Vauxhall Meriva 2014 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2014
Edition: December 2013

KTA-2690/7-VX-en

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VAUXHALL Meriva

Contents

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

In brief ............................................ 6

Keys, doors and windows ............ 19

Seats, restraints ........................... 34

Storage ........................................ 61

Instruments and controls ............. 81

Lighting ...................................... 113

Climate control ........................... 122

Driving and operating ................. 132

Vehicle care ............................... 164

Service and maintenance .......... 207

Technical data ........................... 210

Customer information ................ 226

Index .......................................... 228

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.

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. For
gas vehicles, we recommend a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer
licensed to service gas vehicles.

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

Press button c to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, push the touchpad switch
under the tailgate moulding.

Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 21, Load
compartment 3 25.

Seat adjustment

Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.

Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment
3 36.

9 Danger

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

In brief 7

Seat backrests

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

Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment
3 36.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up = seat higher

down = seat lower

Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment
3 36.

Seat inclination

Lever pumping motion
up = front end higher

down = front end lower

Seat position 3 36, Seat adjustment
3 36.

8 In brief

Head restraint adjustment

Press release button, adjust height
and engage.

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 34.

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 36, Seat belts
3 44, Airbag system 3 48.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

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

Interior mirror 3 29, Automatic anti­dazzle interior mirror 3 30.

In brief 9

Exterior mirrors

Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.

Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.

Steering wheel adjustment

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

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

Airbag system 3 48, Ignition
positions 3 133.

10 In brief

Instrument panel overview

In brief 11

1 Power windows ..................... 30

2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 28

3 Cruise control ..................... 147

4 Side air vents ...................... 129

5 Turn and lane-change

signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ... 117

Exit lighting ......................... 120

Parking lights ...................... 118

Driver Information Centre ...... 99

6 Instruments .......................... 88

7 Steering wheel controls .......81

8 Driver Information Centre ...... 99

9 Windscreen wiper,

windscreen washer

system, rear wiper, rear

washer system ..................... 83

10 Centre air vents .................. 129

11 Central locking system .......... 21

Hazard warning flashers ....117

Control indicator for airbag

deactivation .......................... 94

12 Info-Display ......................... 101

13 Sensor for electronic

climate control system .......124

14 Glovebox .............................. 61

Fuse box ............................ 185

15 Traction Control system .....145

Electronic Stability Control . 146

Ultrasonic parking assist ....148

Eco button ........................... 135

Fuel selector ......................... 90

16 Climate control system ........ 122

17 Selector lever, manual

transmission ....................... 142

Automatic transmission ...... 139

18 Electrical parking brake ......144

19 Ignition switch with

steering wheel lock ............ 133

20 Horn ..................................... 82

Driver airbag ........................ 51

21 Bonnet release lever .......... 166

22 Storage compartment ........... 61

23 Steering wheel adjustment ..81

24 Light switch ........................ 113

Headlight range

adjustment ......................... 115

Front fog lights ................... 117

Rear fog light ...................... 118

Instrument illumination ....... 119

12 In brief

Exterior lighting

Turn light switch:

= lights off

7

= sidelights

8

= low beam

9

Automatic light control
AUTO = automatic light control:

exterior lighting is switched

m

8
9

Fog lights
Press light switch

>
r

Lighting 3 113.

on and off automatically

= activation or deactivation

of the automatic light

control
= sidelights
= low beam

= front fog lights
= rear fog light

Headlight flash, high beam and low beam

headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever

Automatic light control 3 114, High
beam 3 114, Headlight flash 3 114.

In brief 13

Turn and lane-change signals

lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal

Turn and lane-change signals
3 117, Parking lights 3 118.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 117.

Horn

Press j.

14 In brief

Washer and wiper systems

Windscreen wiper

2 = fast
1 = slow

P

= interval wiping or automatic

wiping with rain sensor

= off

§

For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.

Windscreen wiper 3 83, Wiper
blade replacement 3 171.

Windscreen washer system

Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 83,

Washer fluid 3 168.

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

In brief 15

Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear

window and the wiper wipes a few
times.

Rear window wiper/washer 3 84.

Climate control

Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors

The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.

Heated rear window 3 32.

Demisting and defrosting the windows

Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the

highest level.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 122.

16 In brief

Transmission

Manual transmission

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal then press the release
button on the selector lever and
engage the gear.

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

Manual transmission 3 142.

Automatic transmission

P = park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive

Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.

= higher gear

<

= lower gear

]

The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.

Automatic transmission 3 139.

Starting off

Check before starting off

■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 189,
3 223.

■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 166.

■ 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 36,
3 45.

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

In brief 17

Starting the engine

■ Turn key to position 1

■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock

■ operate clutch and brake

■ automatic transmission in P or N

■ do not operate accelerator pedal

■ diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes

■ turn key to position 3 and release

Starting the engine 3 133.

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.

Stop-start system 3 135.

Parking

■ Always apply the parking brake.
Pull switch m for approx. one

second.

■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. 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 the P position.

■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
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,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.

18 In brief

■

Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.

■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 27.

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

■ Close the windows.

■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 165.

■ 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 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 164.

