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Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air
outside the vehicle from getting into the
vehicle, for example when driving through a
tunnel or when standi
ng in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on– Press the button
⇒page 99, fig. 109
the warning light lights up in the
button.
Switching recirculated air mode off– Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out. The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control is in position
⇒page 99, fig. 109
. You can also switch recirculated air mode on
again from this setting by re
peatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten- tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air conditioning syst
em uses power from the engine when in
cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption. It recommended to open the windows or the
doors of a vehicle for which the interior
has been strongly heated through the effect
of direct sunlight in order to allow the
heated air to escape. The cooling system should not be switched
on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you
also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problemsIf the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:•
The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if
necessary
⇒page 233.
•
The cooling system has switched off auto
matically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot
⇒page 17.
If you are not able to rectify the operational
problem yourself, or if the cooling capacity
decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)Description The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occu-pants of the car.The Climatronic maintains fully automatically a convenience temperature. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account sunlight which elim- inates the need to alter the settings manually. The
automatic mode
⇒page 103
ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the year. Description of Climatronic system The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:•
engine running,
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outside temperature above approx. +2°C,
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switched on.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the
car is enhanced as a result of this partic-
ularly at high outside temperatures and a
high air humidity. The system prevents the
windows misting up during the cold season of the year. The heating effect is dependent upon the c
oolant temperature, thus
full heat output
only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature. It is possible to briefly activate recirculat
ed air mode in order to enhance the cooling
effect
⇒page 104.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must
be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to
ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly. The AC compressor is switched off at a hi
gh coolant temperature in order to provide
cooling at a high load of the engine. After switching on the cooling
Condensation
from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle be
low the vehicle. This is quite normal and
not an indication of a leak! Recommended setting for all periods of the year:•
Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.
•
Press the button
⇒page 103, fig. 110
.
•
Move the air outlet vents
3 and
4, so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
WARNING
•
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the
windows are free of ice, snow and mistin
g. Please familiarize yourself about
how to correctly operate th
e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist
and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.•
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,
as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
•
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of
deposits. Switch the cooling system on at
least once a month for approximately 5 minut
es at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a window for a short time.•
We recommend that you do not smoke in
the vehicle when the recirculating air
mode is operating since the smoke which is
drawn at the evaporator from the interior
of the vehicle forms deposits in the evapor
ator of the air conditioning system. This
produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable
effort and expense (replacement of
compressor).•
The used air streams out through the air
removal openings in the luggage compart-
ment.•
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted
radio* or navigation*, the information
of the Climatronic is also shown on the display. This function can be switched off, see operating instructions of the ra
dio* or the navigation system*.
•
Using the cooling economically
⇒page 101.
•
Operational problems
⇒page 101.
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Overview of the control elements The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the left and right side.Fig. 110 Climatronic: Control elementsThe buttons
Defrost windscreen intensively Air flow to the windows Air flow to head Air flow in the footwell Recirculated air mode
with air quality sensor
Rear window heater
Buttons / control dial
Setting of the temperature for the left side, operation of the seat heating of the left front seat* Automatic mode Switching off Climatronic Setting the blower speed Button for direct switching on/off of auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)* ⇒ page 105 Switching on/off of the temperature setting in dual mode
Switching cooling on and off Setting of the temperature for the right side, operation of the seat heating of the right front seat*Note
Below the top row of buttons is located the interior temperature sensor. Do not glue or cover over the sensor, otherwise it co
uld have an unfavourable effect on the
Climatronic.Automatic mode The automatic mode is used in orde
r to maintain a constant tempera-
ture and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.Switching automatic mode on– Set a temperature between +18 °C and +26 °C. – Move the air outlet vents
3 and
4 ⇒page 95, fig. 106
, so that the air flow is directed
slightly upwards.
– Press the button . In the right or left top corner a warning light lights up,
depending on which unit was last selected.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button lights up, the Climatronic operates in “HIGH” mode. The “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of the Climatronic. When pressing again the button , the Cl
imatronic changes into the “LOW” mode
and the warning light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses only in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking
into account the no
ise level, this is
more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air conditioning system is reduced particularly if th
e vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing again the button , yo
u change into the “HIGH” mode.
The automatic mode is switched off by pres
sing the button for the air distribution or
increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless regulated.
