Table of Contents
Board literature 4
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
Using the system
Cockpit 29
Overview
28
Instruments and Indicator Lights
30
Instrument cluster
30
Indicator lights
34
Information system
41
Driver information system
41
Multifunction display (MFD)
43
MAXI DOT display 46
Service interval display 47
Unlocking and opening 49
Unlocking and locking 49
Anti-theft alarm system 53
Luggage compartment lid 54
Power windows 55
Mechanical windows 57
Lights and visibility 58
Lights 58
Interior lighting 63
Visibility 64
Windscreen wipers and washers 65
Rear mirror 67
Seats and head restraints 69
Seats and head restraints 69
Seat features 71
Transporting and practical equipment 73
Useful equipment 73
Luggage compartment 80
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment (Estate) 85
Roof rack 88
Heating and air conditioning 89
Heating, ventilation, cooling 89
Communication and multimedia 94
Universal telephone installation GSM II 94
Voice control 98
Multimedia 99
SmartGate 101
Driving
Starting-off and Driving 104
Starting and turning off the engine 104
Brakes and parking 106
Manual gear changing and pedals 107
Automatic gearbox 108
Retraction and economical driving 111
Driving through water and driving off made-
up roads 111
Assist systems 113
Braking and stabilisation systems 113
Parking aid 114
Cruise Control System 115
START-STOP 116
Tyre pressure monitoring 119
Hitch and trailer 120
Hitch 120
Trailer 125
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance 128
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations 128
Washing vehicle 131
Cleaning vehicle exterior 132
Interior care 136
Inspecting and replenishing 138
Fuel 138
Engine compartment
141
Engine oil 144
Coolant 146
Brake fluid 147
Vehicle battery 148
Wheels 152
Tyres and wheel rims 152
Manufacturer-approved tyre variants 155
Winter operation 156
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