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Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual

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    0 - 1 owner’s manual model year 2013.5 edition: january 2013 ts 1680-b-13 vauxhall astra owner’s manual model year 2013.5 edition: january 2013 ts 1680-b-13.

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    Introduction .................................... 2 in brief ............................................ 6 keys, doors and windows ............ 21 seats, restraints ........................... 38 storage ........................................ 60 instruments and controls ........... 100 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 danger, warnings and cautions 9 danger text marked 9 danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life. 9 warning text marked 9 warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to inju...

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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. 5-door hatchback, sports tourer to open the tailgate, push the touchpad switch below the emblem..

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    In brief 7 3-door hatchback to open the tailgate, push the brand emblem at the bottom half. Press button x on remote control to unlock and open the tailgate while the doors remain locked. 4-door saloon press button x on the remote control for at least 2 seconds, the boot lid opens slightly. Radio re...

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    8 in brief seat backrests pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the seat to engage audibly. Seat position 3 40, seat adjustment 3 40, seat folding 3 43. Seat height lever pumping motion up = seat higher down = seat lower seat position 3 40, seat adjustment 3 40. Seat inclination le...

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    In brief 9 power seat adjustment operate switch 1: forwards/ backwards = lengthwise adjustment upwards/ downwards = height adjustment upwards/ downwards at front = inclination adjustment operate switch 2: forwards/ backwards at the top = backrest adjustment power seat adjustment 3 44. Seat folding 3...

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    10 in brief 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 40, seat belts 3 47, a...

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    In brief 11 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 50, ignition positions 3 160..

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    12 in brief instrument panel overview.

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    In brief 13 1 power windows ..................... 33 2 exterior mirrors ..................... 31 3 cruise control ..................... 178 speed limiter ....................... 179 adaptive cruise control ....... 181 forward collision alert ......... 187 4 side air vents ...................... 157 ...

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    14 in brief rear fog light ...................... 145 instrument illumination ....... 146 exterior lighting turn light switch: 7 = lights off 8 = sidelights 9 = low beam automatic light control auto = automatic light control: exterior lighting is switched on and off automatically m = activation or d...

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    In brief 15 headlight flash, high beam and low beam headlight flash = pull lever high beam = push lever low beam = push or pull lever automatic light control 3 138, high beam 3 138, headlight flash 3 139, adaptive forward lighting 3 140. Turn and lane-change signals lever up = right turn signal leve...

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    16 in brief horn press j. Washer and wiper systems windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow p = 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 3 102, wiper blade replacement 3 226. Windscreen and headl...

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    In brief 17 rear window wiper press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: upper switch = continuous operation lower switch = intermittent operation middle position = off rear window washer push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times. Rear win...

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    18 in brief demisting and defrosting the windows press button v. Set the temperature control to the highest level. Cooling n on. Heated rear window Ü on. Climate control system 3 150. Transmission manual transmission reverse: with the vehicle stationary, wait 3 seconds after depressing clutch pedal ...

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    In brief 19 starting off check before starting off ■ tyre pressure and condition 3 255, 3 309. ■ engine oil level and fluid levels 3 221. ■ 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 be...

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    20 in brief parking ■ always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force. For vehicles with electrical parking brake, pul...

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    Keys, doors and windows 21 keys, doors and windows keys, locks ................................... 21 doors ........................................... 26 vehicle security ............................ 28 exterior mirrors ............................ 31 interior mirrors ............................. ...

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    22 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 23 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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    24 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 25 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 the other doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. By switching on the ignition, th...

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    26 keys, doors and windows 9 warning use the child locks whenever children are occupying the rear seats. Using a key or suitable screwdriver, turn the child lock in the rear door to the horizontal position. The door cannot be opened from the inside. For deactivation turn the child lock to the vertic...

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    Keys, doors and windows 27 pressing button x opens the tailgate even if the doors are locked. Sports tourer after unlocking, push the touchpad switch under the tailgate moulding and open the tailgate. Central locking system 3 23. 4-door saloon to unlock the boot lid, press button x on the remote con...

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    28 keys, doors and windows closing use one of the interior handles. Do not push the touchpad switch or the emblem whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again. Central locking system 3 23. General hints for operating tailgate 9 warning do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.G. When ...

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    Keys, doors and windows 29 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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    30 keys, doors and windows 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 centre. Status led status led is i...

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    Keys, doors and windows 31 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 the control indicator d flashes whe...

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    32 keys, doors and windows 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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    Keys, doors and windows 33 automatic 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...

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    34 keys, doors and windows keep a close watch on the windows when closing them. Ensure that nothing becomes trapped in them as they move. Switch on ignition to operate power windows. Retained power off 3 160. Operate the switch for the respective window by pushing to open or pulling to close. Pushin...

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    Keys, doors and windows 35 press and hold c button to open windows. Press and hold e button to close windows. Release button to stop window movement. If the windows are fully opened or closed, the hazard warning lights will flash twice. Overload if the windows are repeatedly operated within short in...

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    36 keys, doors and windows a ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor. 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 t...

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    Keys, doors and windows 37 raise or close press q or r: sunroof is raised or closed automatically with safety function enabled. If the sunroof is raised, it can be opened in one step by pressing p. Sunblind the sunblind is manually operated. Close or open the sunblind by sliding. When the sunroof is...

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    38 seats, restraints seats, restraints head restraints ............................ 38 front seats ................................... 40 rear seats ................................... 47 seat belts ..................................... 47 airbag system .............................. 50 child restra...

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    Seats, restraints 39 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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    40 seats, restraints 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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    Seats, restraints 41 9 warning never store any subjects under the seats. Drive only with engaged seats and backrests. 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 pum...

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    42 seats, restraints 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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    Seats, restraints 43 side bolster, vxr version adjust seat width and backrest width using the switches to suit personal requirements. Operate front rocker switch to change seat width. Opeate rear rocker switch to change backrest width. Seat folding caution when seat height is in highest position, pu...

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    44 seats, restraints 9 danger move the backrest to an upright position before folding to avoid injury. Seat folding on power seats lift release lever and fold backrest forwards. The seat slides automatically forwards to the stop. To restore lift backrest to upright position and engage. The seat slid...

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    Seats, restraints 45 seat height move switch upwards/downwards. Seat inclination move front of switch upwards/ downwards. Seat backrests turn switch forwards/backwards..

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    46 seats, restraints 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 forwards or backwards. Adjustable thigh support pull the lever and slide the thigh su...

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    Seats, restraints 47 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 indicates the setting. Prolonged use of the highest setting for people with sensitive skin is not recommended. Seat heating is op...

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    48 seats, restraints seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child restraint system 3 54. Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and proper functionality. Have damaged components replaced. After an accident, have the belts and triggered belt pr...

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    Seats, restraints 49 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. Loose or bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting snugly. Do not place objects su...

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    50 seats, restraints 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 withdrawn from the retractor if the backrest is engaged in upright position. Using the seat belt while pregnant 9 warning the lap belt must ...

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    Seats, restraints 51 each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it might be necessary to have the steering wheel, the instrument panel, parts of the panelling, the door seals, handles and the seats replaced. Do not make any modifications to the air...

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    52 seats, restraints fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the airbag is able to protect. Side airbag system the side airbag system consists of an airbag in each front seat backrest. This can be identified by the word airbag. The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a...

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    Seats, restraints 53 9 warning keep the area in which the airbag inflates clear of obstructions. The hooks on the handles in the roof frame are only suitable for hanging up light articles of clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these clothes. Airbag deactivation the front passeng...

