Opel Karl 2015 Owner's Manual

OPEL Karl Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-EU RHD-9231168) - 2016 - crc ­5/7/15

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 20

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 59

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 134

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 194

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 205

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

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2 Introduction

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
combination of advanced
technology, safety, environmental
friendliness and economy.

This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.

Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of
accident and injury which may result
from improper use of the vehicle.

You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in
this Owner's Manual.

When this Owner's Manual refers to
a workshop visit, we recommend
your Opel Service Partner. For gas
vehicles we recommend an Opel
workshop authorised for servicing
gas vehicles.

All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.

The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.

Using this Manual

.

This manual describes all
options and features available
for this model. Certain
descriptions, including those for
display and menu functions, may
not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment
or accessories.

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The "In brief" section will give
you an initial overview.

.

The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where
the information is located.

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The index will enable you to
search for specific information.

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This Owner's Manual depicts
left-hand drive vehicles.
Operation is similar for
right-hand drive vehicles.

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The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales
designations can be found in the
section "Technical data".

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Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.

.

The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific
language.

.

Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.

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4 Introduction

Danger, Warning, and Caution

{

Danger

Text marked { Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.

{

Warning

Text marked { 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

Page references are indicated with

0. 0 means "see page".

We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.

Adam Opel AG

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In Brief 5

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Unlocking the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 8

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 9

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 15

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Initial Drive
Information

Unlocking the Vehicle

Press K to unlock the doors and
load compartment. Open the doors
by pulling the handles.

To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding.

Unlocks all doors. The hazard
warning lights will flash twice.

Radio remote control

0 Radio

Remote Control 0 21,

Central locking system

0 Central

Locking System 0 22,

Load compartment

0 Load

Compartment 0 25.

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Seat Adjustment

Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.

Try to move the seat back and forth
to ensure that the seat is locked in
place.

Seat position

0 Seat Position 0 33,

Seat adjustment

0 Seat

Adjustment 0 34.

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Danger

Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.

Seat backrests

Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.

Seat position

0 Seat Position 0 33,

Seat adjustment

0 Seat

Adjustment 0 34.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion

Up : Seat higher

Down : Seat lower

Seat position

0 Seat Position 0 33,

Seat adjustment

0 Seat

Adjustment 0 34.

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Head Restraint Adjustment

Press release button, adjust height
and engage.

Safety Belts

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

0 Seat Position 0 33,

Seat belts

0 Safety Belts 0 36,

Airbag system

0 Airbag

System 0 38.

Mirror Adjustment

Interior Mirror

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever
on the underside of the mirror
housing.

Interior mirror

0 Manual Rearview

Mirror 0 28.

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Exterior Mirrors

Select the relevant exterior mirror
and adjust it.

Convex exterior mirrors

0 Power

Mirrors 0 27.

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

0 Airbag

System 0 38,

Ignition positions

0 Ignition

Positions 0 135.

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Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Power windows on page Power
Windows 0 29.

Central locking system on page
Central Locking System 0 22.

2. Exterior mirrors on page
Convex Mirrors 0 27.

3. Cruise control, Speed limiter on
page Driver Assistance
Systems 0 148.

Heated steering wheel on page
Heated Steering Wheel 0 60.

4. Turn and lane-change signals,
headlight flash, dipped beam
and main beam on page

Indicator and Lane-Change
Signals 0 87.

Exit lighting on page Exit
Lighting 0 91.

Parking lights on page Parking
Lights 0 88.

5. Side air vents on page Fixed
Air Vents 0 132.

6. Instruments on page Steering
Wheel Adjustment 0 60.

7. Driver Information Centre on
page Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 75.

8. Steering wheel controls on
page Steering Wheel
Controls 0 60.

9. Windscreen wiper, Windscreen
washer system, rear wiper, rear
washer system on page

Windscreen Wiper/
Washer 0 61.

10. Centre air vents on page
Adjustable Air Vents 0 131.

11. Hazard warning lights on page
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 87.

12. Info-Display on page
Overview 0 93.

13. Infotainment system on page
Operation 0 99.

14. Glove box on page Glove
Box 0 53.

15. Climate control system on
page Electronic Climate
Control System 0 128.

16. Selector lever, manual gearbox
on page Manual
Gearbox 0 141.

17. Parking brake on page
Handbrake 0 142.

18. Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock on page Ignition
Positions 0 135.

19. Horn on page Horn 0 61.

Driver airbag on page Airbag
System 0 38.

20. Steering wheel adjustment on
page Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 60.

21. Bonnet release lever on page
Bonnet 0 157.

22. Fuse box on page
Fuses 0 169.

23. Traction control system on
page Traction Control System
(TCS) 0 143.

Automatic engine start/stop on
page Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Feature 0 137.

City mode on page Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) 0 144.

Lane departure warning on
page Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 150.

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24. Light switch,

Headlight range adjustment,

Front fog lights,

Rear fog light,

Instrument illumination on page
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85.

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1. Infotainment system on page
Operation 0 99.

2. Info-Display on page
Overview 0 93.

3. Hazard warning lights on page
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 87.

4. Centre air vents on page
Adjustable Air Vents 0 131.

5. Turn and lane-change signals,
headlight flash, dipped beam
and main beam on page

Indicator and Lane-Change
Signals 0 87.

Exit lighting on page Exit
Lighting 0 91.

Parking lights on page Parking
Lights 0 88.

6. Instruments on page Steering
Wheel Adjustment 0 60.

7. Driver Information Centre on
page Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 75.

8. Cruise control, Speed limiter on
page Driver Assistance
Systems 0 148.

Heated steering wheel on page
Heated Steering Wheel 0 60.

9. Windscreen wiper, Windscreen
washer system, rear wiper, rear
washer system on page

Windscreen Wiper/
Washer 0 61.

10. Side air vents on page Fixed
Air Vents 0 132.

11. Steering wheel controls on
page Steering Wheel
Controls 0 60.

12. Exterior mirrors on page

Convex Mirrors 0 27

13. Power windows on page Power
Windows 0 29.

Central locking system on page
Central Locking System 0 22.

14. Light switch,

Headlight range adjustment,

Front fog lights,

Rear fog light,

Instrument illumination on page
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85.

15. Traction control system on
page Traction Control System
(TCS) 0 143.

Automatic engine start/stop on
page Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Feature 0 137.

City mode on page Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) 0 144.

Lane departure warning on
page Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 150.

16. Ignition switch with steering
wheel lock on page Ignition
Positions 0 135.

17. Fuse box on page
Fuses 0 169.

18. Bonnet release lever on page
Bonnet 0 157.

19. Horn on page Horn 0 61.

Driver airbag on page Airbag
System 0 38.

20. Steering wheel adjustment on
page Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 60.

21. Parking brake on page
Handbrake 0 142.

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22. Selector lever, manual gearbox
on page Manual
Gearbox 0 141.

23. Climate control system on
page Electronic Climate
Control System 0 128.

24. Glove box on page Glove
Box 0 53.

Exterior Lighting

Turn light switch.

9 : Lights off
; : Sidelights
5 : Dipped beam

Fog lights

Press light switch.

# : Front fog light
s : Rear fog light

Lighting

0 Exterior Lamp

Controls 0 85.

Headlight flash, main beam
and dipped beam

Headlight flash : Pull lever

Main beam : Push lever

Dipped beam : Push or pull lever

Main beam

0 Headlamp Main/

Dipped Beam Changer 0 86.

Turn and lane-change signals

Lever up : Right indicator

Lever down : Left indicator

Turn and lane-change signals

0

Indicator and Lane-Change
Signals 0 87,

Parking lights

0 Parking

Lights 0 88.

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Hazard lights

Operated with |.

Hazard warning lights

0 Hazard

Warning Flashers 0 87.

Horn

Press a.

Windscreen Wiper/ Washer

Windscreen wiper

2 : Fast

1 : Slow

3 : Intermittent wiping

O : Off

For a single wipe when the
Windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.

Windscreen wiper

0 Windscreen

Wiper/Washer 0 61,

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Wiper blade replacement 0 Wiper
Blade Replacement 0 162.

Windscreen washer system

Pull lever.

Windscreen wiper

0 Windscreen

Wiper/Washer 0 61,

Washer fluid

0 Washer Fluid 0 160.

Rear window wiper and
washer systems

Press the rocker switch to activate
the rear window wiper:

Upper position : Short interval

Lower position: Long interval

Middle position: Off

Push lever.

Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.

Rear window wiper/washer

0 Rear

Window Wiper/Washer 0 62.

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Climate Controls

Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors

The heating is operated by pressing
the

=.

Heated rear window

0 Heated

Rear Window 0 30.

Demisting and defrosting the
windows

Press 5.

Set the temperature control to the
highest level.

Heated rear window

= on.

Climate control system

0 Heating

and Ventilation System 0 125.

Transmission

Manual gearbox

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and engage
the gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then
repeat gear selection.

Manual gearbox

0 Manual

Gearbox 0 141.

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Starting the Engine

Check before starting off

.

Tyre pressure and condition

0

Tyre Pressure 0 175.

.

Engine oil level and fluid levels

0 Engine Oil 0 158.

.

All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.

.

Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts

0 Convex

Mirrors 0 27, Seat Position 0 33,
Three-Point Seat belt 0 37.

.

Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.

Starting the engine

.

Turn key to position 1.

.

Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering
wheel lock.

.

Operate clutch and brake.

.

Automatic transmission in P
or N.

.

Do not operate accelerator
pedal.

.

Turn key to position 3 and
release Starting the engine.

0

Starting the Engine 0 136.

Stop-start system

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at
a standstill and certain conditions
are fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:

.

depress the clutch pedal

.

set the lever in neutral

.

release the clutch pedal

An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.

To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.

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Stop-start system 0 Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137.

Parking

{

Warning

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Do not park the vehicle on
an easily ignitable surface.
The high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite
the surface.

.

Always apply handbrake.
Pull switch

Y for approx.

one second.

.

Switch off the engine.

.

surface or uphill slope,
engage first gear or set the
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from
the kerb.

If the vehicle is on a
downhill slope, engage
reverse gear or set the

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.

.

Remove the ignition key.
Turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.

For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can
only be removed when the
selector lever is in
position P.

.

Close the windows.

.

Lock the vehicle with

Q on the

radio remote control.

.

Activate the anti-theft alarm
system

0 Anti-theft Alarm

System 0 26.

.

The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been

switched off

0 End-of-Life

Vehicle Recovery 0 157.

.

After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine
loads, operate the engine briefly
at a low load or run in neutral for
approx.

30 seconds before switching off,
in order to protect the
turbocharger.

Keys, locks

0 Keys 0 20,

Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time

0 Vehicle

Storage 0 156.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Radio Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 21

Memorised Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Central Locking System . . . . . . . 22

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Doors

Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Vehicle Security

Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . . 26

Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 28

Windows

Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Keys and Locks

Keys

Replacement keys

The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.

The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.

Locks

0 Exterior Care 0 191.

Key with foldaway key section

Press button to extend.

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To fold the key, first press the
button.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.

When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.

Radio Remote Control

Used to operate:

.

central locking system

.

anti-theft alarm system

The radio remote control has a
range of approx. 20 metres. It can
be restricted by external influences.

The hazard lights confirm operation.

Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.

Fault

If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the
following:

.

Range exceeded,

.

Battery voltage too low,

.

Frequent, repeated operation of
the remote control while not in
range, which will require
resynchronisation,

.

Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time,

.

Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.

Unlocking

0 Central Locking

System 0 22.

Radio remote control battery
replacement

Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.

Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.

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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.

Key with fixed key section

Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.

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 the
ignition is switched on.

Memorised Settings

Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
memorised by the key:

.

lighting

.

infotainment system

.

central locking system

.

comfort settings

The saved settings are
automatically used the next time the
memorised key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to position

1

0 Ignition Positions 0 135.

A precondition is that
Personalisation by driver is
activated in the personal settings of
the Graphic-Info-Display.

This must be set for each key used.

On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.

Vehicle personalisation

0 Vehicle

Personalisation 0 82.

Central Locking System

Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment.

Note

In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.

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Unlocking

Press K.

.

To unlock only the driver's door,
press

K once. To unlock all

doors and the load
compartment, press

K twice,

or

.

press

K once to unlock all

doors, load compartment.

The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation

0 Vehicle

Personalisation 0 82.

The setting can be saved for the
key being used.

Memorised settings

0 Memorised

Settings 0 22.

Locking

Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.

Press Q.

If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.

Central locking button

Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment from the passenger
compartment.

Press central locking button: the
doors are locked or unlocked.

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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 to unlock all doors,
load compartment.

By switching on the ignition, the
anti-theft locking system is

deactivated

0 Anti-theft Alarm

System 0 26.

Locking

Closed all Door, Open the Driver's
Door, press central locking button.
The vehicle is locked.

Close the Driver's door. Manually
lock the driver's door by turning
the key.

Fault in central locking system

Unlocking

Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The
other doors can be opened by
Pulling up on the sill button and
pulling the interior handle to release
the latch for other doors. The load
compartment cannot be opened.

To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition

0

Anti-theft Alarm System 0 26.

Safety Locks

{

Warning

Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.

Caution

Do not pull the inside door handle
while the child security door lock
is set to LOCK position. To do so
can damage the inside door
handle.

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To close the child security door lock,
move the lever up to the lock
position.

To open a rear door when the child
security door lock is activated,
unlock the door from the inside and
open the door from the outside.

To cancel the child security door
lock, move the lever down to the
unlock position.

Doors

Load Compartment

Tailgate

Opening

To open the tailgate, with all doors
unlocked, press the touchpad switch
on the underside of pull cup handle
and lift up.

Central locking system

0 Central

Locking System 0 22.

Closing

Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the tailgate.

Do not press the touchpad switch
while closing the tailgate; it will
unlock again.

Central locking system

0 Central

Locking System 0 22.

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General hints for operating
tailgate

{

Danger

Do not drive with the tailgate
open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which
cannot be seen or smelled, could
enter the vehicle.

This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.

Caution

Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind
the tailgate.

Note

The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.

Vehicle Security

Anti-theft Alarm System

It monitors:

.

doors, tailgate, bonnet

.

ignition

Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.

Status LED is integrated in the
sensor on top of the instrument
panel.

Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:

LED illuminates : test, arming delay.

LED flashes quickly : doors, tailgate
or bonnet not completely closed,
or system fault.

Deactivation

Unlocking the vehicle by pressing K
on the radio remote control
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.

Alarm

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 by pressing the

K or

switching on the ignition.

Auto door lock

If any of the doors is not opened or
the position of Ignition key is not
located in position 1 or position 2
within 3 minutes after unlocking
doors using the transmitter, all the
doors are locked and anti-theft
alarm system is activated
automatically.

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Automatic door unlocks

All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the impact is
delivered to impact sensors while
the ignition is position 2.

However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door lock system or
battery.

Immobiliser

The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.

The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.

If control indicator

A flashes when

the ignition is on, there is a fault in
the system; the engine cannot be
started. Switch off the ignition and
then repeat the start attempt.

If control indicator

A continues

flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.

Note

The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on

the anti-theft alarm system

0

Central Locking System 0 22,
Anti-theft Alarm System 0 26.

Control indicator

A 0 Immobiliser

Light 0 74.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces
blind spots. The shape of the mirror
makes objects appear smaller,
which will affect the ability to
estimate distances.

Power Mirrors

Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or
right (R). Then swivel the control to
adjust the mirror.

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In position 0 no mirror is selected.

Folding Mirrors

For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.

Heated Mirrors

Operated by pressing =.

Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever
on the underside of the mirror
housing.

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Windows

Manual Windows

The door windows can be opened
or closed with the window winders.

Power Windows

{

Warning

Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

Be careful when closing the
windows. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as
they move.

Power windows can be operated
with ignition position 2.

Operate the switch for the
respective window by pushing to
open or pulling to close.

Operation

To open the window, press down on
the switch.

To close the window, lift up on the
switch.

Release the switch when the
window reaches the desired
position.

Auto up/down

To fully open the window
automatically, press the switch fully
down. To fully close the window
automatically, pull the switch fully
up. In automatic operation, the
window will fully open or close even
if you let go of the switch.

To stop the window at the desired
position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down
and release the switch to the
opposite direction of the movement.

Safety function

If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it
is immediately stopped and opened
again.

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Overload

If the windows are repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.

Initialising the power windows

If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery),

activate the window electronics as
follows:

1. Close doors.

2. Switch on ignition.

3. Close the window completely
and keep the switch pulled for
additional 2 seconds.

4. Repeat for each window.

Child safety system for rear
windows

Press switch v to deactivate rear
power windows.

