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Vauxhall Astra 2011.5 Owner's Manual

Summary of Astra 2011.5

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    0 - 1 vauxhall astra vauxhall astra owner’s manual model year 2011.5 edition: december 2010 ts 1680-b-11.

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    Introduction .................................... 2 in brief ............................................ 6 keys, doors and windows ............ 19 seats, restraints ........................... 35 storage ........................................ 53 instruments and controls ............. 82 lighting ...

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    2 introduction introduction.

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    Introduction 3 vehicle specific data please enter your vehicle's data on the previous page to keep it easily accessible. This information is available in the sections "service and maintenance" and "technical data" as well as on the identification plate. Introduction your vehicle is a designed combin...

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    4 introduction 9 warning text marked 9 warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury. Caution text marked caution provides information on possible damage to the vehicle. Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage. Symbols p...

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    Introduction 5.

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    6 in brief in brief initial drive information vehicle unlocking press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles. To open the tailgate, push the touchpad switch below the handle. Radio remote control 3 20, central locking system 3 21, load compartment 3 ...

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    In brief 7 seat backrests pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the seat to engage audibly. Seat position 3 37, seat adjustment 3 37. Seat height lever pumping motion up = seat higher down = seat lower seat position 3 37, seat adjustment 3 37. Seat inclination lever pumping motion ...

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    8 in brief head restraint adjustment press the button, adjust height and engage. Head restraints 3 35. 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 °...

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    In brief 9 exterior mirrors select the relevant exterior mirror and adjust it. Convex exterior mirrors 3 28, electric adjustment 3 28, folding exterior mirrors 3 28, heated exterior mirrors 3 29. Steering wheel adjustment unlock the lever, adjust the steering wheel, then engage the lever and ensure ...

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    10 in brief.

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    In brief 11 instrument panel overview 1 light switch ........................ 118 headlight range adjustment ......................... 119 front fog lights ................... 123 rear fog light ...................... 123 instrument illumination ....... 124 2 side air vents ...................... 13...

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    12 in brief exterior lighting turn light switch auto = automatic light control: headlights are switched on and off automatically m = activation or deactivation of the automatic light control 8 = sidelights 9 = headlights on vehicles without automatic light control: 7 = off press light switch > = fro...

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    In brief 13 turn and lane-change signals lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal turn and lane-change signals 3 123, parking lights 3 124. Hazard warning flashers operated with the ¨ button. Hazard warning flashers 3 122. Horn press j..

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    14 in brief washer and wiper systems windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow p = timed interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor § = off for a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Windscreen wiper 3 84, wiper blade replacement 3 170. Windscreen and headlight wash...

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    In brief 15 push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times. Climate control heated rear window, heated exterior 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 temp...

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    16 in brief transmission manual transmission reverse: with the vehicle stationary, depress the clutch pedal, 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 selecti...

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    In brief 17 starting the engine ■ turn key to position 1 ■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock ■ operate clutch and brake ■ automatic transmission in p or n ■ do not operate accelerator pedal ■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait until c...

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    18 in brief selector lever to p before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb. ■ lock the vehicle with button e on the radio remote control. Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 26. ■ do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the ex...

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    Keys, doors and windows 19 keys, doors and windows keys, locks ................................... 19 doors ........................................... 24 vehicle security ............................ 25 exterior mirrors ............................ 28 interior mirrors ............................. ...

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    20 keys, doors and windows radio remote control used to operate: ■ central locking system ■ anti-theft locking system ■ anti-theft alarm system ■ power windows ■ sunroof the radio remote control has an approximate range of up to 20 metres. It can be restricted by external influences. The hazard warn...

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    Keys, doors and windows 21 key with foldaway key section extend the key and open the unit. Replace the battery (battery type cr 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit and synchronise. Radio remote control synchronisation after replacing the battery, unlock the door with...

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    22 keys, doors and windows unlocking press button c. Two settings are selectable: ■ to unlock only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flap, press button c once. To unlock all doors, press button c twice or ■ press button c once to unlock all doors, load compartment and fuel filler f...

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    Keys, doors and windows 23 press the e button to lock. Press the c button to unlock. Fault in radio remote control system unlocking manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. Switch on the ignition and press the central locking button c to unlock all doors, load compartment an...

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    24 keys, doors and windows the ignition key is removed (manual transmission) or the selector lever is moved to p position (automatic transmission). Settings can be changed in the menu settings in the info-display. Vehicle personalisation 3 112. The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21. ...

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    Keys, doors and windows 25 central locking system 3 21. Closing use one of the interior handles. Do not push the touchpad switch below the handle whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again. Central locking system 3 21. General hints for operating tailgate 9 warning do not drive with the t...

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    26 keys, doors and windows activating press e on the radio remote control twice within 15 seconds. Anti-theft alarm system the anti-theft alarm system is combined with the central locking system. It monitors: ■ doors, tailgate, bonnet ■ passenger compartment including adjoining load compartment ■ ve...

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    Keys, doors and windows 27 1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof. 2. Press button o. Led in the button o illuminates for a maximum of 10 minutes. 3. Close doors. 4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system. Status message is displayed in the driver information center. Status led status led is i...

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    28 keys, doors and windows if the 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 repeat the start attempt. If the control indicator continues flashing, attempt to start the engine using the spare key and ...

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    Keys, doors and windows 29 electric folding turn control to 0, then push the control down. Both exterior mirrors will fold. Push the control down again - both exterior mirrors return to their original position. If an electrically folded mirror is manually extended, pressing down the control will onl...

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    30 keys, doors and windows automatic anti-dazzle dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced. Windows manual windows the door windows can be opened or closed with the window winders. Power windows 9 warning take care when operating the power windows. Risk of injury, particularly...

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    Keys, doors and windows 31 safety function if the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the window during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened again. Override safety function in the event of closing difficulties due to frost or the like, pull and hold the switch. ...

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    32 keys, doors and windows initialising the power windows if the windows cannot be closed automatically (e.G. After disconnecting the vehicle battery), a warning message or a warning code is displayed in the driver information center. Vehicle messages 3 104. Activate the window electronics as follow...

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    Keys, doors and windows 33 roof sunroof 9 warning take care when operating the sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Keep a close watch on the movable parts when operating them. Ensure that nothing becomes trapped in them as they move. Switch on ignition to operate the sunroof. Open or ...

