates.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Traction control (ASR) deactivated.
45Instruments and Indicator Lights

Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes fast for about 2 seconds, goes out
and starts to flash regularly at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.WARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safe lock system is switched
on, no-one must be in the car, 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 emergency – risk to life.
Note
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
Unlocking the vehicle using the key
Fig. 32
Driver's door: Turning the key for
unlocking and locking the vehicle
Read and observe on page 50 first.
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the direction of
travel (unlocking position)
A
» Fig. 32 .
›
Pull the door handle and open the door.
› All the doors (only the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system)
are unlocked.
› The boot lid is then unlocked.
› The switched on interior lights come on over the door contact.
› The safe securing system is deactivated.
› The windows open while the key
is held in the unlock position.
› The warning light in the driver door stops flashing if the car is not fitted with
an anti-theft alarm system » page 53.
Locking the vehicle with the key
Read and observe
on page 50 first.
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door opposite to the direc-
tion of travel (locking position)
B
» Fig. 32 on page 51 .
› All the doors and the boot lid are locked.
› The switched on interior lights will switch off over the door contact.
› The windows close while the key
is held in the lock position.
› The safe securing system is immediately activated.
› The warning light in the driver door begins flashing.
Note
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Vehicle locking/unlocking from the inside
Fig. 33
Centre console: Central locking
button
Read and observe on page 50 first.
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock and lock it
with the rocker switch » Fig. 33 even if the ignition is not switched on.
Locking all doors and the boot lid
›
Press 
on the button » Fig. 33. The symbol 
in the button comes on.
Unlocking all doors and the boot lid
›
Press 
on the button » Fig. 33. The symbol 
in the button is no longer
illuminated. 
51Unlocking and locking

The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking
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.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling on the
opening lever of the respective door. By the first pull on the opening lever,
the door is unlocked. By the second pull on the opening lever, the door is
opened .
› If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
› 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.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
If the safe lock system is switched on » page 50, the door opening lever
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlocking/locking
52
Synchronization
53
You can use the remote control key to:
› unlock and lock the vehicle,
› unlocking boot lid;
› open and close the windows
» page 57, Window convenience operation .
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control
key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle. 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 key has a fold-open key bit which can be used for unlocking and locking
the car manually and also for starting the engine.
If a lost key is replaced or if the receiver unit has been repaired or replaced, the
system must be initialised by a specialist garage. Only then can the remote
control key be used again.
Note■ The remote control is automatically deactivated when the ignition is switch-
ed on.■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by interfer-
ence from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range (e.g. mobile phone, TV transmitter).
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than 3 metres away » page 47.
Unlocking/locking
Fig. 34
Remote control key
Unlocking the vehicle 
›
Press button
1

» Fig. 34 .
Locking the vehicle 
›
Press button
3

» Fig. 34 .
Deactivating the safe securing system
›
Press button
3
» Fig. 34 twice within 2 seconds. Further informa-
tion » page 49 .
Unlocking the boot lid 
›
Press button
2

» Fig. 34 . Further information » page 55.
Folding out the key bit
›
Press button
4
» Fig. 34 .
Folding in the key bit
›
Press the button
4
» Fig. 34 and fold in the key bit.
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked. If the vehicle is unlocked using button
1
» Fig. 34 and none of the
doors or the tailgate are opened within the next 30 seconds, the vehicle is 
52Operation

CAUTIONBefore leaving the vehicle, check that the doors and windows are closed in or-
der to ensure that the alarm system is fully operational.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 35
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
The interior monitor detects movements inside the car and then triggers the
alarm.
Switching off
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the 
» Fig. 35 button in the driver's door.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protection are switched on again auto-
matically the next time the car is locked.
Note
■ Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possi-
bility of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.■
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
55
Delayed locking of the boot lid
55
Emergency unlocking
55WARNING■ Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the
lid was locked – risk of accident!■
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!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the tailgate, as otherwise
this could crack – there is a risk of injury.
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Note
■ After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the
anti-theft alarm system is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was
locked before closing the boot lid.■
The function of the handle above the licence plate is deactivated when start-
ing off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central locking. The
function of the handle is activated again when the vehicle has stopped and a
door is opened.
54Operation

