Vauxhall Ampera 2012 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2012
Edition: September 2011
TS 1710-B-12
0 - 1VAUXHALL Ampera
VAUXHALL Ampera
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 19
Seats, restraints ........................... 32
Storage ........................................ 49
Instruments and controls ............. 54
Lighting ........................................ 90
Climate control ............................. 95
Driving and operating ................. 101
Vehicle care ............................... 135
Service and maintenance .......... 176
Technical data ........................... 179
Customer information ................ 186
Index .......................................... 190
2 Introduction
Introduction
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.
Please regard that just well trained
technicians who are aware of the
manufacturer´s instructions, are
allowed to repair and/or to work with
high voltage components.
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
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
provide first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Vauxhall work
according to specific Vauxhall
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.
■ 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.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ 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.
4 Introduction
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to 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 3.
3 means "see page".
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Vauxhall Team
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button ( to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, press the button under
the tailgate moulding.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 23, Load
compartment 3 25.
Open&Start
With the radio remote control within
the opening range, simply press the
lock/unlock button on the door handle
to unlock the driver's door.
To open the tailgate, press the button
under the moulding.
Open&Start system 3 22.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 34.
9 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 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 34.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion:
up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Seat position 3 33, Seat adjustment
3 34.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Height adjustment
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.
Head restraints 3 32.
Inclination adjustment
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull
fully forwards and release.
Head restraints 3 32.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 33, Seat belts
3 36, Airbag system 3 40.
In brief 9
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 29.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever (A), 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.
Airbag system 3 40.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
A Heated front seats ................ 35
B Automatic climate control ...... 95
C Instrument panel storage ...... 49
D Charge status indicator ....... 127
E Daytime running light ............ 90
F Colour-Info-Display ............... 69
G Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 92
Light switch ........................... 90
Pedestrian safety alert .......... 55
H Instrument cluster display ..... 68
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 67
I Windscreen wiper washer ..... 55
J Air vents .............................. 100
K Hazard warning flashers ....... 91
L Central locking buttons ......... 23
M Electric parking brake ......... 114
O Shift lever ............................ 111
P Power button ....................... 102
Q Drive mode button .............. 107
R Leaf button ............................ 69
S Cruise control ...................... 118
T Steering wheel adjustment ...54
U Horn ...................................... 55
V Steering wheel controls ........ 54
W Data link connector ............... 62
X Headlight range adjustment ..91
Y Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 67
Z Instrument panel
illumination control ................ 93
N = Infotainment system
See infotainment system
manual.
12 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn adjuster wheel:
AUTO = automatic light control:
Exterior lighting is
switched on and off
automatically depending
on external lighting
m
8
9
conditions.
= exterior lighting is switched
off.
= sidelights
= headlights
= Turn the rear fog lamp band on
r
the lever to r and release it, to
turn the rear fog lamp on or off.
The band will return to its
original position. The rear fog
lamp is automatically set to off
each time the ignition is turned
on.
Head- and sidelights must be
on for the rear fog lamp to work.
Lighting 3 90.
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 90, High
beam 3 91, Headlight flash 3 91.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 92, Parking lights 3 92.
In brief 13
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 91.
Horn
Press j.
Horn 3 55.
Pedestrian safety alert
Use this feature to alert people who
may not hear your vehicle
approaching.
Momentarily push 4 on the end of the
turn and lane-change lever and a soft‐
note alert will momentarily sound.
Repeat for additional activations of
the pedestrian safety alert.
Pedestrian safety alert 3 55.
14 In brief
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
2 = fast
1 = slow
5
= interval wiping
= Off
§
For a single wipe, press the lever
down to 5. For several wipes, hold
the lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Windscreen wiper 3 55, Wiper
blade replacement 3 142.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position 5.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short
interval
long
interval
= turn adjuster wheel
upwards
= turn adjuster wheel
downwards
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Windscreen washer system 3 55,
Washer fluid 3 140.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button (F).
Heated rear window 3 31.
Heated rearview mirror 3 29.
Auto defog
The system monitors high humidity
inside the vehicle. When detected,
the system may adjust to outside air
supply and turn on the air conditioning
or the heater. The fan speed may
slightly increase to help prevent
fogging. When high humidity is no
longer detected, the system will
return to its prior operation.
