Owner’s Manual Model Year 2014 Edition: July 2013 KTA-2685/8-VX-en 0-1 VAUXHALL Astra Owner’s Manual Model Year 2014 Edition: July 2013 KTA-2685/8-VX-en
Contents Introduction .................................... 2 In brief ............................................ 6 Keys, doors and windows ............ 21 Seats, restraints ........................... 38 Storage ........................................ 60 Instruments and controls ........... 100 Lighting ...................................... 140 Climate control ........................... 153 Driving and operating ................. 162 Vehicle care ...............................
2 Introduction Introduction
Introduction 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.
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.
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6 In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking 5-door hatchback, Sports tourer Initial drive information 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 below the brand emblem.
In brief 3-door hatchback 4-door saloon 7 Seat adjustment Seat positioning To open the tailgate, push the brand emblem at the bottom half. Press button x on remote control to unlock and open the tailgate. The doors remain locked. Press button x on the remote control for at least 2 seconds; the boot lid opens slightly. Radio remote control 3 22, Central locking system 3 23, Load compartment 3 26. Pull handle, slide seat, release handle. Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment 3 40.
8 In brief Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination Pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the seat to engage audibly. Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment 3 40, Seat folding 3 43. Lever pumping motion up = seat higher down = seat lower Lever pumping motion up = front end higher down = front end lower Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment 3 40. Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment 3 40.
In brief Power seat adjustment Operate switch 1: forwards/ = backwards upwards/ = downwards upwards/ = downwards at front length adjustment height adjustment inclination adjustment Operate switch 2: forwards/ = backrest backwards at adjustment the top Power seat adjustment 3 44, Seat folding 3 43. 9 Head restraint adjustment Press release button, adjust height, engage. Head restraints 3 38.
10 In brief Seat belt Mirror adjustment Exterior mirrors Interior mirror Pull out the seat belt and engage in belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 °). To release belt, press red button on belt buckle. Seat position 3 40, Seat belts 3 47, Airbag system 3 50. To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
In brief Steering wheel adjustment Unlock the lever, adjust the steering wheel, then engage the lever and ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust the steering wheel unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been released. Airbag system 3 50, Ignition positions 3 163.
12 In brief Instrument panel overview
In brief 1 2 3 Power windows ..................... 33 Exterior mirrors ..................... 31 Cruise control ..................... 181 10 Sport mode ........................ 179 Lane departure warning ..... 209 Central locking system .......... 23 Eco button for stop-start system ................................. 165 Climate control system ........ 153 AUX input, USB input .......... 12 Power outlet ........................ 106 Selector lever, manual transmission .......................
14 In brief Rear fog light ...................... 148 Instrument illumination ....... 149 Exterior lighting Turn light switch: 7 = lights off 8 = sidelights 9 = low beam Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control: exterior lighting is switched on and off automatically m = activation or deactivation of the automatic light control = sidelights 8 = low beam 9 Fog lights Press light switch: > = front fog lights r = rear fog light Lighting 3 140.
In brief Headlight flash, high beam and low beam headlight flash = pull lever high beam = push lever low beam = push or pull lever Automatic light control 3 141, High beam 3 141, Headlight flash 3 142, Adaptive forward lighting 3 143. Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal Operated with the ¨ button. Hazard warning flashers 3 147. Turn and lane-change signals 3 147, Parking lights 3 148.
16 Horn In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen wiper Press j. 2 = fast 1 = slow P = interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor § = off For a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Windscreen wiper 3 102, Wiper blade replacement 3 229. Windscreen and headlight washer Pull lever. Windscreen and headlight washer system 3 102, Washer fluid 3 226.
In brief Rear window wiper Rear window washer 17 Climate control Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: upper switch = continuous operation lower switch = intermittent operation middle = off position Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times. Rear window wiper/washer 3 104. The heating is operated by pressing the Ü button. Heated rear window 3 35.
18 In brief Demisting and defrosting the windows Press button V. Set the temperature control to the highest level. Cooling n on. Heated rear window Ü on. Climate control system 3 153. Transmission Automatic transmission Manual transmission Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, wait 3 seconds after depressing clutch pedal and then press the release button on the selector lever and engage the gear.
In brief Starting off 19 Starting the engine Stop-start system ■ 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 3 163.
20 In brief Parking ■ Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force. For vehicles with electric 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.
Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and windows Keys, locks ................................... 21 Doors ........................................... 26 Vehicle security ............................ 28 Exterior mirrors ............................ 31 Interior mirrors ............................. 32 Windows ...................................... 33 Roof .............................................
22 Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Handle with care, protect from moisture and high temperatures and avoid unnecessary operation. Fault Used to operate: ■ Central locking system ■ Anti-theft locking system ■ Anti-theft alarm system ■ Power windows ■ Sunroof The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 metres. It can be restricted by external influences. The hazard warning flashers confirm operation.
Keys, doors and windows Key with foldaway key section Extend the key and open the unit. Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit and synchronise. Radio remote control synchronisation After replacing the battery, unlock the door with the key in the driver's door lock. The radio remote control is synchronised by switching on the ignition.
24 Keys, doors and windows Unlocking The setting can be saved for the key being used. Memorised settings 3 23. Unlocking and opening the tailgate 3 26. Central locking buttons Locks or unlocks all doors, the load compartment and fuel filler flap from inside the passenger compartment. Locking Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. Press button c. Two settings are selectable: ■ To unlock only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flap, press button c once.
Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control system Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. Switch on the ignition and press the central locking button c to unlock the other doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. By switching on the ignition, the anti-theft locking system is deactivated. Locking Manually lock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock.
26 Keys, doors and windows 9 Warning Use the child locks whenever children are occupying the rear seats. Using a key or suitable screwdriver, turn the child lock in the rear door to the horizontal position. The door cannot be opened from the inside. To deactivate, turn the child lock to the vertical position. Doors 3-door hatchback Load compartment Tailgate Opening 5-door hatchback Press button x on radio remote control or push the brand emblem at the bottom half to unlock and open the tailgate.
Keys, doors and windows 27 4-door saloon Pressing button x opens the tailgate even if the doors are locked. Sports tourer After unlocking, push the touchpad switch under the tailgate moulding and open the tailgate. Central locking system 3 23. To unlock the boot lid, press button x on the remote control for at least 2 seconds, or, to open from the inside, press button x in the centre console; the boot lid is opened slightly.
28 Keys, doors and windows Closing 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. Use one of the interior handles. Do not push the touchpad switch or the emblem whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again. Central locking system 3 23.
Keys, doors and windows Activating Activation ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of the system) ■ Directly by pressing e on the radio remote control once more after locking 29 Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination Note Changes to the vehicle interior such as the use of seat covers, and open windows or sunroof, could impair the function of passenger compartment monitoring.
30 Keys, doors and windows 1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof. 2. Press button o. LED in the button o illuminates for a maximum of 10 minutes. 3. Close doors. 4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system. Status message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Status LED Status during the first 30 seconds of anti-theft alarm system activation: LED = test, arming delay. illuminates LED flashes = doors, tailgate or quickly bonnet not completely closed, or system fault.