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tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
If the windscreen mists up, press the button
⇒page 103, fig. 110
. After the
windscreen has been demisted, press the button .•
The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature is
higher than approx. 2°C.Controlling blower There are a total of seven blower stages available.The Climatronic system controls the blower st
ages automatically in line with the inte-
rior temperature. You can also
, howev er, a dapt the bl ower stage s ma nua lly to sui t y our
particular needs. – Press again the button on the left side (reduce blower speed) or on the right
side (increase blower speed).
If you switch off the blower, the Climatronic is switched off. The set blower speed is displayed above the button when the respective number of warning lights come on.
WARNING
•
“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce atten-
tion levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.•
Do not switch the Climatronic system off for longer than necessary.
•
Switch the Climatronic system on as soon as the windows mist up.
Defrosting windscreenDefrosting windscreen - switching on– Press the button
⇒page 103, fig. 110
.
Defrosting windscreen - switching off– Once again press the button or the button . The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air outlet vents
1 and
2.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)*Description and important information The auxiliary heating (auxiliary he
ating and ventilation) heats or
supplies the interior of the vehicl
e with fresh air independent of the
engine.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) functions in connection with the Climatic or Climatronic. It can be used when stationary, when engi
ne is switched off for preheating of the
vehicle as well as while driving (only during the heating phase of the engine). The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) wa
rms up the coolant during the combustion
of fuel from the vehicle tank. The coolant warms up the air, which (if the blower speed is not set to zero) flows into the occupant compartment. Auxiliary ventilation The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively decreased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
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Starting-off and Driving
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•
You should not switch on any major elec
trical components during the heating
period otherwise
the vehicle battery will
be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine Applies to all models: Position
To lock the steering
, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the
steering locking pin is heard to
engage. You should always lock the steering as a general
rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as
a deterrent against possible theft of your
vehicle
⇒
.
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock. Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time, major electrical components are switched off for short periods. The igni
tion key moves back into position when
one releases the key. The ignition key must be turned back into
position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th
e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r
unning and thus getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox) You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector lever is in position
P.
WARNING
•
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (ignition
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected locking of the steering wh
eel - risk of accident!
•
Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever into the position P). The
steering lock can engage imme
diately - risk of acci-
dent!
•
Always withdraw the ignition key if yo
u are going to leave the vehicle, even
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engi
ne or switch on el
ectrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!Starting the engineGeneral You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.•
Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or
place the selector lever to the position
P or
N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly before starting the engine.•
The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter
then only has to crank the engine.•
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 229.
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fi
tted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting
distance must not be more than 50 metres
⇒page 231.
WARNING
•
Never run the engine in non ventilated
or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases
of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon mono
xide can cause unconsciousness and
death.
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Communication
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DialogueThe period, in which the telephone system is ready to receive voice commands and carry out the voice commands, is called DI
ALOGUE. The system gives audible feedback
and guides you if necessary through the relevant functions. You can start or end the dialogue at
any time by pressing the PTT button
on the
adapter*
⇒page 132, fig. 129
or on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒page 131 or
end it with the voice command
CANCEL
.
The dialogue is always automatically ended after carrying out an operation, e.g. after erasing the name from the phonebook. When receiving an incoming call, the dialog
ue is immediately in
terrupted and you can
accept the call by pressing the button°
on the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒ page 131 or by pressing the button for re
ceiving a call directly on your telephone.
If a voice command is not detected, the system answers with “
Sorry?
” and a new entry
can be performed. After the 2nd error the system repeats the aid. After the 3rd error the answer “
Cancel
” is given and the dialogue is ended.
Optimum understanding of the voice commands depends on the following factors:•
Speak with a normal tone of voice withou
t intonation and excessive voice pauses.
•
Avoid insufficient articulation.
•
Close the doors, windows and sliding roof, in order to reduce or stop disturbing
exterior noise.•
It is recommended to speak louder at higher speeds, so that the tone of your voice
is louder than the increased surrounding noise.•
During the dialogue avoid additional nois
e in the vehicle, e.g. simultaneously
talking occupants.•
Do not speak, if the syst
em makes an announcement.
•
The microphone for voice control is direct
ed to the driver and front passenger.
Therefore the driver and the front passenger can operate the equipment.
Voice commandsThe digits
zero to nine
are permitted. The system dete
cts no continuous digit combi-
nations such as twenty-three, but only indi
vidually spoken digits (two, three). After
each order of digits (separation through br
ief voice pause) the detected digits are
repeated. The telephone number can be entered as an
interconnected spoken row of digits
(complete number), in the form of order of
digits (separation through a brief voice
pause) or through individually
spoken digits. After each order of digits (separation
through brief voice pause) the
detected digits are repeated.