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    54 seats, restraints 9 danger risk of fatal injury for a child using a child restraint system on a seat with activated front passenger airbag. Risk of fatal injury for an adult person on a seat with deactivated front passenger airbag. If the control indicator v illuminates for approx. 60 seconds aft...

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    Seats, restraints 55 deactivated; if not, the triggering of the airbags poses a risk of fatal injury to the child. This is especially the case if rear- facing child restraint systems are used on the front passenger seat. Airbag deactivation 3 53. Selecting the right system the rear seats are the mos...

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    56 seats, restraints 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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    Seats, restraints 57 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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    58 seats, restraints 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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    Seats, restraints 59 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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    60 storage storage storage compartments ................ 60 load compartment ....................... 82 roof rack system ......................... 97 loading information ..................... 98 storage compartments 9 warning do not store heavy or sharp objects in the storage compartments. Otherwise...

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    Storage 61 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 63. Additional cupholders are located in the rear armrest. Fold down the armrest. Front storage a storage compartmen...

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    62 storage underseat storage press button in the recess and pull out drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close, push in and engage. On version with rear carrier system 3 64, the tyre repair kit is stowed in the drawer. Tyre repair kit 3 259. Armrest storage storage under the front armrest press button to...

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    Storage 63 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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    64 storage rear carrier system rear carrier system for two bicycles the rear carrier system (flex-fix system) allows bicycles to be attached to a pull-out carrier integrated into the vehicle floor. The transportation of other objects is not permitted. The maximum load of the rear carrier system is 4...

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    Storage 65 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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    66 storage 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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    Storage 67 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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    68 storage 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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    Storage 69 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 end carrier. Otherwise the crankset might be damaged during the transport. Insert pedal crank mou...

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    70 storage align the bicycle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle: slightly loosen the pedal mount. Place the bicycle upright using the rotary lever on the pedal crank recess. If the two bicycles obstruct one another, the relative positions of the bicycles can be adapted by adjusting the whe...

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    Storage 71 removing a bicycle from the rear carrier system 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 ...

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    72 storage disengage the locking lever on the diagonal support and fold both pedal crank recesses down. 9 warning risk of pinching. 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...

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    Storage 73 push the release lever up and hold. Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages. Release lever must return to original position. 9 warning if the system cannot be correctly engaged, please seek the assistance of a workshop. Rear carrier system for four bicycles t...

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    74 storage 9 warning no-one should be in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury. Pull release lever up. The system disengages and travels quickly out of the bumper. Completely pull out the rear carrier system until you hear it engage. Ensure that it is not possible to push in ...

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    Storage 75 fold out tail lamps fold out both tail lamps. Lock the rear carrier system swivel both clamping levers sidewards as far as they will go. Otherwise safe functionality is not guaranteed. Fold out wheel recesses fold out both wheel recesses. Assembling the bicycle rack lift the rack at the r...

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    76 storage push down the rack (1) and swivel handle (2) backwards to engage. Attaching the first bicycle 1. Rotate the pedals into position as shown in the illustration and put the bicycle on the foremost wheel recess. Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses. 2. Attach the ...

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    Storage 77 attaching the adapter when carrying more than two bicycles, the adapter has to be fixed before the second bicycle is attached. 1. Apply the adapter to the rear carrier system as shown in the illustration. 2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold, then lower the adapter (2) at the rear. 3. ...

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    78 storage 3. Position the bicycles on the rear carrier system alternately aligned to the left and to the right. 4. Align the bicycles to the one attached before. The wheel hubs of the bicycles must not touch each other. 5. Attach the bicycles with mounting brackets and strap retainers as described ...

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    Storage 79 it is recommended to attach a warning sign at the rearmost bicycle to increase visibility. Fold the rear carrier system backwards the rear carrier system can be folded backwards to get access to the load compartment. ■ without attached adapter: push the lever (1) to disengage and hold. Pu...

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    80 storage 2. Unbutton the strap. 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold. 4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and remove. Disassembling the bicycle rack arrange mounting brackets as shown in the illustration. Swivel handle (1) forwards to disengage and lift the rack (2). Fold the rack backwards, th...

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    Storage 81 stow the strap retainers accurately. Unlock the rear carrier system swivel both clamping levers inwards as far as they will go. Fold in tail lamps swivel in both tail lamps. Fold in number plate holder lift the number plate holder and fold it forwards. Retracting the rear carrier system c...

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    82 storage load compartment the rear seat backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded down. Load compartment extension, 3-door and 5-door hatchback, 4- door saloon ■ only 3-door and 5-door hatchback: remove the load compartment cover if necessary. ■ press and hold the catch to push ...

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    Storage 83 do so may result in personal injury or damage to load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or collision. The seat belt of the centre seat could be blocked when the backrest is folded up too quickly. To unlock the retractor, push in the seat belt or pull it out by approx. 20 mm and the...

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    84 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 85 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. ■ press and hold the catch to push the head restraints down 3 38. ■ pull the release lever on one or both sides of the backrests and fold down onto the sea...

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    86 storage 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 knob vertical = cover not secured rear storage 3-door hatchback press both buttons and fold down cover. Maximum load: 0.5 kg...

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    Storage 87 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 88. Fitting engage cover in side guides and fold downwards. At...

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    88 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 88. I...

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    Storage 89 height adjustable cover, 3-door hatchback, 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 ...

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    90 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 91 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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    92 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 93 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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    94 storage behind the front seats attach strap to eyes underneath the rear seat cushion. Fold backrests forward. To get a flat load bay, first fold seat cushion before attaching the safety net. Move front seats forward to ease tension if necessary. Installation of the rod there are two installation ...

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    Storage 95 sports tourer fold down straps. Stow the warning triangle in the space behind the straps on the inside of the tailgate. 4-door saloon stow the warning triangle in the recess on the left side of the load compartment. First aid kit 5-door hatchback stow the first aid kit in the stowage comp...

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    96 storage 3-door hatchback stow the first aid kit in the stowage compartment behind the warning triangle. Use the recesses to fold down the cover. Depending on the equipment, the first aid kit can be stored in the rear storage 3 86. Sports tourer fold down strap. Stow the first aid kit in the space...

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    Storage 97 roof rack system roof rack for safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. For further information contact your workshop. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in use. Mounting roof rack detach the ...

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    98 storage loading information ■ heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed against the seat backrests. Ensure that the backrests are securely engaged. If objects can be stacked, heavier objects should be placed at the bottom. ■ secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing ...

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    Storage 99 vehicle weight (see identification plate 3 281) and the ec kerb weight. To calculate the payload, enter the data for your vehicle in the weights table at the front of this manual. The ec kerb weight includes weights for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). O...

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    100 instruments and controls instruments and controls controls ..................................... 100 warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 107 information displays ................... 118 vehicle messages ...................... 125 trip computer .........

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    Instruments and controls 101 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 ...

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    102 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 pos...

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    Instruments and controls 103 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 ...

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    104 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 time...

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    Instruments and controls 105 if outside temperature drops to 3 °c, a warning message is displayed in the driver information centre with uplevel-display or uplevel-combi- display. 9 warning the road surface may already be icy even though the display indicates a few degrees above 0 °c. Clock date and ...

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    106 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 107 the portable ashtray can be placed in the cupholders. Warning lights, gauges and indicators instrument cluster in some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched on. Speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odome...

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    108 instruments and controls some versions are equipped with a reset knob between speedometer and driver information centre: to reset hold the knob depressed for a few seconds with the ignition on. Trip odometer counts up to a distance of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0. Tachometer displays the en...