Keys, doors and windows Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition switch and checks whether the vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used. The immobiliser is activated automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch. If the control indicator d flashes when the ignition is on, there is a fault in the system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the start attempt.
32 Keys, doors and windows Electric folding Heated mirrors Interior mirrors Manual anti-dazzle Turn control to 0, then push the control down. Both exterior mirrors will fold. Push the control down again - both exterior mirrors return to their original position. If an electrically folded mirror is manually extended, pressing down the control will only electrically extend the other mirror. Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Keys, doors and windows Automatic anti-dazzle 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. 33 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.
34 Keys, doors and windows Keep a close watch on the windows when closing them. Ensure that nothing becomes trapped in them as they move. Switch on ignition to operate power windows. Retained power off 3 163. 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.
Keys, doors and windows Initialising the power windows Press and hold c button to open windows. Press and hold e button to close windows. Release button to stop window movement. If the windows are fully opened or closed, the hazard warning lights will flash twice. Overload If the windows are repeatedly operated within short intervals, the window operation is disabled for some time. If the windows cannot be closed automatically (e.g.
36 Keys, doors and windows A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor. Roof Sunroof 9 Warning Take care when operating the sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Keep a close watch on the movable parts when operating them. Ensure that nothing becomes trapped in them as they move. Switch on ignition to operate the sunroof. Open or close Press p or r gently to the first detent: sunroof is opened or closed with safety function enabled as long as the switch is operated.
Keys, doors and windows Raise or close Press q or r: sunroof is raised or closed automatically with safety function enabled. If the sunroof is raised, it can be opened in one step by pressing p. 37 Glass panel Closing sunroof from outside The sunroof can be closed remotely from outside the vehicle. Panorama roof Press and hold e button to close the sunroof. Release the button to stop the movement. Turn the handle and move the roof cover to a suitable position.
38 Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints ............................ 38 Front seats ................................... 40 Rear seats ................................... 47 Seat belts ..................................... 47 Airbag system .............................. 50 Child restraints ............................. 54 Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position 9 Warning Only drive with the head restraint set to the proper position.
Seats, restraints Horizontal adjustment Head restraints on rear seats 39 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. To adjust horizontally, pull the head restraint forwards. It engages in several positions. To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards and release.
40 Seats, restraints Front seats Seat position 9 Warning Only drive with the seat correctly adjusted. ■ Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals so that legs are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front 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.
Seats, restraints 9 Warning Seat backrests Seat height Pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly. Lever pumping motion up = seat higher down = seat lower Never store any subjects under the seats. Drive only with engaged seats and backrests. Seat positioning Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.
42 Seats, restraints Seat inclination Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Lever pumping motion up = front end higher down = front end lower 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. Pull the lever and slide the thigh support.
Seats, restraints Side bolster, VXR version Seat folding 43 Seat folding on manual operated seats To restore, slide the seat backwards. Move the backrest against the resistance to the upright position and engage. The memory function allows the seat to engage in its original position. Do not operate backrest inclination lever while backrest is tilted forward. Vehicles with panorama roof: to tilt backrest forward, push head restraints down and lift up sun visors.
44 Seats, restraints 9 Danger Move the backrest to an upright position before folding to avoid injury. Seat folding on power seats In case the head restraint of the folded backrest is blocked by the upper windscreen frame, slightly let the seat move backwards before lifting up the backrest 3 44. Safety function If the power seat encounters resistance while sliding forward or rearward, it is immediately stopped and moved back. Keep a close watch on the seats when adjusting them.
Seats, restraints Seat height Seat inclination Seat backrests Move switch upwards/downwards. Move front of switch upwards/ downwards. Turn switch forwards/backwards.
46 Seats, restraints Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Armrest 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. Pull the lever and slide the thigh support. The armrest can be slid forwards by 10 cm. Under the armrest there is a storage compartment. Armrest storage 3 62.
Seats, restraints Heating Rear seats 47 Seat belts Armrest 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 3 165. Fold armrest down. The armrest contains cupholders and a storage box.
48 Seats, restraints Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child restraint system 3 54. Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and proper functionality. Have damaged components replaced. After an accident, have the belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop. 9 Warning The openings in the backrests of the VXR seats are not designed to mount or carry through any kind of additional seat belts.
Seats, restraints 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. 49 9 Warning The belt must not rest against hard or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing. Seat belt reminder X 3 113. Height adjustment 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.
50 Seats, restraints Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant 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 To release belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seats, restraints 51 Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it may 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 3 113.
52 Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the airbag is able to protect. 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.
Seats, restraints 9 Warning Keep the area in which the airbag inflates clear of obstructions. The hooks on the handles in the roof frame are only suitable for hanging up light articles of clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these clothes. Airbag deactivation The front 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.
54 Seats, restraints 9 Danger Risk of fatal injury for a child using a child restraint system on a seat with activated front passenger airbag. Risk of fatal injury for an adult person on a seat with deactivated front passenger airbag. If 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.
Seats, restraints deactivated; if not, the triggering of the airbags 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. 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.
56 Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months X U1 U2 U Group 0+: up to 13 kg or approx. 2 years X U1 U2 U Group I: 9 to 18 kg or approx. 8 months to 4 years X U1 U2 U Group II: 15 to 25 kg or approx.
Seats, restraints 57 Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg E ISO/R1 X IL X Group 0+: up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X IL X D ISO/R2 X IL X C ISO/R3 X IL X D ISO/R2 X IL X C ISO/R3 X IL X B ISO/F2 X IL, IUF X B1 ISO/F2X X IL, IUF X A ISO/F3 IL, IUF X Group I: 9 to 18 kg IL X = Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint sy
58 Seats, restraints ISOFIX size class and seat device A – ISO/F3 B – ISO/F2 B1 – ISO/F2X C – ISO/R3 D – ISO/R2 E – ISO/R1 = = = = = = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.
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. 59 Top-tether fastening eyes Depending on country specific equipment, the vehicle might have two or three fastening eyes. Top-Tether fastening eyes are marked with the symbol : for a child seat.
60 Storage Storage Storage compartments ................ 60 Load compartment ....................... 82 Roof rack system ......................... 97 Loading information ..................... 98 Storage compartments 9 Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the storage compartments. Otherwise, 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.
Storage Front storage Depending on the version, cupholders are located under a cover in the centre console. Slide cover backwards. Bottles can be stowed after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 63. Additional cupholders are located in the rear armrest. Fold down the armrest. A storage compartment is located next to the steering wheel.
62 Storage Underseat storage Armrest storage Storage in the rear armrest Storage under the front armrest Press button in the recess and pull out drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close, push in and engage. On version with rear carrier system 3 64, the tyre repair kit is stowed in the drawer. Tyre repair kit 3 263. Press button to fold up the armrest. The armrest must be in rearmost position. Fold down armrest and open cover. Close cover before folding the armrest up.