Keys, doors and windows 19

Keys, doors and windows

Keys, locks ................................... 19

Doors ........................................... 25

Vehicle security ............................ 26

Exterior mirrors ............................ 28

Interior mirrors ............................. 29

Windows ...................................... 30

Roof ............................................. 33

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 3 204.
The code number of the key adapter

for the locking wheel bolts is specified
on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.

Wheel changing 3 195.

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 button to extend. 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.

20 Keys, doors and windows

Radio remote control

Used to operate:

■ Central locking system

■ Anti-theft locking system

■ Anti-theft alarm system

■ Power windows

The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 5 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers 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
radio 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 3 21.

Basic settings

Some settings can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.

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.

Key with foldaway key section

Keys, doors and windows 21

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 (only CD 400)

■ 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 3 133.

A precondition is that Personalization
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 3 109.

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.

A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.

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

Unlocking

Press button c.
Two settings are selectable:

■ To unlock only the driver's door and

the fuel filler flap, press button c
once. To unlock all doors and the
load compartment, press button c
twice,

or

■

press button c once to unlock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap.

22 Keys, doors and windows

The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.

The setting can be saved for the key
being used.

Memorised settings 3 21.

Locking

Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.

Press button e.
If the driver's door is not closed

properly, the central locking system
will not work.

Unlocking and opening the tailgate

Press button c when the ignition is off
to unlock all doors. The tailgate is
released and is unlocked and opened
by pushing the touchpad switch under
the tailgate moulding.

Central locking button

Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.

Press central locking button: the
doors are locked or unlocked. If the
doors are locked, the LED in the
button illuminates.

After locking with the radio remote
control, the LED in the button
illuminates for approx. 2 minutes.

Keys, doors and windows 23

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 and fuel filler flap.

By switching on the ignition, the anti­theft locking system is deactivated
3 27.

Locking
Close the driver's door, open the
passenger door, press central locking
button. The vehicle is locked. Close
the passenger door.

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 the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.

To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition 3 27.

Locking

Insert key into the opening above the
lock on inside of the door and operate
the lock by pressing until it clicks.
Then close the door. The procedure
must be carried out for each door. The
driver's door can also be locked from
the outside with the key. The fuel filler
flap and the tailgate cannot be locked.

24 Keys, doors and windows

Automatic locking

Automatic locking after driving off

The vehicle is locked automatically
when exceeding a speed of 2 mph.
Opening from outside is not possible.
Additionally, opening of the rear
doors from inside is not possible
when the vehicle speed is above
2 mph.

Green LEDs indicate that opening
from inside is possible:

Hold the inner rear door handle to
activate the proximity sensor and
then pull the handle.

When the vehicle speed is below
2 mph, opening of the doors from
outside is possible after:

■ opening any door from inside

■ pressing the central locking
button c

Caution

Automatic locking is only active
with ignition on.

Fault in the automatic locking system
In case of a system fault, control
indicator ^ illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a warning
chime sounds to indicate that the rear
doors are not secured against
opening. Inform passengers to keep
clear of the door handles.

Stop immediately and activate the
child lock in both rear doors. If the
child lock is already activated, first
deactivate and then activate again.
The green LEDs will extinguish and

the warning chime will stop as soon
as both child locks are activated. Pull
the inner rear door handles to check
if the doors are locked from inside.
Consult a workshop.

Automatic relock after unlocking

A short time after unlocking with the
remote control, all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap are
locked automatically, provided that no
door has been opened.

Child locks

Keys, doors and windows 25

9 Warning

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

Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The green
LED will extinguish. The door cannot
be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the
vertical position.

Doors

Rear doors

9 Warning

Take care of other persons when
getting in or out at the front and
rear simultaneously.

Only use the grab handle
provided.

The rear doors have an automatic
locking feature 3 24.

Load compartment

Tailgate

Opening

After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.

Central locking system 3 21.

26 Keys, doors and windows

Closing

Use one of the interior handles.
Do not push the touchpad switch

under the moulding whilst closing as
this will unlock the tailgate again.

Central locking system 3 21.

General hints for operating tailgate

9 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 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 otherwise
the system cannot be activated.

If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.

Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.

Keys, doors and windows 27

Activating

Press e on the radio remote control
twice within 10 seconds.

Anti-theft alarm system

The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.

It monitors:

■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet

■ Ignition
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the

anti-theft alarm system.

Status LED

Status LED is integrated in the central
locking button.

Status during the first 10 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:

LED illu‐
minates
LED
flashes
quickly

Status after system is armed:
LED flashes

slowly

= test, arming delay.

= doors, tailgate or

bonnet not completely
closed, or system fault.

= system is armed.

Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.

Alarm

When triggered, the horn sounds, and
the hazard warning lights flash
simultaneously. The number and
duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.

The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.

The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing button
c or by switching on the ignition.

A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by a warning message or a
warning code in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.

Vehicle messages 3 103.
If the vehicle's battery is to be

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the

28 Keys, doors and windows

ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.

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 d 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 d 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 3 21,
3 27.

Control indicator d 3 98.

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

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

Keys, doors and windows 29

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 the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

Interior mirrors

Manual anti-dazzle

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

30 Keys, doors and windows

Automatic anti-dazzle

Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.

Windows

Windscreen

Heat-reflecting windscreen

The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.

The marked areas on the windscreen
are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.