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    Instruments and controls 109 1 off = petrol operation 1 illuminates = liquid gas operation 1 flashes = no switching is possible, one type of fuel is empty as soon as the liquid gas tank is empty, petrol operation is automatically engaged until the ignition is switched off. Fuel for liquid gas operat...

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    110 instruments and controls press the menu button to select the vehicle information menu. Turn the adjuster wheel to select remaining oil life. The system must be reset every time the engine oil is changed to allow proper functionality. Seek the assistance of a workshop. Press the set/clr button to...

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    Instruments and controls 111 control indicators in the instrument cluster.

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    112 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 f...

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    Instruments and controls 113 * illuminates yellow. The front passenger airbag is deactivated 3 53. 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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    114 instruments and controls illuminates brake pedal needs to be operated to release the electrical parking brake 3 171. Flashes clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine 3 160. Electrical parking brake m illuminates or flashes red. Illuminates electrical parking brake is applied 3 171. ...

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    Instruments and controls 115 illuminates with power steering reduced power steering is reduced due to overheating of the system. Control indicator extinguishes when the system has cooled down. Stop-start system 3 162. Illuminates with power steering disabled failure in the power steering system. Con...

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    116 instruments and controls diesel particle filter % illuminates or flashes yellow. The diesel particle filter requires cleaning. Continue driving until % extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below 2000 rpm. Illuminates the diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning proc...

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    Instruments and controls 117 illuminates level in fuel tank is too low. Flashes fuel used up. Refuel immediately. Never run the tank dry. Catalytic converter 3 165. Bleeding the diesel fuel system 3 226. Immobiliser d flashes yellow. Fault in the immobiliser system. The engine cannot be started. Red...

  • Page 119

    118 instruments and controls illuminates green cruise control is active. Cruise control 3 178. Adaptive cruise control m illuminates white or green. Illuminates white the system is on. Illuminates green adaptive cruise control is active. Adaptive cruise control 3 181. Vehicle detected ahead a illumi...

  • Page 120

    Instruments and controls 119 in the uplevel-combi-display, menu pages can be selected by pushing the menu button, menu symbols are indicated in the top line of the display: ■ x vehicle information menu ■ w trip/fuel information menu ■ s eco information menu ■ c performance menu some of the displayed...

  • Page 121

    120 instruments and controls vehicle information menu press the menu button to select the vehicle information menu, or on uplevel-combi-display select x. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press the set/clr button to confirm. Follow the instructions given in the submenus. Possible submenus...

  • Page 122

    Instruments and controls 121 ■ trip odometer 1 ■ trip odometer 2 ■ digital speed trip odometer 2 and digital speed are only available on vehicles with uplevel-display or uplevel-combi- display. Reset trip odometer by pressing the set/clr button on the turn signal lever for a few seconds or by pressi...

  • Page 123

    122 instruments and controls displayed in descending order. Fuel saving potential is indicated. A switched off consumer disappears from the list and the consumption value will be updated. During sporadic driving conditions the engine will activate the rear window defog automatically to increase the ...

  • Page 124

    Instruments and controls 123 graphic-info-display depending on the infotainment system, the graphic-info-display is available in two versions. Graphic-info-display indicates: ■ time 3 105 ■ outside temperature 3 104 ■ date 3 105 ■ infotainment system, see description in the infotainment system manua...

  • Page 125

    124 instruments and controls ■ vehicle messages 3 125 ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 131 the type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made. Selecting menus and settings menus and settings are accessed via the display. Selections a...

  • Page 126

    Instruments and controls 125 vehicle messages messages are indicated mainly in the driver information centre (dic), in some cases together with a warning and signal buzzer. Press the set/clr button, the menu button or turn the adjuster wheel to confirm a message. Vehicle messages on the midlevel-dis...

  • Page 127

    126 instruments and controls no. Vehicle message 24 number plate light failure 25 left front turn signal failure 26 left rear turn signal failure 27 right front turn signal failure 28 right rear turn signal failure 29 check trailer brake light 30 check trailer reversing light 31 check left trailer t...

  • Page 128

    Instruments and controls 127 no. Vehicle message 134 park assist fault, clean bumper 136 service parking assist 145 check washer fluid level 174 low battery 258 park assist off vehicle messages on the uplevel-display or uplevel- combi-display the vehicle messages are displayed as text. Follow the in...

  • Page 129

    128 instruments and controls ■ if a warning message or a warning code appears in the driver information centre. ■ if the parking assist detects an object. ■ if unintended lane change occurs. ■ if the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended. ■ if the diesel particle filter has reach...

  • Page 130

    Instruments and controls 129 trip/fuel information menu on uplevel-display turn the adjuster wheel to select one of the submenus: ■ trip odometer 1 ■ trip odometer 2 ■ range ■ average consumption ■ instantaneous consumption ■ average speed ■ digital speed ■ traffic sign assistant ■ route guidance tr...

  • Page 131

    130 instruments and controls ■ digital speed ■ range ■ instantaneous consumption ■ route guidance trip computer 1 and 2 the information of two trip computers can be reset separately for odometer, average consumption and average speed by pressing the set/clr button, making it possible to display diff...

  • Page 132

    Instruments and controls 131 to reset, press the set/clr button for a few seconds. Digital speed digital display of the instantaneous speed. Traffic sign assistant indicates detected traffic signs for the current route section 3 203. Route guidance additionally to the navigation information in the c...

  • Page 133

    132 instruments and controls the following settings can be selected by turning and pressing the multifunction knob: ■ sport mode settings ■ languages ■ time date ■ radio settings ■ phone settings ■ vehicle settings in the corresponding submenus the following settings can be changed: sport mode setti...

  • Page 134

    Instruments and controls 133 auto rear demist: activates automatically rear heated window. ■ comfort settings chime volume: changes the volume of warning chimes. Personalization by driver: activates or deactivates the personalisation function. Rear auto wipe in reverse: activates or deactivates auto...

  • Page 135

    134 instruments and controls personal settings in the colour-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 ...

  • Page 136

    Instruments and controls 135 phone settings see description for infotainment system in the infotainment system manual. Navigation settings see description for infotainment system in the infotainment system manual. Vehicle settings ■ climate and air quality auto fan speed: modifies the level of the c...

  • Page 137

    136 instruments and controls ■ power door locks auto door lock: activates or deactivates the automatic door unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function after driving off. Prevent doorlock while door open: activates or deactivates the ...

  • Page 138

    Lighting 137 lighting exterior lighting .......................... 137 interior lighting ........................... 146 lighting features ........................ 147 exterior lighting light switch turn light switch: 7 = lights off 8 = sidelights 9 = low beam control indicator 8 3 117. Light switch...

  • Page 139

    138 lighting in the driver information centre with uplevel-display or uplevel-combi- display, the current status of the automatic light control is displayed. When switching on the ignition, automatic light control is active. When low beam is on, 8 lights up. Control indicator 8 3 117. Tail lights ta...

  • Page 140

    Lighting 139 it switches to low beam when: ■ a sensor 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. Activation the high beam ...

  • Page 141

    140 lighting dynamic automatic headlight levelling 3 140. Headlights when driving abroad the asymmetrical headlight beam extends visibility at the edge of the road at the passenger side. However, when driving in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road, adjust the headlights t...

  • Page 142

    Lighting 141 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 143

    142 lighting high beam assist this feature allows high beam as main driving light by night and when vehicle speed is faster than 25 mph. 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...