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    34 keys, doors and windows closing sunroof from outside the sunroof can be closed remotely from outside the vehicle. Press and hold e button to close the sunroof. Release the button to stop the movement. Initialising of the roof if the sunroof cannot be operated (e.G. After disconnecting the vehicle...

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    Seats, restraints 35 seats, restraints head restraints ............................ 35 front seats ................................... 37 rear seats ................................... 40 seat belts ..................................... 41 airbag system .............................. 44 child restra...

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    36 seats, restraints horizontal adjustment 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 on rear seats height adjustment pull the head restraint upwards or press the catc...

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    Seats, restraints 37 front seats seat position 9 warning only drive with the seat correctly adjusted. ■ sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals so that legs are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front passe...

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    38 seats, restraints seat positioning pull handle, slide seat, release handle. Seat backrests pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly. Seat height lever pumping motion up = seat higher down = seat lower.

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    Seats, restraints 39 seat inclination lever pumping motion up = front end higher down = front end lower lumbar support adjust lumbar support using the four- way switch to suit personal requirements. Moving support up and down: push switch up or down. Increasing and decreasing support: push switch fo...

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    40 seats, restraints armrest the armrest can be slid forwards by 10 cm. Under the armrest there is a storage compartment. Armrest storage 3 55. Heating adjust heating to the desired setting by pressing the ß button for the respective seat one or more times. The control indicator in the button indica...

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    Seats, restraints 41 seat belts the seat belts are locked during heavy acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle holding the occupants in the sitting position. Therefore the risk of injury is considerably reduced. 9 warning fasten seat belt before each trip. In the event of an accident, people not...

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    42 seats, restraints three-point seat belt fastening withdraw the belt from the retractor, guide it untwisted across the body and insert the latch plate into the buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly whilst driving by pulling the shoulder belt. Seat belt reminder 3 94. Loose or bulky clothing preve...

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    Seats, restraints 43 adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie across the throat or upper arm. Do not adjust while driving. Removing to release belt, press red button on belt buckle. Seat belts on the rear seats the seat belt for the rear centre seat can only be wi...

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    44 seats, restraints airbag system the airbag system consists of a number of individual systems depending on the scope of equipment. When triggered the airbags inflate within milliseconds. They also deflate so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision. 9 warning if handled improperl...

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    Seats, restraints 45 the inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and head of the front seat occupants considerably. 9 warning optimum protection is only provided when the seat is in the proper position 3 37. Keep the area in which the airbag inflate...

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    46 seats, restraints curtain airbag system the curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each side. This can be identified by the word airbag on the roof pillars. The curtain airbag system is triggered in the event of a side-on impact of a certain severity. The ignition must b...

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    Seats, restraints 47 use the ignition key to choose the position: * = front passenger airbag is deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator * illuminates continuously in the centre console. A child restraint system can be installed in accordance with the chart chi...

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    48 seats, restraints child restraints child restraint systems we recommend the vauxhall child restraint system which is tailored specifically to the vehicle. When a child restraint system is being used, pay attention to the following usage and installation instructions and also those supplied with t...

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    Seats, restraints 49 child restraint installation locations permissible options for fitting a child restraint system weight and age class on front passenger seat on rear outboard seats on rear centre seat activated airbag deactivated airbag group 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months x u 1 u 2 u group...

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    50 seats, restraints permissible options for fitting an isofix child restraint system weight class size class fixture on front passenger seat on rear outboard seats on rear centre seat group 0: up to 10 kg e iso/r1 x il x group 0+: up to 13 kg e iso/r1 x il x d iso/r2 x il x c iso/r3 x il x group i:...

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    Seats, restraints 51 isofix size class and seat device a – iso/f3 = forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – iso/f2 = forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 – iso/f2x = forward-facing...

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    52 seats, restraints isofix child restraint systems fasten vehicle-approved isofix child restraint systems to the isofix mounting brackets. Specific vehicle isofix child restraint system positions are marked in the table by il. Isofix mounting brackets are indicated by a label on the backrest. Top-t...

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    Storage 53 storage storage compartments ................ 53 load compartment ....................... 66 roof rack system ......................... 80 loading information ..................... 80 storage compartments glovebox the glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder and a coin holder....

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    54 storage depending on the version, cupholders are located under a cover in the centre console. Slide cover backwards. Bottles can be stowed after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 56. Additional cupholders are located in the rear armrest. Fold down the armrest. Front storage a storage compartmen...

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    Storage 55 underseat storage press button in the recess and pull out drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close, push in and engage. Depending on the version, the tyre repair kit is stowed in the drawer. Tyre repair kit 3 191. Armrest storage storage under the front armrest press button to fold up the arm...

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    56 storage centre console storage front console the storage container can be used to store small items. Depending on the version, a storage compartment is located under a cover. Slide cover backwards. Press button to remove the frame of the cupholder. The frame can be stowed in the glovebox. A furth...

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    Storage 57 rear carrier system the rear carrier system (flex-fix system) allows bicycles to be attached to a pull-out carrier integrated into the vehicle floor. The maximum load of the rear carrier system is 40 kg. The maximum load per bicycle is 20 kg. If not in use, the carrier system can be slid ...

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    58 storage completely pull out the rear carrier system until you hear it engage. Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without pulling the release lever again 9 warning it is only permissible to fit objects to the rear carrier system if the system has been correctly engag...

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    Storage 59 check the cable and lamp position to make sure these are correctly installed and are securely located. Lock the rear carrier system swivel the right clamping lever (1) first, followed by the left clamping lever (2), until a resistance is noticeable. The rear carrier system is locked when ...

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    60 storage unfold pedal crank recesses fold one or both pedal crank recesses upwards until the diagonal support engages. Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Adapting the rear carrier system to a bicycle press the release lever and withdraw the wheel recesses..

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    Storage 61 push the release lever on the strap retainer and remove the strap retainer. Prepare the bicycle for attachment note the maximum width for the pedal crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum depth is 14.4 mm. Rotate the left pedal (without a chain cog) vertically downwards. The pedal on the left pe...

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    62 storage if the bicycle has curved pedal cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1). Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank here must be placed in the pedal crank recess opening as shown in the illustration. Caution make sure that the pedal does not touch the surface of the rear e...

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    Storage 63 place the wheel recesses such that the bicycle is more or less horizontal. Here, the distance between the pedals and the tailgate should be at least 5 cm. Both bicycle tyres must be in the wheel recesses. Caution make sure that the pedal does not touch the surface of the rear end carrier....