Storage Centre console storage A further storage compartment is located under the intermediate shelf. Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix it in the vertical position. The frame of the cupholder can be reintegrated to stow bottles. Front console Rear console The storage container can be used to store small items. Depending on the version, a storage compartment is located under a cover. Slide cover backwards. 63 Press button to remove the frame of the cupholder.
64 Storage Rear carrier system Rear carrier system for two bicycles The wheelbase of a bicycle must not exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the secure fastening of a bicycle is not possible. If not in use, the carrier system must 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.
Storage 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 Install the tail lamps 65 Open out the lamp support on the back of the tail lamp completely. 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 will not engage correctly, do not fit objects to the system and slide the system back.
66 Storage Lock the rear carrier system Check the cable and lamp position to make sure these are correctly installed and are securely located. 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.
Storage Unfold pedal crank recesses Fold one or both pedal crank recesses upwards until the diagonal support engages. 67 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 The rear bicycle must have its front wheel facing right. Attaching a bicycle to the rear carrier system If the bicycle has curved pedal cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1). 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.
Storage Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank here must be placed in the pedal crank recess opening, as shown in the illustration. Place the wheel recesses such that the bicycle is more or less 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 that the pedal does not touch the surface of the rear end carrier. Otherwise the crankset might be damaged during the transport.
70 Storage 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. 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.
Storage Removing a bicycle from the rear carrier system Undo strap retainers on both bicycle tyres. Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the attachment screw for the pedal bearing mount, then lift the pedal bearing mount to remove it. Retracting the rear carrier system Push the pedal crank mounts into the pedal crank recess, as shown in the illustration. 71 Insert the strap retainer and pull tightly downwards as far as possible.
72 Storage Push the clamping lever down and pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Disengage the locking lever on the diagonal support and fold both pedal crank recesses down. 9 Warning Risk of pinching. Swivel first the left clamping lever (1), followed by the right clamping lever (2), until they stop. Fold in the lamp supports on the backs of the tail lamps. First place the front (1) tail lamp, then the rear (2) tail lamp in the recesses and push down as far as possible.
Storage Rear carrier system for four bicycles 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. 73 powered bicycles to the pull-out carrier. The maximum load per bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg. The wheelbase of a bicycle must not exceed 1.15 metres.
74 Storage Caution Consult your bicycle dealer before attaching bicycles with carbon frames. The bicycles might get damaged. Pull release lever up. The system disengages and travels quickly out of the bumper. will not engage correctly, do not fit objects to the system and slide the system back. Seek the assistance of a workshop. Unfold number plate holder Extending Open the tailgate. 9 Warning No-one should be in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury.
Storage Fold out tail lamps Swivel both clamping levers sidewards as far as they will go. Otherwise safe functionality is not guaranteed. 75 Assembling the bicycle rack Fold out wheel recesses Fold out both tail lamps. Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it backwards. Fold up the rack (2). Lock the rear carrier system Fold out both wheel recesses.
76 Storage 1. Rotate the pedals into position (as shown in the illustration) and put the bicycle on the foremost wheel recess. Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses. 3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the wheel recesses using the strap retainers. 4. Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure. Push down the rack (1) and swivel handle (2) backwards to engage. Attaching the first bicycle 2. Attach the short mounting bracket to the bicycle frame. Turn the knob clockwise to fasten.
Storage 77 Attaching the adapter When carrying more than two bicycles, the adapter must be fixed before the second bicycle is attached. 1. Apply the adapter to the rear carrier system as shown in the illustration. 2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold, then lower the adapter (2) at the rear. 3. Release lever and check if the adapter is engaged securely. 4. Guide the strap attached to the adapter underneath the lever for folding back the rear carrier system. Fasten the strap.
78 Storage Use the longer accessory mounting bracket to attach the third bicycle to the rack. 3. Position the bicycles on the rear carrier system alternately aligned to the left and to the right. 4. Align the bicycles to the one attached before. The wheel hubs of the bicycles must not touch each other. 5. Attach the bicycles with mounting brackets and strap retainers as described for the first bicycle. The mounting brackets should be fixed in parallel.
Storage It is recommended to attach a warning sign at the rearmost bicycle to increase visibility. Fold the rear carrier system backwards The rear carrier system can be folded backwards to get access to the load compartment. ■ Without attached adapter: ■ With attached adapter: 9 Warning Take care when disengaging the rear carrier system as it will tilt backwards. Risk of injury. 79 9 Warning When folding the rear carrier system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged securely.
80 Storage 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold. 4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and remove. Disassembling the bicycle rack 2. Unbutton the strap. Fold the rack backwards, then push forwards until it stops (1). Press the rack down at the rear (2). Fold in wheel recesses Fold in both wheel recesses. Arrange mounting brackets as shown in the illustration. Swivel handle (1) forwards to disengage and lift the rack (2).
Storage 81 Swivel both clamping levers inwards as far as they will go. Fold in tail lamps Swivel in both tail lamps. Fold in number plate holder Lift the number plate holder and fold it forwards. Retracting the rear carrier system Stow the strap retainers accurately. Unlock the rear carrier system Caution Take care that all foldable parts, e.g. wheel recesses and mounting brackets, are stowed accurately. Otherwise the rear carrier system might get damaged when trying to retract it.
82 Storage Load compartment The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded down. Load compartmentextension, 3-door and 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon ■ Guide the seat belts through side supports to protect them against damage. When folding the backrests, pull the seat belts along with them. ■ Pull the release lever on one or both sides and fold down the backrests onto the seat cushion. ■ Only 3-door and 5-door hatchback: remove the load compartment cover if necessary.
Storage or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision. 83 ■ Press and hold the catch to push the head restraints down 3 38. ■ Fold up the rear armrest. ■ Pull switch on left or right sidewall of the load compartment to fold the corresponding part of the rear seat. The seat belt of the centre seat could be blocked when the backrest is folded up too quickly. To unlock the retractor, push in the seat belt or pull it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
84 Storage If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear door, take the seat belt out of the seat backrest guide and put it behind the retainer (as shown in the illustration). ■ To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright position until they engage audibly. Ensure that the seat belts of the outboard seats are placed in the corresponding belt guides. The backrests are properly engaged when the red marks on both sides near the release lever are no longer visible.
Storage Raise the seat cushion and fold the backrest Remove the seat cushion 85 ■ To attach, apply seat cushion as shown in the illustration and engage both levers. Open the pass-through in the rear centre backrest ■ Fold down the rear armrest. ■ Pull the strap on one or both seat cushions and lift the rear of the cushion forwards. ■ Press and hold the catch to push the head restraints down 3 38.
86 Storage 3-door and 5-door hatchback Removing The closed cover can be secured from the side of the load compartment. Turn the knob 90°: knob = cover secured from horizontal the side of the passenger compartment knob = cover not secured vertical Rear storage 3-door hatchback Press both buttons and fold down cover. Maximum load: 0.5 kg. Load compartment cover Do not place any objects on the cover. Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Storage Lift cover at the rear and push it upwards at the front. Remove the cover. If the height adjustable cover is mounted in the middle or upper position, the load compartment cover can be stowed below it. Height adjustable cover 3 88. Opening cover Cover in upper position Pull the handle at the end of the cover to the rear and downwards. It rolls up automatically. Push the handle at the end of the cover downwards. The rear of the cover is guided upwards automatically.
