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Vauxhall Insignia Owner's Manual

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    0 - 1 vauxhall insignia vauxhall insignia owner’s manual model year 2010 edition: august 2009 ts 1674-a-10

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    Introduction .................................... 2 in brief ............................................ 6 keys, doors and windows ............ 18 seats, restraints ........................... 38 storage ........................................ 58 instruments and controls ............. 72 lighting ...

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    2 introduction introduction.

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

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

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    Introduction 5.

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    6 in brief in brief initial drive information vehicle unlocking press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles. To open the tailgate, pull the button under the tailgate moulding. Press button x; only the load compartment is unlocked and opens. Radio re...

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    In brief 7 seat backrests pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the seat to engage audibly. Seat position 3 39, seat adjustment 3 40. Seat height press switch top = seat higher bottom = seat lower seat position 3 39, seat adjustment 3 40. Seat inclination lever pumping motion up = ...

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    8 in brief power seat adjustment operate switches. Positioning = move switch forwards/backwards height = move switch upwards/ downwards inclination = move switch upwards/ downwards at front backrest = turn switch forwards/ backwards head restraint adjustment press release button, adjust height, enga...

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    In brief 9 mirror adjustment interior mirror adjust the lever on the underside to reduce dazzle. Interior mirror 3 32, automatic anti- dazzle interior mirror 3 32. Exterior mirrors select the relevant exterior mirror and adjust. Convex exterior mirrors 3 30, electric adjustment 3 30, folding exterio...

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    10 in brief.

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    In brief 11 instrument panel overview 1 light switch ........................ 109 headlight range adjustment ......................... 111 front fog lights ................... 114 rear fog light ...................... 115 instrument illumination ....... 116 2 side air vents ...................... 12...

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    12 in brief exterior lighting turn light switch auto = automatic light control: headlights are switched on and off automatically 7 = activation or deactivation of the automatic light control 8 = sidelights 9 = headlights press light switch > = front fog lights r = rear fog light lighting 3 109. Head...

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    In brief 13 hazard warning flashers operated with the ¨ button. Hazard warning flashers 3 114. Horn press j. Washer and wiper systems windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow p = timed interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor § = off for a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press th...

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    14 in brief windscreen and headlight washer systems pull lever. Windscreen and headlight washer system 3 73, washer fluid 3 161. Rear window wiper and washer systems push the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: top = continuous operation bottom = intermittent operation push lever. Washe...

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    In brief 15 climate control heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors heating is operated by pressing the Ü button. Heated rear window 3 34. Demisting and defrosting the windows press button v. Set temperature control to warmest level. Cooling n on. Heated rear window Ü on. Climate control system ...

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    16 in brief automatic transmission p = park r = reverse n = neutral d = drive manual mode: move selector lever from d to the left. = higher gear ] = lower gear the selector lever can only be moved out of p when the ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied. To engage p or r, push the release but...

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    In brief 17 parking ■ always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake without operating 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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    18 keys, doors and windows keys, doors and windows keys, locks ................................... 18 doors ........................................... 23 vehicle security ............................ 28 exterior mirrors ............................ 30 interior mirrors ............................. ...

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    Keys, doors and windows 19 radio remote control used to operate: ■ central locking system ■ anti-theft locking system ■ anti-theft alarm system ■ load compartment ■ power windows ■ sunroof the radio remote control has an approximate range of up to 164 ft (50 metres). It can be restricted by external...

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    20 keys, doors and windows radio remote control synchronisation after replacing the battery, unlock the door with the key in the driver's door lock. The radio remote control will be synchronised when you switch on the ignition. Memorised settings whenever the key is removed from the ignition switch ...

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    Keys, doors and windows 21 the setting can be saved for the key being used. Memorised settings 3 20. Locking close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. Press button e. If the driver's door is not closed properly, the central locking system will not work. Activation or deactivation of this f...

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    22 keys, doors and windows press the e button to lock. Press the c button to unlock. When the key is in the ignition switch, locking is only possible if all doors are closed. Fault in radio remote control system unlocking manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. Switch on th...

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    Keys, doors and windows 23 child locks 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. Door cannot be opened from the inside. For deactivation turn the child lock to th...

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    24 keys, doors and windows closing use the interior handle. Do not pull the button under the moulding whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again. Central locking system 3 20. Power tailgate 9 warning take care when operating the power tailgate. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Ke...

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    Keys, doors and windows 25 press and hold button x until tailgate starts to open or close. Operation with the switch in the driver's door press and hold button g until tailgate starts to open or close. Operation with switches in the tailgate to open the tailgate, push and hold the touchpad switch un...

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    26 keys, doors and windows operation modes the power tailgate has three modes of operation, which are controlled by the switch in the driver's door. To change the mode, turn the switch: ■ normal mode о: power tailgate opens to full height, ■ intermediate mode $: power tailgate opens to a reduced hei...

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    Keys, doors and windows 27 remove all obstacles to resume normal power operation. If the vehicle is equipped with factory- fitted towing equipment and a trailer is electrically connected, the power tailgate can only be opened with the touchpad switch or closed with button g in the open tailgate. Ens...

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    28 keys, doors and windows vehicle security anti-theft locking system 9 warning do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors cannot be unlocked from the inside. The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed or the system cannot be activated. If the ignition was ...

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    Keys, doors and windows 29 activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination switch off the monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination when people or animals are being left in the vehicle, because of high volume ultrasonic signals, movements triggering t...

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    30 keys, doors and windows lights flash simultaneously. The number and duration of alarm signals are stipulated by legislation. The alarm can be silenced by pressing any button of the radio remote control or by switching on the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system can be deactivated only by pressin...

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    Keys, doors and windows 31 folding for pedestrian safety, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position if they are struck with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing. Electric folding turn control to 0, then push the control...

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    32 keys, doors and windows activation or deactivation of this function can be changed in the menu settings in the info-display. Vehicle personalisation 3 103. Interior mirrors manual anti-dazzle to reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing. Automatic anti-dazzle dazzle f...

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    Keys, doors and windows 33 windows manual windows the door windows can be opened or closed with the window winders. Power windows 9 warning take care when operating the power windows. Risk of injury, particularly to children. If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety system...