If you enter more than 20 di
gits, the system announces: “
The number is too long
”.
Additionally for international calls a
Plus (+)
has to be entered in front of the 20 digits.
The voice control is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.Voice commands
Activity
ENTER PIN/PIN CODE
After this command the PIN code of the mobile phone can be entered
⇒page 134.
DIAL NUMBER
After this command a phone number can be entered which establishes a connection to the requested party.
REDIAL
After this command the last selected telephone number is selected again.
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•
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
•
Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
•
Ensure that all the windows offer
a good visibility to the outside.
•
Safely attach the items of luggage
⇒page 78, “Loading the luggage compartment”.
•
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.
•
Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.
•
Point out to your occupants that the head
restraints must be adjusted to match
their body size.•
Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
⇒ page 156, “Transporting children safely”.•
Adopt the correct seated position
⇒page 138, “Correct seated position”. Also
inform your occupants to adopt the correct seated position.•
Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts
⇒page 143, “How are seat be
lts correctly fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety? The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of driving and the personal behaviour of all the occupants.The driver is fully responsible for himself an
d his occupants. If yo
ur driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncomi
ng traffic at risk. Please refer to the
following guidelines.•
Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your occu-
pants or mobile phone calls.•
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol,
drugs.•
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
•
Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.•
Take regular breaks on long journe
ys - at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated positionCorrect seated position for the driver Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe and relaxed driving.Fig. 131 The correct distance of
the driver from the steering wh
eel / the correct head restraint
adjustment for the driverFor your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we recommend the following setting.•
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your
chest is at least 25 cm
⇒fig. 131
on the left.
•
Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are able to fully
press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.•
Adjust the seat backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the
steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.•
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head
⇒fig. 131
on the right.
•
Fasten the seat belt correctly
⇒page 143, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
Manual driver se
at adjustment
⇒page 12, “Adjusting the front seats”.
Electrical driver seat adjustment
⇒page 70, “Adjusting front seats electrically*”.
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WARNING
•
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.•
The driver must maintain a distance of
at least 25 cm to
the steering wheel
⇒ page 138, fig. 131
. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that
the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!•
When driving, hold the st
eering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock po
sition. Never hold
the steering wheel
firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel
edge). In such cases, injuries to the
arms, the hands and the head can occur
when the driver airbag is deployed.
•
The seat backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se
at belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!•
Ensure that there are no objects in
the footwell as an
y 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.
Correct seated position for the front passenger The f ro n t p as s en ger mus t mai n tai n a d i s tan ce of a t l ea s t 25 c m f rom th e dash panel so that the airbag offers him the greatest possible safety it is deployed.For the safety of the front pass
enger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
accident, we recommend
the following setting.
•
Adjust the front passenger seat as
far as possible to the rear.
•
Adjust the head restraint so that the top ed
ge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper pa
rt of your head
⇒page 138, fig. 131
.
•
Fasten the seat belt correctly
⇒page 143, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
In exceptional cases the front pass
enger airbag can be deactivated
⇒page 154,
“Deactivating an airbag”.
Manual front passenger adjustment
⇒page 12, “Adjusting the front seats”.
Electrical front passenger seat adjustment
⇒page 70, “Adjusting front seats electri-
cally*”.
WARNING
•
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.•
The front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash
panel. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!•
Always keep your feet in the footwel
l 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. You will be exposed to increased 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 wh
en adopting an incorrect seated posi-
tion!•
The seat backrests must not be angled
too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the se
at belts and of the airbag system - risk
of injury!Correct seated position for the occupants on the rear seats Occupants on the rear seats must sit upright, keep the feet in the foot- well and must have their se
at belts correctly fastened.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of
a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,
the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following:•
Adjust the head restraints so that the top edge of the head restraints are at the same
level as the upper part of your head
⇒page 138, fig. 131
.
•
Fasten the seat belt correctly
⇒page 143, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
•
If you are transporting
⇒page 156, “Transporting children safely” children in the
vehicle, please use a suitable child restraint system.
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WARNING
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T h e h e a d re s t ra i n t s m u s t a l w a y s b e a d j u s t e d t o m a t c h t h e b o d y s i z e , i n o rd e r
to offer an optimal protection for you and your occupants.•
Always keep your feet in the footwell
when the car is being driven - never
put your feet out of the window or on the surfaces of the seats. You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it
becomes necessary to apply the brake or
in the event of an accident.