  • Page 144

    Lighting 143 if there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high beam. When the system is active, the front camera monitors the area ahead of the vehicle and ensures an optimum light distribution for maximum driver vision during almost all conditions. Intelligent light ranging wi...

  • Page 145

    144 lighting fault in adaptive forward lighting system when the system detects a failure in the adaptive forward lighting system, the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic. If this is not possible the affected headlight will be automatically switched off. In any cas...

  • Page 146

    Lighting 145 light switch in position auto: switching on front fog lights will switch headlights on automatically. Rear fog lights operated with the r button. Light switch in position auto: switching on rear fog light will switch headlights on automatically. Light switch in position 8: rear fog ligh...

  • Page 147

    146 lighting interior lighting instrument panel illumination control brightness of the following lights can be adjusted when the exterior lights are on: ■ instrument panel illumination ■ info-display ■ illuminated switches and operation elements. Turn thumb wheel a and hold until the desired brightn...

  • Page 148

    Lighting 147 rear courtesy lights illuminates in conjunction with the front courtesy light depending on rocker switch position. Press s or t to switch on manually. Reading lights operated with s and t buttons in front and rear courtesy lights. Sunvisor lights illuminates when the cover is opened. Li...

  • Page 149

    148 lighting the lighting switches off immediately when the ignition key is turned to position 1 3 160. Activation or deactivation of this function can be changed in the menu settings in the info-display. Vehicle personalisation 3 131. The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23. The follo...

  • Page 150

    Lighting 149 ■ auxiliary heater ■ heated rear window and mirrors ■ heated seats ■ fan in the second stage a message which confirms the activation of the battery discharge protection will be displayed in the driver information centre. Switching off electric lights to prevent discharge of the battery ...

  • Page 151

    150 climate control climate control climate control systems ............. 150 air vents ..................................... 157 maintenance .............................. 158 climate control systems heating and ventilation system controls for: ■ temperature ■ air distribution ■ fan speed ■ demisti...

  • Page 152

    Climate control 151 demisting and defrosting ■ press button v: fan automatically switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the windscreen. ■ set temperature control to warmest level. ■ switch on heated rear window Ü. ■ open side air vents as required and direct them towards ...

  • Page 153

    152 climate control if no cooling or drying is required, switch the cooling system off to save fuel. Activated cooling might inhibit autostops. Air recirculation system 4 press button 4 to activate air recirculation mode. Activation is indicated by the led in the button. Press button 4 again to deac...

  • Page 154

    Climate control 153 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...

  • Page 155

    154 climate control each change of settings is shown in the info-display for a few seconds. 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 distribution and fan speed are r...

  • Page 156

    Climate control 155 if the minimum temperature lo is set, the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling n is switched on. If the maximum temperature hi is set, the climate control system runs at maximum heating. Note if n is switched on, reducing the set cabin temperature can cause ...

  • Page 157

    156 climate control pressing the upper button longer: the fan runs at maximum speed. To return to automatic mode: press auto button. Air distribution s, m, k press appropriate button for desired adjustment. Activation is indicated by the led in the button. S = to windscreen and front door windows. M...

  • Page 158

    Climate control 157 air recirculation mode 4 press button 4 to activate the air recirculation mode. Activation is indicated by the led in the button. Press button 4 again to deactivate recirculation mode. 9 warning the exchange of fresh air is reduced in air recirculation mode. In operation without ...

  • Page 159

    158 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. 9 warning do not attach any objects to the slats of the air vents. Risk of damage and injury in case of an accident. Fixed air vents additional air...

  • Page 160

    Driving and operating 159 driving and operating driving hints ............................... 159 starting and operating ............... 160 engine exhaust .......................... 164 automatic transmission .............. 166 manual transmission .................. 169 brakes ........................

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    160 driving and operating 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...

  • Page 162

    Driving and operating 161 do not operate the accelerator pedal. Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control indicator ! Extinguishes. 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 run...

  • Page 163

    162 driving and operating 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...

  • Page 164

    Driving and operating 163 ■ the stop-start system is not manually deactivated ■ the bonnet is fully closed ■ 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...

  • Page 165

    164 driving and operating ■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient ■ the vehicle is driven at least with walking speed ■ 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 info...

  • Page 166

    Driving and operating 165 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...

  • Page 167

    166 driving and operating 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...

  • Page 168

    Driving and operating 167 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...

  • Page 169

    168 driving and operating 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...

  • Page 170

    Driving and operating 169 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...

  • Page 171

    170 driving and operating caution it is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever. 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 o...

  • Page 172

    Driving and operating 171 fault 9 warning if there is a fault in the abs, the wheels may be liable to lock due to braking that is heavier than normal. The advantages of abs are no longer available. During hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may swerve. Have the cause of the fault ...

  • Page 173

    172 driving and operating do not operate electrical parking brake system too often without engine running because this will discharge the battery. Before leaving the vehicle, check the electrical parking brake status. Control indicator m 3 114. Releasing switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal depresse...

  • Page 174

    Driving and operating 173 the hill start assist is not active during an autostop. Ride control systems traction control system the traction control system (tc) is a component of the electronic stability control (esc) 3 174. Tc improves driving stability when necessary, regardless of the type of road...

  • Page 175

    174 driving and operating press button b briefly to deactivate tc, k illuminates. Deactivation is displayed as status message in the driver information centre. Tc is reactivated by pressing the b button again. Tc is also reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on. Electronic stability con...

  • Page 176

    Driving and operating 175 deactivation, vxr version for very high-performance driving esc and tc can be deactivated separately. The following modes are selectable: ■ press button b briefly: only traction control system is inactive, esc remains active, k illuminates ■ press button b twice briefly wit...

  • Page 177

    176 driving and operating sport mode the settings of the systems are adapted to a sportier driving style: ■ damping of shock absorbers reacts more stiffly to provide better contact with the road surface. ■ the engine reacts more quickly to the accelerator pedal. ■ steering support is reduced. ■ shif...

  • Page 178

    Driving and operating 177 personalised settings in the sport mode the driver can select the functions of the sport mode when sport button is pressed. These settings can be changed in the menu settings in the info-display. Vehicle personalisation 3 131. Flex ride - vxr version the vxr version of flex...

  • Page 179

    178 driving and operating driver assistance systems 9 warning driver assistance systems are developed to support the driver and not to replace his attention. The driver accepts full responsibility when driving the vehicle. When using driver assistance systems, always take care regarding the current ...

  • Page 180

    Driving and operating 179 reduce speed with cruise control active, hold thumb wheel turned to set/- or briefly turn to set/- repeatedly: speed decreases continuously or in small increments. Deactivation press button y, control indicator m in instrument cluster illuminates white. Cruise control is de...

  • Page 181

    180 driving and operating press button l. If cruise control or adaptive cruise control has been activated before, it is switched off when speed limiter is activated and the control indicator m extinguishes. Set speed limit with speed limiter active, hold thumb wheel turned to res/+ or briefly turn t...

  • Page 182

    Driving and operating 181 by pressing button m to activate cruise control or adaptive cruise control or by switching off the ignition, speed limiter is also deactivated and the stored speed is deleted. Adaptive cruise control adaptive cruise control is an enhancement to traditional cruise control wi...

  • Page 183

    182 driving and operating activation by setting the speed adaptive cruise control can be activated between 31 mph and 112 mph. Accelerate to the desired speed and turn thumb wheel to set/-, the current speed is stored and maintained. Control indicator m illuminates green. The adaptive cruise control...