Windscreen stickers

Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the
camera in the mirror housing could be
restricted.

Manual windows

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

Power windows

9 Warning

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

If there are children on the rear
seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.

Keys, doors and windows 31

Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.

Power windows can be operated:

■ with ignition on

■ within 10 minutes of switching
ignition off

■ within 5 minutes of opening or
closing a door

After switching off the ignition,
window operation is disabled as soon
as the vehicle is locked with the radio
remote control.

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

Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as
long as switch is operated.

Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent and then releasing: window
moves up or down automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.

Safety function

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

Override safety function

In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.

Child safety system for rear windows

Press switch z to deactivate rear
door power windows, the LED
illuminates. To activate, press z
again.

Operating windows from outside

The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.

32 Keys, doors and windows

Press and hold c button to open
windows.

Press and hold e button to close
windows.

Release button to stop window
movement.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly
operated within 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), a
warning message or a warning code
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.

Vehicle messages 3 103.
Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close doors.

2. Switch on ignition.

3. Pull switch until the window is
closed and keep pulling for
additional 2 seconds.

4. Repeat for each window.

Heated rear window

Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle
filter is being cleaned.

Sun visors

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

Keys, doors and windows 33

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

A ticket holder is located on the back
of the sun visor.

Roof

Moonroof

Do not affix any stickers to the roof.
Do not cover the vehicle using a
tarpaulin.

Sunblind

The sunblind is electrically operated.

Press button G or H gently to the first
detent: the sunblind is opened or
closed as long as the switch is
operated.

Press button
second detent and then release: the
sunblind is opened or closed
automatically. To stop movement,
operate the switch once more.

G or H firmly to the

Safety function

If the sunblind encounters resistance
during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.

Function standby

In ignition switch position 1 the
sunblind is operable 3 133.

Initialising after a power failure

After a power failure, it may only be
possible to operate the sunblind to a
limited extent. Have the system
initialised by your workshop.

34 Seats, restraints

Seats, restraints

Head restraints ............................ 34

Front seats ................................... 36

Rear seats ................................... 41

Seat belts ..................................... 44

Airbag system .............................. 48

Child restraints ............................. 54

Head restraints

Position

9 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.

Adjustment

Head restraints on front seats

Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.

Seats, restraints 35

Horizontal adjustment

To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions.

To return to its rearmost position, pull
fully forwards and release.

Head restraints on rear seats

Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press both catches to release and
push the head restraint downwards.

Active head restraints

In the event of a rear-end impact, the
front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported
so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.

Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.

36 Seats, restraints

Front seats

Seat position

9 Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.

Sit with buttocks as far back against

■
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front 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 3 81.

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

■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.

■ Adjust the height of the seat belt
3 45.

■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space approx. two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.

■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.

Seat adjustment

9 Danger

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

9 Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.

Seats, restraints 37

Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.

Seat backrests

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

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up = seat higher

down = seat lower

38 Seats, restraints

Seat inclination

Lever pumping motion
up = front end higher

down = front end lower

Lumbar support

Adjust lumbar support using the four­way switch to suit personal
requirements.

Moving support up and down: push
switch up or down.

Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.

Adjustable thigh support

Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.

Seats, restraints 39

Armrest

Detachable armrest

The armrest contains a storage
compartment.

Storage compartment 3 63.

Installing armrest on the centre console

Press the rear button and insert the
rear guide pins into the upper guide
rails. Release the button.

Lower the armrest at the front. Pull the
front handle firmly and insert the front
guide pins into the upper guide rails.
Release the handle. Move the
armrest until it engages audibly.

Note
Install the armrest in the direction
shown in the illustration. Otherwise
the armrest may not engage
properly.

40 Seats, restraints

Moving armrest

Pull the front handle slightly and move
the armrest to the desired position.
Release the handle. Move the
armrest until it engages audibly.

If a cupholder is installed in the lower
guide rail, make sure that the frame of
the cupholder is in the initial position.

Note
If too much weight is put on the
armrest, it might unlatch. Ease of
movement might be restricted. Lift
the armrest slightly to latch again.

Armrest storage 3 63.
Cupholders 3 61.

Removing armrest
Pull the front handle firmly and raise
the armrest at the front. Press the rear
button and remove the armrest.

The armrest can also be installed on
the folded centre rear seat 3 42.

Heating

Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the ß button for the
respective seat one or more times.
The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.

Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.

Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 135.

Seats, restraints 41

Rear seats

Seat adjustment

9 Warning

Only drive with the outer seats
engaged in the guide rails.

9 Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.

The rear outboard seats can be
individually moved forwards or
backwards. The seats are movable in
longitudinal and transversal
directions.

In longitudinal direction, the seats can
be engaged in intermediate positions.

Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle and allow seat to engage.

Flexible Seat System
(FlexSpace)

The rear seat row can be adjusted
with two seats, providing maximum
seating space in position 1, or with
three seats in position 2. In position
1 the centre seat is lowered.

The outboard seats can be moved
forward into position 3.

Moving seats to position 1

Pull the strap and fold down the
centre seat.

42 Seats, restraints

Moving seats to position 2

Pull handle and slide the seat
transversely backward into position

1. The seat is automatically guided
inward. Release handle and allow
seat to engage in position.

Pull handle and slide the seat
transversely forwards into position 2.
The seat is automatically guided
outwards. Release handle and allow
seat to engage in position.