If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries
when adopting an incorrect seated position!•
If the occupants on the rear
seats are not sitting uprigh
t, the risk of injury is
increased due to incorrect routing of the seat belt.Examples of an incorrect seated position An incorrect seated position can lead to severe injuries or death for the occupants.Seat belts offer their optimum protection only
if the webbing of the seat belts is prop-
erly routed. Incorrect seated positions considerably reduce the protective functions of the seat belts and therefore increase the risk
of injury due to an incorrect routing of the
seat belt. The driver is fully responsible for himself and the occupants, in particular for the children. Do not permit an occupant to
adopt an incorrect seated position when
the car is moving. The following list contains
the examples of seated positions which are dangerous for
the occupants. This list is not complete, howe
ver we would like you to get interested in
this subject. Therefore, while the car is moving never:•
stand up in the vehicle,
•
stand up on the seats,
•
kneel onto the seats,
•
tilt the seat backrest fully to the back,
•
lean against the dash panel,
•
lie on the rear seats,
•
only sit on the front area of the seat,
•
sit to the side,
•
lean out of the window,
•
put the feet out of the window,
•
put the feet on the dash panel,
•
put the feet on the seat upholstery,
•
occupy the footwell,
•
have the seat belt not fastened,
•
occupy the luggage compartment.
WARNING
•
If the occupant adopts an incorrect seated position, he is exposed to life-
threatening injuries, in case he is hit by a deployed airbag.•
Before setting off, please adopt the correct seated position and do not
change this seated position while the car is moving. Also advise your occupants to adopt the correct seated position and not to change this seated position while the car is moving.
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Function of the head airbags The risk of injury to the head and neck area is reduced in the event of a side collision by fully inflated head airbags.In the case of a
side collision
the head airbag is deployed together with the relevant
side airbag
⇒fig. 144
and the belt tensioner on the side of the car on which the acci-
dent occurs. If the system is deployed, the airbags are filled with propellant gas and extend over the entire area of the side wind
ow including the door pillar
⇒fig. 144
.
The protection offered by the head airbags is
thus available simultaneously both to the
front occupants of the car seated on the side on which the accident occurs, as well as to the rear occupants. Any impact of the head against parts of the interior or objects outside of the car, is cushioned by the in
flated head airbag. The reduction in any
impact to the head and the resultant minimi
zing of any movement
s of the head addi-
tionally reduce the risk of injuries to the neck area. The head airbag also offers addi-tional protection in the case of an offset
impact by covering
the front door pillar.
In certain accident situations, the front, side and head airbag are simultaneously deployed. The airbags inflate in fractions of a second an
d at a high speed in order to be able to
offer that additional protection in the even
t of an accident. A grey white, non harmful
gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
Important safety information on the head airbag Correct use of the airbag system cons
iderably reduces the risk of injury!
WARNING
•
It is essential to always switch off
⇒page 154, “Deactivating an airbag” the
front passenger airbag when attachin
g a child safety seat on the front
passenger seat where the child is seated
with its back facing in direction of
travel (in some countries also when the chil
d is facing the direct
ion of travel). If
this is not done, there is a risk of the ch
ild suffering severe or even fatal injuries
if the front passenger airbag is deploy
ed. In certain countries national legal
provisions also require that the side or
head passenger airbags be deactivated.
When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety seats.•
There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the head airbags
which might prevent the airbags from inflating properly.•
Only hang light items of clothing on
the clothes hooks to the vehicle. Never
leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in
the pockets of the items of clothing.
In addition, it is not permitted to use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing. •
The airbag control unit operates together with the sensors, which are
attached in the front doors. For this reason no adjustments must be carried out at the doors as well as at the door panels (for example additional installation of loudspeakers). Resulting da
mages can have a negative affect on the operation
of the airbag system. All work on the front doors and their panels must only be carried out by a specialist garage.•
There must not be any other persons (e
.g. children) or animals between the
car occupant and the deployment area of
the head airbag. In addition, none of
the occupants should lean their head out of the window when driving, or extend their arms and hands out of the window.•
The sun visors must not be swivelled to the side windows into the deploy-
ment area of the head airbags if any obje
cts, such as ball-point pens etc. are
attached to them. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head airbag is deployed.•
Installing impermissible accessories in the area of the head airbags may
considerably impair the protection offered by the head airbag in the event of it
Fig. 144 Inflated head airbag
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