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    34 keys, doors and windows press switch z to deactivate rear door power windows; the led illuminates. To activate, press z again. Operating windows from outside the windows can be operated remotely from outside the vehicle. Press and hold c button to open windows. Press and hold e button to close wi...

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    Keys, doors and windows 35 sun visors swivelled to the side can be adjusted in length. If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed when driving. Roller blinds to reduce sunlight at the rear seats, pull the blind upwards using the grip and engage it at the top of the d...

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    36 keys, doors and windows sunroof, estate open press p gently to the first detent: the sunroof is opened to the spoiler position. Press p firmly to the second detent and then release: the sunroof is opened automatically with enabled safety function. To stop movement, operate the switch once more. C...

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    Keys, doors and windows 37 closing sunroof from outside the sunroof can be closed remotely from outside the vehicle. Press and hold e button to close the sunroof. Release the button to stop the movement. Initialising of the roof if the sunroof cannot be closed (e.G. After disconnecting the vehicle b...

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    38 seats, restraints seats, restraints head restraints ............................ 38 front seats ................................... 39 rear seats ................................... 45 seat belts ..................................... 45 airbag system .............................. 48 child restra...

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    Seats, restraints 39 inclination adjustment swivel the bottom edge of the head restraint forwards or rearwards. Active head restraints on front seats in the event of a rear-end impact, the front parts of the active head restraints are moved slightly forwards. Thus the head is supported so that the r...

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    40 seats, restraints ■ sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do not angle the backr...

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    Seats, restraints 41 seat backrests pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly. Seat height press switch top = seat higher bottom = seat lower seat inclination lever pumping motion up = front end higher down = front end lower.

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    42 seats, restraints lumbar support adjust lumbar support using 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 support...

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    Seats, restraints 43 seat positioning move front of switch forwards/ backwards. Seat height move switch upwards/downwards. Seat inclination move switch upwards/downwards at front. Seat backrests turn switch forwards/backwards. Memory function for power seat adjustment and exterior mirrors two differ...

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    44 seats, restraints armrest push button and fold armrest upwards. Under the armrest there is a storage compartment. Auxiliary devices, see description for infotainment system. Heating adjust heating to the desired setting by pressing the ß button for the respective seat one or more times with the i...

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    Seats, restraints 45 rear seats armrest fold armrest down. The armrest contains cupholders and a storage box. Seat belts the seat belts are locked during heavy acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle holding the occupants in the sitting position. The risk of injury is considerably reduced. 9 war...

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    46 seats, restraints 9 warning incorrect handling (e.G. Removal or fitting of belts) can trigger the belt pretensioners. Deployment of the belt pretensioners is indicated by continuous illumination of control indicator v 3 84. Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt pretens...

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    Seats, restraints 47 insignia vxr feed seat belt through belt mount on backrest when fastening seat belt. Height adjustment 1. Pull belt out slightly. 2. Press button. 3. Adjust height and engage. Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie across the throat or upper...

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    48 seats, restraints removing to release belt, press red button on belt buckle. Insignia vxr feed seat belt through belt mount on backrest after releasing. 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 in the rear posi...

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    Seats, restraints 49 notice the airbag systems and belt pretensioner control electronics are located in the centre console area. Do not put any magnetic objects in this area. Do not stick anything on the airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Each airbag is triggered only once. Ha...

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    50 seats, restraints 9 warning optimum protection is only provided when the seat is in the proper position 3 39. Keep the area in which the airbag inflates clear of obstructions. Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the airbag is able to protect. Side airbag system the side air...

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    Seats, restraints 51 the inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the head in the event of a side-on impact considerably. 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 ha...

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    52 seats, restraints as long as the control indicator * is not illuminated, the airbag systems for the front passenger seat will inflate in the event of a collision. If both control indicators are illuminated at the same time, there is a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, t...

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    Seats, restraints 53 9 danger when using a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the airbag systems for the front passenger seat must be 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 restr...

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    54 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 2 gro...

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    Seats, restraints 55 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 il group 0+: up to 13 kg e iso/r1 x il il d iso/r2 x il il c iso/r3 x il il grou...

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    56 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 57 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. Either two isofix child restraint systems can be installed on the outboa...

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    58 storage storage storage compartments ................ 58 load compartment ....................... 60 roof rack system ......................... 69 loading information ..................... 70 storage compartments glovebox the glovebox features a pen holder and a coin holder. The glovebox should b...

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    Storage 59 additional cupholders are located in the rear armrest, when it is folded down. Sunglasses storage fold down and open. Do not use for storing heavy objects. Armrest storage storage in the front armrest push button to fold up the armrest. Storage in the rear armrest fold down armrest and op...

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    60 storage load compartment folding down rear seat backrests the rear seat backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded down. Remove the load compartment cover if necessary. Press and hold the catch, then push the head restraints down. Fold up the rear armrest. Put the seat belts of ...

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    Storage 61 pull grip and open the cover. Suitable for loading long, narrow objects. Ensure the cover engages after folding up. The closed cover can be secured from the load compartment. Turn knob 90°: knob horizontal = cover secured from the passenger compartment knob vertical = cover not secured st...

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    62 storage pull cover from the side guides. Fitting engage cover in side guides and fold downwards. Attach the retaining straps to the tailgate. Estate closing pull the cover towards the rear using the handle until it engages in the sideward retainers. Opening push down the handle at the end of the ...

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    Storage 63 tailgate blind to cover the load compartment completely, mount the blind at four fixing points on the inside of the tailgate. 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...

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    64 storage variable partition net insert adapters into the required position in the rails. Stick together the halves of the net rods. To install, push rods together a little and insert into the relevant openings in the adapters. To remove, press the net rods together and remove from the adapters. Ne...

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    Storage 65 service box install two hooks in the upper rail. Insert the upper brackets of the box from above into the hooks. 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 r...

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    66 storage safety net behind the front seats push head restraints of the rear seats down and fold down rear seat backrests 3 60. Front installation openings in the roof frame: latch rod of the net at one side, compress rod and latch at the other side. Fit the hooks of the small belts into the top-te...

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    Storage 67 to unlock turn cassette slightly backwards and remove it upwards from the retainers. Installation of the cassette remove load compartment cover. Insert the cassette into the retainers on left and right side. Note the signs l (left side) and r (right side) on the cassette as installation h...