To activate press

v again.

Heated Rear Window

Operated by pressing +.

Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

Sun Visors

The sun visors can be folded down
or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.

If the sun visors have integral
mirrors, the mirror covers should be
closed when driving.

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Roof

Sunroof

{

Warning

Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly
to children.

Keep a close eye on the movable
parts when operating them.

Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.

Sunroof can be operated with
ignition on.

Raise

Hold switch 1 depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.

Open

From raised position press and
release switch 1: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
endposition, operate switch
once more.

Close

Hold switch 2 depressed from any
position until sunroof is closed
completely. Releasing the switch
stops movement in any position.

Note

If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.

Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.

Sunblind

The sunblind is manually operated.

Close or open the sunblind by
sliding.

When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Front Seats

Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Three-Point Safety Belt . . . . . . . . 37

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Front Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Side Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Curtain Airbag System . . .. . . . . . 43

Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . 43

Child Restraints

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 45

Child Restraint Installation

Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

ISOFIX Child Restraint

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Top Tether Child Restraint

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Head Restraints

Position

{

Warning

Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.

The upper edge of the head
restraint should be at upper head
level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall people, set to highest
position, and set to lowest position
for small people.

Head restraints on front seats

Height adjustment

Pull the head restraint upwards and
let engage. To move downwards,
press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.

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Head restraints on rear seats

Height adjustment

Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.

Removal

Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.

Front Seats

Seat Position

{

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

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pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.

.

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 backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.

.

Adjust the steering wheel

0

Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 60.

.

Set the seat high enough to
have a clear field of vision on all
sides and on all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between your head and the
headlining. Your thighs should
rest lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.

.

Adjust the head restraint

0

Head Restraints 0 32.

.

Adjust the height of the seat belt

0 Three-Point Seat belt 0 37.

Seat Adjustment

{

Danger

Do not sit nearer than 25 cm to
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.

{

Warning

Never adjust seats while driving
as they could move
uncontrollably.

{

Warning

Never store any objects under the
seats.

Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.

Try to move the seat back and forth
to ensure that the seat is locked in
place.

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Seat backrests

Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
Up : Seat higher
Down : Seat lower

Heated Front Seats

Activate seat heating by pressing L
for the respective front seat.

Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

Pressing

L once more deactivates

seat heating.
The passenger seat may take

longer to heat up.
Seat heating is operational when

engine is running and during an
Autostop.

Stop-start system

0 Automatic

Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137.

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Safety Belts

The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration
of the vehicle holding the occupants
in the sitting position. Therefore the
risk of injury is considerably
reduced.

{

Warning

Fasten safety belt before
each trip.

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

In the event of an accident,
people not wearing safety belts
endanger their fellow occupants
and themselves.

Seat belts are designed to be used
by only one person at a time.

0

Child Restraint Systems 0 45.
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
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.

Note

Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.

Seat belt reminder

> 0 Safety

Belt Reminders 0 69.

Seat belt reminder

Front seats are equipped with a
seat belt reminder, indicated for

driver seat by control indicator

> in

the tachometer and for passenger
seat by the control indicators in the

Driver Information Centre

0 Safety

Belt Reminders 0 69.

Belt force limiters

Stress on the body is reduced by
the gradual release of the belt
during a collision.

Belt pretensioners

In the event of a head-on or
rear-end collision of a certain
severity, the seat belts are
tightened.

{

Warning

Incorrect handling (e.g. removal
or fitting of belts) can trigger the
belt tensioners with risk of injury.

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Deployment of the belt
pretensioners is indicated by

illumination of control indicator

9 0

Safety Belt Reminders 0 69.
Triggered belt pretensioners must

be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be
triggered once.

Note

Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.

Three-Point Safety Belt

Fastening seat belt

Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the
shoulder belt

Seat belt reminder

0 Safety Belt

Reminders 0 69.

Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and
your body.

{

Warning

The belt must not rest against
hard or fragile objects in the
pockets of your clothing.

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Removing seat belt

To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.

Using the seat belt while
pregnant

{

Warning

The lap belt must be positioned
as low as possible across the
pelvis to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.

Airbag System

The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.

When triggered the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also
deflate so quickly that it is often
unnoticeable during the collision.

{

Warning

If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.

Note

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.

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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 airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.

When the airbags inflate, escaping
hot gases may cause burns.

Control indicator

9 for airbag

systems

0 Airbag and Seat belt

Tensioner Light 0 70.

Child restraint systems on
front passenger seat with
airbag systems

Warning according to ECE R94.02:

EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing
child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.

DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem
Sitz verwenden, der durch einen
davor befindlichen AKTIVEN
AIRBAG geschützt ist, da dies den

TOD oder SCHWERE
VERLETZUNGEN DES KINDES zur
Folge haben kann.

FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège
d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un
siège protégé par un COUSSIN
GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant
lui, sous peine d'infliger des
BLESSURES GRAVES, voire
MORTELLES à l'ENFANT.

ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de
retención infantil orientado hacia
atrás en un asiento protegido por un
AIRBAG FRONTAL ACTIVO.
Peligro de MUERTE o LESIONES
GRAVES para el NIÑO.

RU: ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ

устанавливать детское
удерживающее устройство лицом
назад на сиденье автомобиля,
оборудованном фронтальной
подушкой безопасности, если
ПОДУШКА НЕ ОТКЛЮЧЕНА! Это
может привести к СМЕРТИ или
СЕРЬЕЗНЫМ ТРАВМАМ
РЕБЕНКА.

NL: Gebruik NOOIT een
achterwaarts gericht kinderzitje op
een stoel met een ACTIEVE

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AIRBAG ervoor, om DODELIJK of
ERNSTIG LETSEL van het KIND te
voorkomen.

DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt
autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV
AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme i
LIVSFARE eller komme
ALVORLIGT TIL SKADE.

SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd
barnstol på ett säte som skyddas
med en framförvarande AKTIV
AIRBAG. DÖDSFALL eller
ALLVARLIGA SKADOR kan drabba
BARNET.

FI: ÄLÄ KOSKAAN sijoita
taaksepäin suunnattua lasten
turvaistuinta istuimelle, jonka
edessä on AKTIIVINEN
TURVATYYNY, LAPSI VOI KUOLLA
tai VAMMAUTUA VAKAVASTI.

NO: Bakovervendt
barnesikringsutstyr må ALDRI
brukes på et sete med AKTIV
KOLLISJONSPUTE foran, da det
kan føre til at BARNET utsettes for
LIVSFARE og fare for ALVORLIGE
SKADER.

PT: NUNCA use um sistema de
retenção para crianças voltado para
trás num banco protegido com um
AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do
mesmo, poderá ocorrer a PERDA
DE VIDA ou FERIMENTOS
GRAVES na CRIANÇA.

IT: Non usare mai un sistema di
sicurezza per bambini rivolto
all'indietro su un sedile protetto da
AIRBAG ATTIVO di fronte ad esso:
pericolo di MORTE o LESIONI
GRAVI per il BAMBINO!

EL: ΠΟΤΕ μη χρησιμοποιείτε

παιδικό κάθισμα ασφαλείας με φορά
προς τα πίσω σε κάθισμα που
προστατεύεται από μετωπικό
ΕΝΕΡΓΟ ΑΕΡΟΣΑΚΟ, διότι το παιδί
μπορεί να υποστεί ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟ ή
ΣΟΒΑΡΟ ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΣΜΟ.

PL: NIE WOLNO montować fotelika
dziecięcego zwróconego tyłem do
kierunku jazdy na fotelu, przed
którym znajduje się WŁĄCZONA
PODUSZKA POWIETRZNA.
Niezastosowanie się do tego
zalecenia może być przyczyną
ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH
OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA.

TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet
sistemini KESİNLİKLE önünde bir
AKTİF HAVA YASTIĞI ile
korunmakta olan bir koltukta
kullanmayınız. ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR
veya AĞIR ŞEKİLDE
YARALANABİLİR.

UK: НІКОЛИ не використовуйте

систему безпеки для дітей, що
встановлюється обличчям назад,
на сидінні з УВІМКНЕНОЮ
ПОДУШКОЮ БЕЗПЕКИ, інакше це
може призвести до СМЕРТІ чи
СЕРЙОЗНОГО ТРАВМУВАННЯ
ДИТИНИ.