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    64 storage undo strap retainers on both bicycle tyres. Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the attachment screw for the pedal bearing mount, then lift the pedal bearing mount to remove it. Retracting the rear carrier system push the pedal crank mounts into the pedal crank recess like shown in the graphic...

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    Storage 65 swivel first the left clamping lever (1), followed by the right clamping lever (2), until they stop. Push the clamping lever down and pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Fold in the lamp supports on the backs of the tail lamps. First place the front (1) tail lamp, then the rear (...

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    66 storage load compartment the rear seat backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded down. Load compartment extension, 5-door hatchback remove the load compartment cover if necessary. Press and hold the catch, then push the head restraints down. Fold up the rear armrest. Guide the ...

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    Storage 67 9 warning only drive the vehicle if the backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or a collision. The seat belt of the centre seat could be blocked when the backrest is folded up...

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    68 storage 9 warning take care when operating the electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Ensure that nothing is attached to the rear seats or located on the seat cushion. If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear d...

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    Storage 69 raise the seat cushion and fold the backrest pull the strap on one or both seat cushions and lift the rear of the cushion forwards. Push rear head restraints downward. Pull the release lever on one or both sides of the backrests and fold down onto the seat cushion to get a flat load bay. ...

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    70 storage pull the grip and open the cover. Suitable for loading long, narrow objects. Ensure that the cover engages after folding up. The closed cover can be secured from the side of the load compartment. Turn the knob 90°: knob horizontal = cover secured from the side of the passenger compartment...

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    Storage 71 lift cover at the rear and push it upwards at the front. Remove the cover. If the height adjustable cover is mounted in the middle or upper position, the load compartment cover can be stowed below it. Height adjustable cover 3 72. Fitting engage cover in side guides and fold downwards. At...

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    72 storage removing cover open the load compartment cover. Pull the release lever on the right side up and hold it. Lift the cover first on the right side and remove from retainers. The removed cover can be stored under the rear floor cover like shown in the graphic. Rear floor storage cover 3 72. I...

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    Storage 73 height adjustable cover, 5-door hatchback the height adjustable cover can be mounted in three positions: ■ directly above the rear floor cover (1), ■ in a middle position (2) ■ in an upper position (3). Caution ensure that the front and rear end of the height adjustable cover are attached...

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    74 storage note ■ if mounted in position 2 or 3, the space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable cover can be used as a stowage compartment. ■ the height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with the strap when it is mounted in position 1 or 2. ■ if mounted in position 2, an...

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    Storage 75 lashing eyes the lashing eyes are designed to secure items against slippage, e.G. Using lashing straps or luggage net. Cargo management system the flexorganizer is a flexible system for dividing up the load compartment. The system consists of: ■ adapters, ■ mesh pockets, ■ hooks, ■ servic...

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    76 storage net pocket insert adapters into the required position in the rails. The net pocket can be suspended from the adapters. Installation of hooks in the rails insert the hook in the desired position first in the upper groove of the rail and then press in the lower groove. To remove, first pull...

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    Storage 77 alternatively install both hooks in the lower rail. Plug in the lower brackets of the box from above into the lower hooks. Strap set insert the adapters of the strap set in a rail. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. The strap set has two locks to open. The belt can be tightened. Safe...

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    78 storage behind the rear seats adjust strap length on safety net by attaching the upper hook to the eyes of the strap. Attach lower hook to eye in the right and left of the floor. Behind front seats attach strap to eyes underneath the rear seat cushion. Fold backrests forward. To get a flat load b...

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    Storage 79 sports tourer fold down straps. Stow the warning triangle in the space behind the straps on the inside of the tailgate. First aid kit 5-door hatchback stow the first aid kit in the stowage compartment behind the warning triangle. Before first use, press in the interior trim at the top and...

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    80 storage roof rack system roof rack for safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in use. Mounting roof rack 5-door hatchback detach the cover from each mounting point...

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    Storage 81 ■ use the four hooks at the sidewalls of the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg per hook. ■ sports tourer: use the hooks at the sidewalls of the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Press to fold out the hook. ■ secure loose objects in the load compa...

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    82 instruments and controls instruments and controls controls ....................................... 82 warning lights, gauges and indicators ..................................... 89 information displays ................... 100 vehicle messages ...................... 104 trip computer ................

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    Instruments and controls 83 heated steering wheel activate heating by pressing * button. Activation is indicated by the led in the button. The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker and to a higher temperature than the other areas. Heating is operational when the engine is r...

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    84 instruments and controls windscreen wiper/washer windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow p = interval wiping § = off for a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Do not use if the windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes. Adjustable wiper interval wiper lever in posi...

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    Instruments and controls 85 adjustable sensitivity of the rain sensor turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the sensitivity: low sensitivity = turn adjuster wheel downwards high sensitivity = turn adjuster wheel upwards keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Windscreen and headlight washer pull l...

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    86 instruments and controls rear window wiper/washer press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: upper position = continuous operation lower position = intermittent operation middle position = off push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times...

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    Instruments and controls 87 additionally a warning message is displayed in the driver information center with uplevel-display. 9 warning the road surface may already be icy even though the display indicates a few degrees above 0 °c. Clock date and time are shown in the info-display. Set date and tim...

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    88 instruments and controls power outlets a 12 volt power outlet is located in the front console. A further 12 volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover downwards. Sports tourer: a 12 volt power outlet is located at the left sidewall in the load compartment. Do not exceed the ...

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    Instruments and controls 89 the portable ashtray can be placed in the cupholders. Warning lights, gauges and indicators speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer the bottom line displays the recorded distance. Trip odometer the top line displays the recorded distance since the last reset. To res...

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    90 instruments and controls tachometer displays the engine speed. Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible. Caution if the needle is in the red warning zone, the maximum permitted engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk. Fuel gauge displays the fuel level in the tank. Con...

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    Instruments and controls 91 caution if engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine. Danger to engine. Check coolant level. Service display the engine oil life system lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which...

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    92 instruments and controls indicators may vary. When the ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test. The control indicator colours mean: red = danger, important reminder yellow = warning, information, fault green = confirmation of activation blu...

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    Instruments and controls 93 control indicators in the instrument cluster.

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    94 instruments and controls control indicators in the centre console turn signal o illuminates or flashes green. Illuminates briefly the parking lights are switched on. Flashes a turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated. Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fu...