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    68 storage place the load compartment cover with the upper side downwards and with the release lever in the front right edge into the hollow. Warning triangle saloon/hatchback stow the warning triangle in the space behind the strap on the right side of the load compartment. Estate stow the warning t...

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    Storage 69 estate stow the first aid kit in the space behind a strap on the inside of the tailgate. Roof rack system roof rack for safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when ...

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    70 storage loading information ■ heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed against the seat backrests. Make sure that the backrests are securely engaged, hence no longer showing the red markings on the side near the release lever. If objects can be stacked, heavier objects should be pla...

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    Storage 71 ■ driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds and has a detrimental effect on vehicle handling due to the vehicle's higher centre of gravity. Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle ...

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    72 instruments and controls instruments and controls controls ....................................... 72 warning lights, gauges and indicators ..................................... 79 information displays ..................... 90 vehicle messages ........................ 95 trip computer ..............

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    Instruments and controls 73 horn press j. Windscreen wiper/washer windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow p = timed 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...

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    74 instruments and controls automatic wiping with rain sensor p = automatic wiping with rain sensor the rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and automatically regulates the frequency of the windscreen wiper. Adjustable sensitivity of the rain sensor turn the adjuster wheel to ad...

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    Instruments and controls 75 windscreen and headlight washer pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times. If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights. Afterwards the headlight washer system is inoperable for 2 minutes. Rear wi...

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    76 instruments and controls outside temperature a drop in temperature is indicated immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay. If outside temperature drops to 3 °c, the symbol 4 illuminates in the driver information center with uplevel- display or in the info-display as a warning for i...

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    Instruments and controls 77 ■ set date format: changes indication of date between mm/dd/ yyyy and dd.Mm.Yyyy. ■ display digital clock: switches on/ off indication of time on the display. ■ rds clock synchronization: the rds signal of most vhf transmitters automatically sets the time. Rds time synchr...

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    78 instruments and controls with ignition off the power outlets are deactivated. Additionally the power outlets are deactivated in the event of low battery voltage. Electrical accessories that are connected must comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements laid down in din vde 40 839. ...

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    Instruments and controls 79 press ashtray cover to open. To empty, grip both sides of the ashtray insert and remove. Warning lights, gauges and indicators speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer the bottom line displays the recorded distance. Trip odometer the top line displays the recorded di...

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

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    Instruments and controls 81 caution if engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine. Danger to engine. Check coolant level. Service display the engine oil life system lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which...

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    82 instruments and controls switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test. The control indicator colours mean: red = danger, important reminder yellow = warning, information, fault green = confirmation of activation blue = confirmation of activation.

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    Instruments and controls 83 control indicators in the instrument cluster.

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    84 instruments and controls control indicators in the centre console turn signal o illuminates or flashes green. Illuminates the control indicator illuminates briefly when the parking lights are switched on. Flashes the control indicator flashes if a turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are ac...

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    Instruments and controls 85 9 warning have the cause of the fault remedied immediately by a workshop. Belt pretensioners, airbag system 3 45, 3 48. Airbag deactivation v illuminates yellow. When the control indicator illuminates the front passenger airbag is activated. * illuminates yellow. When the...

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    86 instruments and controls brake and clutch system r illuminates red. Illuminates when the manual parking brake is released if the brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 161. 9 warning stop. Do not continue your journey. Consult a workshop. Illuminates after the ignition is switched on if the ma...

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    Instruments and controls 87 lane departure warning ) illuminates green or yellow or flashes yellow. Illuminates green system is switched on and ready to operate. Flashes yellow system recognizes an unintended lane change. Illuminates yellow no lane marking is detected. Ultrasonic parking assist r il...

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    88 instruments and controls flashes the maximum filling level of the filter is reached. Start cleaning process immediately to avoid damage to the engine. Diesel particle filter 3 130. Tyre pressure monitoring system w illuminates or flashes yellow. Illuminates tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately an...

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    Instruments and controls 89 exterior light 8 illuminates green. Illuminated when the exterior lights are on 3 109. L illuminates green. Illuminated when the automatic light control is switched on 3 110. High beam c illuminates blue. Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 110. ...

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

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    Instruments and controls 91 turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a menu option or to set a numeric value. Press the set/clr button to select a function or to confirm a message. Vehicle information menu press the menu button to select the vehicle information menu. Turn the adjuster wheel to select on...

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    92 instruments and controls trip/fuel information menu trip/fuel information menu, trip computer3 101 traffic sign assistant 3 98. Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 179 advanced parking aid system 3 144 performance menu submenus include: ■ oil temp.: display of oil temperature. ■ oil pres.: display ...

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    Instruments and controls 93 depending on the infotainment system, the graphic-info-display is available in two versions. Graphic-info-display indicates: ■ time 3 76 ■ outside temperature 3 76 ■ date 3 76 ■ infotainment system, see description for infotainment system ■ settings for vehicle personalis...

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    94 instruments and controls selections are made via: ■ menus, ■ function buttons and multifunction knob of the infotainment system, ■ function buttons and multifunction knob of the multifunction unit in the centre console. Selecting with the infotainment system select a function via the infotainment...

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    Instruments and controls 95 vehicle messages messages are indicated mainly in the driver information center (dic), in some cases together with a warning and signal buzzer. Press the set/clr button to confirm a message. Call up multiple messages one after another by pushing the menubutton. Vehicle me...

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    96 instruments and controls no. Vehicle message 5 steering wheel is locked 6 depress brake pedal to release electrical parking brake 7 turn steering wheel, switch ignition off and then on 8 switch ignition off and then on, repeat breath test 9 turn steering wheel, start engine again 11 brake pads wo...

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    Instruments and controls 97 no. Vehicle message 61 open and then close rear left window 62 open and then close rear right window 65 theft attempted 66 service anti-theft alarm system 67 service steering wheel lock 68 service power steering 69 service suspension system 70 service level control system...

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    98 instruments and controls ■ object detection systems ■ lighting, bulb replacement ■ wiper/washer system ■ doors, windows ■ radio remote control ■ seat belts ■ airbag systems ■ engine and transmission ■ tyre pressure ■ diesel particle filter vehicle messages on the colour- info-display some importa...