88 Storage Rear floor storage cover Removing cover Rear floor cover, 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback Open the load compartment cover. Pull the release lever on the right side up and hold it. Lift the cover first on the right side and remove from retainers. The removed cover can be stored under the rear floor cover like shown in the graphic. Rear floor storage cover 3 88.
Storage Height adjustable cover, 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback The height adjustable cover can be mounted in three positions: ■ directly above the rear floor cover (1), ■ in a middle position (2) ■ in an upper position (3). Caution Ensure that the front and rear end of the height adjustable cover are attached to the same level. 89 Lifting Lowering To lift the cover to a higher level, pull the loop backwards and lift the rear edge of the cover onto the corresponding supports.
90 Storage Note ■ If mounted in position 2 or 3, the space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable cover can be used as a stowage compartment. ■ The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with the strap when it is mounted in position 1 or 2. ■ If mounted in position 2, an almost completely flat load bay is created if the rear seat backrests are folded forwards. ■ Opening the side covers (e.g.
Storage Lashing eyes ■ hooks, ■ service box, ■ strap set. The components are fitted in rails on both side panels using adapters and hooks. 91 plate upwards to lock the adapter. To remove, turn the handle plate down and move out of the rail. Variable partition net Installation of adapters in the rails The lashing eyes are designed to secure items against slippage, e.g. using lashing straps or luggage net.
92 Storage Net pocket Installation of hooks in the rails Service box Insert adapters into the required position in the rails. The net pocket can be suspended from the adapters. Insert the hook in the desired position first in the upper groove of the rail and then press in the lower groove. To remove, first pull out of the upper groove. Install two hooks in the upper rail. Insert the upper brackets of the box from above into the hooks.
Storage Strap set 93 Passengers must not be transported behind the safety net. Installation Behind the rear seats Alternatively install both hooks in the lower rail. Plug in the lower brackets of the box from above into the lower hooks. Insert the adapters of the strap set in a rail. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. The strap set has two locks to open. The belt can be tightened.
94 Storage Behind the front seats Installation of the rod Warning triangle 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback Attach strap to eyes underneath the rear seat cushion. Fold backrests forward. To get a flat load bay, first fold seat cushion before attaching the safety net. Move front seats forward to ease tension if necessary. There are two installation openings in the roof frame: suspend and engage rod of net at one side, compress rod and suspend and engage at other side. Load compartment 3 82.
Storage Sports tourer 4-door saloon 95 First aid kit 5-door hatchback Fold down straps. Stow the warning triangle in the space behind the straps on the inside of the tailgate. Stow the warning triangle in the recess on the left side of the load compartment. Stow the first aid kit in the stowage compartment behind the warning triangle. Before first use, press in the interior trim at the top and at the sides of the perforation. Then fold the trim outward to gain access to the stowage compartment.
96 Storage 3-door hatchback Sports tourer 4-door saloon Stow the first aid kit in the stowage compartment behind the warning triangle. Use the recesses to fold down the cover. Depending on the equipment, the first aid kit can be stored in the rear storage 3 86. Fold down strap. Stow the first aid kit in the space behind a strap on the inside of the tailgate. Stow the first aid kit in the space behind the mesh net on the right side of the load compartment.
Storage Roof rack system 97 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon Sports tourer with roof railing 3-door hatchback Fasten the roof rack in the area of the holes, indicated by the arrows in the illustration. 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.
98 Storage Loading information ■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed against the seat backrests. Ensure that the backrests are securely engaged. If objects can be stacked, heavier objects should be placed at the bottom. ■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 91. Attach the height adjustable cover in the lowest position (1) 3 88. ■ Use the four hooks at the sidewalls of the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg per hook.
Storage vehicle weight (see identification plate 3 285) 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.
100 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls Controls Steering wheel controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ..................................... 100 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 108 Information displays ................... 119 Vehicle messages ...................... 126 Trip computer ............................. 130 Vehicle personalisation ..............
Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Activate heating by pressing * button. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. Horn 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 3 165. Press j.
102 Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Wiper lever in position P. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the desired wipe interval: short = turn adjuster wheel interval upwards long = turn adjuster wheel interval downwards P = automatic wiping with rain sensor Windscreen wiper 2 1 P § = = = = fast slow interval wiping off For a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down.
Instruments and controls 103 Windscreen and headlight washer Adjustable sensitivity of the rain sensor Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the sensitivity: low = turn adjuster wheel sensitivity downwards high = turn adjuster wheel sensitivity upwards Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
104 Instruments and controls Rear window wiper/washer The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is low. Outside temperature Press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: upper = continuous position operation lower = intermittent position operation middle = off position Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times. Do not use if the rear window is frozen. Switch off in car washes.
Instruments and controls Time and date settings CD 300/CD 400/CD400plus and Navi 600/Navi 900 Press the CONFIG button. The menu Settings is displayed. Select Time & Date. If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-CombiDisplay. 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.
106 Instruments and controls Adjust all settings. 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 A further 12 Volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover downwards. Sports tourer: A 12 Volt power outlet is located at the left sidewall in the load compartment. Do not exceed the 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.
108 Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges and indicators Odometer Instrument cluster In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched on. Some versions are equipped with a reset knob between speedometer and Driver Information Centre: to reset hold the knob depressed for a few seconds with the ignition on. Trip odometer counts up to a distance of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Instruments and controls Caution If the needle is in the red warning zone, the maximum permitted engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk. Fuel gauge During liquid gas operation, the system automatically switches over to petrol operation when gas tanks are empty 3 109. Never run the tank dry. Because of the fuel remaining in the tank, the top-up quantity may be less than the specified tank capacity.
110 Instruments and controls Displays the coolant temperature. left area = engine operating temperature not yet reached central = normal operating area temperature right area = temperature too high Caution If engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine. Danger to engine. Check coolant level. Service display The engine oil life system lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter.
Instruments and controls 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 3 119. Service information 3 282. 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.
112 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster
Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre console Bulb replacement 3 230, Fuses 3 250. Turn signals 3 147. Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or flashes red. k for front passenger seat illuminates or flashes red, when the seat is occupied. 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.
114 Instruments and controls * 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.
Instruments and controls 9 Warning Stop. Do not continue your journey. Consult a workshop. Illuminates after the ignition is switched on if the manual parking brake is applied 3 174. Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow. Clutch pedal must be operated to start the engine. Stop-start system 3 165. Illuminates Brake pedal must be operated to release the electric parking brake 3 174. Flashes Clutch pedal must be operated to start the engine 3 163. Electric parking brake m illuminates or flashes red.
116 Instruments and controls Illuminates green Display, when upshifting is recommended for fuel saving reasons. On some versions gear shift indication is popped up as full page in the Driver Information Centre. EcoFlex drive assistant 3 130. System recognises an unintended lane change. Power steering Ultrasonic parking assist c illuminates yellow. Illuminates with power steering reduced Power steering is reduced due to overheating of the system.