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    Instruments and controls 95 * illuminates yellow. The front passenger airbag is deactivated 3 46. 9 danger risk of fatal injury for a child using a child restraint system together with activated front passenger airbag. Risk of fatal injury for an adult person with deactivated front passenger airbag....

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    96 instruments and controls illuminates brake pedal needs to be operated to release the electrical parking brake 3 148. Flashes clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine 3 137. Electrical parking brake m illuminates or flashes red. Illuminates electrical parking brake is applied 3 148. F...

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    Instruments and controls 97 illuminates with power steering disabled failure in the power steering system. Consult a workshop. Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or yellow or flashes yellow. Illuminates green system is switched on and ready to operate. Illuminates yellow no lane marking is d...

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    98 instruments and controls continue driving until % goes out. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below 2000 rpm. Illuminates the diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as possible. Flashes the maximum filling level of the filter is reached. Start cleaning process...

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    Instruments and controls 99 flashes fuel used up. Refuel immediately. Never run the tank dry. Catalytic converter 3 142. Bleeding the diesel fuel system 3 170. Immobiliser d flashes yellow. Fault in the immobiliser system. The engine cannot be started. Reduced engine power # illuminates yellow. The ...

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    100 instruments and controls information displays driver information center the driver information center (dic) is located in the instrument cluster between speedometer and tachometer. It is available as midlevel-display or uplevel-display. The following main menus, depending on the vehicle configur...

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    Instruments and controls 101 turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a menu option or to set a numeric value. Press the set/clr button to select a function or to confirm a message. Vehicle information menu press the menu button to select the vehicle information menu. Turn the adjuster wheel to select o...

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    102 instruments and controls trip/fuel information menu, trip computer 3 111. Traffic sign assistant 3 107. Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 188. Graphic-info-display, colour-info-display depending on the vehicle configuration the vehicle has a graphic- or colour-info-display. The info-display is l...

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    Instruments and controls 103 colour-info-display the colour-information-display indicates in colour: ■ time 3 87 ■ outside temperature 3 86 ■ date 3 87 ■ infotainment system, see description in the infotainment system manual ■ navigation, see description in the infotainment system manual ■ system se...

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    104 instruments and controls press (the outer ring) ■ to select or activate the marked option ■ to confirm a set value ■ to switch a system function on/off back button press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings ■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level ■ delete the last character ...

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    Instruments and controls 105 no. Vehicle message 6 depress brake pedal to release electrical parking brake 7 turn steering wheel, switch ignition off and then on 9 turn steering wheel, start engine again 12 vehicle overloaded 13 compressor overheated 15 centre high-mounted brake light failure 16 bra...

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    106 instruments and controls no. Vehicle message 65 theft attempted 66 service theft alarm system 67 service steering wheel lock 68 service power steering 69 service suspension system 70 service level control system 71 service rear axle 74 service afl 75 service air conditioning 76 service side blin...

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    Instruments and controls 107 vehicle messages on the colour-info-display some important messages appear additionally in the colour-info-display. Press the multifunction knob to confirm a message. Some messages only pop up for a few seconds. Warning chimes when starting the engine or whilst driving ■...

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    108 instruments and controls an exclamation mark in a frame indicates that there is an additional sign detected which cannot be recognised by the system. The system is active at an indicated speed above 9 mph and is active up to a speed of 124 mph depending on the lighting conditions. At night the s...

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    Instruments and controls 109 speed limits and no passing signs are displayed as pop-up on each page of the menu. Pop-up function the pop-up function can be deactivated on the traffic sign page by pressing the set/clr button on the turn signal lever. Once setting page is displayed, select off to deac...

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    110 instruments and controls fault the traffic sign assistant system may not operate correctly when: ■ the area of the windscreen, where the front camera is located, is not clean ■ traffic signs are completely or partially covered or difficult to discern ■ there are adverse environmental conditions ...

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    Instruments and controls 111 trip computer the menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever. Press the menu button to select the trip/fuel information menu. Turn the adjuster wheel to select one of the submenus: ■ trip odometer 1 ■ trip odometer 2 ■ range ■ average co...

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    112 instruments and controls range range is calculated from current fuel tank content and current consumption. The display shows average values. After refuelling, the range is updated automatically after a brief delay. When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears in the driver informati...

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    Instruments and controls 113 personal settings in the graphic-info-display press the config button. The menu settings is displayed. The following settings can be selected by turning and pressing the multifunction knob: ■ sport mode settings ■ languages ■ time date ■ radio settings ■ phone settings ■...

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    114 instruments and controls phone settings see description for infotainment system in the infotainment system manual. Vehicle settings ■ climate and air quality auto fan speed: modifies the fan regulation. Changed setting will be active after switching the ignition off and on again. Climate control...

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    Instruments and controls 115 remote unlock feedback: activate or deactivate the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking. Remote door unlock: change the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole vehicle whilst unlocking. Auto relock doors: activate or deactivate the automat...

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    116 instruments and controls sport mode settings the driver can select the functions which will be activated in sport mode 3 151. ■ sport suspension: damping becomes harder. ■ sport powertrain performance: accelerator pedal and gear change characteristics become more responsive. ■ sport steering: st...

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    Instruments and controls 117 park assist: activate or deactivate the ultrasonic parking assist . ■ exterior ambient lighting duration upon exit of vehicle: activate or deactivate and change the duration of exit lighting. Exterior lighting by unlocking: activate or deactivate the welcome lighting. ■ ...

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    118 lighting lighting exterior lighting .......................... 118 interior lighting ........................... 124 lighting features ........................ 126 exterior lighting light switch turn light switch: auto = automatic light control: headlights are switched on and off automatically d...

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    Lighting 119 automatic light control automatic light control function when the automatic light control function is switched on and the engine is running, the system switches between daytime running light and headlight depending on the lighting conditions. Daytime running light daytime running light ...

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    120 lighting to adapt headlight range to the vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn thumb wheel ? To required position. 0 = front seats occupied 1 = all seats occupied 2 = all seats occupied and load compartment laden 3 = driver's seat occupied and load compartment laden. Dynamic automatic headlight...

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    Lighting 121 playstreet lighting activated automatically at low speed up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam is turned at an angle of 8° to the roadside. Town lighting activated automatically at a speed range between approx. 25 and 34 mph and when street lights are detected by the light sensor. The li...

  • Page 123

    122 lighting it switches to low beam when: ■ the camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles ■ the vehicle speed is slower than 12 mph ■ it is foggy or snowy ■ driving in urban areas if there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high beam. The g...

