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8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions. To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards
and release.
Head restraints 3 34.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 36, Seat belts
3 44, Airbag system 3 48.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever onthe underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 29, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 30.
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In brief9
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror andadjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 48, Ignition
positions 3 135.
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In brief11
1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................149
4 Side air vents ...................... 131
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...119
Exit lighting ......................... 122
Parking lights ...................... 120
Driver Information Centre ...... 99
6 Instruments .......................... 88
7 Steering wheel controls .......81
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 99
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................83
10 Centre air vents .................. 131
11 Central locking system ..........21
Hazard warning flashers ....119
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 94
12 Info-Display ......................... 10213Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......126
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
Fuse box ............................ 188
15 Traction Control system .....148
Electronic Stability Control . 148
Ultrasonic parking assist ....151
Eco button ........................... 137
Fuel selector ......................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 124
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 144
Automatic transmission ......141
18 Electrical parking brake ......146
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............135
20 Horn ..................................... 82
Driver airbag ........................ 51
21 Bonnet release lever ..........169
22 Storage compartment ...........61
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8124 Light switch ........................ 115
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 117
Front fog lights ...................119
Rear fog light ...................... 120
Instrument illumination .......121
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In brief15
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 84.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 32.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 124.
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal then press the release button on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 144.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 141.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 192,
3 232.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 169.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 36,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 30
Roof ............................................. 33Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 213.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel bolts is specified
on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 203.
Lock cylinders Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.
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28Keys, doors and windows
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator d flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and then repeat the start attempt.
If control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 21,
3 27.Control indicator d 3 98.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
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In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
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30Keys, doors and windowsAutomatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen
The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation. Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
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If the sun visors have integral mirrors,the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the back
of the sun visor.Roof
Moonroof
Do not affix any stickers to the roof.
Do not cover the vehicle using a
tarpaulin.
Sunblind The sunblind is electrically operated.
Press button G or H gently to the first
detent: the sunblind is opened or
closed as long as the switch is
operated.
Press button G or H firmly to the
second detent and then release: the
sunblind is opened or closed
automatically. To stop movement,
operate the switch once more.
Safety function If the sunblind encounters resistanceduring automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Function standby In ignition switch position 1 the
sunblind is operable 3 135.
Initialising after a power failure
After a power failure, it may only be
possible to operate the sunblind to a limited extent. Have the system
initialised by your workshop.