HU: SOHA ne használjon hátrafelé
néző biztonsági gyerekülést előlről
AKTÍV LÉGZSÁKKAL védett ülésen,
mert a GYERMEK HALÁLÁT vagy
KOMOLY SÉRÜLÉSÉT okozhatja.

HR: NIKADA nemojte koristiti sustav
zadržavanja za djecu okrenut prema
natrag na sjedalu s AKTIVNIM
ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred
njega, to bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI
ili OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za
DIJETE.

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SL: NIKOLI ne nameščajte
otroškega varnostnega sedeža,
obrnjenega v nasprotni smeri
vožnje, na sedež z AKTIVNO
ČELNO ZRAČNO BLAZINO, saj pri
tem obstaja nevarnost RESNIH ali
SMRTNIH POŠKODB za OTROKA.

SR: NIKADA ne koristiti
bezbednosni sistem za decu u
kome su deca okrenuta unazad na
sedištu sa AKTIVNIM VAZDUŠNIM
JASTUKOM ispred sedišta zato što
DETE može da NASTRADA ili da
se TEŠKO POVREDI.

MK: НИКОГАШ не користете

детско седиште свртено наназад
на седиште заштитено со
АКТИВНО ВОЗДУШНО ПЕРНИЧЕ
пред него, затоа што детето може
ДА ЗАГИНЕ или да биде ТЕШКО
ПОВРЕДЕНО.

BG: НИКОГА не използвайте
детска седалка, гледаща назад,
върху седалка, която е защитена
чрез АКТИВНА ВЪЗДУШНА
ВЪЗГЛАВНИЦА пред нея - може
да се стигне до СМЪРТ или
СЕРИОЗНО НАРАНЯВАНЕ на
ДЕТЕТО.

RO: Nu utilizaţi NICIODATĂ un
scaun pentru copil îndreptat spre
partea din spate a maşinii pe un
scaun protejat de un AIRBAG
ACTIV în faţa sa; acest lucru poate
duce la DECESUL sau
VĂTĂMAREA GRAVĂ a
COPILULUI.

CS: NIKDY nepoužívejte dětský
zádržný systém instalovaný proti
směru jízdy na sedadle, které je
chráněno před sedadlem AKTIVNÍM
AIRBAGEM. Mohlo by dojít k
VÁŽNÉMU PORANĚNÍ nebo
ÚMRTÍ DÍTĚTE.

SK: NIKDY nepoužívajte detskú
sedačku otočenú vzad na sedadle
chránenom AKTÍVNYM
AIRBAGOM, pretože môže dôjsť k
SMRTI alebo VÁŽNYM
ZRANENIAM DIEŤAŤA.

LT: JOKIU BŪDU nemontuokite
atgal atgręžtos vaiko tvirtinimo
sistemos sėdynėje, prieš kurią
įrengta AKTYVI ORO PAGALVĖ,
nes VAIKAS GALI ŽŪTI arba
RIMTAI SUSIŽALOTI.

LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ
neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu
bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek
aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu
AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo
pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt
SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ.

ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole
suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel,
mille ees on AKTIIVSE
TURVAPADJAGA kaitstud iste, sest
see võib põhjustada LAPSE
SURMA või TÕSISE VIGASTUSE.

MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta' wara fuq sit
protett b'AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
dan jista' jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.

Beyond the warning required by
ECE R94.02, for safety reasons
never use a forward-facing child
restraint system on the passenger
seat with an active front airbag.

{

Danger

Do not use a child restraint
system on the passenger seat
with active front airbag.

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The airbag label is located on both
sides of the front passenger sun
visor.

Airbag deactivation

0 Airbag

On-Off Switch 0 43.

Front Airbag System

The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.

The front airbag system is triggered
in the event of a front-end impact of
a certain severity. The ignition must
be switched on.

The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.

{

Warning

Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position

0 Seat Position 0 33.

Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.

(Continued)

Warning (Continued)

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 side impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must
be switched on.

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The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis
in the event of a side-on collision
considerably.

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Warning

Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.

Note

Only use protective seat covers that
have been approved for the vehicle.
Be careful not to cover the airbags.

Curtain Airbag System

The curtain airbag system consists
of an airbag in the roof frame on
each side. This can be identified by
the word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.

The curtain airbag system is
triggered in the event of a side-on
impact of a certain severity. The
ignition must be switched on.

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

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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 On-Off Switch

The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child
restraint system is to be fitted on
this seat. The side airbag and
curtain airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.

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The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a
key-operated switch on the right
side of the instrument panel.

Use the ignition key to choose the
position:

U : Front passenger airbags are

deactivated and will not inflate in the
event of a collision. Control indicator

U illuminates continuously.

A child restraint system can be
installed in accordance with the
chart.

V : Front passenger airbags are

activated. No child restraint systems
can be installed.

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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 U
illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on, the
front passenger airbag system will

inflate in the event of a
collision.Status remains until the
next change.

If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there
is a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.

Change status only when the
vehicle is stationary with the
ignition off.

Status remains until the next
change.

Control indicator for airbag
deactivation

0 Airbag On-Off Light

0 70.

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Child Restraints

Child Restraint Systems

We recommend the following child
restraint systems which are tailored
specifically to the vehicle:

.

Group 0, Group 0+
Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix with ISOFIX

base, for children up to 13 kg.

.

Group I
Duo Plus with ISOFIX and Top

tether, in this group.

.

Group II, Group III
Kidfix with or without ISOFIX for

children from 15kg up to 36kg.

When a child restraint system is
being used, pay attention to the
following usage and installation
instructions and also those supplied
with the child restraint system.

Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.

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Danger

If using a rear-facing child
restraint system on the front
passenger seat, the airbag
system for the front passenger
seat must be deactivated. This
also applies to certain
forward-facing child restraint
systems as indicated in the
tables.

Airbag deactivation

0 Airbag

On-Off Switch 0 43.

Selecting the right system

The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.

Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This ensures that the
child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the
event of an accident.

Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of
child restraint systems.

Ensure that the child restraint
system to be installed is compatible
with the vehicle type.

Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.

Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.

When the child restraint system is
not in use, secure the seat with a
seat belt or remove it from the
vehicle.

Note

Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.

A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.

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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 X

Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years

X U 1) U X

Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years

X U 1) U X

Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years

X X U X

Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years

X X U X

U : Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.
X : No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

1) : Adjust front seat backrest inclination to upright position.

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system

Weight and age class Size Class Fixture

On front

passenger

seat

On rear

outboard

seats

On rear

centre seat

Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months

F ISO/L1 X X X
G ISO/L2 X X X
E ISO/R1 X IL X

Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years

E ISO/R1 X IL X
D ISO/R2 X IL X
C ISO/R3 X IL 1) X

Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years

D ISO/R2 X IL X
C ISO/R3 X IL 1) X
B ISO/F2 X IL, IUF X

B1 ISO/F2X X IL, IUF X

A ISO/F3 X IL, IUF X

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Weight and age class Size Class Fixture

On front

passenger

seat

On rear

outboard

seats

On rear

centre seat

Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years

X IL X

Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years

X IL X

Note

Move front passenger seat to most forward position or move forward until child restraint system does not have any
interference with front seat backrest.

1) : Only applicable for rear outer behind passenger's seat with foremost seating position and backrest upright.
IL : Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal"

categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.
IUF : Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight

class.
X : No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.

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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 child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.
C - ISO/R3 : Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 13 kg.
D - ISO/R2 : Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
E - ISO/R1 : Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
F - ISO/L1 : Left lateral-facing position CRS (carry-cot).
G - ISO/L2 : Right lateral-facing position CRS (carry-cot).

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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 the ISOFIX logo on the
backrest.

Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system,

if required

0 Child Restraint

Installation Locations 0 46.

ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.

Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system if
required.

Route, attach, and tighten the top
tether according to your child
restraint instructions and the
following instructions:

If you are using a single tether in an
outboard seating position and the
head restraint has been removed,
route the tether over the backrest.

If you are using a dual tether in an
outboard seating position and the
head restraint has been removed,
route the tether over the backrest.

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If the rear outboard seating position
you are using has an adjustable
head restraint and you are using a
single tether, raise the head
restraint and route the tether under
the head restraint and in between
the head restraint posts.

If the rear outboard seating position
you are using has an adjustable
head restraint and you are using a
dual tether, raise the head restraint
and route the tether under the head
restraint and around the head
restraint posts.