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    Instruments and controls 99 no passing signs have priority above speed limits. Combinations of both signs in the display are possible. The system is active at an indicated speed above 9 mph (14 km/h) and is active up to a speed of 125 mph (200 km/h) depending on the lighting conditions. At night the...

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    100 instruments and controls the content of the traffic sign page is also cleared during driving by pushing the set/clr button on the turn signal lever. Speed limits and no passing signs are displayed as pop-ups on each page of the menu. Pop-up function the pop-up function can be selected by pushing...

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    Instruments and controls 101 caution the system is intended to help the driver within a defined speed range to discern certain traffic signs. Do not ignore traffic signs which are not displayed by the system. The system does not discern any other traffic signs that might give or end a speed limit. D...

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    102 instruments and controls the information of the two trip computers can be reset separately, making it possible to display different trip distances. To reset, press the reset knob or press the set/clr button for a few seconds. Range range is calculated from current fuel tank content and current c...

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    Instruments and controls 103 vehicle personalisation the vehicle's behaviour can be personalised by changing the settings in the info-display. Some of the personal settings for different drivers can be memorised individually for each vehicle key. Memorised settings 3 20 depending on vehicle equipmen...

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    104 instruments and controls sport mode settings the driver can select the functions which will be activated in sport mode 3 141. ■ sport suspension: damping becomes harder. ■ sport powertrain performance: accelerator pedal and gear shift characteristics become more responsive. ■ sport steering: ste...

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    Instruments and controls 105 ■ comfort settings chime volume: change the volume of warning chimes. Easy exit driver seat: activate or deactivate easy exit function of the power seat. Auto mirror tilt in reverse: activate or deactivate the parking assist function of the exterior mirrors. Personalizat...

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    106 instruments and controls the following settings can be selected by turning and pushing the multifunction knob: ■ sport mode settings ■ time & date ■ radio settings ■ phone settings ■ navigation settings ■ vehicle settings ■ display settings ■ restore factory settings in the corresponding submenu...

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    Instruments and controls 107 vehicle settings ■ climate and air quality auto fan speed: modifies the fan regulation. Climate control mode: activate or deactivate cooling or select previous settings. Temperature zone at start: change between single zone or dual zone temperature setting. Auto cooled/v...

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    108 instruments and controls function after unlocking without opening the vehicle. Personalization by remote control: activate or deactivate the personalisation function. ■ restore factory settings restore factory settings: reset all settings to the default settings. Display settings selectable disp...

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    Lighting 109 lighting exterior lighting .......................... 109 interior lighting ........................... 116 lighting features ........................ 117 exterior lighting light switch turn light switch: auto = automatic light control: headlights are switched on and off automatically d...

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    110 lighting automatic light control automatic light control function when the automatic light control function is switched on with the engine running, the system switches between daytime running lights and automatic headlights, depending on lighting conditions daytime running lights daytime running...

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    Lighting 111 headlight range adjustment manual headlight range adjustment to adapt headlight range to the vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn knob to required position. 0 = front seats occupied 1 = all seats occupied 2 = all seats occupied and load compartment laden 3 = driver's seat occupied and...

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    112 lighting for deactivation operate the same procedure as described above. Control indicator f will not flash when function is deactivated. Adaptive forward lighting the adaptive forward lighting functions are only available with bi- xenon headlights. Light range, light distribution and intensity ...

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    Lighting 113 corner lighting on tight bends or when turning, depending on the steering angle or the turn signal light, an additional left or right reflector is switched on which illuminates the road at the right angle to the direction of travel. It is activated up to a speed of 25 mph (40 km/h). Con...

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    114 lighting hazard warning flashers operated with the ¨ button. In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the hazard warning flashers are activated automatically. Turn and lane-change signals lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal if the lever is moved past the resistan...

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    Lighting 115 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 light can only be switched on with front fog lights. The vehicle rear fog light is deactivated when towing...

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    116 lighting interior lighting instrument panel illumination control brightness of the following lights can be adjusted when the exterior lights are on: ■ instrument panel illumination ■ steering wheel controls ■ info-display ■ infotainment system operation elements ■ climate control operation eleme...

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    Lighting 117 reading lights operated with s and t buttons in front and rear courtesy lights. Sunvisor lights illuminates when the cover is opened. Lighting features centre console lighting spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. Entry lighting welcom...

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    118 lighting headlights, tail lights, reversing lights and number plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after leaving the vehicle. Switching on 1. Switch off ignition. 2. Remove ignition key. 3. Open driver's door. 4. Pull turn signal lever. 5. Close driver's door. If t...

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    Climate control 119 climate control climate control systems ............. 119 air vents ..................................... 125 maintenance .............................. 126 climate control systems heating and ventilation system controls for: ■ temperature ■ air distribution ■ fan speed heated re...

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    120 climate control air conditioning system in addition to the heating and ventilation system, the air conditioning system has: n = cooling 4 = air recirculation v = demisting and defrosting cooling n operated with the n button and is functional only when the engine and fan are running. The air cond...

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    Climate control 121 demisting and defrosting the windows v ■ press button v: fan automatically switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the windscreen. ■ switch cooling n on. ■ set temperature control to warmest level. ■ switch on heated rear window Ü. ■ open side air vents...

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    122 climate control the preselected temperature is automatically regulated. In the automatic mode the fan speed and air distribution automatically regulate the air flow. The system can be manually adapted via the use of air distribution and air flow controls. Data is shown on the climate display. It...

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    Climate control 123 ■ dual zone climate control: set the preselected temperatures for driver and front passenger using the left and right rotary knobs. The fan speed regulation in automatic mode can be changed in the menu settings. Vehicle personalisation 3 103. All air vents are actuated automatica...

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    124 climate control fan speed single zone climate control turn right rotary knob. The selected fan speed is indicated by the number of segments in the display. If the fan is switched off the air conditioning is also deactivated. To return to automatic mode: press auto button. Fan speed dual zone cli...

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    Climate control 125 automatic air recirculation on dual zone climate control the automatic air recirculation system has an air humidity sensor which switches automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high. Manual air recirculation mode operated with the 4 button. 9 warning the ex...

  • Page 127

    126 climate control direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats. To close the vent, turn the adjuster wheel to 7. 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 vents are located benea...

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    Climate control 127 ■ cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage ■ performance check.