In brief 15
Automatic climate control system
3 95.
Electric drive unit
P = Park
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
D = Drive
L = Low
The shift lever can only moved out of
P when the ignition is on, the regular
brake is applied first and then the shift
lever button is pressed.
If you are not able to shift out of P
(Park), ease pressure on the shift
lever, then push the shift lever all the
way into P (Park) as you maintain
brake application. Then press the
shift lever button and move the shift
lever into another gear.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P
(Park)before starting the propulsion
system.
16 In brief
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 156,
3 185.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 138.
■ 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 3 28, 3 33,
3 37.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the vehicle
■ Move the shift lever to P or N. The
propulsion system will not start in
any other position.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock.
■ The radio remote control must be in
the vehicle. Press the brake pedal
and push m.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 104.
Power button 3 102.
Electric vehicle operation modes
The vehicle has two modes of
operation: Electric and extended
range. In both modes, the vehicle is
propelled by its electric drive unit.
While driving in electric or extended
range mode, additional operating
modes can be selected:
Operated with the DRIVE MODE
button.
Press DRIVE MODE as long as the
desired drive mode is highlighted.
Then release the DRIVE MODE
button.
In brief 17
mode transitions the vehicle to
extended range mode to maintain the
battery charge reserve.
Hold mode will not change normal
vehicle acceleration or braking
performance.
Electric vehicle operation modes
3 106.
Sport: This mode provides more
responsive acceleration than normal
mode, but can reduce efficiency.
Mountain: This mode should be
selected at the beginning of a trip
before climbing steep, uphill grades
and when expecting to drive in very
hilly or mountainous terrain.
Mountain mode maintains a reserve
electrical charge of the high voltage
battery to provide better grade
climbing performance. While driving
in Mountain mode, the vehicle will
have less responsive acceleration.
Hold: This mode is only available
when the vehicle is in electric mode.
Hold mode places the remaining
battery charge into a reserve for the
driver to use as desired. Selecting this
18 In brief
Parking
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. Things that can
burn could touch hot exhaust parts
under the vehicle and ignite.
■ Always apply the electrical parking
brake. Pull switch m.
■ Switch off the ignition. Turn the
steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, set the parking brake
and then shift the selector lever to
P, before switching off the ignition.
On an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
set the parking brake and then shift
the selector lever to P, before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system.
Radio remote control 3 20.
Anti-theft alarm system 3 27.
Keys, doors and windows 19
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 173.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.
Key with foldaway key section
Press the button to extend the key.
Press the button and fold the key
blade to retract the key.
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 vehicle data is
needed in order to perform certain
operations.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Radio remote control
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
■ Central locking system 3 23
■ Open&Start system 3 22
■ Starting the vehicle 3 104
■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 27
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 26
■ Panic alarm
■ Remote start
■ Opening of the charge port door
■ Comfort opening of the power
windows 3 29
The radio remote control has an
approximate range of up to 200 feet.
It can be restricted by external
influences.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Panic alarm
Press ! once to locate the vehicle.
The exterior lights flash and the horn
chirps three times.
Press ! and hold for three seconds
to sound the panic alarm.
The horn sounds and the turn signals
flash for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel the panic
alarm.
Remote start
Activates the heating or air
conditioning systems and the rear
window defogger from outside the
vehicle.
The auto heated seats can be
programmed to come on when the
vehicle is remotely started.
Vehicle personalisation 3 82.
To maximise the electric range of the
vehicle, use the remote start function
to heat or cool the interior while the
vehicle is plugged in. Normal
operation of the system will return
after the ignition has been switched
on.
Activating
1. Press ); the doors will lock.
2. Within five seconds, press and
hold # until the turn signal lights
flash or for approximately
four seconds. Pressing # again
during a remote start, will turn the
feature off.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time
extension is activated.
While the remote start is active, the
sidelights will turn on and remain on.
After entering the vehicle during
a remote start, press the m button on
the instrument panel with the brake
pedal applied to operate as normal.
Keys, doors and windows 21
The remote start can be initiated two
separate times between driving. For
each remote start, the passenger
compartment will be heated or cooled
for 10 minutes.
Extending the time
To extend the time of the first remote
start, repeat the steps for activating
remote start. Remote start can only
be extended once between driving.