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    Lighting 123 turn and lane-change signals lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal if the lever is moved past the resistance point, the turn signal is switched on constantly. When the steering wheel moves back, the turn signal is automatically deactivated. For three flashes, e.G. W...

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    124 lighting parking lights when the vehicle is parked, the parking lights on one side can be activated: 1. Switch off ignition. 2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down (left parking lights). Confirmed by a signal and the corresponding turn signal control indicator. R...

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    Lighting 125 on vehicles with light sensor, the brightness can only be adjusted when the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions. Interior lights during entry and exit of the vehicle, the front and rear courtesy lights automatically switch on and then off after a delay. ...

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    126 lighting lighting features centre console lighting spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. Entry lighting welcome lighting headlights, tail lights, reversing lights, number plate lights, instrument panel light, interior lights and puddle lights a...

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    Lighting 127 exit lighting is switched off immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open. Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the menu settings in the info-display. Vehicle personalisation 3 112. The settings can be saved for the ...

  • Page 129

    128 climate control climate control climate control systems ............. 128 air vents ..................................... 133 maintenance .............................. 134 climate control systems heating and ventilation system controls for: ■ temperature ■ air distribution ■ fan speed ■ demisti...

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    Climate control 129 air conditioning system in addition to the heating and ventilation system, the air conditioning system has: n = cooling 4 = air recirculation heated seats ß 3 40, heated steering wheel * 3 83. Cooling n operated with the n button and is functional only when the engine and fan are...

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    130 climate control demisting and defrosting the windows v ■ press button v: fan automatically switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the windscreen. ■ switch cooling n on. ■ set temperature control to warmest level. ■ switch on heated rear window Ü. ■ open side air vents...

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    Climate control 131 the electronic climate control system is only fully operational when the engine is running. Automatic mode auto basic setting for maximum comfort: ■ press auto button, the air conditioning is activated automatically. ■ open all air vents. ■ set the preselected temperatures for dr...

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    132 climate control manual settings climate control system settings can be changed by activating the buttons and rotary knobs as follows. Changing a setting will deactivate the automatic mode. Press lower button to decrease or upper button to increase fan speed like shown in the graphic. The fan spe...

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    Climate control 133 in warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is directed to it. If windscreen mists up from outside, activate windscreen wiper and deactivate s. Press button 4 once to activate the manual air recirculation mode. Activatio...

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    134 climate control direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats. To close the vent, turn the adjuster wheel towards the smaller w symbol. Comfort mode ; using the comfort mode the air flow is distributed smoothly in diverse directions. The air vents are fixed and cannot be adjusted ma...

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    Climate control 135 air conditioning regular operation in order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low. Service...

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    136 driving and operating driving and operating driving hints ............................... 136 starting and operating ............... 137 engine exhaust .......................... 141 automatic transmission .............. 143 manual transmission .................. 146 brakes ........................

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    Driving and operating 137 starting and operating new vehicle running-in do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys. During the first drive, smoke may occur because of wax and oil evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a while after the first drive and av...

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    138 driving and operating do not operate the accelerator pedal. Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control indicator ! Goes out. Turn the key briefly to position 3 and release: an automatic procedure operates the starter with a short delay as long as the engine is running...

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    Driving and operating 139 stop-start system the stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.G. At a traffic light or in a traffic jam. It starts the engine a...

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    140 driving and operating ■ the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened ■ the battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition ■ the engine is warmed up ■ the engine coolant temperature is not too high ■ the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.G. After driving wi...

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    Driving and operating 141 ■ the vehicle starts to move ■ the climate control system requests an engine start ■ the air conditioning is manually switched on if the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the driver information centre. If an electrical accessory, e.G. A portable ...

  • Page 143

    142 driving and operating take up to 25 minutes. Typically it needs between 7 and 12 minutes. Autostop is not available and fuel consumption may be higher during this period. The emission of smells and smoke during this process is normal. Under certain driving conditions, e.G. Short distances, the s...

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    Driving and operating 143 rectified by a workshop as soon as possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, keeping vehicle speed and engine speed low. Automatic transmission the automatic transmission permits automatic gearshifting (automatic mode) or manual gearshifting (m...

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    144 driving and operating without brake pedal applied, the control indicator j illuminates. If the selector lever is not in p when the ignition is switched off, the control indicators j and p flash. To engage p or r, press the release button. The engine can only be started with the lever in position...

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    Driving and operating 145 in manual mode no automatic shifting to a higher gear takes place at high engine revolutions. Electronic driving programmes ■ following a cold start, the operating temperature programme increases engine speed to quickly bring the catalytic converter to the required temperat...

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    146 driving and operating 2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console at the front, fold it upwards and rotate it to the left. 3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and move the selector lever out of p or n. If p or n is engaged again, the selector lever will b...

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    Driving and operating 147 brakes the brake system comprises two independent brake circuits. If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be braked using the other brake circuit. However, braking effect is achieved only when the brake pedal is depressed firmly. Considerably more force is needed fo...

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    148 driving and operating parking brake manual parking brake always apply parking brake firmly without operating the release button, and apply as firmly as possible on a downhill or uphill slope. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release button and fully lower the l...

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    Driving and operating 149 as soon as the switch m is released, dynamic braking will be stopped. Fault failure mode of electrical parking brake is indicated by control indicator j and by a code number or a vehicle message which is displayed in the driver information center. Vehicle messages 3 104. Ap...

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    150 driving and operating 9 warning do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks when driving. Adapt speed to the road conditions. Control indicator b 3 97. Deactivation tc can be switched off when spinning of drive wheels is required: press button b briefly. Control indicator ...

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    Driving and operating 151 esc is reactivated by pressing the b button again. If the tc system was previously disabled, both tc and esc are reactivated. Esc is also reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on. Interactive driving system flex ride flex ride driving system allows the driver t...

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    152 driving and operating ■ shift points of automatic transmission occur in a comfort mode. ■ illumination of main instruments is white. Normal mode all settings of the systems are adapted to standard values. Drive mode control within each manual selected driving mode sport, tour or normal, the driv...

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    Driving and operating 153 with automatic transmission, only activate cruise control in automatic mode. Control indicator m 3 99. Switching on press rocker switch m at the upper end, control indicator m illuminates white. Activation accelerate to the desired speed and turn thumb wheel to set/-, the c...