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    128 driving and operating driving and operating driving hints ............................... 128 starting and operating ............... 128 engine exhaust .......................... 130 automatic transmission .............. 132 manual transmission .................. 136 drive systems .................

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    Driving and operating 129 ignition switch positions 0 = ignition off 1 = steering wheel lock released, ignition off 2 = ignition on, for diesel engine: preheating 3 = starting starting the engine manual transmission: operate clutch. Automatic transmission: operate brake and move selector lever to p ...

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    130 driving and operating parking ■ do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface. ■ always apply parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake without operating the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on downhi...

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    Driving and operating 131 take up to 25 minutes. Typically it needs between 7 and 12 minutes. 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 system cannot clean itself auto...

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    132 driving and operating 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 (manual mode). Transmission display the mode or selected gear is shown i...

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    Driving and operating 133 if the brake pedal is not applied the control indicator j illuminates. If the selector lever is not in p when the ignition is switched off, control indicator j and p flash. To engage p or r, push the release button. The engine can only be started with lever in position p or...

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    134 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...

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    Driving and operating 135 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 be locked in position again. Have the cause of the power supply interruption remedied by a workshop. 4. Mount the sel...

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    136 driving and operating turn special tool to the front and remove key from the ignition switch. Several attempts may be required to successfully remove the key. Manual transmission to engage reverse, with the vehicle stationary pull up the button on the selector lever and engage the gear. If the g...

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    Driving and operating 137 drive systems all-wheel drive the all-wheel drive system enhances driving characteristics and stability, and helps to achieve the best possible driveability regardless of ground surface. The system is always active and cannot be deactivated. The torque is distributed steple...

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    138 driving and operating 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 ...

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    Driving and operating 139 before leaving the vehicle, check the electrical parking brake status. Control indicator m 3 86. Releasing switch on ignition. Keep foot brake pedal depressed and then push switch m. Drive away function depressing clutch pedal (manual transmission) or engaging drive gear (a...

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    140 driving and operating ride control systems traction control system traction control system (tc) improves driving stability when necessary, regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip, by preventing the drive wheels from spinning. As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output ...

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    Driving and operating 141 deactivation for very high-performance driving esc can be deactivated: hold button b depressed for approx. 7 seconds. Control indicator n illuminates. Esc is reactivated by pressing the b button again. If the tc system was previously disabled, both tc and esc are reactivate...

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    142 driving and operating ■ shift points of automatic transmission occur later. ■ with sport mode activated, the illumination of main instruments changes from white to red. Tour mode the settings of the systems are adapted to a comfort driving style: ■ damping of shock absorbers reacts more softly. ...

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    Driving and operating 143 cruise control the cruise control can store and maintain speeds of approx. 20 to 120 mph (30 to 200 km/h). Deviations from the stored speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill. For safety reasons the cruise control cannot be activated until the foot brake has been op...

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    144 driving and operating deleting the stored speed the stored speed will be deleted by pressing button y or switching off ignition. Object detection systems parking assist the parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle and obstacles, and giving acoustic signal...

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    Driving and operating 145 deactivation deactivate the system by pressing the r button. The led in the button will extinguish and park assist off will be displayed in the driver information center. The system is deactivated automatically when the vehicle is driven above a certain speed. Fault in the ...

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    146 driving and operating functionality when the vehicle passes a row of cars and the system is activated, the advanced parking aid system begins looking for a suitable parking slot. When a suitable slot is detected, a visual feedback and acoustic signals are given on the driver information center. ...

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    Driving and operating 147 if the driver does not stop the vehicle within 33 ft (10 metres) after a parking slot is proposed, the system starts to search for another suitable parking slot. Changing the parking side the system is configured to detect parking slots on the passenger side. To detect park...

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    148 driving and operating important hints for using the parking assist systems 9 warning under certain circumstances, various reflective surfaces on objects or clothing as well as external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect obstacles. Caution performance of the sensor can be reduce...

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    Driving and operating 149 ■ no active accelerator operation or speeding-up ■ no active steering if the driver is active, no warning will be issued. Activation the lane departure warning system is activated by pressing the ) button. The illuminated led in the button indicates that the system is switc...

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    150 driving and operating fault the lane departure warning system may not operate correctly when: ■ the windscreen is not clean ■ there are adverse environmental conditions like heavy rain, snow, direct sunlight or shadows ■ no lane marking can be detected if lane departure warning system detects on...

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    Driving and operating 151 refuelling 9 danger before refuelling, switch off engine and any external heaters with combustion chambers. Switch off any mobile phones. Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling. 9 danger fuel is flammable and explosive. No smokin...

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    152 driving and operating fuel consumption - co 2 - emissions the determination of fuel consumption is regulated by european directive 715/2007 692/2008 a. The directive is oriented to actual driving practices: urban driving is rated at approx. 1 / 3 and extra urban driving at approx. 2 / 3 . Cold s...

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    Driving and operating 153 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 trailers with a pe...

  • Page 155

    154 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 90 kg for the saloon/hatchback and 85 kg for the estate, the gross vehicle weight rating may be ...

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    Driving and operating 155 stow/hide coupling ball bar pull the grip under the rear bumper fascia at an angle of approx. 45° to the ground. A buzzing tone sounds as a warning when the release handle is pulled out and the ball neck is disengaged. Hold the released coupling ball bar and swivel it to th...

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    156 driving and operating 9 warning towing a trailer is permitted only when the coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar does not engage correctly or if the release handle is impossible to guide to its hidden initial position in the housing or if the buzzing tone sounds after ...

  • Page 158

    Vehicle care 157 vehicle care general information ................... 157 vehicle checks ........................... 158 bulb replacement ....................... 163 electrical system ........................ 171 vehicle tools .............................. 178 wheels and tyres ........................

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    158 vehicle care ■ check the engine oil level. ■ check the coolant level. ■ fit the number plate if necessary. End-of-life vehicle recovery information on end-of-life vehicle recovery centres and the recycling of end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an authoris...

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    Vehicle care 159 push the safety catch to the right and open the bonnet. The bonnet is held open automatically. Air intake 3 126. Closing lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet is engaged. Engine oil engine oil level is checked automatically, vehicle messages 3 9...