Cancelling remote start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the
following:
■ Aim the radio remote control at the
vehicle and press and hold # until
the sidelights turn off.
■ Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
■ Press the m button on the
instrument panel with the brake
pedal applied, then press the m
button again to switch the ignition
off.
Conditions in which remote start may not work
Conditions in which a remote start
may not occur include:
■ An open bonnet.
■ Vehicle propulsion system fault
conditions, including an emission
control system malfunction.
■ High voltage battery fault
conditions.
A second remote start or extension
will not occur if the fuel level is low.
During a remote start, conditions in
which a remote start may be
cancelled include:
■ Vehicle propulsion system or high
voltage battery fault conditions.
■ Low engine oil pressure.
■ Engine coolant temperature that is
too high.
Charge port door
Press $ to open the charge port
door.
Charging 3 125.
Fault in the radio remote control system
In the event that it is not possible to
operate the radio remote control
properly, it may be due to the
following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Blocked signal
If the problem persists, seek the
assistance of your workshop.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those stated, can impact the
performance of the radio remote
control.
Unlocking 3 23.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Note
When replacing the battery, do not
touch any of the circuitry on the
transmitter. Static from your body
could damage the transmitter.
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
22 Keys, doors and windows
To replace the battery:
1. Extend the key and open the
battery cover on the back of the
unit.
2. Remove the used battery. Avoid
touching the circuit board to other
components.
3. Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position.
4. Close the unit.
5. Check the operation of the radio
remote control.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Open&Start system
Enables a keyless locking and
unlocking of the doors and the tailgate
without the necessity of removing the
radio remote control from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
Furthermore the Open&Start system
enables the remote starting of the
vehicle.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 104.
The radio remote control should be
within three feet of the door or the
tailgate being opened.
Unlocking
Driver door handle
To unlock the door from the driver's
door, press the lock/unlock button on
the door handle.
Press again within five seconds to
unlock all passenger doors.
Passenger door handle
To unlock all doors from the
passenger door, press the lock/
unlock button on the door handle.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Locking
Driver door handle
To lock the doors, press the lock/
unlock button on the door handle if:
■ More than five seconds have
passed.
■ The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.
■ All doors are closed.
Passenger door handle
To lock the doors, press the lock/
unlock button on the door handle if:
■ The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.
■ All doors are closed.
Tailgate
If the doors are locked and the radio
remote control is within range, press
the button on the underside of the
tailgate handle and lift up to open.
If the doors are unlocked, the radio
remote control is not required to open
the tailgate.
The Open&Start system can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door.
Vehicle personalisation 3 82.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors and the
tailgate.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Unlocking
Press ( button.
Following settings are selectable:
■ To unlock only the driver's door,
press button ( once.
■ To unlock all doors, press button
( twice within five seconds.
■ To open all windows, press and
hold (.
The hazard warning flashers will flash
twice each time the button is pressed
and the anti-theft alarm system will be
disarmed.
Anti-theft alarm system 3 27.
Locking
Press button ).
The hazard warning flashers will flash
once and the anti-theft alarm system
will be armed.
Anti-theft alarm system 3 27.
If the driver's door is open when ) is
pressed, all doors lock and then the
driver's door will unlock if the Prevent
doorlock while door open feature is
enabled through the vehicle
personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 82.
By pressing ) twice within five
seconds with all doors closed and the
igition switched off, all doors will be
locked and the anti-theft locking
system will be activated.
Anti-theft locking system 3 26.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors.
Press the ) button to lock.
Press the ( button to unlock.
Delayed locking
If delayed locking is enabled, a chime
will sound to indicate that any door or
the tailgate is open when the doors
are locked with the ) button on the
instrument panel. The doors will
automatically lock and the theftdeterrent system will arm after all
doors are closed and five seconds
have passed.
Press ) again to lock the doors
immediately.
Press ( to cancel the delayed lock
operation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 82.
Anti-theft alarm system 3 27.
Lockout protection
If the ) button on the instrument
panel is pressed when the driver's
door is open and the ignition is on, all
doors will lock and the driver's door
will unlock.
This feature can also be enabled
when the ignition is off.
Vehicle personalisation 3 82.
Fault in the central locking system
Key
To unlock or lock the door, turn the
key counterclockwise or clockwise.