  • Page 184

    Driving and operating 183 then the current speed can be stored and maintained by turning the thumb wheel to set/-. Reduce speed with adaptive cruise control active, hold thumb wheel turned to set/-: speed decreases continuously in large increments, or activate repeatedly set/-: speed decreases in sm...

  • Page 185

    184 driving and operating 9 warning the driver accepts fully responsibility for the valid following distance based on traffic-, weather- and visibility conditions. Detecting the vehicle ahead the green illuminated vehicle ahead control indicator a displays in the speedometer when the system is detec...

  • Page 186

    Driving and operating 185 the stored speed is maintained. 9 warning when adaptive cruise control is deactivated, the driver has to take over brake and engine control. Switching off press button c to switch off adaptive cruise control. The control indicator m extinguishes. The stored speed is deleted...

  • Page 187

    186 driving and operating longer detects any vehicle ahead, then control indicator a will extinguish. If the centrifugal force is too high in a curve, the system slows down the vehicle slightly. This braking level is not designed to avoid spinning off the curve. The driver is responsible for reducin...

  • Page 188

    Driving and operating 187 radar unit the radar unit is mounted behind the radiator grille below the brand emblem. 9 warning the radar unit was aligned carefully during manufacture. Therefore, after a frontal accident, do not use the system. The front bumper may appear to be intact, however the senso...

  • Page 189

    188 driving and operating personalisation menu 3 131 or that it is not deactivated by the button v (depending on the system, see following). Depending on the vehicle's equipment, there are two variants of the forward collision alert available: ■ forward collision alert based on radar system on vehic...

  • Page 190

    Driving and operating 189 alerting the driver when approaching another vehicle too rapidly, the collision alert warning page will be indicated in the driver information centre. Simultaneously a warning chime sounds. Press the brake pedal, if it is requested by the situation. Settings settings can be...

  • Page 191

    190 driving and operating alerting the driver when approaching another vehicle too rapidly, the collision alert warning page will be indicated in the driver information centre. Simultaneously a warning chime sounds. Press the brake pedal, if it is requested by the situation. Deactivation the system ...

  • Page 192

    Driving and operating 191 following distance indication the following distance indication displays the distance to a preceding moving vehicle. The system uses, depending on the vehicle equipment, either the radar behind the radiator grille or the front camera in the windscreen to detect the distance...

  • Page 193

    192 driving and operating shall continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates. Brake preparation system when approaching a vehicle ahead so quickly that a collision is likely, the brake preparation system slightly pressurises the brakes. This reduces the response time, when a m...

  • Page 194

    Driving and operating 193 if the system does not work as it should do, vehicle messages are displayed in the driver information centre. Vehicle messages 3 125. Parking assist the parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle and obstacles, and giving acoustic sign...

  • Page 195

    194 driving and operating for activating or deactivating parking assist push button r or d once briefly. For activating or deactivating advanced parking assist push button r or d for approx. One second. If one system is active, it can be switched between both systems by pushing the button shorter or...

  • Page 196

    Driving and operating 195 on version with uplevel-combi- display, the distance to a front and rear obstacle is indicated by changing distance lines around the vehicle. The distance indication in the display can be inhibited by vehicle messages with a higher priority. Once the distance indication was...

  • Page 197

    196 driving and operating note the parking assist system automatically detects factory-fitted towing equipment. It is deactivated when the connector is plugged in. The sensor may detect a non- existing object (echo disturbance) caused by external acoustical or mechanic disturbances. Note if engaging...

  • Page 198

    Driving and operating 197 when looking for a parking slot, the system has to be activated by pushing the button d for approx. One second. The system can only be activated at a speed up to 18 mph and the system searches for a parking slot at a speed up to 18 mph. The maximum allowed parallel distance...

  • Page 199

    198 driving and operating the instructions show: ■ a hint when driving faster than 18 mph, ■ the demand to stop the vehicle, when a parking slot is detected, ■ the direction of driving during the parking manoeuvre, ■ the steering wheel position during parking, ■ for some of the instructions a progre...

  • Page 200

    Driving and operating 199 fault a message appears in the driver information centre when: ■ there is a fault in the system ■ the driver did not successfully complete the parking manoeuvre ■ the system is not operational if an object is detected during parking instructions, stop is indicated in the dr...

  • Page 201

    200 driving and operating vans). Object identification in the upper part of these vehicles cannot be guaranteed. Objects with a very small reflection cross section, like objects of narrow size or soft materials, may not be detected by the system. Parking assist will not detect objects out of the det...

  • Page 202

    Driving and operating 201 speed again will extinguish the warning symbols. If a vehicle is then detected in the blind zone, the warning symbols b will illuminate as normal on the relevant side. When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system...

  • Page 203

    202 driving and operating functionality the camera is mounted in the tailgate handle and has a viewing angle of 130°. Due to the high position of the camera the rear bumper can be seen on the display as a guide to position. The area displayed by the camera is limited. The distance of the image that ...

  • Page 204

    Driving and operating 203 display settings brightness can be set with the up/ down buttons of the multifunction knob. Contrast can be set with left/right buttons of the multifunction knob. Deactivation the camera is deactivated when a certain forward speed is exceeded or if reverse gear is not engag...

  • Page 205

    204 driving and operating road signs beginning and end of: ■ motorways ■ a-roads ■ play streets add on signs ■ additional hints to traffic signs ■ restriction of trailer towing ■ wet warning ■ ice warning ■ direction arrows speed limit signs are displayed in the driver information centre until the n...

  • Page 206

    Driving and operating 205 traffic signs are displayed on the page traffic sign detection on the driver information centre, chosen via the adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever 3 118. When another function on the driver information centre menu was selected and then traffic sign detection page is ch...

  • Page 207

    206 driving and operating once setting page is displayed, select off to deactivate pop-up function. Reactivated by selecting on. When switching on the ignition, pop-up function is deactivated. Pop-up indication is displayed for approx. 8 seconds in the driver information centre. Traffic sign detecti...

  • Page 208

    Driving and operating 207 criteria for the detection of an unintended lane change are: ■ no operation of turn signals ■ no brake pedal operation ■ no active accelerator operation or speeding-up ■ no active steering if the driver is active, no warning will be issued. Activation the lane departure war...

  • Page 209

    208 driving and operating fuel fuel for petrol engines only use unleaded fuel that complies with european standard en 228 or e din 51626-1 or equivalent. Your engine is capable to run with e10 fuel that fulfills these standards. E10 fuel contains up to 10 % bioethanol. Use fuel with the recommended ...

  • Page 210

    Driving and operating 209 the boiling point depends on the pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °c (pure propane) and -0.5 °c (pure butane). Caution the system works at an ambient temperature of approx. -8 °c to 100 °c. Full function of the lpg system can only be guarant...

  • Page 211

    210 driving and operating caution repairs and adjustments may only be made by trained specialists in order to maintain the safety and warranty on the lpg system. Liquid gas is given a particular odour (odorised) so that any leaks can be detected easily. 9 warning if you smell gas in the vehicle or i...

  • Page 212

    Driving and operating 211 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 an authorized dealer. Caution in case of misfuelling, do not switch on ignition. Fuel filler flap is locate...

  • Page 213

    212 driving and operating liquid gas refuelling follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling. The filling valve for the liquid gas is behind the fuel filler cap. Unscrew protective cap from the filler neck. Fit the required adapter. Acme adapter: screw the nut ...