Top Tether Child Restraint Systems

The vehicle has two fastening eyes
on the backside of the rear seats.

Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol

I for a

child seat.

In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes.

ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.

Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system if

required

0 Child Restraint

Installation Locations 0 46.

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Storage

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 52

Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 52

Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Luggage/Load Locations

Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Additional Storage Features

Rear Compartment/Storage

Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Warning Triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

First Aid Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Information on Loading the
Vehicle

Information on Loading the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Storage
Compartments

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Warning

Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could
be injured by objects being
thrown around in the event of
hard braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.

Instrument Panel Storage

The storage is used for small
articles, etc.

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Glove Box

Inside the glovebox there is a
compartment for the Owner's
Manual. Pull the lug to open the
compartment. The glovebox should
be closed whilst driving.

Cupholders

A cupholder is located in the centre
console.

Luggage/Load Locations

Load Compartment

Load compartment extension

Caution

First turn down the rear seat
cushion before folding the rear
seat backrest.

Disregard may lead to damage to
the rear seat.

1. Push head restraints down by
pressing the catch.

Note

To ensure enough room for rear
seat cushion operation, slide the
front seat forward and move the
front seat backrest upright.

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2. Pull the strap under the seat
cushion and turn down the seat
cushion.

3. Pull the release lever on top of
the rear backrest.

4. Fold the backrest forward
and down.

5. Put the seat belts for the
outboard seats into the belt
guides.

To return the backrest to the original
position, pull out the seat belt from
the belt guides and lift backrest up.

Push backrest firmly into place.

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Warning

When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the load or
vehicle in the event of hard
braking or a collision.

Make sure the seat belts are not
pinched by the latch.

The centre rear seat belt may lock
when you raise the backrest. If this
happens, allow the belt to go back
all the way and repeat operation.

If the seat belt is still locked, turn
down the seat cushion and try
again.

To return the rear seat cushion, put
the rear part of the seat cushion in
its original position ensuring that the
seat belt buckle straps are not

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twisted or caught under the seat
cushion, then push the front part of
the seat cushion firmly down until it
latches.

Caution

When returning rear seat backrest
to the upright position, place the
rear seat belt and buckles
between the rear seat backrest
and one cushion. Make sure the
rear seat belt and buckles do not
get pinched under the rear seat
cushion.

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seat
backrest and are arranged in their
proper position.

Notice: The luggage
compartment shall contain all
fittings installed in production by
the car manufacturer (spare
wheel, jack, etc.). Other features,
either not installed or only
optional, such as first-aid-kit or
fire extinguisher, shall not be
considered.

Where special features such as a
folding or removable rear seat of
backrest have been provided by
the manufacturer to obtain
maximum loading volume, the
measurements shall be made with
the following loading limits.

Front loading limit: the rear side of
the backrest of the seats situated
immediately in front of the luggage
compartment set at the normal
driving or riding position as defined
by the manufacturer, and/or the
folded rear seats; the rear seats
and/or backrest folded or removed,
with the front loading limit above the
backrest being a vertical plane
tangential to the rear side of the
front seat backrest and the load
height limited by the roof headlining.

To remove the rear seat cushion,
push the hinges in direction of
arrow.

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Additional Storage Features

Rear Compartment/ Storage Panel Cover

Load compartment cover

You can place small objects or hide
items stored in the cargo area.

To use the panel, hang each loop to
both anchors of the tailgate.

When not in use, place the panel in
rear seat backward.

Note

If it is located in inappropriate place
may cause rattle noise and wear by
contact with rear seat.

Caution

Do not place heavy objects in
panel.

When loading and unloading
storage panel cover, turn it for
easy installation due to large
storage panel cover than tailgate.

Convenience Net

You can carry small loads with your
optional convenience net.

To install the net, hang each loop in
the upper corner of the net to both
anchors of the back panel.

Caution

The convenience net is designed
for small loads. Do not carry
heavy objects in your
convenience net.

Warning Triangle

Vehicles with tyre repair kit

Stow the warning triangle in the
vehicle tool box below the floor
cover in the load compartment.

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Vehicles with spare wheel

Stow the warning triangle in the
space on the load compartment.

First Aid Kit

Stow the first aid kit in the space on
the load compartment.

Information on Loading the Vehicle

.

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 in load
compartment to prevent sliding.

.

When transporting objects in the
load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.

.

Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the
backrests.

.

Do not place any objects on the
load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.

.

The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever,
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movement of the driver. Do not
place any unsecured objects in
the interior.

.

Do not drive with an open load
compartment.

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Warning

Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.

Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.

.

The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification

plate

0 Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) 0 200) and the
kerb weight. For the kerb weight
in detail, refer to the technical
data section.

The kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids
(tank 90% full).

Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.

.

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 speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.

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Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 60

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 60

Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 60

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 61

Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 62

Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 63

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Power Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Mileometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Rev Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Control Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Airbag and Safety Belt

Tensioner Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Airbag On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 70

Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 70

Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 71

Brake and Clutch System

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Gear Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Variable Effort Steering

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Ultrasonic Parking Sensor

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . 72

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Traction Control System (TCS)

Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Tyre Pressure Monitoring

System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . 73

Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 73

Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Immobiliser Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Reduced Engine Power

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Main-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 74

Rear Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 74

Tail lamp Indicator Light . . . . . . . . 74

Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Bonnet Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Information Displays

Driver Information

Centre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Warning Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Vehicle Personalisation

Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . . 82

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Controls

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.

Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.

Steering Wheel Controls

The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.

Further information is available in
the Infotainment system manual.

Cruise control

0 Cruise

Control 0 148.

Heated Steering Wheel

Activate heating by pressing A.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

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The 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 running and during an
Autostop.

Stop-start system

0 Automatic

Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137.

Horn

Press a.

Windscreen Wiper/ Washer

Windscreen wiper

2 : Continuous wipe, fast speed. off.

1 : Continuous wipe, slow speed.

3 : Intermittent operation.

O : System off.

For a single wipe when the
Windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.

Do not use if the Windscreen is
frozen. Switch off in car washes.

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Windscreen washer

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the Windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.

Rear Window Wiper/ Washer

Press the rocker switch to activate
the rear window wiper:

Upper position: Short interval

Lower position: Long interval

Middle position: Off

Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.

Do not use if the Windscreen is
frozen. Switch off in car washes.

The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the Windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse
gear is engaged.

Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation

0 Vehicle

Personalisation 0 82.

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Outside Temperature

The outside temperature is shown in
the infotainment display.

Driver Information Centre (DIC)

0

Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 75.

Clock

Time and date are shown in the
infotainment display.

Personalisation

0

Personalisation 0 115.

Power Sockets

A 12 Volt power socket is located in
the centre console.

Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.

With ignition off, the power socket is
deactivated. Additionally the power
socket is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle 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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Do not connect any
current-delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.

Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.

Stop-start system

0 Automatic

Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

Mileometer

The bottom line displays the
recorded distance in km.

Trip Odometer

The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.

To reset, press SET/CLR on the
indicator lever for a few seconds

0

Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 0 75.

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Rev Counter

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.

Control indicator . illuminates if the

level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.

Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be
less than the specified tank
capacity.

Never run the tank dry.

Control Indicators

The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.

Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators
may vary.

When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will
illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.

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The control indicator colours mean:

Red: Danger, important reminder

Yellow: Warning, information, fault

Green: Confirmation of activation

Blue: Confirmation of activation

White: Confirmation of activation

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Control indicators in the instrument cluster

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Control indicators in the centre

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Displays the coolant temperature.

Left area: Engine operating
temperature not yet reached

Central area: Normal operating
temperature

Right area: Temperature too high

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 an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.

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The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.

To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:

Press MENU 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 SET/CLR to reset. The
ignition must be switched on, with
the engine not running.

When the system has calculated
that engine oil life has been
diminished, Change Engine Oil
Soon or a warning code appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).

Driver Information Centre

0 Driver

Information Centre (DIC) 0 75.

Service information

0 Service

Information 0 194.

Indicator

G

illuminates or flashes green.

Illuminates briefly

The parking lights are switched on.

Flashes

An indicator or the hazard warning
lights are activated.

Rapid flashing: failure of an
indicator light or associated fuse,
failure of indicator light on trailer.

Bulb replacement

0 Bulb

Replacement 0 163.

Fuses

0 Fuses 0 169.

Indicators

0 Indicator Signals 0 87.

Seat Belt Reminders

Seat belt reminder on front
seats

> illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates

After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.