  • Page 155

    154 driving and operating object detection systems parking assist the parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle and obstacles, and giving acoustic signals. It is the driver, however, who bears full responsibility for the parking manoeuvre. The system consists ...

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    Driving and operating 155 additionally, r illuminates or a vehicle message is displayed in the driver information center if a malfunction of the system due to temporary conditions like snow covered sensors is detected. Vehicle messages 3 104. Important hints for using the parking assist systems 9 wa...

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    156 driving and operating activation the lane departure warning system is activated by pressing the ) button. The illuminated led in the button indicates that the system is switched on. When the control indicator ) in the instrument cluster illuminates green, the system is ready to operate. The syst...

  • Page 158

    Driving and operating 157 fuel fuel for petrol engines only use unleaded fuel that complies with din en 228 1) . Equivalent standardised fuels with an ethanol content of max. 10 % by volume may be used. In this case only use fuel that complies with din 51625. Use fuel with the recommended octane rat...

  • Page 159

    158 driving and operating 9 danger fuel is flammable and explosive. No smoking. No naked flames or sparks. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this remedied immediately by a workshop. Caution in case of misfuelling, do not switch on ignition. Fuel filler flap is located at right...

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    Driving and operating 159 the specification of co 2 emission is also a constituent of the directive. The figures given must not be taken as a guarantee for the actual fuel consumption of a particular vehicle. Furthermore, fuel consumption is dependent on personal driving style as well as road and tr...

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    160 driving and operating the permissible trailer loads are specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients up to max. 12 %. The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an altitude of 1000 metres above sea level. Since engine power decreases ...

  • Page 162

    Driving and operating 161 fitting the coupling ball bar press fastenings inward and remove cover. Disengage and fold down the socket. Remove the sealing plug from the opening for the coupling ball bar and stow it. Checking the tensioning of the coupling ball bar ■ red marking on rotary knob must poi...

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    162 driving and operating inserting the coupling ball bar insert the tensioned coupling ball bar in the opening and push firmly upwards until it audibly engages. The rotary handle snaps back into its original position resting against the coupling ball bar without a gap. 9 warning do not touch rotary...

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    Driving and operating 163 open the protective flap and turn the key to position c to unlock the coupling ball bar. Pull out rotary handle and turn clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards. Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket. Replace cover. Trailer stability ...

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    164 vehicle care vehicle care general information ................... 164 vehicle checks ........................... 165 bulb replacement ....................... 171 electrical system ........................ 180 vehicle tools .............................. 186 wheels and tyres ........................

  • Page 166

    Vehicle care 165 ■ disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.G. Anti-theft alarm system. Putting back into operation when the vehicle is to be put back into operation: ■ connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehi...

  • Page 167

    166 vehicle care push the safety catch to the right and open the bonnet. Secure the bonnet support. If the bonnet is opened during an autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. Closing before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder. Lower the bonnet and al...

  • Page 168

    Vehicle care 167 when the engine oil level has dropped to the min mark, top up engine oil. We recommend the use of the same grade of engine oil that was used at last change. The engine oil level must not exceed the max mark on the dipstick. Caution overfilled engine oil must be drained or suctioned ...

  • Page 169

    168 vehicle care the coolant concentration checked and have the cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop. Washer fluid fill with clean water mixed with a suitable quantity of windscreen washer fluid which contains antifreeze. For the correct mixing ratio refer to the washer fluid container. ...

  • Page 170

    Vehicle care 169 battery the vehicle battery is maintenance- free provided that the driving profile allows sufficient charging of the battery. Short-distance-driving and frequent engine starts can discharge the battery. Avoid the use of unnecessary electrical consumers. Batteries do not belong in ho...

  • Page 171

    170 vehicle care charging the battery 9 warning on vehicles with stop-start system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 volts when using a battery charger. Otherwise the battery might be damaged. Jump starting 3 200. Diesel fuel system bleeding if the tank has been run dry, the d...

  • Page 172

    Vehicle care 171 bulb replacement switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands. Use only the same bulb type for replacement. Replace headlight bulbs from within the engine compartment. Hal...

  • Page 173

    172 vehicle care 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and rotate clockwise to secure. 5. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise. High beam 1. Rotate the cap 2 anticlockwise and remove it. 2. Rotate the bulb holder...

  • Page 174

    Vehicle care 173 3. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise. Front turn signal the bulbs are accessible from beneath the vehicle. 1. Disengage the spring clip and then swivel it backwards. 2. Pull the bulb h...

  • Page 175

    174 vehicle care fog lights the bulbs are accessible from beneath the vehicle. 1. Turn the bulb holder anti- clockwise and remove it from the reflector. 2. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 3. Remove and replace the bulb holder with bulb. 4. Attach the ...

  • Page 176

    Vehicle care 175 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut from the inside by hand. 3. Carefully withdraw the light assembly from retaining pins and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Detach the cable from the retainer. 5. Detach the wiring plug from the bulb carrier. 6. Unscrew...

  • Page 177

    176 vehicle care 1. Open the tailgate and remove the three covers. 2. Unscrew the three screws and remove. 3. Remove the tail light assembly. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Press the retaining lug and remove the bulb carrier from the tail light assembly. 5. To replace the tail...

  • Page 178

    Vehicle care 177 2. Remove cover. 3. Unscrew two plastic securing nuts from the inside by hand. 4. Carefully remove tail light assembly. Take care that the cable duct remains in position. Detach wiring plug from bulb holder. 5. Remove and replace the bulb. Tail lights (1 + 2) turn signal light (3) b...

  • Page 179

    178 vehicle care tail light in the tailgate 1. Open the tailgate and remove the covers. 2. Unscrew the screws and remove. 3. Remove the tail light assembly. 4. Remove and replace the bulb. 5. Install the tail light assembly in the tailgate and tighten the screws. Attach the covers. 6. Switch on the ...

  • Page 180

    Vehicle care 179 2. Remove and replace the bulb of rear fog light. 3. Close cover. For replacing reverse light bulb on the right side of the tailgate, proceed in the same way. Side turn signal lights have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Number plate light 1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the cover, ...

  • Page 181

    180 vehicle care electrical system fuses data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■ in the front left of the engine compartment, ■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage compartment, or, in right-hand ...

  • Page 182

    Vehicle care 181 place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. Engine compartment fuse box the fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove..