Instruments and controls Electronic Stability Control 3 177, Traction Control system 3 176. 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. Continue driving until % extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below 2000 rpm.
118 Instruments and controls 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 the assistance of a workshop 3 224. Low fuel Immobiliser d flashes yellow. Fault in the immobiliser system. The engine cannot be started. Reduced engine power # illuminates yellow.
Instruments and controls Rear fog light Illuminates green r illuminates yellow. The rear fog light is on 3 148. Adaptive cruise control is active. Adaptive cruise control 3 184. Low washer fluid Vehicle detected ahead G illuminates yellow. The washer fluid level is low. Washer fluid 3 226. Cruise control A illuminates green. A vehicle ahead is detected in the same lane. Adaptive cruise control 3 184, Forward collision alert 3 191. m illuminates white or green.
120 Instruments and controls Selecting menus and functions ■ trip/fuel information ■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 126. In the Uplevel-Display the following main menus can be selected by pushing the MENU button: ■ Vehicle Information Menu ■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu ■ Performance Menu The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever.
Instruments and controls 121 Vehicle Information Menu Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a menu option or to set a numeric value. Press the SET/CLR button to select a function or to confirm a message. Press the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information Menu, or on Uplevel-Combi-Display select X. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press the SET/CLR button to confirm. Follow the instructions given in the submenus.
122 Instruments and controls ■ Speed Warning: if exceeding the preset speed, a warning chime will be activated ■ Traffic Sign Assistant: displays detected traffic signs for the current route section 3 206 ■ Following Dist.: displays the distance to a preceding moving vehicle 3 194 Trip/Fuel Information Menu Press the MENU button to select the Trip/Fuel Information Menu, or select W on Uplevel-Combi-Display. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press the SET/CLR button to confirm.
Instruments and controls 123 Submenus are: ■ Shift indication: Current gear is indicated inside an arrow. The figure above recommends upshifting for fuel saving reasons. Eco index display: The current fuel consumption is indicated on a segment display. For economical driving adapt your driving characteristic to keep the filled segments within the Eco area. The more segments are filled, the higher the fuel consumption. Simultaneously the current consumption value is indicated.
124 Instruments and controls Performance Menu ■ Coolant Temp.: Display of coolant temperature. ■ Battery Volt.: Display of vehicle battery voltage. Depending on the Infotainment system, the Graphic-Info-Display is available in two versions. Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display Press the MENU button to select the Performance Menu, or select C on Uplevel-Combi-Display. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press the SET/CLR button to confirm.
Instruments and controls Colour-Info-Display ■ vehicle messages 3 126 ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 132 The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made. 125 Selecting with the Infotainment system Selecting menus and settings Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
126 Instruments and controls Press (the outer ring) ■ To select or activate the marked option ■ To confirm a set value ■ To switch a system function on/off BACK button Press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings ■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level ■ delete the last character in a character sequence Press and hold the button for a few seconds to delete the entire entry. Vehicle personalisation 3 132. Memorised settings 3 23.
Instruments and controls 127 No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No.
128 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No.
Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the Colour-Info-Display Warning chimes ■ If a warning message or a warning code appears in the Driver Information Centre. ■ If the parking assist detects an object. ■ If unintended lane change occurs. ■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended. ■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
130 Instruments and controls Trip computer The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever 3 119. Trip/Fuel Information Menu on Uplevel-Display Turn the adjuster wheel to select one of the submenus: Press the MENU button to select the Trip/Fuel Information Menu, or select W on the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Instruments and controls ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Average consumption 1 ■ Average speed 1 131 ■ Trip odometer 2 ■ Average consumption 2 ■ Average speed 2 button, making it possible to display different trip information for different drivers.
132 Instruments and controls Range Range is calculated from current fuel tank content and current consumption. The display shows average values. After refuelling, the range is updated automatically after a brief delay. When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on vehicles with Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-CombiDisplay. When the tank has to be refuelled immediately, a warning code or warning message is displayed on vehicles with Midlevel- and UplevelDisplay or Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Instruments and controls Press the CONFIG button. The menu Settings is displayed. The following settings can be selected by turning and pressing the multifunction knob: ■ Sport mode settings ■ Languages ■ Time Date ■ Radio settings ■ Phone settings ■ Vehicle settings In the corresponding submenus the following settings can be changed: Sport mode settings The driver can select the functions which will be activated in Sport mode 3 179. ■ Sport suspension: Damping becomes harder.
134 Instruments and controls Vehicle settings ■ Climate and air quality Auto fan speed: Modifies the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic mode. Climate control mode: Controls the state of the cooling compressor when the vehicle is started. Last setting (recommended) or at vehicle start either always ON or always OFF. Auto rear demist: Activates automatically rear heated window. ■ Comfort settings Chime volume: Changes the volume of warning chimes.
Instruments and controls automatic door locking function while a door is open. Delayed door lock: Activates or deactivates the delayed door locking function. ■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting Remote unlock feedback: Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking. Remote door unlock: Changes the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole vehicle whilst unlocking.
136 Instruments and controls ■ Sport steering: Steering support is reduced. ■ Swap backlight colour main instr.: Change of instrument illumination colour. Vehicle settings Languages Selection of the desired language. Time & Date See Clock 3 105. Radio settings See description for Infotainment system in the Infotainment system manual. Phone settings See description for Infotainment system in the Infotainment system manual.
Instruments and controls vehicle in the event of imminent collision danger. The following is selectable: the system will take over brake control, warn by chimes only or is deactivated. Side blind zone alert: Changes the settings for the side blind spot alert system. ■ Exterior ambient lighting Duration upon exit of vehicle: Activates or deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting. Exterior lighting by unlocking: Activates or deactivates the welcome lighting.
138 Instruments and controls ■ Sport Mode Profile ■ Languages ■ Time and Date ■ Radio Settings ■ Phone Settings ■ Navigation Settings ■ Display Settings ■ Vehicle Settings In the corresponding submenus the following settings can be changed: Sport Mode Profile ■ Engine Sport Performance: Accelerator pedal and gear change characteristics become more responsive. ■ Sport Mode Back Lighting: Change of instrument illumination colour. ■ Sport Suspension: Damping becomes harder.
Instruments and controls on the ignition or uses the last chosen setting. Auto Demist: Activate or deactivate auto demist. Auto Rear Demist: Activates automatically the rear heated window. ■ Comfort and Convenience Chime Volume: Change the volume of warning chimes. Personalisation by Driver: Activates or deactivates the personalisation function. Auto Reverse Gear Wiper: Activate or deactivate automatically switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
140 Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch Light switch with Automatic light control Exterior lighting .......................... 140 Interior lighting ........................... 149 Lighting features ........................ 150 Turn light switch: 7 = lights off 8 = sidelights 9 = low beam Control indicator 8 3 118. Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: low beam is switched on and off automatically depending on external lighting conditions.
Lighting In the Driver Information Centre with Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-CombiDisplay, the current status of the automatic light control is displayed. When switching on the ignition, automatic light control is active. When low beam is on, 8 lights up. Control indicator 8 3 118. Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together with low/high beam and sidelights.