Flashes

After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.

Fastening the seat belt

0

Three-Point Seat belt 0 37.

Seat belt status on rear seats

> in the Driver Information Centre

flashes or illuminates.

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Flashes

After starting off when the seat belt
is unfastened.

Fastening the seat belt

0

Three-Point Seat belt 0 37.

Airbag and Safety Belt Tensioner Light

9

illuminates red.

When the ignition is switched on,
the control indicator illuminates for a
few seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after few
seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in
the event of an accident.

Deployment of the belt
pretensioners or airbags is indicated

by continuous illumination of

9.

{

Warning

Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.

Seat belts, airbag system

0 Seat

belts 0 36, Airbag System 0 38.

Airbag On-Off Light

/

illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is switched on. The front
passenger airbag is activated.

+ illuminates yellow.

The front passenger airbag is
deactivated

0 Airbag On-Off

Switch 0 43.

{

Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child
using a child restraint system
together with activated front
passenger airbag. Risk of fatal

(Continued)

Danger (Continued)

injury for an adult person with
deactivated front passenger
airbag.

Charging System Light

"

illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is
running

Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

*

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.

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Illuminates when the engine is
running

Fault in the emission control
system. The permitted emission
limits may be exceeded. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.

Flashes when the engine is
running

Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.

Service Vehicle Soon Light

B

illuminates yellow.

Additionally a warning code is
displayed.

The vehicle needs a service.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Vehicle messages

0 Vehicle

Messages 0 80.

Brake and Clutch System Warning Light

$

illuminates red.

The brake and clutch fluid level is
too low

0 Brake Fluid 0 160.

{

Warning

Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.

Operate pedal

# illuminates or flashes yellow.

Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in
Autostop mode.

Stop-start system

0 Automatic

Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137.

Flashes

Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine

0

Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0 137,

0 New Vehicle

Run-In 0 135.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

!

illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is switched on. The
system is ready for operation when
the control indicator extinguishes.

If the control indicator does not go
out after a few seconds, or if it
illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.

Anti-lock brake system

0 Antilock

Brake System (ABS) 0 142.

Gear Shifting Light

*

or k with the number of the

next higher or lower gear is
indicated, when upshifting or
downshifting is recommended for
fuel saving reasons.

Variable Effort Steering Light

m

illuminates yellow.

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Fault in Electric Power
Steering(EPS) system. This may
lead to a higher or lower steering
effort. Consult a workshop.

Stop-start system

0 Automatic

Engine Start/Stop Feature 0 137.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light

@

illuminates green or flashes

yellow.

Illuminates green

The system is switched on and
ready to operate.

Flashes yellow

The system recognises an
unintended lane change.

Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light

X

illuminates yellow.

Fault in system

or

Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow

or

Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.

Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.

Ultrasonic parking assist

0 Parking

Assist 0 146.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

d

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminated

A fault in the system is present.

Continued driving is possible.
Driving stability, however, may
deteriorate depending on road
surface conditions.

Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

Flashes

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light

d

illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

Traction Control System (TCS) Off Light

i

illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

C

illuminates red.

This light tells you that the engine
coolant has overheated.

If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull off the
road, stop your vehicle and let the
engine idle for a few minutes.

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If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a workshop as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult your authorised workshop.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light

7

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Tyre pressure loss. Stop
immediately and check tyre
pressure.

Flashes

Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g.
spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds
the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.

Tyre pressure monitoring system

0

Tyre Pressure 0 175.

Engine Oil Pressure Light

:

illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is
running

Caution

Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.

If the engine oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving, Pull off
the road, stop the engine and check
the oil level.

1. Depress clutch.

2. Select neutral gear, set
selector lever to N.

3. Move out of the flow of traffic
as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.

4. Switch off ignition.

{

Warning

When the engine is off,
considerably more force is
needed to brake and steer.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.

Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.

Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop

0 Engine

Oil 0 158.

Low Fuel Warning Light

.

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Level in fuel tank is too low.

Flashes

Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.

Catalytic converter

0 Catalytic

Converter 0 140.

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Auto Stop Mode

h

illuminates when engine is in an

Autostop.

Stop-start system

0 Starting the

Engine 0 136.

Immobiliser Light

A

flashes yellow.

Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.

Reduced Engine Power Light

w

illuminates yellow.

The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.

Main-Beam On Light

3

illuminates blue.

Illuminated when main beam is on
and during headlight flash

0

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85.

Front Fog Lamp Light

#

illuminates green.

The front fog lights are on

0 Front

Fog Lamps 0 87.

Rear Fog Lamp Light

s

illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on

0 Rear Fog

Lamps 0 88.

Tail lamp Indicator Light

;

illuminates green.

The exterior lights are on

0

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 85.

Cruise Control Light

I

illuminates white or green.

Illuminates white

The system is on.

Illuminates green

A certain speed is stored.

Cruise control

0 Cruise

Control 0 148.

Bonnet Ajar Light

i

illuminates when the bonnet

is open.

Automatic engine stop/start feature

0 Automatic Engine Start/Stop

Feature 0 137.

Door Ajar Light

U

illuminates red.

A door or the tailgate is open.

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Information Displays

Driver Information Centre (DIC)

The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster.

The menu pages are selected by
pressing MENU on the indicator
lever.

Selectable menu pages of Mid-level
display are:

.

trip menu, see below

.

vehicle menu, see below

Some of the displayed functions
differ when the vehicle is being
driven or at a standstill. Some
functions are only available when
the vehicle is being driven.

Selecting menus and functions

The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.

Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a sub-menu
to the next higher menu level.

Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight
a menu option or to set a numeric
value.

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Press SET/CLR to select a function
or to confirm a message.

Trip Menu

Trip computer is located in Driver
Information Centre (DIC).

It provides the driver with driving
information such as average speed,
driving distance for remaining fuel,
average consumption and
driving time.

To operate the trip computer, turn
the adjuster wheel in indicator lever.

Each time you turn the adjuster
wheel, the mode changes in the
following order:

Trip Odometer—> Total Fuel Range
—> Average Vehicle Speed—>
Instantaneous Fuel Economy—>
Average Fuel Economy—> Timer

Some modes can be reset by
pressing SET/CLR.

Average speed

This mode indicates the average
speed.

The average speed is accumulated
while the engine is running even the
vehicle is not driven.

To reset the average speed, press
SET/CLR.

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Driving distance for
remaining fuel

This mode indicates the estimated
driving distance to empty from the
current fuel in the fuel tank.

If you fill the fuel when the vehicle is
in inclined situations or a battery is
disconnected, trip computer cannot
read the actual value.

Note

As an auxiliary device, the trip
computer may have differences with
the actual distance for remaining
fuel according to circumstances.

The driving distance for remaining
fuel can be changed by the driver,
the road, and the vehicle speed
because it is calculated according to
the changing fuel efficiency.

Average consumption

This mode indicates the average
consumption.

The average consumption is
accumulated while the engine is
running even the vehicle is not
driven.

Driving time

This mode indicates the total
driving time.

The driving time is accumulated
since the last driving time reset
even when the vehicle is not driven.

To stop or start the driving time,
press SET/CLR.

To reset the driving time, press SET/

CLR for a few seconds.

Note

The average speed, driving distance
for remaining fuel, average
consumption can differ from the

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actual distance according to driving
conditions, driving pattern or vehicle
speed.

Trip odometer

Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.

To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.

Instantaneous fuel economy

Display of the instantaneous
consumption.

Vehicle menu

You can select the following order:

.

engine oil life

.

unit setting

.

tyre learn

.

tyre loading

.

language set

Each menu can be selected turn the
adjuster wheel in the indicator lever.

Engine oil life

It displays an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life.

If the number 98 is displayed, it
means 98% of the current oil life
remains.

When the remaining oil life is low,
the vehicle message will appear in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC).
The engine oil should be changed
as soon as possible.

After engine oil change, the engine
oil life system must be reset. To
reset, press SET/CLR a few
seconds.

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Engine oil on 0 Engine Oil 0 158.

Unit setting

Press SET/CLR a few seconds.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select
one of the settings.

1. metric (km/h, °C)

2. imperial (MPH, °C)

3. us (MPH, °F)

During change unit, selected unit is
flashed.

Press SET/CLR to confirm.

Tyre learn

This display allows for matching
new tyre and wheel by the TPMS
sensors.