  • Page 214

    Driving and operating 213 9 warning due to the system design, an escape of liquid gas after releasing the locking lever is unavoidable. Avoid inhaling. 9 warning the liquid gas tank may only be filled to 80% for safety reasons. The multivalve on the liquid gas tank automatically limits the fill quan...

  • Page 215

    214 driving and operating croatia, latvia, lithuania, macedonia, austria, poland, portugal, romania, sweden, switzerland, serbia, slovakia, slovenia, czech republic, turkey, ukraine, hungary fuel filler cap only use genuine fuel filler caps. Diesel-engined vehicles have special fuel filler caps. Fue...

  • Page 216

    Driving and operating 215 driving characteristics and towing tips before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements. For trailers with low driving stability and caravan trailers w...

  • Page 217

    216 driving and operating rear axle load when the trailer is coupled and the towing vehicle fully loaded, the permissible rear axle load (see identification plate or vehicle documents) may be exceeded by 60 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating may be exceeded by 60 kg. If the permissible rear axle lo...

  • Page 218

    Driving and operating 217 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 point towards green marking on coupling ball bar. ■ the gap between the rot...

  • Page 219

    218 driving and operating eye for break-away stopping cable attach breakaway stopping cable to eye. Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed ■ green marking on rotary knob must point towards green marking on coupling ball bar. ■ there must be no gap between the rotary handle and the c...

  • Page 220

    Vehicle care 219 vehicle care general information ................... 219 vehicle checks ........................... 220 bulb replacement ....................... 227 electrical system ........................ 247 vehicle tools .............................. 253 wheels and tyres ........................

  • Page 221

    220 vehicle care ■ open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. ■ 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:...

  • Page 222

    Vehicle care 221 9 danger the ignition system and xenon headlights use extremely high voltage. Do not touch. Bonnet opening pull the release lever and return it to its original position. Push the safety catch to the right and open the bonnet. Secure the bonnet support. If the bonnet is opened during...

  • Page 223

    222 vehicle care caution it is the owner's responsibility to maintain the proper level of an appropriate quality oil in the engine. Insert dipstick to the stop on the handle and make half a turn. Different dipsticks are used depending on engine variant. When the engine oil level has dropped to the m...

  • Page 224

    Vehicle care 223 coolant level caution too low a coolant level can cause engine damage. If the cooling system is cold, the coolant level should be above the filling line mark. Top up if the level is low. 9 warning allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Carefully open the cap, relieving the...

  • Page 225

    224 vehicle care brakes in the event of minimum thickness of the brake lining, a squealing noise sounds during braking. Continued driving is possible but have the brake lining replaced as soon as possible. Once new brake linings are installed, do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journe...

  • Page 226

    Vehicle care 225 laying up the vehicle for more than 4 weeks can lead to battery discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Ensure the ignition is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the vehicle battery. The anti-theft alarm siren must be deactivat...

  • Page 227

    226 vehicle care warning label meaning of symbols: ■ no sparks, naked flames or smoking. ■ always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. ■ keep the battery out of reach of children. ■ the battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn injuries. ■ see ...

  • Page 228

    Vehicle care 227 wiper blade on the rear window lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove. Attach the wiper blade slightly angled to the wiper arm and push until it engages. Lower wiper arm carefully. Bulb replacement switch off the ignition and switch off the relevan...

  • Page 229

    228 vehicle care low beam (1) 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the ...

  • Page 230

    Vehicle care 229 sidelights/daytime running light (3) 1. Rotate the cap (3) anticlockwise and remove it. Use the screwdriver to rotate the cap. 2. Press latches together and withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holde...

  • Page 231

    230 vehicle care low/high beam (1) 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 4. Replace the bulb and connect...

  • Page 232

    Vehicle care 231 2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling. 3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket. 4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise. Adaptive forward lighting 9 danger adaptive forward lighting system uses xenon headlights. Xenon headlights work under extremel...

  • Page 233

    232 vehicle care 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Disengage the bulb from the plug connector by pulling. 4. Replace the bulb and connect bulb holder with the plug connector. 5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the...

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    Vehicle care 233 3. Unscrew three screws and remove fog light assembly from the bumper. 4. Turn the bulb socket anti- clockwise and remove it from the reflector. 5. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 6. Replace and insert bulb socket into the reflector, ...

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    234 vehicle care 3. Turn the bulb socket anti- clockwise and remove it from the reflector. 4. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the plug connector. 6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector b...

  • Page 236

    Vehicle care 235 3. Disengage the bulb socket from the reflector by pressing both retaining lugs. 4. Disengage the plug connector from the bulb socket by pressing the retaining lug. 5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb. 6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and attach the plug conn...

  • Page 237

    236 vehicle care 3-door hatchback 1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 2. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage and withdraw from the reflector. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise. 4. Replace and insert new bulb into socket by turning clockwise. 5. Insert t...

  • Page 238

    Vehicle care 237 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut from the inside by hand. 3. Carefully withdraw the tail light assembly from recesses 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 239

    238 vehicle care close the cover and engage. Light assembly in the tailgate 1. Open the tailgate and remove the cover and both blind cover on the respective side. 2. Unscrew and remove three screws. 3. Remove the light assembly. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Press the retaini...

  • Page 240

    Vehicle care 239 1. Remove cover on the responding side. 2. Unscrew two plastic securing nuts from the inside by hand. 3. Carefully withdraw tail light assembly from recesses and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier. 5. Remove the bulb ho...

  • Page 241

    240 vehicle care 2. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: tail light (1) rear fog light/reverse light (2), depending on the side. 3. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. Attach cover. Sports to...

  • Page 242

    Vehicle care 241 4. Carefully withdraw tail light assembly from recesses and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 5. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier. 6. Remove the bulb holder by turning anticlockwise and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into th...

  • Page 243

    242 vehicle care 4. Remove the bulb holder by turning anticlockwise and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: tail light (1) rear fog light/reverse light (2), depending on the side. 5. Fit the light assembly in the tailgate and tight...

  • Page 244

    Vehicle care 243 2. Unscrew both plastic securing nuts from the inside by hand. 3. Carefully withdraw the light assembly from the recesses and remove. 4. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier. 5. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into t...

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    244 vehicle care 2. Unscrew three screws. 3. Remove the tail light assembly from tailgate. 4. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: tail light (1) rear fog light/reverse light (2), depending on t...

  • Page 246

    Vehicle care 245 3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it. 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. 5. On left side: insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert rear end. On right side: insert rear end into front wing, slide rearward and insert front end. 5-door hatchback, 4-door...

  • Page 247

    246 vehicle care 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. 5. On left side: insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert rear end. On right side: insert rear end into front wing, slide rearward and insert front end. Number plate light 1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the cover, press...

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    Vehicle care 247 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 249

    248 vehicle care engine compartment fuse box the fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover and fold it upwards until it stops. Remove the cover vertically upwards. No. Circuit 1 engine control module 2 lambda sensor 3 fuel injection, ignition system 4 fuel injectio...

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    Vehicle care 249 no. Circuit 15 engine control module 16 starter 17 transmission control module 18 heated rear window 19 front power windows 20 rear power windows 21 rear electrical centre 22 left high beam (halogen) 23 headlamp washer system 24 right low beam (xenon) 25 left low beam (xenon) 26 fro...

  • Page 251

    250 vehicle care instrument panel fuse box in left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is behind the storage compartment in the instrument panel. Open the compartment and push it to the left to unlock. Fold the compartment down and remove it. In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behin...