142 Lighting It switches to low beam when: ■ a sensor detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles ■ the vehicle speed is slower than 12 mph ■ it is foggy or snowy ■ driving in urban areas If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high beam. Activation The green control indicator l illuminates continuously when the assist is activated, the blue one 7 illuminates when high beam is on. Control indicator l 3 118.
Lighting Dynamic automatic headlight levelling 3 143. Vehicles with Xenon headlight system Headlights when driving abroad The headlights do not have to be adjusted. For deactivation operate the same procedure as described above. f will not flash when function is deactivated. Daytime running lights The asymmetrical headlight beam extends visibility at the edge of the road at the passenger side.
144 Lighting With the light switch in position AUTO all lighting functions are available. The following functions are available also with light switch in position 9: ■ Dynamic curve lighting ■ Cornering light ■ Reversing function ■ Dynamic automatic headlight levelling Playstreet lighting Activated automatically at low speed up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam is turned at an angle of 8° to the roadside. Town lighting Activated automatically at a speed range between approx.
Lighting Control indicator f 3 118. Activation Reversing function If the headlights are on and reverse gear is engaged, both corner lights are switched on. They remain illuminated for 20 seconds after disengaging reverse gear or until driving faster than 10 mph in a forward gear. If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is on, the high beam assist will be deactivated. If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is off, the high beam assist will stay activated.
146 Lighting If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high beam. When the system is active, the front camera monitors the area ahead of the vehicle and ensures an optimum light distribution for maximum driver vision during almost all conditions. Intelligent light ranging with automatic high beam activation therefore reduces the difference between conventional low and high beam without drastic changes in lightrange, distribution and intensity.
Lighting Fault in adaptive forward lighting system When the system detects a failure in the Adaptive forward lighting system, the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic. If this is not possible the affected headlight will be automatically switched off. In any case one headlight will stay on. A warning is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the hazard warning flashers are activated automatically.
148 Lighting Light switch in position AUTO: switching on front fog lights will switch headlights on automatically. Parking lights Reversing lights The reversing light comes on when the ignition is on and reverse gear is selected. Rear fog lights Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or after washing. The mist disappears quickly by itself; to help switch on the headlights. Operated with the r button.
Lighting Interior lighting Instrument panel illumination control On vehicles with light sensor, the brightness can only be adjusted when the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions. Interior lights During entry and exit of the vehicle, the front and rear courtesy lights automatically switch on and then off after a delay. 149 Operate rocker switch: w = automatic switching on and off. press u = on. press v = off.
150 Lighting Rear courtesy lights Reading lights Lighting features Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. Entry lighting Welcome lighting Illuminates in conjunction with the front courtesy light depending on rocker switch position. Press s or t to switch on manually. Operated with s and t buttons in front and rear courtesy lights. Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting The lighting switches off immediately when the ignition key is turned to position 1 3 163. Activation or deactivation of this function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 132. The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.
152 Lighting To prevent discharge of the vehicle battery when driving, the following systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off: ■ Auxiliary heater ■ Heated rear window and mirrors ■ Heated seats ■ Fan In the second stage a message which confirms the activation of the vehicle battery discharge protection will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Climate control Climate control Climate control systems ............. 153 Air vents ..................................... 160 Maintenance .............................. 161 Climate control systems Heating and ventilation system 153 Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Air distribution s = to windscreen and front door windows M = to head area via adjustable air vents K = to foot well All combinations are possible.
154 Climate control Demisting and defrosting Air conditioning system Cooling n ■ Press button V: fan automatically switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the windscreen. ■ Set temperature control to warmest level. ■ Switch on heated rear window Ü. ■ Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the door windows.
Climate control If no cooling or drying is required, switch the cooling system off to save fuel. Activated cooling might inhibit autostops. Air recirculation system 4 9 Warning Maximum cooling The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air recirculation mode. In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the windows may mist up from inside. The quality of the passenger compartment air deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
156 Climate control Demisting and defrosting the windows V Note If the V button is pressed while the engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until the V button is pressed again. If the V button is pressed while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically. Stop-start system 3 165. Electronic climate control system ■ Press button V: fan automatically switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the windscreen. ■ Switch cooling n on.
Climate control Automatic mode AUTO Each change of settings is shown in the Info-Display for a few seconds. The electronic climate control system is only fully operational when the engine is running. Basic setting for maximum comfort: ■ Press AUTO button, the air distribution and fan speed are regulated automatically. ■ Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in automatic mode. 157 ■ Press n to switch on optimal cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
158 Climate control If the minimum temperature Lo is set, the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling n is switched on. If the maximum temperature Hi is set, the climate control system runs at maximum heating. Note If n is switched on, reducing the set cabin temperature can cause the engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop. Demisting and defrosting the windows V ■ Press button V. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. ■ Press cooling button n.
Climate control Pressing the upper button longer: the fan runs at maximum speed. To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO button. Return to automatic air distribution: press button AUTO. Cooling n Air distribution s, M, K Press appropriate button for desired adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. s = to windscreen and front door windows. M = to head area via adjustable air vents K = to foot well. All combinations are possible. Press button n to switch on cooling.
160 Climate control Air recirculation mode 4 compartment air deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy. In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is directed to it. If windscreen mists up from outside, activate windscreen wiper and deactivate s. Air vents Adjustable air vents At least one air vent must be open while the cooling is on. Basic settings Press button 4 to activate the air recirculation mode.
Climate control Maintenance Air intake Direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats. To close the vent, turn the adjuster wheel towards the smaller W symbol. 9 Warning Do not attach any objects to the slats of the air vents. Risk of damage and injury in case of an accident. Fixed air vents Additional air vents are located beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.
162 Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Control of the vehicle Driving hints ............................... 162 Starting and operating ............... 163 Engine exhaust .......................... 168 Automatic transmission .............. 169 Manual transmission .................. 173 Brakes ........................................ 173 Ride control systems ................. 176 Driver assistance systems ......... 181 Fuel ............................................
Driving and operating Starting and operating Ignition switch positions New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys. During the first drive, smoke may occur because of wax and oil evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a while after the first drive and avoid inhaling the fumes. During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take place more often.
164 Driving and operating Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control indicator ! extinguishes. Turn the key briefly to position 3 and release: an automatic procedure operates the starter with a short delay as long as the engine is running, see Automatic Starter Control. Before restarting or to switch off the engine, turn the key back to position 0. During an Autostop, the engine can be started by depressing the clutch pedal.
Driving and operating Stop-start system Deactivation The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. It starts the engine automatically as soon as the clutch is depressed. A battery sensor ensures that an Autostop is only performed if the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged for a restart.
166 Driving and operating Conditions for an Autostop The stop-start system checks if each of the following conditions is fulfilled: ■ The stop-start system is not manually deactivated ■ the bonnet is fully closed ■ the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened ■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition ■ the engine is warmed up ■ the engine coolant temperature is not too high ■ the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g.