9 Warning

Detach the armrest before raising
the rear centre backrest.

Armrest 3 39.

Pull the strap and raise the centre
seat.

The centre seat is not usable if the
outer seats are moved forwards to
position 3.

Armrest

An armrest adapter can be installed
on the seatback of the centre seat. A
detachable armrest can be attached
to the adapter.

Installing the adapter

Pull the strap and fold down the
centre seat 3 41.

Lock the adapter by turning the
ignition key clockwise in the lock. The
adapter is locked properly when the
green mark is visible.

Mount the armrest on the adapter.
Armrest 3 39.

Attaching the armrest to the adapter

Seats, restraints 43

Insert the hooks of the adapter into
the recesses of the seatback and
push the adapter forwards.

Press the front button and insert the
front guide pins into the guide rails.
Move the armrest until it engages
audibly. Release the button.

Lower the armrest at the rear. Pull the
rear handle firmly and insert the rear
guide pins into the guide rails.
Release the handle.

Note
Install the armrest in the direction
shown in the illustration. Otherwise
the armrest may not engage
properly.

Removing the armrest

Pull the rear handle firmly and raise
the armrest at the rear. Press the front
button and remove the armrest.

44 Seats, restraints

Removing the adapter

Unlock the adapter by turning the
ignition key anticlockwise in the lock.
The adapter is unlocked when the red
mark is visible.

Push the adapter rearward and
remove.

Seat belts

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

9 Warning

Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people

not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.

Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 54.

Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.

Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt 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 X 3 93.

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 front
seat belts are tightened.

Seats, restraints 45

9 Warning

Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 93.

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 seat 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 3 93.

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.

9 Warning

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

46 Seats, restraints

Height adjustment

1. Pull belt out slightly.

2. Press button.

3. Adjust height and engage.

Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.

Do not adjust while driving.

Removing seat belt

To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.

Seat belts on the rear seats

The centre rear seat is equipped with
a particular three-point seat belt.

Pull latch plates out of belt retainer in
roof.

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Insert in the seat belt holder in the roof
with the lower latch plate pointing
forward.

Using the seat belt while pregnant

Click bottom latch plate into right­hand buckle (1) at centre seat.
Remove top latch plate from retainer,
guide over shoulder and lap area with
belt (do not twist) and click into left­hand buckle (2) at centre seat.

To remove the seat belt, first press
the button on the left-hand buckle (2)
and remove top latch plate. Then
press the button on the right-hand
buckle (1) and remove bottom latch
plate. The seat belt retracts
automatically.

Push the top latch plate into the
retainer. Fold over locked together
latch plates against the seat belt.

9 Warning

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

48 Seats, restraints

Airbag system

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

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

9 Warning

If handled 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.

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 v for airbag systems
3 93.

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,

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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 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.

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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.

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

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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.

9 Danger

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

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

Airbag deactivation 3 53.

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.

9 Warning

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

Seat position 3 36.
Keep the area in which the airbag

inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and

engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.

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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.

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.

9 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.

Seats, restraints 53

9 Warning

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

The hooks in the roof frame are
only suitable for hanging up light
articles of clothing, without coat
hangers. Do not keep any items in
these clothes.

Airbag deactivation

The front 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.

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

Use the ignition key to choose the
position:

= front passenger airbag is

*

deactivated and will not inflate
in the event of a collision.
Control indicator * illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 57. No adult
person is allowed to occupy
the front passenger seat.

V

= front passenger airbag is

active. A child restraint system
must not be installed.

9 Danger

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

Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.

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If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.

If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, 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 3 94.

Child restraints

Child restraint systems

We recommend the Vauxhall child
restraint system which is tailored
specifically to the vehicle.

When using the Vauxhall child
restraint system, move the rear
outboard seats into position 2 3 41.
We recommend fastening the
Vauxhall child restraint system by
using the following securing systems
in combination:

ISOFIX

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Three-point seat belt

Top-Tether

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.

9 Warning

If using a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, the
airbag system for the front
passenger seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of
the front airbag poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.

This is especially the case if
rearfacing child restraint systems
are used on the front passenger
seat.

Airbag deactivation 3 53,
Airbag label 3 48.

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 makes sure 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.

56 Seats, restraints

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 stick 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.

Seats, restraints 57

Child restraint installation locations

Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system

On front passenger seat

Weight and age class

Group 0: up to 10 kg

X

1

U

or approx. 10 months

Group 0+: up to 13 kg

X

1

U

or approx. 2 years

Group I: 9 to 18 kg

X

1

U

or approx. 8 months to 4 years

Group II: 15 to 25 kg

X X

or approx. 3 to 7 years

Group III: 22 to 36 kg

X X

or approx. 6 to 12 years

1

= If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost

position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.

2

= Only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 41.

3

= Only if outboard seats are flush with the centre seat (position 2, 3 41).
U = Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.
X = No child restraint system permitted in this weight and age class.