To process matching, press SET/
CLR a few seconds.

See Tyre pressure monitoring
system light

0 Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System Light 0 73.

Tyre loading

Press SET/CLR a few seconds to
select the menu.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select
one of the settings.

.

load Lo

.

load Eco

.

load Hi

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Vehicle Messages

Messages are indicated mainly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC),
in some cases together with a
warning and signal buzzer.

Press SET/CLR, MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.

The vehicle messages are
displayed as code numbers.

No. Vehicle message

2 No remote detected, Press clutch
to restart

3 Coolant level low add coolant

4 A/C Off due to high engine temp

5 Steering column is locked

6 Step on brake to release park
brake

7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off,
Then On

8 Turn key Off, Then On – repeat
breath test

9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle
again

11 Brakes worn

12 Vehicle overloaded

13 Compressor overheated

15 Check high mounted brake lamp

16 Check brake lamps

17 Headlight levelling malfunction

18 Left dipped beam failure

19 Check rear fog lamp

20 Check right dipped beam lamp

21 Check left position lamp

22 Check right position lamp

23 Reversing light failure

24 Number plate light failure

25 Check left front indicator lamp

26 Left rear turn indicator failure

27 Check right front indicator lamp

28 Check right rear indicator lamp

29 Check trailer brake lamp

30 Check trailer reversing lamp

31 Check left trailer indicator lamp

32 Check right trailer indicator lamp

33 Check trailer rear fog lamp

34 Check trailer rear lamp

35 Replace Battery In Remote Key

36 Stabilitrak Initialising

38 Take steering (text approval still
pending)

48 Side detection system
unavailable

49 Lane departure warning
unavailable

50 Reset bonnet – see owner's
manual

52 Change timing belt

53 Tighten fuel cap / Electric
vehicles

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56 Pressure imbalance – front

57 Pressure imbalance – rear

58 Winter tyre detected

59 Open, then close driver window

60 Open, then close passenger
window

61 Open, then close left rear
window

62 Open, then close right rear
window

63 Open, then close midgate
window

64 Open, then close endgate
window (placeholder only)

65 Theft attempted

66 Service theft alarm

67 Service steering column lock

68 Service power steering, Drive
with care

70 Service levelling system

75 Service AC system

76 Service side detection system

77 Service lane departure warning /
Service front camera

78 Service pedestrian protection

79 Engine oil low – add oil

81 Service transmission

82 Change engine oil soon

84 Engine power is reduced

89 Service vehicle soon

91 No remote detected

92 No remote detected, Press brake
to restart

93 Press button again to turn engine
Off / Electric vehicles

94 Shift to park

95 Service airbag

96 Power sliding door unavailable

98 Power tailgate unavailable /
Power tailgate switch is Off

99 Pedestrian protection system
disabled

120 Reduce speed for hill decent
control

145 Washer fluid low – add fluid

151 Press clutch to start

173 All-wheel drive Off

174 Low battery

258 Park assist Off

Warning Buzzers

Only one warning chime will sound
at a time.

The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.

When starting the engine or
whilst driving

.

If seat belt is not fastened.

.

If a door or the tailgate is not
fully closed when starting-off.

.

If a certain speed is exceeded
with parking brake applied.

.

If a programmed speed is
exceeded.

.

If a warning message or a
warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.

.

If the parking assist detects an
object.

.

If reverse gear is engaged and
the rear end carrier is extended.

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.

If a fault in the automatic locking
system is detected.

When the vehicle is parked
and / or the driver's door is
opened

.

With exterior lights on.

During an Autostop

.

If the driver's door is opened.

Battery voltage

When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.

1. Switch off immediately any
electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear
window or other main
consumers.

2. Charge the vehicle battery by
driving continuously for a while
or by using a charging device.

The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice
consecutively without a
voltage drop.

If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.

Vehicle Personalisation

The vehicle can be personalised by
changing the settings in the
infotainment display.

Depending on vehicle equipment
some of the functions described
below might not be available.

Press MENU, when ignition is ON
and infotainment system is
activated.

Setting menus displayed.

To switch the Settings menu turn the
MENU knob.

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To select the Settings menu,
press MENU.

To close or back to previous,
press BACK.

Select the "Vehicle settings".

Vehicle Settings

.

Park assist / Collision detection

Park assist: Activate or
deactivate the ultrasonic
sensors.

.

Comfort settings

Chime volume: Change the
volume of warning chime.

Personalisation by driver:
Activate or deactivate the
personalisation.

Rear auto wipe in reverse:
Activate or deactivate the rear
wipe in reverse gear.

.

Language

Select the Language menu item.

Scroll through the list and select
the desired language.

.

Exterior ambient lighting

Exterior lighting by unlocking:
Activate or deactivate the entry
lighting.

Duration upon exit of vehicle:
Activate or deactivate of exit
lighting and change the lighting
duration.

.

Stop door lock if door open:
Activate or deactivate the
driver's door lock when the door
is open.

If deactivated is selected, the
Delayed door lock menu is
available.

Delayed door lock: Activate or
deactivate the delayed
door lock.

When pressing the central
locking button, three chimes are
sounds to signal delayed locking
is in use. This function will delay
the locking of the doors until
five seconds after the last door
is closed.

.

Remote locking, unlocking,
starting

Remote unlock feedback:
Activate or deactivate the light
feedback while unlocking.

Remote door unlock: Change
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the all doors
while unlocking.

Auto relock doors: Activate or
deactivate the door automatically
locking when door is not opened
after unlocking.

.

Restore factory settings

All settings are restored to initial
settings.

.

Valet mode

if valet mode is activated, all
vehicle displays are locked and
no changes may be performed
within the system.

Note

Vehicle-related messages remain
enabled.

Locking the system: Press

MENU and then select the
SETTINGS Menu.

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Scroll through the list and select
the Valet Mode menu item.

Enter a four-digit code and
select the ENTER.

To confirm the first input,
re-enter the four-digit code and
select the LOCK. The system is
locked.

Unlocking the system: Turn the
Infotainment system on.

Enter the respective four-digit
code and select the UNLOCK.
The system is unlocked.

Forgotten PIN code: To reset the
PIN code to the default setting,
contact your Opel Service
Partner.

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Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 85

Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Headlamp Range

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Headlights When Driving

Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Hazard Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Rear Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Cornering Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Position Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Reversing Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Misted Lamp Covers . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Interior Lighting

Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Lighting Features

Centre Console Lighting . . . . . . . 90

Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 91

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Light Switch

Turn light switch:

O : Lights off

; : Sidelights
2 : Dipped beam

Control indicator

; 0 Tail light

Indicator Light 0 74.

When dipped beam is on,

;

illuminates. Control indicator ; 0

Tail light Indicator Light 0 74.

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Tail lights

Tail lights are illuminated together
with dipped beam and sidelights.

Headlamp Main/ Dipped-Beam Changer

To switch from low to main beam,
push lever.

To switch to dipped beam, push
lever again or pull.

Headlight flash

To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.

Headlamp Range Adjustment

Manual headlight range
adjustment

To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling:

turn thumb wheel

9 to required

position.

0 : Front seats occupied

1 : All seats occupied

2 : All seats occupied and load
compartment laden

3 : Driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden

Headlights When Driving Abroad

The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road on the front passenger side.

However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the
headlights to prevent dazzling of
oncoming traffic.

Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during
daylight.

They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.

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Hazard Lights

Operated with |.

In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the hazard
warning flashers are activated
automatically.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

Lever up : Right indicator

Lever down : Left indicator

If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the indicator is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the
indicator is automatically
deactivated.

For three flashes, e.g. when
changing lanes, press the lever until
resistance is felt and then release.

Move the lever to the resistance
point and hold for longer indication.

Switch the indicator off manually by
moving the lever to its original
position.

Front Fog Lamps

Operated with #.

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Rear Fog Lamps

Operated with s.

Light switch in position

; : Rear

fog light can only be switched on
with front fog lights.

Cornering Lights

Corner lighting

On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the indicator light signal, an
additional left or right reflector is
switched on which illuminates the
road in the direction of travel. It is
activated up to a speed of 40 km/h.

Position Lamps

When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:

1. Switch off ignition.

2. Move indicator lever all the way
up (right parking lights) or
down (left parking lights).

Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding indicator control
indicator.

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Reversing Lamps

The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.