Driving and operating ■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened ■ the engine temperature is too low ■ the charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level ■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient ■ the vehicle is driven at least at walking speed ■ the climate control system requests an engine start ■ the air conditioning is manually switched on If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
168 Driving and operating Engine exhaust 9 Danger Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide, which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled. If exhaust gases enter the interior of the vehicle, open the windows. Have the cause of the fault rectified by a workshop. Avoid driving with an open load compartment, otherwise exhaust gases could enter the vehicle. take up to 25 minutes. Typically it needs between 7 and 12 minutes.
Driving and operating Cleaning takes place quickest at high engine speeds and loads. The control indicator % extinguishes as soon as the self-cleaning operation is complete. Catalytic converter The catalytic converter reduces the amount of harmful substances in the exhaust gases. rectified by a workshop as soon as possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, keeping vehicle speed and engine speed low.
170 Driving and operating Selector lever Do not accelerate while engaging a gear. Never depress the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time. When a gear is engaged, the vehicle slowly begins to creep when the brake is released. Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when driving downhill, see manual mode.
Driving and operating Manual mode In manual mode no automatic shifting to a higher gear takes place at high engine revolutions. Electronic driving programmes Move selector lever out of position D towards the left and then forwards or backwards. < = Shift to a higher gear. ] = Shift to a lower gear. If a higher gear is selected when vehicle speed is too low, or a lower gear when vehicle speed is too high, the shift is not executed. This can cause a message in the Driver-Info-Display.
172 Driving and operating Only the highest gear is available. Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may also be available in manual mode. Shift only when vehicle is at a standstill. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop. 3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and move the selector lever out of P or N. If P or N is engaged again, the selector lever will be locked in position again. Have the cause of the power supply interruption remedied by a workshop. 4.
Driving and operating Manual transmission Caution It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever. To engage reverse, with the vehicle stationary wait 3 seconds after depressing the clutch pedal and 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. Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily.
174 Driving and operating ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains steerable, even during hard braking. ABS control is made apparent through a pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of the regulation process. For optimum braking, keep the brake pedal fully depressed throughout the braking process, despite the fact that the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce the pressure on the pedal.
Driving and operating Electric parking brake Do not operate electric parking brake system too often without engine running because this will discharge the vehicle battery. Before leaving the vehicle, check the electric parking brake status. Control indicator m 3 115. Releasing Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal depressed and then push switch m. Applying when vehicle is stationary Pull switch m for approx. one second, the electric parking brake operates automatically with an adequate force.
176 Driving and operating Control indicator m flashes: electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. When continuously flashing, release electric parking brake and retry applying. Brake assist If the brake pedal is depressed quickly and forcefully, maximum brake force is automatically applied (full braking). Maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal for as long as full braking is required. Maximum brake force is automatically reduced when the brake pedal is released.
Driving and operating 9 Warning Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks when driving. Adapt speed to the road conditions. Control indicator b 3 116. Deactivation TC can be switched off when spinning of drive wheels is required: press button b briefly to deactivate TC, k illuminates. Deactivation is displayed as status message in the Driver Information Centre. TC is reactivated by pressing the b button again. TC is also reactivated the next time the ignition is switched on.
178 Driving and operating For a more sporty behaviour ESC and TC can be deactivated separately: ■ press button b briefly: only Traction control system is inactive, ESC remains active, k illuminates ■ hold button b pressed for min. 5 seconds: TC and ESC are deactivated, k and n illuminate. Additionally the selected mode is displayed as status message in the Driver Information Centre.
Driving and operating Interactive driving system Flex Ride Flex Ride driving system allows the driver to select between three driving modes: ■ SPORT mode: press button SPORT, LED illuminates. ■ TOUR mode: press button TOUR, LED illuminates. ■ NORMAL mode: both buttons SPORT and TOUR are not pressed, no LED illuminates. Deactivate SPORT mode and TOUR mode by pressing corresponding button once more. In each driving mode Flex Ride networks the following electronic systems: ■ Continuous Damping Control.
180 Driving and operating automatically changes the settings within the selected driving mode or, when recognising greater variations, the driving mode is changed for the length of variation. If, for example, NORMAL mode is selected and DMC detects a sporty driving behaviour, DMC changes several settings of the Normal mode into sporty settings. The DMC changes to SPORT mode in case of very sporty driving behaviour.
Driving and operating NORMAL mode In NORMAL mode, when neither SPORT nor VXR button is pressed, all settings of the systems are adapted to standard values. SPORT mode The settings of the systems are adapted to a sportier driving style. VXR mode The drive dynamic characteristics are adapted to high performance settings. In this mode the illumination of main instruments is switched to red. Personalised settings in the VXR mode The driver can select the functions of the VXR mode when VXR button is pressed.
182 Driving and operating maintained. Control indicator m in instrument cluster illuminates green. Accelerator pedal can be released. Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is released, the previously stored speed is resumed. Cruise control remains activated while gearshifting. Increase speed With cruise control active, hold thumb wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn to RES/+ repeatedly: speed increases continuously or in small increments.
Driving and operating Speed limiter The speed limiter prevents the vehicle exceeding a preset maximum speed. The maximum speed can be set at a speed above 15 mph. The driver can only accelerate up to the preset speed. Deviations from the limited speed may occur when driving downhill. The preset speed limit is displayed in the top line of the Driver Information Centre when the system is active. Press button L.
184 Driving and operating The limited speed will flash in the Driver Information Centre and, depending on the vehicle, additionally a chime sounds during this period. Release the accelerator pedal and the speed limiter function is reactivated once a speed lower than the limit speed is obtained. Deactivation Press button y: speed limiter is deactivated and the vehicle can be driven without speed limit. The limited speed is stored and a corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
Driving and operating 9 Warning The complete driver attention is always required while driving with adaptive cruise control. The driver stays fully in control of the vehicle because the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal and the cancel switch have priority over any adaptive cruise control operation. Activation by setting the speed Adaptive cruise control can be activated between 31 mph and 112 mph. Accelerate to the desired speed and turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the current speed is stored and maintained.
186 Driving and operating Once the system is activated, adaptive cruise control decelerates or brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead, which is slower or closer than the desired following distance. 9 Warning Accelerating by the driver deactivates automatic braking by the system. This is indicated as a pop-up warning in the Driver Information Centre.
Driving and operating 9 Warning The driver accepts full responsibility for the appropriate following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions. Following distance must be adjusted or the system switched off when required by the prevailing conditions. The selected following distance is indicated by filled distance bars in the adaptive cruise control page. Note that the following distance setting is shared with the sensitivity setting of forward collision alert.
188 Driving and operating ■ Electronic Stability Control is operating, ■ there is no traffic and nothing detected on the road sides for several minutes. In this case there are no radar echoes and the sensor may report that it is blocked, ■ collision imminent braking is applying the brakes, ■ radar sensor is blocked by an ice or water film, ■ fault is detected in the radar, engine or brake system.