Inside the vehicle
Pull up or push down on the door lock
knob. Pull once on the door handle to
unlock the door and a second time to
open the door. Push the central
locking button.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Keys, doors and windows 25
The rear door child locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Press H% to activate. The LED (A)
comes on when activated.
Press H% again to deactivate.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
To open the tailgate with all doors
unlocked, press the button on the
underside of the tailgate handle and
lift up.
Closing
Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the tailgate.
Always close the tailgate before
driving. Do not press the button while
closing the tailgate; it will unlatch
again.
26 Keys, doors and windows
General hints for operating tailgate
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not 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 locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed or the
system cannot be activated.
When the doors are secured with the
anti-theft locking system, it is not
possible to unlock the doors with the
manual door lock controls.
Additional to that, it is not possible to
unlock the vehicle with the central
locking buttons.
Activation
Press ) on the radio remote control
twice within five seconds with all
doors closed and the ignition
switched off.
It is also possible to activate the antitheft locking system by pressing the
lock/unlock button on the driver door
handle twice within five seconds if any
of the following occur:
■ Five seconds after the lock/unlock
button on the driver door handle
has been pressed for the first time.
■ Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
■ Any vehicle door has opened and
all doors are now closed.
Deactivation
Press ( on the radio remote control
once to deactivate the anti-theft
locking system and unlock the driver
´s door.
Pressing ( again within
three seconds will unlock all of the
doors.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Anti-theft alarm system
It monitors:
■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including
adjoining load compartment
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Removing of the charge cord
Activation
■ Press the ) button on the radio
remote control after all of the doors
and windows have been closed.
■ Press the ) button on the
instrument panel when the Prevent
doorlock while door open function
is turned off.
Vehicle personalisation 3 82.
The system arms itself 30 seconds
after the vehicle has been locked.
By pressing ) twice, the system will
bypass the 30 second delay and it will
arm immediately.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also
switch off when the vehicle is on
a ferry or train.
1. With the ignition switched off,
press o in the overhead
console. LED in the o button
comes on.
2. Close all doors, tailgate and
bonnet.
3. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Deactivation
Unlocking or approaching the vehicle
with the radio remote control,
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
Charge cord theft alert
To activate or deactivate the charge
cord theft alert while plugged in, lock
or unlock the vehicle with the radio
remote control.
If there is an attempt to remove the
charge cord while the vehicle is
locked, the system alarm will be
activated. To turn off the system
alarm, press ( on the radio remote
control.
This function can be disabled in
vehicle personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 82.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via
a separate battery-backed power
sounder for about 30 seconds and the
hazard warning lights flash
simultaneously.
28 Keys, doors and windows
If the vehicle loses battery power
when the anti-theft alarm system is
armed, the power sounder will
activate automatically.
The number and duration of alarm
signals are stipulated by legislation.
To turn off the system alarm:
■ Press ( on the radio remote control
or
■ Start the vehicle by pressing the m
button on the instrument panel with
the brake pedal applied and the
radio remote control located inside
the vehicle.
Immobiliser
This vehicle has a passive theftdeterrent system. The system does
not have to be manually activated or
deactivated.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the ignition is
switched off.
The system is automatically disarmed
when the vehicle is started with a valid
radio remote control located inside
the vehicle. The radio remote control
uses electronic coding that matches
an immobiliser control unit in the
vehicle and automatically deactivates
the system. Only a correct radio
remote control can be used to switch
the ignition on.
d comes on if there is a problem with
activating or deactivating the
immobiliser.
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 3 23,
3 27.
If the vehicle does not start and the
control indicator stays on, there is
a problem with the system. Attempt to
switch the ignition off and try it again.
Do not leave the radio remote control
inside the vehicle.
Control indicator d 3 65.
Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
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.
Electric adjustment
Keys, doors and windows 29
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
moving the selector switch to left (L)
or right (R). Then press the arrows on
the control pad to adjust the
respective mirror.
In the centre position of the selector
switch no mirror is selected.
Folding
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.
Heated
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Turns off automatically after about
five minutes.
Heated rear window 3 31.
Interior mirrors
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
Windows
Power windows
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear
seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
9 Warning
Do not leave children together with
the radio remote control inside the
vehicle.
They could operate the windows ,
other controls or even move the
vehicle, so that they could be
seriously injured or killed.
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