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    160 vehicle care we recommend the use of the same grade of engine oil that was used at last change. The engine oil level must not exceed the max mark on the dipstick. Caution overfilled engine oil must be drained or suctioned out. Capacities 3 213. Fit the cap on straight and tighten it. Engine cool...

  • Page 162

    Vehicle care 161 to top up use a 1:1 mixture of approved coolant concentrate mixed with clean tap water. If no coolant concentrate is available, use clean tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration checked and have the cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop. Washer ...

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    162 vehicle care batteries do not belong in household waste. They must be disposed of at an appropriate recycling collection point. 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 i...

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    Vehicle care 163 lift the wiper arm, press the two catches on the arm, disengage the wiper blade and remove. Bulb replacement switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands. Use only the sam...

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    164 vehicle care 2. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector housing. 3. Detach bulb from bulb holder and renew the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs in the reflector housing and rotate clockwise to secure. 5. Rotate bulb holder...

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    Vehicle care 165 front turn signal 1. Rotate cap anti-clockwise and remove. 2. Press latches and withdraw bulb holder from reflector housing. 3. Remove bulb from socket and renew bulb. 4. Insert bulb holder in reflector housing. Fit cap and rotate clockwise. Sidelights 1. Rotate bulb holder anti-clo...

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    166 vehicle care 2. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anti-clockwise, remove and renew bulb. 3. Insert bulb holder in reflector housing, rotate clockwise to engage. Xenon headlights 9 danger xenon headlights work under extremely high electrical voltage. Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a wo...

  • Page 168

    Vehicle care 167 4. Unscrew the screws and remove bulb holder. 5. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anti-clockwise, remove and renew bulb. Tail light/brake light (1) turn signal light (2) tail light (3) reverse light / rear fog light, may be only on one side (4) 6. Insert bulb holder into the t...

  • Page 169

    168 vehicle care 2. Unscrew three plastic securing nuts by hand. 3. Remove tail light assembly. Take care that the cable duct remains in position. Detach wiring connector from bulb holder. 4. To change only the tail light (1), rotate plastic nut anti-clockwise and remove it from the bulb holder. Pus...

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    Vehicle care 169 6. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anti-clockwise, remove and renew bulb. Tail light (1) turn signal light (2) brake light (3) reverse light / rear fog light, may be only on one side (4) 7. Insert bulb holder into the tail light assembly and screw into place. Reattach wiring ...

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    170 vehicle care number plate light 1. Insert screwdriver in bulb housing, press to the side and release spring. 2. Remove bulb housing downwards, taking care not to pull on the cable. 3. Lift flap and detach wiring connector from bulb holder. 4. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise to disengage. 5. Re...

  • Page 172

    Vehicle care 171 load compartment light 1. Prise the lamp out with a screwdriver. 2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip and remove. 3. Insert new bulb. 4. Install lamp. Instrument panel illumination have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Electrical system fuses data on the replacement fuse must mat...

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    172 vehicle care fuse extractor a fuse extractor may be located in the fuse box in the engine compartment. Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse..

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    Vehicle care 173 engine compartment fuse box the fuse box is at the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove. No. Circuit 1 transmission control module 2 engine control module 3 – 4 – 5 ignition, transmission control module, engine control module 6 windsc...

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    174 vehicle care no. Circuit 16 vacuum pump, compass module 17 ignition, airbag 18 adaptive forward lighting 19 adaptive forward lighting 20 ignition 21 rear power windows 22 abs 23 variable effort steering 24 front power windows 25 power outlets 26 abs 27 electrical parking brake 28 heated rear win...

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    Vehicle care 175 no. Circuit 66 rear window washer system 67 fuel system control module 68 – 69 battery sensor 70 rain sensor 71 body electronic supply after changing of defective fuses close the fuse box cover and engage it by pressing. If the fuse box cover is not closed correctly, malfunctions ma...

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    176 vehicle care no. Circuit 1 infotainment system, info display 2 body control unit 3 body control unit 4 infotainment system, info display 5 infotainment system, info display 6 cigarette lighter 7 power outlet no. Circuit 8 body control unit 9 body control unit 10 body control unit 11 interior fan...

  • Page 178

    Vehicle care 177 no. Circuit 1 central locking system, power tailgate 2 air conditioning system 3 trailer module 4 – 5 trailer socket 6 – 7 – 8 trailer outlet 9 – 10 coolant heater 11 power seats 12 memory seat 13 level control system 14 – 15 – 16 – no. Circuit 17 seat heating 18 power tailgate lock...

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    178 vehicle care no. Circuit 32 side obstacle detector 33 all-wheel drive 34 sunroof 35 central locking system 36 power seats 37 – vehicle tools tools vehicles with tyre repair kit the vehicle tools and tyre repair kit are in a storage compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment. Vehic...

  • Page 180

    Vehicle care 179 tyres of size 245/45 r 18, 245/40 r 19 and 245/35 r 20 must not be used as winter tyres. In accordance with country-specific regulations, affix the speed sticker in the driver's field of view. Tyre designations e.G. 215/60 r 16 95 h 215 = tyre width, mm 60 = cross-section ratio (tyr...

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    180 vehicle care all wheels must be equipped with pressure sensors and the tyres must have the prescribed pressure. The current tyre pressures can be shown in the vehicle information menu in the driver information center. The menu can be selected by the buttons on the turn signal lever. Press the me...

  • Page 182

    Vehicle care 181 the tyre pressure monitoring system valve cores and sealing rings must be replaced each time the tyres are changed. Adaptive threshold function the tyre pressure monitoring system automatically detects if the vehicle is driven with a tyre pressure appropriate for a load of up to 3 p...

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    182 vehicle care changing tyre and wheel size if tyres of a different size than those fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the speedometer as well as the nominal tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications. After converting to a different tyre size, have the labe...

  • Page 184

    Vehicle care 183 the use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel. Tyre repair kit minor damage to the tyre tread or sidewall can be repaired with the tyre repair kit. Do not remove foreign bodies from the tyres. Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at the tyre's side wall near ...

  • Page 185

    184 vehicle care 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 186

    Vehicle care 185 tyre is too badly damaged. Seek the assistance of a workshop. Drain excess tyre pressure with the button over the pressure indicator. Do not run the compressor for longer than 10 minutes. 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Sc...