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    182 vehicle care no. Circuit 1 engine control module 2 lambda probe 3 fuel injection, ignition system 4 fuel injection, ignition system 5 – 6 mirror heating 7 fan control 8 lambda probe, engine 9 rear window sensor 10 battery sensor 11 trunk release 12 adaptive forward lighting module 13 – 14 rear w...

  • Page 184

    Vehicle care 183 no. Circuit 50 headlamp levelling 51 air shutter 52 auxiliary heater, diesel engine 53 transmission control module, engine control module 54 wiring monitoring after having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages. If the fuse box cover is not close...

  • Page 185

    184 vehicle care no. Circuit 1 displays 2 exterior lights 3 exterior lights 4 radio 5 infotainment system, instrument 6 power outlet front 7 power outlet rear seat 8 left low beam 9 right low beam 10 door locks 11 interior fan 12 – 13 – 14 diagnostic connector 15 airbag 16 – no. Circuit 17 air condi...

  • Page 186

    Vehicle care 185 fold down the blind and remove. Remove the cover. Fuse assignments no. Circuit 1 trailer module 2 trailer outlet 3 parking assist 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 anti-theft alarm system 9 – 10 – 11 trailer module, trailer socket 12 – 13 trailer outlet 14 – 15 – 16 – 17 –.

  • Page 187

    186 vehicle care no. Circuit 18 – 19 steering wheel heating 20 sunroof 21 seat heating 22 – 23 – 24 – 25 – 26 – 27 – 28 – 29 – 30 – 31 amplifier, subwoofer 32 active damping system, lane departure warning when assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach full retention force. Vehicle...

  • Page 188

    Vehicle care 187 vehicles with spare wheel, variant 1 the jack, the tools and a strap for securing a damaged wheel are in a storage compartment below the spare wheel in the load compartment. Spare wheel 3 197. Vehicles with spare wheel, variant 2 the jack and the tools are in a storage compartment b...

  • Page 189

    188 vehicle care speed code letter: q = up to 100 mph s = up to 112 mph t = up to 118 mph h = up to 130 mph v = up to 150 mph w = up to 168 mph tyre pressure check the pressure of cold tyres at least every 14 days and before any long journey. Do not forget the spare wheel. This also applies to vehic...

  • Page 190

    Vehicle care 189 press the menu button to select the vehicle information menu. Turn the adjuster wheel to select the tyre pressure monitoring system. System status and small pressure differences are displayed by a warning message with the corresponding tyre flashing in the driver information center....

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    190 vehicle care if problems occur during the relearn process a warning message is displayed in the driver information center. Temperature compensation cold tyres decrease the tyre pressure, warm tyres increase the tyre pressure. The tyre pressure monitoring system considers this effect for the warn...

  • Page 192

    Vehicle care 191 if the wheel covers and tyres used are not factory approved, the tyres must not have a rim protection ridge. Wheel covers must not impair brake cooling. 9 warning use of unsuitable tyres or wheel covers could lead to sudden pressure loss and thereby accidents. Tyre chains tyre chain...

  • Page 193

    192 vehicle care the tyre repair kit is in a compartment under the floor cover in the load compartment or in the underseat storage compartment 3 55. 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment. 2. Remove the compressor. 3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the stowage com...

  • Page 194

    Vehicle care 193 10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to i. The tyre is filled with sealant. 11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst the sealant bottle is emptying (approx. 30 seconds). Then the pressure starts to drop. 12. All of the sealant is pumped into the ...

  • Page 195

    194 vehicle care if tyre pressure is more than 1.3 bar, set it to the correct value. Repeat the procedure until there is no more loss of pressure. If the tyre pressure has fallen below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must not be used. Seek the assistance of a workshop. 18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load com...

  • Page 196

    Vehicle care 195 ■ clean wheel nuts and thread with a clean cloth before mounting the wheel. 9 warning do not grease wheel bolt, wheel nut and wheel nut cone. 1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off the wheel cover with the hook. Vehicle tools 3 186. Alloy wheels: disenga...

  • Page 197

    196 vehicle care 3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant vehicle jacking point. 4. Variant 1: set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below the jacking point in a manner that prevents it from slipping. Attach jack handle and with the jack correctly aligned ro...

  • Page 198

    Vehicle care 197 attach wheel wrench and with the jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the ground. 5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. 7. Screw on the wheel nuts. 8. Lower vehicle. 9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten eac...

  • Page 199

    198 vehicle care the use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible. The spare wheel is located in the load compartment beneath the floor covering. It is secured with a win...

  • Page 200

    Vehicle care 199 ■ install the hexagon key of the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely on the bolt. ■ turn the wheel wrench anticlockwise to loosen the bolt. Remove the bolt. ■ take the long bolt from the tool box and screw it in hand-tight using the wheel wrench. ■ store the tool box and ...

  • Page 201

    200 vehicle care jump starting do not start with quick charger. A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle. 9 warning be extremely careful when starting with jump leads. Any deviation from the following instructions can lead to injuries or ...

  • Page 202

    Vehicle care 201 3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster battery. 4. Connect the other end of the black lead to a vehicle grounding point, such as the engine block or an engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged battery as possible, however at least 60 c...

  • Page 203

    202 vehicle care screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position. Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow rod – to the towing eye. The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the vehicle. Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock ...

  • Page 204

    Vehicle care 203 screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position. The lashing eye at the rear underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye. Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – to the towing eye. The towing eye must only be used for towing ...

  • Page 205

    204 vehicle care if using a vehicle wash, comply with the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be switched off. Remove antenna and external accessories such as roof racks etc. If you wash your vehicle by hand, make sure that the insides of the whe...

  • Page 206

    Vehicle care 205 paintwork damage rectify minor paintwork damage with a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop. Underbody some areas of the vehicle underbody have a pvc undercoating while other critical areas have a durable protective wax coat...

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    206 service and maintenance service and maintenance general information ................... 206 recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 207 general information service information in order to ensure economical and safe vehicle operation and to maintain the value...

  • Page 208

    Service and maintenance 207 make sure that the service and warranty booklet is completed correctly as continuous proof of service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is also a benefit when selling the vehicle. Service interval with remaining engine oil life duration th...

  • Page 209

    208 service and maintenance select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the minimum ambient temperature 3 211. Additional engine oil additives the use of additional engine oil additives could cause damage and invalidate the warranty. Engine oil viscosity grades the sae viscosity gr...

  • Page 210

    Technical data 209 technical data vehicle identification .................. 209 vehicle data ............................... 211 vehicle identification vehicle identification number the vehicle identification number is visible through the windscreen. Identification plate the identification plate is ...