On rear outboard seats On rear centre seatactivated airbag deactivated airbag

2

U

2

U

2

U

2

U

2

U

3

U

3

U

3

U

3

U

3

U

58 Seats, restraints

Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system

Weight class Size class Fixture

Group 0: up to 10 kg

E ISO/R1 X

or approx. 10 months

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

E ISO/R1 X

D ISO/R2 X

C ISO/R3 X

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

D ISO/R2 X

C ISO/R3 X

B ISO/F2 X

B1 ISO/F2X X

A ISO/F3 X

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

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

On front passenger
seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat

X

X

1

IL

1

IL

1

IL

1

IL

1

IL

1

IL

IL1, IUF

I1L, IUF

IL1, IUF

1

IL

1

IL

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Seats, restraints 59

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.

1

= Only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 41.

2

= Only for Vauxhall child restraint system: If the seat is secured as recommended 3 54, the outboard seats must be

in position 2 3 41.

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 18 kg.
D – ISO/R2 = Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.
E – ISO/R1 = Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

60 Seats, restraints

ISOFIX child restraint systems

Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.

ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the backrest.

Top-tether fastening eyes

Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.

In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods
of the head restraint.

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

Storage 61

Storage

Storage compartments ................ 61

Load compartment ....................... 73

Roof rack system ......................... 79

Loading information ..................... 79

Storage compartments

9 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.

Glovebox

The glovebox features a pen holder,
a coin holder and a key adapter for the
locking wheel bolts.

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.

62 Storage

Detachable cupholder

A cupholder can be attached either to
the upper or lower guide rails in the
front console.

Fold the frame out of initial position
before using.

Note
If the cupholder is installed in the
lower guide rail and the detachable
armrest in the upper guide rail, make

sure that the frame is folded back
into the initial position before moving

one of the parts. Otherwise the

armrest and the cupholder might be
damaged while moving them one
above the other.

Armrest 3 39.

Installing cupholder

Press the buttons at the front and the
rear and insert the guide pins into the
upper or lower guide rails. The front
button has to be pressed firmly.
Release the buttons and move the
cupholder until it engages audibly.

Note
Install the cupholder in the direction
as shown in the illustration.
Otherwise the cupholder may not
engage properly.

Moving cupholder

Press the front button slightly and
move the cupholder to the desired
position. Release the button and
move the cupholder until it engages
audibly.

Removing cupholder
Press the buttons at the front and the
rear and remove the cupholder. The
front button has to be pressed firmly.

Storage 63

Cupholder on armrest adapter

A further cupholder is integrated to
the armrest adapter of the rear centre
seat.

Armrest adapter 3 42.

Front storage

A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.

Underseat storage

Lift drawer at recessed edge and pull
out. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close,
push the drawer in and engage.

Armrest storage

Storage in the detachable armrest

Push button and fold the armrest lid
upwards. The armrest contains a
storage compartment.

The armrest can also be installed on
the folded centre rear seat 3 42.

64 Storage

Rear carrier system

The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows bicycles to be
attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. The
transportation of other objects is not
permitted.

The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 40 kg. The maximum load
per bicycle is 20 kg.

If not in use, the rear carrier system
can be slid back into the vehicle floor.

There must not be any objects on the
bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.

Caution

Do not attach bicycles with carbon
pedal cranks to bicycle carriers.
The bicycles might get damaged.

Extending

Open the tailgate.

9 Warning

No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.

Pull release lever up. The system
disengages and travels quickly out of
the bumper.

Completely pull out the rear carrier
system until you hear it engage.

Ensure that it is not possible to push
in the rear carrier system without
pulling the release lever again

9 Warning

It is only permissible to fit objects
to the rear carrier system if the
system has been correctly
engaged. If the rear carrier system

Storage 65

will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the
system back. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.

Install the tail lamps

First remove the rear tail lamp (
then the front (2) tail lamp from the
recesses.

1),

Push the clamping lever down and
push the lamp support into the
retainer until it engages.

Perform this procedure for both tail
lamps.

Open out the lamp support on the
back of the tail lamp completely.

Check the cable and lamp position to
make sure these are correctly
installed and are securely located.

66 Storage

Lock the rear carrier system

Swivel the right clamping lever (1)
first, followed by the left clamping
lever (2), until a resistance is
noticeable.

The rear carrier system is locked
when the clamping levers are
swivelled by approx. 50°. Otherwise
safe functionality is not guaranteed.

Note
Close the tailgate.

Unfold the number plate holder

Unfold the holder for the number
plate.

Affix the number plate before first
usage of the rear carrier system.

Storage 67

Unfold pedal crank recesses

Fold one or both pedal crank
recesses upwards until the diagonal
support engages.

Adapting the rear carrier system to a bicycle

Remove the pedal crank mounts from
the pedal crank recesses.

Press the release lever and withdraw
the wheel recesses.

68 Storage

Push the release lever on the strap
retainer and remove the strap
retainer.

Prepare the bicycle for attachment

Note
The maximum width for the pedal
crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum
depth is 14.4 mm.

Rotate the left pedal (without a chain
cog) vertically downwards. The pedal
on the left pedal crank must be
horizontal.

The front bicycle must have its front
wheel facing left.

The rear bicycle must have its front
wheel facing right.

Attaching a bicycle to the rear carrier system

With the rotary lever on the pedal
crank recess, roughly adapt the
adjustable pedal crank unit to the
protrusion of the pedal crank.

If the bicycle has straight pedal
cranks, unscrew the pedal crank unit
completely (position 5).