  • Page 187

    186 vehicle care wheel changing some vehicles are equipped with a tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 183. Make the following preparations and observe the following information: ■ park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-slippery surface. The front wheels must be in the straight- ahead posit...

  • Page 188

    Vehicle care 187 3. Ensure the jack is positioned correctly at the vehicle jacking points. Lifting the vehicle onto a lifting platform: position the rear arm of the lifting platform at the underbody. Position the front arm of the lifting platform at the underbody. 4. Set the jack to the necessary he...

  • Page 189

    188 vehicle care 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before installing. Install wheel nut caps. 11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 183 and the vehicle tools 3 178. 12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and also the wheel nut torque as soon as possible. Have the def...

  • Page 190

    Vehicle care 189 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 191

    190 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 2 ft...

  • Page 192

    Vehicle care 191 insignia vxr: insert screwdriver in the slot at the upper bend of the cap. Extract the cap by pulling the screwdriver. The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 178. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position. Attach a tow rope – or ...

  • Page 193

    192 vehicle care other cases and when the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground. Vehicles with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive: the vehicle must be towed facing forwards. If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the maximum speed is 30 ...

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    Vehicle care 193 caution drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. After towing, unscrew the towing eye. Insert cap at bottom, turn clockwise and engage the cap. Appearance care exterior care locks the locks are lubricated at the factory using a high qualit...

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    194 vehicle care polishing and waxing wax the vehicle regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out. Polishing is necessary only if the paint has become dull or if solid deposits have become attached to it. Paintwork polish with silicone forms a protecti...

  • Page 196

    Vehicle care 195 the instrument panel should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove stains with an upholstery cleaner. Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner. Caution close velcro fasteners as open velcro fasteners o...

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    196 service and maintenance service and maintenance general information ................... 196 recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 197 general information service information in order to ensure economical and safe vehicle operation and to maintain the value...

  • Page 198

    Service and maintenance 197 recommended fluids, lubricants and parts recommended fluids and lubricants only use products that have been tested and approved. Damage resulting from the use of non- approved materials will not be covered by the warranty. 9 warning operating materials are hazardous and c...

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    198 service and maintenance engine oil viscosity use only engine oil viscosities sae 0w-30, 0w-40, 5w-30 or 5w-40. The sae viscosity rating defines the ability of an oil to flow. When cold, oil is more viscous than when hot. Multigrade oil is indicated by two figures. The first figure, followed by a...

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    Technical data 199 technical data vehicle identification .................. 199 vehicle data ............................... 201 vehicle identification vehicle identification number the vehicle identification number is visible through the windscreen. Identification plate the identification label is ...

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    200 technical data information on identification plate: 1 = manufacturer 2 = type approval number 3 = vehicle identification number 4 = permissible gross vehicle weight rating 5 = permissible gross train weight 6 = maximum permissible front axle load 7 = maximum permissible rear axle load 8 = vehicl...

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    Technical data 201 vehicle data engine data sales designation 1.6 turbo 1.8 2.0 turbo 2.8 v6 turbo vxr engine identifier code a16let a18xer a20nht a28net a28ner number of cylinders 4 4 4 6 6 piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1598 1796 1998 2792 2792 engine power [kw] 132 103 162 191 239 at rpm 5500 6300 5...

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    202 technical data sales designation 2.0 cdti 2.0 cdti ecoflex 96kw 2.0 cdti ecoflex 118kw 2.0 cdti engine identifier code a20dtc a20dtj a20dth a20dth a20dth a20dtr number of cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 4 piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 engine power [kw] 81 96 96 118 118 140 at rpm...

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    Technical data 203 performance saloon/hatchback engine a16let a18xer a20nht a20nht a28net a28ner awd 2) maximum speed 3) [mph] (km/h) manual transmission 140 (225) 129 (207) 150 (242) 149 (240) 155 (250) 155 (250) automatic transmission – – 149 (240) 149 (239) 155 (250) – engine a20dtc a20dtj a20dth...

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    204 technical data estate engine a16let a18xer a20nht a20nht - a28net a28ner awd 2) maximum speed 3) [mph] (km/h) manual transmission 137 (220) 126 (202) 147 (236) 145 (234) 155 (250) 155 (250) automatic transmission – – 145 (234) 144 (232) 154 (248) – engine a20dtc a20dtj a20dth a20dth a20dth a20dt...

  • Page 206

    Technical data 205 to convert l/100 km to mpg, divide 282 by the number of litres/100 km. Engine a16let a18xer a20nht a20nht a28net a28ner awd 5) urban [l/100 km] 10.6/– 10.5/– 12.8/14.2 13.1/14.4 16.2/16.6 16.6/– extra-urban [l/100 km] 6.0/– 5.9/– 6.5/6.9 6.9/7.1 7.8/7.7 8.4/– total [l/100 km] 7.7/...

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    206 technical data estate manual transmission / automatic transmission. Engine a16let a18xer a20nht a20nht a28net a28ner awd 5) urban [l/100 km] 10.9/– 10.6/– 12.9/14.3 13.2/14.5 16.7/17.1 17.0/– extra-urban [l/100 km] 6.2/– 6.2/– 6.6/7.0 7.0/7.2 8.0/7.9 8.6/– total [l/100 km] 7.9/– 7.8/– 8.9/9.7 9....

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    Technical data 207 vehicle weight kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment insignia saloon 4-door engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a18xer 1503/– – a16let –/1570 – a20dtc –/1613 – a20dth ecoflex 96kw 1613/– – a20dth 1613/– 1613/– a20d...

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    208 technical data kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment insignia hatchback 5-door engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a18xer 1503/– – a16let –/1585 – a20dtc –/1613 – a20dth ecoflex 96kw 1613/– – a20dth 1613/– 1655/– a20dth ecoflex 1...

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    Technical data 209 kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment insignia estate engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a16let –/1660 – a18xer –/1613 – a20dtc –/1730 – a20dth ecoflex 96kw –/1733 – a20dth –/1733 1733/1743 a20dth ecoflex 118kw –/...

  • Page 211

    210 technical data kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment insignia saloon 4-door engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a16let –/1729 – a18xer –/1692 – a20dtc –/1778 – a20dth ecoflex 96kw –/1806 – a20dth –/1806 –/1829 a20dth ecoflex 118kw –...