  • Page 211

    210 technical data information on identification label: 1 = manufacturer 2 = type approval number 3 = vehicle identification number 4 = permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg 5 = permissible gross train weight in kg 6 = maximum permissible front axle load in kg 7 = maximum permissible rear ax...

  • Page 212

    Technical data 211 vehicle data recommended fluids and lubricants european service schedule required engine oil quality all european countries (except belarus, moldova, russia, serbia, turkey) only israel engine oil quality petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines petrol engines (incl...

  • Page 213

    212 technical data international service schedule required engine oil quality all countries outside europe except israel only belarus, moldova, russia, serbia, turkey engine oil quality petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines de...

  • Page 214

    Technical data 213 all countries outside europe except israel only belarus, moldova, russia, serbia, turkey engine oil quality petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines acea a3/b3 ✔ – ✔ – acea a3/b4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ acea c3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ api sm ...

  • Page 215

    214 technical data engine data sales designation 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 engine identifier code a14xel a14xer a14nel a14net a16xer a16let number of cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 4 piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1398 1398 1364 1364 1598 1598 engine power [kw] 64 74 88 103 85 132 at rpm 6000 6000 4200-6000 4900-60...

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    Technical data 215 sales designation 1.3 1.7 1.7 2.0 turbo engine identifier code a13dte a17dtj a17dtr a20dth number of cylinders 4 4 4 4 piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1248 1686 1686 1956 engine power [kw] 70 81 92 118 at rpm 4000 3800 4000 4000 torque [nm] 190 260 280 350 at rpm 1750-3250 1700-2550 2...

  • Page 217

    216 technical data performance 5-door hatchback engine a14xel a14xer a14nel a14net a16let a16xer maximum speed 2) [mph] manual transmission 105 3) 111 3) 120 126 138 118 automatic transmission – – – 125 132 114 engine a13dte a17dtj a17dtr a20dth maximum speed 2) [mph] manual transmission 109 113 122...

  • Page 218

    Technical data 217 sports tourer engine a14xer a14nel a14net a16let a16xer maximum speed [mph] 4) manual transmission 109 119 125 138 116 automatic transmission – – 124 131 113 engine a13dte a17dtj a17dtr a20dth maximum speed 2) [mph] manual transmission 108 113 120 133 automatic transmission – – – ...

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    218 technical data manual transmission / automatic transmission. Engine a14xel a14xer a14nel a14net a16xer a16let urban [l/100 km] 7.1/– 7.1/– 8.0/– 8.0/9.6 8.4/9.9 8.9/9.9 extra-urban [l/100 km] 4.6/– 4.6/– 4.7/– 4.7/5.5 5.2/5.7 5.6/5.7 total [l/100 km] 5.5/– 5.5/– 5.9/– 5.9/6.9 6.4/7.2 6.8/7.3 co ...

  • Page 220

    Technical data 219 sport tourer manual transmission / automatic transmission. Engine a14xer a14nel a14net a16xer a16let urban [l/100 km] 7.6/– 8.2/– 8.2/9.6 8.6/9.9 8.8/10.1 extra-urban [l/100 km] 5.1/– 4.9/– 4.9/5.5 5.3/5.7 5.6/5.8 total [l/100 km] 5.9/– 6.1/– 6.1/7.0 6.6/7.2 6.8/7.4 co 2 [g/km] 13...

  • Page 221

    220 technical data vehicle weight kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 5-door hatchback engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a14xel 1373/1388 – a14xer 1373/1388 – a14nel 1393/1408 – a14net 1393/1408 –/1453 a16let –/1490 –/1503 a16xer...

  • Page 222

    Technical data 221 kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 5-door hatchback engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a14xel –/1545 – a14xer –/1545 – a14nel –/1611 – a14net –/1611 –/1613 a16let –/1613 –/1665 a16xer –/1578 –/1613 a13dte –/1571 –...

  • Page 223

    222 technical data kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment sports tourer engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a14xer 1393/1408 – a14nel 1471/1486 –/1503 a14net 1437/1452 –/1503 a16let –/1503 –/1550 a16xer 1437/1452 –/1503 a17dtj 1503/15...

  • Page 224

    Technical data 223 kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment sports tourer engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a14xer –/1571 – a14nel –/1664 –/1664 a14net –/1664 –/1664 a16let –/1664 –/1701 a16xer –/1613 –/1664 a17dtj –/1733 – a17dtr –/1733...

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    224 technical data 5-door hatchback sports tourer length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1549 1835 load compartment width [mm] 1027 1026 load compartment height [mm] 554 721 wheelbase [mm] 2685 2685 turning circle diameter [m] 11.5 11.5 capacities engine oil engine a14xel a14xer a14n...

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    Technical data 225 fuel tank petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] 56 7) tyre pressures comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] (...

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    226 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a16let 205/65 r16 9)8) , 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (...

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    Technical data 227 comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a17dtj 205/65 r16 9)8) , 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (...

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    228 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a17dtr 205/65 r16 9)8) , 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (...

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    Technical data 229 comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dth 205/65 r16 9)8) , 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (...

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    230 technical data towing hitch installation dimensions.

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    Customer information 231 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy ....................................... 231 vehicle data recording and privacy event data recorders the vehicle has a number of sophisticated systems that monitor and control several vehicle data. Some data may be store...

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    232 customer information radio frequency identification (rfid) rfid technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tyre pressure monitoring and ignition system security. It is also used in connection with conveniences such as radio remote controls for door locking/unlocking and starting, ...

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    Customer information 233.

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    234 index a accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 164 active head restraints................... 36 adaptive forward lighting ..... 99, 120 adjustable air vents ................... 133 airbag and belt tensioners ........... 94 airbag deactivation ................ 46, 94 air...

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    235 convex shape .............................. 28 coolant and antifreeze............... 207 cruise control ...................... 99, 152 cupholders .................................. 53 curtain airbag system .................. 46 d danger, warnings and cautions ... 3 diesel fuel system bleeding .....

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    236 instrument panel illumination ..... 179 instrument panel illumination control .................................... 124 instrument panel overview ........... 11 interactive driving system........... 151 interior care ............................... 205 interior lights ...................... 125, ...

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    237 seat belts ..................................... 41 seat position ................................ 37 selector lever ............................. 143 service ............................... 135, 206 service display ............................ 91 service information .................... 206 ser...

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    238.