  • Page 252

    Vehicle care 251 no. Circuit 14 diagnostic connector 15 airbag 16 power outlet 17 air conditioning system 18 logistics 19 body control module 20 body control module 21 instrument panel cluster, anti- theft alarm system 22 ignition sensor 23 body control module 24 body control module 25 – 26 power ou...

  • Page 253

    252 vehicle care fuse assignments no. Circuit 1 – 2 trailer outlet 3 parking assist 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 power seat 8 – 9 – 10 – 11 trailer module, trailer socket 12 trailer module 13 trailer outlet 14 rear seat, electrical folding 15 – 16 inside mirror, rear view camera 17 power outlet no. Circuit 18 – 19...

  • Page 254

    Vehicle care 253 when assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach full retention force. Vehicle tools tools vehicles with tyre repair kit some tools and the towing eye are located together with the tyre repair kit in a tool box in the load compartment below the floor cover. 3-door a...

  • Page 255

    254 vehicle care vehicles with spare wheel variant 1a: 3-door and 5-door hatchback with rigid wheel wrench the jack, the tools and a strap for securing a damaged wheel are in the tool box below the spare wheel in the load compartment. The wheel wrench and the towing eye are in the tool bag located i...

  • Page 256

    Vehicle care 255 variant 3: 4-door saloon the jack and the tools are in the tool box below the spare wheel in the load compartment. The wheel wrench, the towing eye and an extension bolt for securing a damaged wheel (only vehicles with temporary spare wheel) are in the tool bag located in the spare ...

  • Page 257

    256 vehicle care tyre pressure 3 309 and on the label on the front left or right door frame. The tyre pressure data refers to cold tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres. Always inflate the spare tyre to the pressure specified for full load. The eco tyre pressure serves to achieve the smallest...

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    Vehicle care 257 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 centre. Furthermore considerable pressure differences between the tyr...

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    258 vehicle care temperature compensation cold tyres decrease the tyre pressure, warm tyres increase the tyre pressure. The tyre pressure monitoring system considers this effect for the warning messages. The tyre pressure value displayed in the driver information centre shows the actual tyre pressur...

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    Vehicle care 259 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 use tyre c...

  • Page 261

    260 vehicle care tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit. 9 warning do not drive faster than 50 mph. Do not use for a lengthy period. Steering and handling may be affected. If you have a flat tyre: apply the parking brake and engage first ...

  • Page 262

    Vehicle care 261 4. Screw the compressor air hose to the connection on the sealant bottle. 5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor. Set the compressor near the tyre in such a way that the sealant bottle is upright. 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective tyre. 7. Screw the filler h...

  • Page 263

    262 vehicle care if the prescribed tyre pressure is not obtained within 10 minutes, remove the tyre repair kit. Move the vehicle one tyre rotation. Reattach the tyre repair kit and continue the filling procedure for 10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre pressure is still not obtained, the tyre is too b...

  • Page 264

    Vehicle care 263 note the driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced. If unusual noise is heard or the compressor becomes hot, turn compressor off for at least 30 minutes. The built-in safety valve opens at a pressure of 102 psi. Note the ex...

  • Page 265

    264 vehicle care the wheel cover with the hook. Vehicle tools 3 253. Alloy wheels: disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, place a soft cloth between the screwdriver and the alloy wheel. Alloy wheels with centre wheel bolt cap: disengage centre cap by inserting ...

  • Page 266

    Vehicle care 265 3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant vehicle jacking point. Some versions have sill panellings with covered vehicle jacking points: pull out the cover at the respective jacking point firstly. 4. 3-door / 5-door hatchback and 4- door saloon, jack variants 1a,...

  • Page 267

    266 vehicle care 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. Spare wheel 3 267. 7. Screw on the wheel nuts. 8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack. 9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring t...

  • Page 268

    Vehicle care 267 front arm position of the lifting platform at the underbody. Spare wheel some vehicles are equipped with a tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel. A spare wheel can be classified as a temporary spare wheel depending on the size compared to the other mounted wheels and country regu...

  • Page 269

    268 vehicle care stowing a damaged full size wheel in the load compartment, 3-door and 5-door hatchback the spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the spare wheel. A damaged full size wheel must be stowed in the load compartment and secured with a strap. Vehicle tools 3 253. To s...

  • Page 270

    Vehicle care 269 a damaged full size wheel must be stowed outside up in the spare wheel well secured with the wing nut. The floor cover can be placed on the projecting wheel. Vehicles equipped with a temporary spare wheel: secure a damaged full size wheel outside up with the wing nut in the spare wh...

  • Page 271

    270 vehicle care 3. Place the tools in the tool box or the tool bag 3 253. 4. Place spare wheel outside up in the wheel well and secure by turning the wing nut right back. Only 3-door hatchback: position the excentric conus in the recess of the spare wheel before turning the wing nut right back. 5. ...

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    Vehicle care 271 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 273

    272 vehicle care 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 274

    Vehicle care 273 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 275

    274 vehicle care 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 276

    Vehicle care 275 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 277

    276 vehicle care sunroof never clean with solvents or abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.G. Paint cleaner, acetone-containing solutions etc.), acidic or highly alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do not apply wax or polishing agents to the sunroof. Glass panel never clean with solvents or abra...

  • Page 278

    Vehicle care 277 air shutter clean the shutter system in the front bumper to maintain correct functionality. Interior care interior and upholstery only clean the vehicle interior, including the instrument panel fascia and panelling, with a dry cloth or interior cleaner. Clean the leather upholstery ...

  • Page 279

    278 service and maintenance service and maintenance general information ................... 278 recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 279 general information service information in order to ensure economical and safe vehicle operation and to maintain the value...

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    Service and maintenance 279 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...

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    280 service and maintenance select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the minimum ambient temperature 3 283. 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...

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    Technical data 281 technical data vehicle identification .................. 281 vehicle data ............................... 283 vehicle identification vehicle identification number the vehicle identification number is visible through the windscreen. Identification plate the identification plate is ...

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    282 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...

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    Technical data 283 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...

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    284 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...

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    Technical data 285 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 ...

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    286 technical data engine data sales designation 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.6 engine identifier code a14xel a14xer a14nel a14net lpg a16xer a16let a16xht number of cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1398 1398 1362 1362 1598 1598 1598 engine power [kw] 64 74 88 103 85 132 125 at rpm 6...

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    Technical data 287 sales designation 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.6 engine identifier code a14xel a14xer a14nel a14net lpg a16xer a16let a16xht gas – – – lpg – – – oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 sales designation 1.8 2.0 opc 1.3 1.7 1.7 1.7 engine identifier code a18xer a20nft ...

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    288 technical data sales designation 1.8 2.0 opc 1.3 1.7 1.7 1.7 engine identifier code a18xer a20nft a13dte a17dte a17dtc a17dtf possible 91 91 oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 sales designation 1.8 2.0 vxr 1.3 1.7 1.7 1.7 engine identifier code a18xer a20nft a13dte a17dte a17dtc...

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    Technical data 289 sales designation 1.8 2.0 vxr 1.3 1.7 1.7 1.7 engine identifier code a18xer a20nft a13dte a17dte a17dtc a17dtf possible 91 91 oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 sales designation 1.7 1.7 1.7 2.0 turbo 2.0 turbo 2.0 turbo engine identifier code a17dts a17dtj a17dtr...