If the bicycle has curved pedal
cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit
all the way (position 1).

Storage 69

Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank
here must be placed in the pedal
crank recess opening as shown in the
illustration.

Caution

Make sure that the pedal does not
touch the surface of the rear end
carrier. Otherwise the crankset
might be damaged during the
transport.

Attach the pedal crank by rotating the
attachment screw on the pedal crank
mount.

Insert pedal crank mount into outer
rail of each pedal crank recess from
above and slide downwards until at
least underneath the notching.

70 Storage

Place the wheel recesses so that the
bicycle is roughly horizontal. Here,
the distance between the pedals and
the tailgate should be at least 5 cm.

Both bicycle tyres must be in the
wheel recesses.

Caution

Make sure to pull out the wheel
recesses as far as necessary to
have both bicycle tyres placed in
the recesses. Otherwise a
horizontal mounting of the bicycle
is not ensured. Disregard could
lead to damage of the bicycle
wheels caused by hot exhaust
fumes.

Align the bicycle in the longitudinal
direction of the vehicle: Slightly
loosen the pedal mount.

Place the bicycle upright using the
rotary lever on the pedal crank
recess.

If the two bicycles obstruct one
another, the relative positions of the
bicycles can be adapted by adjusting
the wheel recesses and the rotary
lever on the pedal crank recess until
the bicycles no longer touch one
another. Make sure there is sufficient
clearance from the vehicle.

Tighten the attachment screw for the
pedal bearing mount to its maximum
point by hand.

Secure both bicycle wheels to wheel
recesses using strap retainers.

Check the bicycle to make sure it is
secure.

Caution

Ensure gap between bicycle and
vehicle is at least 5 cm. If
necessary, loosen handlebar and
swivel sideways.

Storage 71

The settings for the wheel recesses
and on the rotary lever on the pedal
crank recess should be noted and
saved for each bicycle. Correct
presetting will facilitate refitting of the
bicycle.

Note
It is recommended to attach a
warning sign at the rearmost bicycle
to increase visibility.

Removing a bicycle from the rear carrier system

Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.

Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the
attachment screw for the pedal
bearing mount, then lift the pedal
bearing mount to remove it.

Retracting the rear carrier system

Insert the strap retainer and pull
tightly downwards as far as possible.

Push the pedal crank mounts into the
pedal crank recess as shown in the
illustration.

72 Storage

Press release lever and slide in wheel
recesses all the way as far as they will
go.

Disengage the locking lever on the
diagonal support and fold both pedal
crank recesses down.

9 Warning

Risk of pinching.

Remove number plate and fold down
the number plate holder.

Push the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the
recesses.

Swivel first the left clamping lever (1),
followed by the right clamping lever
(2), until they stop.

Fold in the lamp supports on the
backs of the tail lamps.

First place the front tail lamp (1), then
the rear tail lamp (2) in the recesses
and push down as far as possible.
Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.

Open the tailgate.

Storage 73

Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into
the bumper until it engages.

Release lever must return to original
position.

9 Warning

If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.

Load compartment

Folding down rear seat
backrests

The rear seat backrest is divided into
three parts. All parts can be folded
down and lowered individually to
increase the size of the load
compartment.

9 Warning

Do not stow objects under or
behind the seats. The objects
might be damaged and prevent
the guide rails from locking
properly.

A completely flat load bay is created
if the rear seat backrests are folded
down.

Caution

Do not fold the outer seatbacks
while the seats are in the inner
position. The seats could be
damaged.

Remove the load compartment cover
if necessary 3 74.

Push head restraints down by
pressing both catches.

Take the seat belt out of the retaining
clip on the backrest.

74 Storage

Rear storage

On the left side of the load
compartment there is a stowage
compartment.

Pull the handle on the front side of the
backrest and fold down the backrest
onto the seat cushion. The seat is
lowered automatically.

The backrests can also be folded
from the load compartment.

Pull the handle on the back side of the
backrest and fold down the backrest.

To fold up, pull the handle and raise
the backrests into an upright position
until they engage audibly.

9 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 load or vehicle in the
event of heavy braking or collision.

Turn the fastener anticlockwise and
fold down the cover.

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

Storage 75

Removing the cover

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.

Remove the cover.

Stowing the cover

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards out of the side guides at the
front.

Stow the cover behind the rear seats.

Fitting the cover

Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to
tailgate.

Rear floor storage cover

The rear floor cover can be raised.
Fold it up and lift the load

compartment cover slightly.
Pull out the hook at the left sidewall of

the load compartment to hold the rear
floor cover upright.

76 Storage

Double load-bay floor

The double load-bay floor can be
inserted in the load compartment in
two positions:

■ directly above the cover for the
spare wheel well or the rear floor
cover,

■ in the upper openings in the load
compartment.

To remove, lift the load-bay floor
using the recess and pull backwards.

To insert, push the load-bay floor
forwards into the corresponding
guide, then lower.

If mounted in the upper position, the
space between the load-bay floor and
the spare wheel well cover can be
used as a stowage compartment.

In this position, if the rear seat
backrests are folded forwards, an
almost completely flat load bay is
created.