Headlight beam adjustmentFig. 41
Dash panel: Lights and visibility
Read and observe on page 59 first.
Turning the rotary switch » Fig. 41 from position
 to
 gradually adjusts the
headlight beam thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the rotary switch correspond approximately to the following
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 satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 59 first.
Switching on daytime running lights
›
Turn the light switch to position 0 » Fig. 40 on page 59 .
Activating/deactivating the daytime running lights function›Activate and deactivate the daytime running lights by fitting/removing the
fuse with the appropriate ampere rating for daytime running
lights » page 176 , Fuses in the dash panel .
Deactivating on vehicles with the START-STOP system›
Switch off the ignition.
›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 61 to-
wards the steering wheel, push it downwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition - wait until the left-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the deacti-
vation of the daylight driving lights.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
Activating on vehicles with the START-STOP system
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
At the same time, pull the turn signal light stalk » Fig. 42 on page 61 to-
wards the steering wheel, push it upwards, and hold it in this position.
›
Switch on the ignition - wait until the right-turn signal light flashes 4x.
›
Switch off the ignition - an audible signal sounds which confirms the activa-
tion of the daylight driving lights.
›
Release the turn signal stalk.
On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in
the front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on
when activating the function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights for daylight driving lights,
the combination of the low beam, the parking lights (front and rear) including
the licence plate light is used as daylight driving lights.
Note
The daytime driving lights also serve as parking lights on vehicles with sepa-
rate lights for daylight driving lights (in the bumper below the main head-
lights).60Operation

Adjusting seats in crosswise directionFig. 60
Locking seats
›
Remove the middle seat » page 71, Unlocking and removing seats .
›
Fold the outer seat forwards » page 71, Fold downseat backrest and seat
fold down completely and unlock » Fig. 59 on page 71 .
›
Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle
of the vehicle up to the stop.
›
Lock the folded seat by pressing seat locks
A
» Fig. 60 in the direction of
the arrow.
Folding the rear seats into the starting position
Fig. 61
Folding the seat backrest back
into position
›
If the seat has been removed, first position it on the guide and lock it in
place » Fig. 60 on page 72 . Pull the seat upwards to ensure that the seat is
locked correctly.
›
Fold the seat in the horizontal position until it can be heard to click. Check for
yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
›
Press the lever » Fig. 61 and fold back the seat backrest. Check for yourself
that the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.
›
Remove the tongue of the lock from the safety position.
WARNING■ The belt locks must be in their original position after folding back the seat
cushions and backrests - they must be ready to use.■
The seat backrests must be securely latched in position so that no ob-
jects from the luggage compartment can slip into the passenger compart-
ment under sudden braking – there is a risk of injury.
■
When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely
locked into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking
on the cover of the lever.
Head restraints
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
headrest adjust
73
Best protection is achieved if the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head.
The head restraints must be adjusted to match the size of the seat occupant.
Correctly adjusted head restraints together with the seat belts offer effective
protection for the occupants » page 9.
WARNING■
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted in order to offer effective
protection for the occupants in the event of an accident.■
Never drive with the head restraints removed - risk of injury.
■
If the rear seats are occupied, the rear head restraint must not be in the
lower position.
72Operation

Setting the air conditioning systemRead and observe
on page 93 first.
Recommended basic settings of the air conditioning controls.
Set-upControl dial settings » Fig. 101 on page 93Button » Fig. 101 on page 93Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 99
on page 90ABCDefrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4Do not switch onAutomatically switch- ed onOpen and align with theside windowThe fastest heatingTo the stop to the right3Briefly switch onSwitched offOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-
ture2 or 3

Do not switch onSwitched offOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 4, then 2 or 3Briefly switch on b)ActivatedOpeningOptimal coolingDesired tempera-
ture1, 2 or 3Do not switch onActivatedOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode - ventilationTo the stop to the leftDesired positionDo not switch onSwitched offOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b)
Under certain conditions, recirculated air mode » page 94 may come on automatically; the warning light will then light up in the
 button.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents
3 » Fig. 99 on page 90 in
the open position in all operating modes.
Recirculated air mode
Read and observe
on page 93 first.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting in-to the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in
a traffic jam.
Switching on/off
›
Press the  button.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
›
Press the  button again.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con-
trol C » Fig. 101 on page 93 is turned to the  position.
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by pressing
the 
button again.WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale
air” can cause fatigue of the driver and the passengers, reduce attention
levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-
dent increases. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows
start to mist up.94Operation