  • Page 212

    Technical data 211 kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment insignia hatchback 5-door engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a16let –/1744 – a18xer –/1707 – a20dtc –/1793 – a20dth ecoflex 96kw –/1821 – a20dth –/1821 –/1844 a20dth ecoflex 118k...

  • Page 213

    212 technical data kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment insignia estate engine manual transmission automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] a16let –/1837 – a18xer –/1799 – a20dtc –/1899 – a20dth ecoflex 96kw –/1918 – a20dth –/1918 –/1942 a20dth ecoflex 118kw –/1918 –...

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    Technical data 213 vehicle dimensions saloon 4-door hatchback 5-door estate length [mm] 4830 4830 4908 width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1856 1856 1856 width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2084 2084 2084 height (without antenna) [mm] 1498 1498 1520 length of load compartment floor [mm] 1003 1003 1...

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    214 technical data engine a20dtc a20dtj a20dth a20dth a20dth a20dtr ecoflex 96kw ecoflex 118kw including filter [l] 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 between min and max [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 fuel tank petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] 70

  • Page 216

    Technical data 215 tyre pressures tyre pressures for vehicles with front-wheel drive saloon/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] ([p...

  • Page 217

    216 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a16 let 225/50 r17 7)8) , 220/2.2 (32) 200/2.0 (29) – – 220/...

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    Technical data 217 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]) a18xer 205/60 r16 7) , 220/2.2 (32) 200/2.0 (29) 270/2.7 (39...

  • Page 219

    218 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20nht with manual transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 240/2.4 (3...

  • Page 220

    Technical data 219 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]) a20nht with automatic transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 240/2.4...

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    220 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dtc 225/50 r17 7)8) , 220/2.2 (32) 200/2.0 (29) – – 220/2...

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    Technical data 221 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]) a20dtj with manual transmission 215/60 r16, 220/2.2 (32) 200...

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    222 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dtj with automatic transmission 215/60 r16, 230/2.3 (33) ...

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    Technical data 223 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 with manual transmission 215/60 r16 230/2.3 (33) 210/...

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    224 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dth with automatic transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 240/2.4...

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    Technical data 225 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 ecoflex with manual transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 24...

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    226 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dtr 215/55 r17 7) , 220/2.2 (32) 200/2.0 (29) 270/2.7 (39...

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    Technical data 227 estate 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]) a16xer 205/60 r16 7) , 220/2.2 (32) 240/2.4 (34) 270/...

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    228 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a18xer 205/60 r16 7) , 220/2.2 (32) 240/2.4 (34) 270/2.7 (39...

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    Technical data 229 comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a16 let 215/55 r17 7) , 220/2.2 (32) 240/2.4 (34) 270/2.7 (3...

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    230 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20nht 225/50 r17 9) , 240/2.4 (34) 260/2.6 (38) 270/2.7 (39...

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    Technical data 231 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]) a20dtc 225/50 r17 9) , 220/2.2 (32) 240/2.4 (34) 270/2.7 (39...

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    232 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dtj with manual transmission 225/45 r18 7)8) 250/2.5 (36)...

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    Technical data 233 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]) a20dtj with automatic transmission 225/45 r18 7)8) 250/2.5 (...

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    234 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dth, a20dth ecoflex with manual transmission 225/45 r 18 ...

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    Technical data 235 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 with automatic transmission 225/45 r18 7)8) 260/2.6 (...

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    236 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dtr with manual transmission 215/55 r17 7) , 240/2.4 (35)...

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    Technical data 237 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]) 245/35 r20 8) 230/2.3 (33) 250/2.5 (36) 270/2.7 (39) 290/2.9...

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    238 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dtr with automatic transmission 215/55 r17 7) , 240/2.4 (...

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    Technical data 239 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]) all temporary spare wheel 420/4.2 (61) 420/4.2 (61) – – 420/...

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    240 technical data tyre pressures for vehicles with all-wheel drive saloon/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] ([...

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    Technical data 241 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]) a20nht with automatic transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 260/2.6...

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    242 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dtr with manual transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 250/2.5 (3...

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    Technical data 243 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]) a20dtr with automatic transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 250/2.5...

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    244 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a28net with manual transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 270/2.7 (3...

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    Technical data 245 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]) a28net with automatic transmission 225/50 r17 7)8) , 270/2.7...

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    246 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) 255/35 r20 8) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) – – 280/2.8 (41) 330...

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    Technical data 247 estate 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]) a20nht with manual transmission 225/50 r17 8) , 250/2...

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    248 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20nht with automatic transmission 225/50 r17 8)7) , 250/2.5...

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    Technical data 249 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]) a20dtr 215/55 r17 7)8) , 240/2.4 (35) 240/2.4 (35) 270/2.7 (...

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    250 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a28net with manual transmission 215/55 r17 7)8) , 280/2.8 (4...

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    Technical data 251 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]) a28net with automatic transmission 215/55 r17 7) , 280/2.8 (...

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    252 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) 255/35 r20 8) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) – – 280/2.8 (41) 340...

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    Technical data 253 towing hitch installation dimensions saloon/hatchback.

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    254 technical data estate.

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    Customer information 255 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy ....................................... 255 vehicle data recording and privacy event data recorders the vehicle has a number of sophisticated systems that monitor and control several vehicle data. Some data may be store...

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    256 index a accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 157 adaptive forward lighting ..... 89, 112 adjustable air vents ................... 125 airbag and belt tensioners ........... 84 airbag deactivation ................ 51, 85 airbag system .............................. 48 ...

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    257 cruise control ...................... 89, 143 cupholders .................................. 58 curtain airbag system .................. 50 d danger, warnings and cautions ... 3 diesel fuel system bleeding ....... 162 diesel particle filter............... 87, 130 door open ..........................

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    258 interruption of power supply ...... 134 introduction .................................... 3 isofix child restraint systems .... 57 j jump starting ............................. 189 k keys ............................................. 18 l lane departure warning....... 87, 148 lashing eyes .........

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    259 sunvisor lights ........................... 117 sun visors .................................... 34 symbols ......................................... 4 t tachometer ................................. 80 tail lights ................................... 166 three-point seat belt .................... ...

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