Misted Lamp Covers

The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on
the exterior lights.

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

D until the

required brightness is obtained.

On vehicles with light sensor the
brightness can only be adjusted
when the exterior lights are on and
the light sensor detects night
conditions.

Interior Lamps

During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.

Note

In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.

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Front courtesy light

Operate rocker switch :

1 : Automatic switching on and off.

press

+ : On.

press

* : Off.

Reading lamps

Operated with buttons in front
courtesy lights.

Lighting Features

Centre Console Lighting

Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when the dipped
beam is switched on.

Entry Lighting

Welcome lighting

The exterior lights, instrument panel
light and interior lights are switched
on for a short time by pressing the

unlocking button

K on the radio

remote control twice. This function
works only in the dark and facilitates
locating the vehicle.

The lighting switches off
immediately when the ignition key is

turned to position 1

0 Ignition

Positions 0 135.

Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation

0 Vehicle

Personalisation 0 82.

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The settings can be saved for the
key being used

0 Memorised

Settings 0 22.

The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened :

.

all switches

.

driver Information Centre

Exit Lighting

The following lights illuminate if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch :

.

Interior lights

.

Instrument panel light (only
when it is dark)

They will switch off automatically
after a delay. Both lights will be
activated again if the driver's door is
opened.

The exterior 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 indicator lever.

5. Close driver's door.

If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after 2 minutes.

Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the indicator lever is
pulled while the driver's door
is open.

Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in
the menu Settings in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation

0 Vehicle Personalisation 0 82.

The settings can be saved for the
key being used

0 Memorised

Settings 0 22.

Battery Power Protection

Switching off electric lights

To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

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Infotainment System

Introduction

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 92

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Radio

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 106

Audio Players

Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Personalisation

Personalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Phone

Bluetooth ((Type A/B only)) . . . 116

Introduction

General

The Infotainment system provides
Infotainment in your car, using the
latest technology.

The radio can be easily used by
registering up to 24 AM-FM radio or
DAB stations with the − (preset)
buttons 1 ~ 4 per every six pages.

The USB player can play connected
USB storage devices or iPod
products.

The function of the Bluetooth phone
connection allows for the use of
wireless hands-free phone calls, as
well as a phone music player.

Connect a portable music player to
the exterior sound input and enjoy
the rich sound of the Infotainment
system.

The digital sound processor
provides a number of preset
equaliser modes for sound
optimisation.

Specifications

‐ Maximum output power : 25 W x

4 channels

‐ Speaker impedance : 4 ohms

The system can be easily adjusted
using the carefully designed
adjusting device, smart display, and
multifunctional menu dial regulator.

.

The "Overview " section
provides a simple overview of
the Infotainment system
functions and a summary of all
regulatory devices.

.

The "Operation " section
explains the basic controls for
the Infotainment system.

Theft-Deterrent Feature

The Infotainment system is
equipped with an electronic security
system for the purpose of theft
deterrence.

The Infotainment system therefore
functions only in your vehicle and is
worthless to a thief.

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Overview

Control panel R300 BT

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1. P (power) button with

VOLUME dial

.

When power is off, press to
turn power on.

.

When power is on, press
and hold to turn power off.

.

When power is on, press
shortly to turn the mute
function on or off.

.

Turn to control volume.

2. RADIO

Select Radio mode. Each time
the button is pressed, the
system switches between AM
RADIO → FM RADIO → DAB
→ AM RADIO → ….

3. MEDIA

Press the button to change the
mode in the order of USB/iPod
→ AUX → Bluetooth music →
USB/iPod → ….

4. Display

Display for Play, Reception,
Menu state and information.

5.

g / d (seek)

.

In Radio or DAB mode:
When pressed shortly,
automatically seeks station
with superior reception.

When pressed and held,
continuously changes the
station until the button is
released. When releasing,
the system stops on the
current frequency displayed
or seeks the next station.

.

In USB/iPod/Bluetooth
audio playback:

When pressed shortly,
move to the previous or
next file.

When pressed and held,
rewind or fast forward
the file.

6. PHONE

Press this button to enter the
phone application mode.

7. BACK

Cancel input content or return
to the previous menu.

8. MENU button with TUNE dial

.

Turn dial to search the
station/file on the list screen
or move/change setup
content or setup values.

.

Press the button to display
the currently functioning
menu or select/practice
setup content and setup
values.

9. - (preset) buttons

.

In Radio mode:

When pressed shortly,
recall the stored radio
station.

When pressed and held,
store the current radio
station to the
Favourites page.

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.

In Menu mode:

Press any of these buttons
to select the function linked
to that button.

10. FAV (favourites)

Press this button to select the
page of saved favourite
channels.

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1. P (power) button with

VOLUME dial

.

When power is off, press to
turn power on.

.

When power is on, press
and hold to turn power off.

.

When power is on, press
shortly to turn the mute
function on or off.

.

Turn to control volume.

2. RADIO

Select Radio mode. Each time
the button is pressed, the
system switches between AM
RADIO → FM RADIO → AM
RADIO → ….

3. MEDIA

Press the button to enter the
Aux mode.

4. Display

Display for Play, Reception,
Menu state and information.

5.

g / d (seek)

When pressed shortly,
automatically seeks station
with superior reception.

When pressed and held,
continuously changes the
station until the button is
released. When releasing, the
system stops on the current
frequency displayed or seeks
the next station.

6. TONE

Press this button to enter the
Tone Settings mode.

7. BACK

Cancel input content or return
to the previous menu.

8. MENU button with TUNE dial

.

Turn dial to search the
station on the list screen or
move/change setup content
or setup values.

.

Press the button to display
the currently functioning
menu or select/practice
setup content and setup
values.

9. AUX port

Connect the external audio
device.

10. - (preset) buttons

.

In Radio mode:

When pressed shortly,
recall the stored radio
station.

When pressed and held,
store the current radio
station to the
Favourites page.

.

In Menu mode:

Press any of these buttons
to select the function linked
to that button.

11. FAV (favourites)

Press this button to select the
page of saved favourite
channels.

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Steering wheel audio remote
control: option

R300 BT

1. b (call)

.

Press the button to answer
the call or enter the
recent call.

.

Press and hold the button
to enter the dialled call log
or to move back and forth
from hands-free mode and
private call mode during
a call.

2. SRC (source) /

_ /^ (seek) dial

.

When buttons are turned up
or down.

In Radio modes, changes
broadcast frequencies
saved to - (preset) buttons.

In USB/iPod/Bluetooth
audio modes, changes
the file.

.

When buttons are turned
and held.

In Radio modes,
automatically searches
broadcast frequencies.

In USB/iPod/Bluetooth
audio modes, rewind or fast
forward the file.

.

Press the button to change
the audio source.

3. +

x - (volume)

.

Press the buttons to
increase or decrease the
volume.

.

Press and hold the buttons
to quickly increase or
decrease the volume.

4.

$ (mute) / c (hang up)

.

Press the button in any
music play mode to turn the
mute function on or off.

.

Press and hold the button
to reject or finish the call.

R300

1. $ (mute)

.

Press the button in any
music play mode to turn the
mute function on or off.

2. SRC (source) /

_ /^ (seek) dial

.

When buttons are turned
up/down.

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In Radio modes, changes
broadcast frequencies
saved to Presets.

.

When buttons are turned
and held.

In Radio modes,
automatically searches
broadcast frequencies.

.

Press the button to change
the audio source.

3. +

x - (volume)

.

Press the buttons to
increase or decrease the
volume.

.

Press and hold the buttons
to quickly increase or
decrease the volume.

Operation

Buttons and controlling device

the Infotainment system is operated
by using the function buttons,
multifunctional dial, and the menu
indicated on the screen display.

the buttons and control devices
used in the system are the
following:

.

the Infotainment system buttons
and dials

.

the Steering wheel audio remote
control buttons

System on/off

Press P to turn the power on.

When the power is off, pressing

P

will turn the power on and play a
radio broadcast.

Automatically turn power on

.

When the external source is
connected in the power off
mode, system will turn power on
and play.

If this connection is removed,
system will automatically turn
power off.

.

When a call is received or
initiated, the power is turned on
and the action is carried out.

If this action is ended, system
will automatically turn power off.

.

When pressing an HVAC
(Heating,Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning) related button,
system will turn power on and
operate this action.

If no action is taken within
5 seconds, the system will
automatically turn power off.