In the upper position, the double load­bay floor is able to withstand a
maximum load of 100 kg. In the lower
position, the double load-bay floor is
able to withstand the maximum
permissible load.

In models with a tyre repair kit, the
spare wheel recess may be used as
an additional stowage compartment.
Tyre repair kit 3 192.

Lashing eyes

The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.

Safety net

The safety net can be installed behind
the front seats.

Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.

Storage 77

Installation

There are two installation openings in
the roof frame: suspend rod of net at
one side, push to the front and
engage. Extend rod, suspend at other
side, push to the front and engage.

Suspend hooks of net tensioning
belts in lashing eyes in the floor
behind the front seats. Tension the
net by pulling the loose end of the belt.

Suspend and tighten on both sides.

Removal

Tilt length adjuster of the net
tensioning belts upwards and detach
the belts on both sides. Disengage
the upper rod on one side, disengage
other side and remove from the
openings.

Stowage

Place tensioning straps as shown in
illustration and align with safety net.

78 Storage

Roll the upper net rod down to
approximately over the middle.

Place the upper net rod over the
tensioning straps next to the lower net
rod. The hooks on the upper net rod
must point away from the lower net
rod.

Fasten Velcro tape tightly about the
net next to the length adjusters. The
length adjusters and net rods must lie
flat next to each other.

Stow safety net in the space between
the double load-bay floor in the load
compartment. Rear floor storage
cover 3 75.

Folding tray

Located in the front seat backrests.
Open by pulling upwards until it

engages.
Fold away by pressing down past the

resistance point.
Do not place any heavy objects on the

folding tray.

Warning triangle

Stow the warning triangle in the space
at the rear side of the load
compartment.

First aid kit

Stow the first aid kit and the high
visibility vest under the driver's seat.

Use the straps.

Storage 79

Depending on the vehicle, a box is
located under the driver's seat. Pull
handle and fold down the cover.
Maximum load: 1.5 kg.

Roof rack system

Roof rack

For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.

Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.

Detach the cover from each mounting
point.

Loading information

■ Heavy objects in the load
compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Ensure
that the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked,
heavier objects should be placed at
the bottom.

■ Secure objects with lashing straps
attached to the lashing eyes 3 76.

80 Storage

■ Use the hook at the left sidewall of
the load compartment for hanging
up carrier bags. Pull out the hook.
Maximum load: 3 kg.

■ Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent them from
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, or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.

■ Do not drive with an open load
compartment.

9 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 vehicle.

■ The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 211) and the EC kerb
weight.

To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.

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

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.

Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is 60 kg.

The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.

Instruments and controls 81

Instruments and controls

Controls ....................................... 81

Warning lights, gauges and indi‐

cators ........................................... 88

Information displays ..................... 99

Vehicle messages ...................... 103

Trip computer ............................. 107

Vehicle personalisation .............. 109

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 3 147.

82 Instruments and controls

Heated steering wheel

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

The recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.

Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 135.

Horn

Press j.

Instruments and controls 83

Windscreen wiper/washer

Windscreen wiper

2 = fast
1 = slow

P

= interval wiping
= off

§

For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.

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

Adjustable wiper interval

Wiper lever in position P.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

desired wipe interval:
short

interval
long
interval

= turn adjuster wheel

upwards

= turn adjuster wheel

downwards

Automatic wiping with rain sensor

P

= automatic wiping with rain

sensor

The rain sensor detects the amount of
water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.

84 Instruments and controls

Adjustable sensitivity of the rain sensor

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:

low
sensi‐
tivity
high
sensi‐
tivity

= turn adjuster wheel

downwards

= turn adjuster wheel

upwards

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

Rear window wiper/washer

Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.

Windscreen washer

Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:

upper position = short interval
lower position = long interval
middle position = off

Outside temperature

Instruments and controls 85

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 3 109.

A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display.

9 Warning

The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.

Clock

Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.

86 Instruments and controls

Time and date settings

CD 300/CD 400/CD400plus
Press the CONFIG button. The menu

Settings is displayed.
Select Time & Date.

Selectable setting options:

■ Set time: Changes the time shown
on the display.

■ Set date: Changes the date shown
on the display.

■ Set time format: Changes
indication of hours between 12
hours and 24 hours.

■ Set date format: Changes
indication of date between MM/DD/
YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY.

■ Display digital clock: Switches on/
off indication of time on the display.

■ RDS clock synchronization: The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the
time. RDS time synchronisation
can take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off
automatic time synchronisation.

Vehicle personalisation 3 109.

Time and date settings

CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press the Config button and then

select the Time and Date menu item
to display the respective submenu.

Note
If RDS Auto Time Adjust is activated,
time and date are automatically set
by the system.

See Infotainment system manual for
further information.

Set time
To adjust the time settings, select the
Set Time menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.

Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.

Instruments and controls 87

Adjust all settings.

Set date
To adjust the time settings, select the
Set Date menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.

Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.

Adjust all settings.

Time format
To choose the desired time format,
select 12 hr / 24 hr Format. Activate
12 Hour or 24 Hour.

Vehicle personalisation 3 109.

Power outlets

A 12 volt power outlet is located in the
front console.

A further 12 volt power outlet is
located in the rear console.

Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.

With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are 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.

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 3 135.

88 Instruments and controls

Cigarette lighter

The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console.

Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.