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    290 technical data performance 3-door hatchback engine a14xer a14nel a14net a16let a16xht maximum speed 5) [mph] manual transmission 111 6) 120 125 137 136 automatic transmission – – 124 131 130 engine a18xer a20nft a17dte a17dtc a17dtf maximum speed 5) [mph] manual transmission 124 155 114 113 122 ...

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    Technical data 291 engine a17dts z20dtj a20dth a20dtr maximum speed 5) [mph] manual transmission 122 7) 134 140 automatic transmission – – 131 – 5-door hatchback engine a14xel a14xer a14nel a14net a16let a16xer maximum speed 5) [mph] manual transmission 105 6) 111 6) 120 126 138 118 automatic transm...

  • Page 293

    292 technical data engine a17dts a17dtj a17dtr z20dtj a20dth a20dtr maximum speed 5) [mph] manual transmission 123 113 122 7) 134 140 automatic transmission – – – – 131 – 4-door saloon engine a14xer a14net a16let a16xer a16xht maximum speed 5) [mph] manual transmission 111 6) 126 137 117 7) automati...

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    Technical data 293 engine a17dts z20dtj a20dth maximum speed 5) [mph] manual transmission 126 7) 134 automatic transmission – – 130 sports tourer engine a14xer a14nel a14net a16let a16xer a16xht maximum speed [mph] 5) manual transmission 109 118 124 137 115 137 automatic transmission – – 123 130 112...

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    294 technical data engine a17dtj a17dtr a17dtl a17dtn a20dth maximum speed 5) [mph] manual transmission 112 119 109 113 132 automatic transmission – – – – 129 5) the maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specifi...

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    Technical data 295 vehicle weight kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 3-door hatchback engine manual transmission automatic transmission with air conditioning [kg] a14xer 1393 – a14nel 1437 – a14net 1437 1471 a16let 1471 – a16xht 1503 – a18xer 1437 – a20nft 1550 – a17dte 1503 – a...

  • Page 297

    296 technical data kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 3-door hatchback engine manual transmission automatic transmission with air conditioning [kg] a14xer 1503 – a14nel 1571 – a14net 1571 1613 a16let 1613 – a16xht 1664 – a18xer 1571 – a20nft 1701 – a17dte 1664 – a17dts 1664 – with ...

  • Page 298

    Technical data 297 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 1393/1408 –/14...

  • Page 299

    298 technical data 5-door hatchback engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a17dte 1503/1518 – a17dtf 1503/1518 – a17dtj 1503/1518 – a17dtr 1503/1518 – a17dts 1503/1518 – z20dtj 8) –/ 8) a20dth 1503/1518 –/1590 a20dtr 1571 – 8) value not available at time...

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    Technical data 299 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 a16xht –/1664 –...

  • Page 301

    300 technical data 5-door hatchback engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a17dte –/1664 – a17dtf –/1664 – a17dtj –/1684 – a17dtr –/1689 – a17 dts –/1664 – z20dtj 8) –/ 8) a20dth –/1711 –/1731 a20dtr –/1701 – 8) value not available at time of printing..

  • Page 302

    Technical data 301 kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 4-door saloon engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a14xer 1393 – a14net 1437 1483 a16let 1471 1503 a16xer 1393 1449 a16xht 1503 – a13dte 1471 – a17dte 1503 – a17dtc 1503 – a17dt...

  • Page 303

    302 technical data kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 4-door saloon engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a14xer 1550 – a14net 1613 1613 a16let 1613 1664 a16xer 1571 1613 a16xht 1644 – a13dte 1613 – a17dte 1701 – a17dtc 1701 – a17dtf 1...

  • Page 304

    Technical data 303 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 a16xht –/1550 ...

  • Page 305

    304 technical data sports tourer engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a17dtc 1550 – a17dts 1550 – a17dtj 1503/1518 – a17dtr 1503/1518 – a17dtl 1503 – a17dtn 1550 – z20dtj 1550 – a20dth 1550/1565 –/1613.

  • Page 306

    Technical data 305 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 a16xht –/1733 – a13dte –/1664...

  • Page 307

    306 technical data sports tourer engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a17dtc 1733 – a17dts 1733 – a17dtj 1733 – a17dtr 1733 – a17dtl 1733 – a17dtn 1733 – z20dtj 1733 – a20dth 1733 –/1733 vehicle dimensions 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloo...

  • Page 308

    Technical data 307 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon sports tourer length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1617 1549 1778 1835 load compartment width [mm] 980 1027 976 1026 load compartment height [mm] 512 554 546 721 wheelbase [mm] 2695 2685 2685 2685 turning circle dia...

  • Page 309

    308 technical data capacities engine oil engine a14xel, a14xer a14nel, a14net a16let, a16xer a16xht a18xer a20nft including filter [l] 4.0 4.0 4.5 5.5 4.5 6.0 between min and max [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 engine a13dte ecoflex a17dte, a17dtc a17dtf, a17dts, a17dtn a17dtj, a17dtr z20dtj, a20dth a20...

  • Page 310

    Technical data 309 tyre pressures 3-door hatchback 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]) a14xer, a18xer 225/55 r17, 2...

  • Page 311

    310 technical data 3-door hatchback 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 225/55 r17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30...

  • Page 312

    Technical data 311 3-door hatchback 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]) a17dts, a17dtc 225/55 r17, 210/2.1 (30) 210...

  • Page 313

    312 technical data 3-door hatchback 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]) a20nft 235/45 r18, 13) 240/2.4 (35) 240/2.4...

  • Page 314

    Technical data 313 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, sports tourer 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]) a14xer, a14xe...

  • Page 315

    314 technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, sports tourer 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]) a14net, a14ne...

  • Page 316

    Technical data 315 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, sports tourer 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...

  • Page 317

    316 technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, sports tourer 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]) a13dte 205/60...

  • Page 318

    Technical data 317 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, sports tourer 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]) a17dtc, a17dt...

  • Page 319

    318 technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, sports tourer 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]) a16xht, a17dt...

  • Page 320

    Technical data 319 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, sports tourer 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...

  • Page 321

    320 technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, sports tourer 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]) 235/40 r19 14...

  • Page 322

    Customer information 321 customer information vehicle data recording and pri‐ vacy ........................................... 321 vehicle data recording and privacy event data recorders data storage modules in the vehicle a large number of electronic components of your vehicle contain data storage ...

  • Page 323

    322 customer information when using the vehicle, situations may occur in which these technical data related to other information (accident report, damages on the vehicle, witness statements etc.) may be associated with a specific person - possibly, with the assistance of an expert. Additional functi...

  • Page 324

    Customer information 323.

  • Page 325

    324 index a accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 219 active emergency braking......... 191 active head restraints................... 39 adaptive cruise control....... 118, 181 adaptive forward lighting .......... ................................ 117, 140, 231 adjustable a...

  • Page 326

    325 child restraint installation locations ................................... 56 child restraints.............................. 54 child restraint systems ................ 54 cigarette lighter ......................... 106 climate control ............................. 17 climate control systems.......

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    326 glass panel .................................. 37 glovebox ..................................... 60 graphic-info-display, colour- info-display ............................ 122 h halogen headlights .................... 227 hand brake......................... 170, 171 hazard warning flashers ........

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    327 p parking ................................ 20, 164 parking assist ............................ 193 parking brake ............................ 171 parking lights ............................. 145 particulate filter........................... 164 performance .............................. 290 perf...

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    328 traffic sign assistant................... 203 trailer coupling........................... 214 trailer stability assist ................. 218 trailer towing ............................. 215 transmission ............................... 18 transmission display ................. 166 tread depth ......