Ashtrays

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for
combustible rubbish.

Warning lights, gauges and indicators

Instrument cluster

In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.

Speedometer

The portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.

Indicates vehicle speed.

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Odometer

The bottom line displays the recorded
distance in miles.

Trip odometer

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

To reset, press the SET/CLR button
on the turn signal lever for a few
seconds 3 99.

On vehicles with reset knob, hold the
reset knob depressed for a few
seconds with the ignition on.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Caution

If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine
at risk.

Fuel gauge

Displays the fuel level or gas level in
the tank depending on the operation
mode.

Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.

During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 90.

Never run the tank dry.

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

Fuel selector

Pressing button LPG switches
between petrol and liquid gas
operation. The LED 1 status shows
the current operating mode.

1 off = petrol operation
1 illumi‐

nates
1 flashes = no switching is

= liquid gas operation

possible, one type
of fuel is empty

As soon as the liquid gas tanks are
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.

Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 153.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the coolant temperature.
left area = engine operating

temperature not yet

reached
central
area
right area = temperature too high

= normal operating

temperature

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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In the Uplevel-Display the remaining
oil life duration is displayed in the
Vehicle Information Menu.

In the Midlevel-Display the remaining
engine oil life duration is displayed by
the control indicator I. The ignition
must be switched on, with the engine
not running.

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

To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:

Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life.

The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.

Press the SET/CLR button to 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 300 miles
(whichever occurs first).

Driver Information Centre 3 99.
Service information 3 207.

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.

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

Instruments and controls 93

Control indicators in the centre console

Turn signal

O illuminates or flashes green.

Illuminates briefly

The parking lights are switched on.

Flashes

A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.

Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.

Bulb replacement 3 172, Fuses
3 182.

Turn signals 3 117.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder on front seats

X 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 3 45.

Seat belt status on rear seats

> or X in the Driver Information
Centre flashes or illuminates.

Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds until the seat
belt has been fastened.

If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.

Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is
unfastened.

Fastening the seat belt 3 45.

Airbag and belt tensioners

v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 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 v.

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9 Warning

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

Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 44, 3 48.

Airbag deactivation

V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds

after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.

* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is

deactivated 3 53.

9 Danger

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

Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.

Charging system

p 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 light

Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.

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

g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a

warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 103.

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Brake and clutch system

Brake and clutch fluid level

R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too

low 3 168.

9 Warning

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

Operate pedal

- illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be operated to
release the electrical parking brake
3 144.

Clutch pedal needs to be operated to
start the engine. Stop-start system
3 135.

Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be operated to
start the engine 3 133.

Electric parking brake

m illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates

Electrical parking brake is applied
3 144.

Flashes

Electrical parking brake is not fully
applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electrical parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.

Electric parking brake fault

j illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Electrical parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 144.

Flashes

Electrical parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electrical parking brake to
reset.

9 Warning

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

Antilock brake system (ABS)

u 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.

Antilock brake system 3 143.

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Upshift

[ illuminates green or is shown as a
symbol in the Driver Information
Centre with Uplevel-Display when
upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.

Variable effort steering

c illuminates yellow.
Fault in variable effort steering

system. This may lead to a higher or
lower steering effort. Consult a
workshop.

Stop-start system 3 135.

Ultrasonic parking assist

r 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 3 148.

Electronic Stability Control off

n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.

Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system

b illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

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 3 146,
Traction Control system 3 145.

Traction Control system off

k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.

Preheating

! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only

activates when outside temperature
is low.

Diesel particle filter

% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires

cleaning.

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Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible do not allow
engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.

Illuminates

The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.

Flashes

The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.

Diesel particle filter 3 137.
Stop-start system 3 135.

Deflation detection system

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Deflation detected. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.

Flashes

Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 190.

Engine oil pressure

I 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.

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.

9 Warning

When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
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 3 166.

Low fuel

i illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Level in fuel tank is too low.
Additionally a warning message is

displayed on vehicles with Uplevel­Display.

Flashes

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

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Additionally a warning message is
displayed on vehicles with Midlevel­and Uplevel-Display.

Catalytic converter 3 138.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3 171.

Immobiliser

d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The

engine cannot be started.

Reduced engine power

# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult

a workshop.

Exterior light

8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 113.

High beam

C illuminates blue.

Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 114.

Adaptive forward lighting

f illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Flashes

System switched to symmetrical low
beam.

Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 115.

Automatic light control 3 114.

Fog light

> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 117.

Rear fog light

r illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on 3 118.

Cruise control

m illuminates white or green.

Illuminates white

The system is on.

Illuminates green

A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 147.

Door open

h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.

Automatic locking

^ illuminates amber.
Fault in the automatic locking system.
The rear doors are possibly not

secured against opening.

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9 Warning

Stop your journey immediately!
Follow the instructions as
described in paragraph "Fault in
the automatic locking system"
before continuing your journey
3 24.

Consult a workshop.

Information displays

Driver Information Centre

The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel- or Uplevel-Display.

The following main menus,
depending on the vehicle
configuration, can be selected:

■ Vehicle Information Menu

■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ

between vehicle driving and standstill
and some functions are only active
when the vehicle is driving.

Vehicle personalisation 3 109,
Memorised settings 3 21.