Driving and operating So if a new vehicle is detected, the system may accelerate instead of braking. ■ Adaptive cruise control does ignore the oncoming traffic. ■ Adaptive cruise control does not brake for stopped vehicles, pedestrians or animals. Bends longer detects any vehicle ahead, then control indicator A will extinguish. If the centrifugal force is too high in a bend, the system slows down the vehicle slightly. This braking level is not designed to avoid spinning off the bend.
190 Driving and operating Hill and trailer considerations Radar unit consult a workshop to verify and correct the adaptive cruise control sensor position. Settings System performance on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions and the road gradient. It may not detect a vehicle in your path while driving on hills. On steep hills, you may have to use the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle speed.
Driving and operating Vehicle messages 3 126. Forward collision alert The forward collision alert can help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. If a vehicle directly ahead is approached too quickly, a warning chime and alert in the Driver Information Centre is provided. personalisation menu 3 132 or that it is not deactivated by the button V (depending on the system, see following).
192 Driving and operating Alerting the driver Forward collision alert based on front camera system Forward collision alert uses the front camera system in the windscreen to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a distance of approx. 60 metres. Activation Forward collision alert operates automatically above 25 mph, if it is not deactivated by button V, see below. Note that the alert timing sensitivity setting is shared with the following distance setting of the adaptive cruise control.
Driving and operating Press button V; the current setting is shown on the Driver Information Centre. Press button V again to change the alert sensitivity. 193 Alerting the driver When approaching another vehicle too rapidly, the collision alert warning page will be indicated in the Driver Information Centre. Simultaneously a warning chime sounds. Depress the brake pedal, if it is required by the situation. Deactivation The system can be deactivated.
194 Driving and operating The complete attention of the driver is always required while driving. The driver must always be ready to take action and apply the brakes. System limitations The system is designed to warn only for vehicles, but may react also to other metallic objects. In the following cases, forward collision alert may not detect a vehicle ahead or sensor performance is limited: ■ on winding roads, ■ when weather limits visibility, e.g.
Driving and operating The system includes: ■ Brake preparation system ■ Emergency automatic braking ■ Forward looking brake assist 9 Warning This system is not intended to replace the driver responsibility of driving the vehicle and looking ahead. Its function is limited to supplemental use only. The driver shall continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates.
196 Driving and operating acceptable operation, the vehicle does not need service. Firmly apply the accelerator pedal to override the automatic braking. Settings Settings can be changed in the Auto collision preparation menu in the vehicle personalisation, 3 132. If the system does not work as it should do, vehicle messages are displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Vehicle messages 3 126.
Driving and operating Parking assist will be activated and deactivated by pressing the parking assist button r. If the vehicle is additionally equipped with advanced parking assist 3 199 parking assist is equipped with button D. In this case both systems will be operated by button D. For activating or deactivating parking assist push button r or D once briefly. For activating or deactivating advanced parking assist push button r or D for approx. one second.
198 Driving and operating The LED in the button extinguishes and Park Assist Off will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre. The system is deactivated automatically when exceeding a certain speed. If the r or D button is pressed once within an ignition cycle, the front parking assist is always reactivated when the vehicle speed goes below a certain value. On version with Uplevel-CombiDisplay, the distance to a front and rear obstacle is indicated by changing distance lines around the vehicle.
Driving and operating Objects with a very small reflection cross section, like objects of narrow size or soft materials, may not be detected by the system. Parking assist will not detect objects out of the detection range. Note The parking assist system automatically detects factory-fitted towing equipment. It is deactivated when the connector is plugged in. The sensor may detect a nonexisting object (echo disturbance) caused by external acoustical or mechanic disturbances.
200 Driving and operating When looking for a parking slot, the system has to be activated by pushing the button D for approx. one second. The system can only be activated at a speed up to 18 mph and the system searches for a parking slot at a speed up to 18 mph. The maximum allowed parallel distance between the vehicle and a row of parking cars is 1.8 metres.
Driving and operating 201 vehicle messages 3 126 will be displayed. After approving the message by pressing the SET/CLR button, parking assist messages appear again and parking can be continued. Deactivation The instructions show: ■ a hint when driving faster than 18 mph, ■ the demand to stop the vehicle, when a parking slot is detected, ■ the direction of driving during the parking manoeuvre, ■ the steering wheel position during parking, ■ for some of the instructions a progress bar is shown.
202 Driving and operating Important hints for using the parking assist systems Fault A message appears in the Driver Information Centre when: ■ there is a fault in the system ■ the driver did not successfully complete the parking manoeuvre ■ the system is not operational 9 Warning If an object is detected during parking instructions, Stop is indicated in the Driver Information Centre. Removing the object will resume the parking manoeuvre. If the object is not removed, the system will be deactivated.
Driving and operating vans). Object identification in the upper part of these vehicles cannot be guaranteed. Objects with a very small reflection cross section, like objects of narrow size or soft materials, may not be detected by the system. Parking assist will not detect objects out of the detection range. Note The parking assist system automatically detects factory-fitted towing equipment. It is deactivated when the connector is plugged in.
204 Driving and operating speed again will extinguish the warning symbols. If a vehicle is then detected in the blind zone, the warning symbols B will illuminate as normal on the relevant side. When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating. The system can be activated or deactivated in the menu Settings in the Info-Display, vehicle personalisation 3 132. Deactivation is indicated by a message in the Driver Information Centre.
Driving and operating 205 Functionality The camera is mounted in the tailgate handle and has a viewing angle of 130°. Due to the high position of the camera the rear bumper can be seen on the display as a guide to position. The area displayed by the camera is limited. The distance of the image that appears on the display differs from the actual distance. Guiding lines Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal lines in 1 metre intervals projected on the picture to define the distance to shown objects.
206 Driving and operating Display settings Activation or deactivation of the rear view camera can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 132. Fault Brightness can be set with the up/ down buttons of the multifunction knob. Contrast can be set with left/right buttons of the multifunction knob. Deactivation The camera is deactivated when a certain forward speed is exceeded or if reverse gear is not engaged for approx. 10 seconds.
Driving and operating Road signs Beginning and end of: ■ motorways ■ A-roads ■ play streets Add on signs ■ additional hints to traffic signs ■ restriction of trailer towing ■ wet warning ■ ice warning ■ direction arrows Speed limit signs are displayed in the Driver Information Centre until the next speed limit sign or end of speed limit is detected or up to a defined sign timeout. Combinations of more signs in the display are possible.
208 Driving and operating Traffic signs are displayed on the page Traffic sign detection on the Driver Information Centre, chosen via the adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever 3 119. When another function on the Driver Information Centre menu was selected and then Traffic sign detection page is chosen again, the last recognised traffic sign will be displayed.
Driving and operating Once setting page is displayed, select Off to deactivate pop-up function. Reactivated by selecting On. When switching on the ignition, pop-up function is deactivated. Pop-up indication is displayed for approx. 8 seconds in the Driver Information Centre.
210 Driving and operating Activation The lane departure warning system is activated by pressing the ) button. The illuminated LED in the button indicates that the system is switched on. When the control indicator ) in the instrument cluster illuminates green, the system is ready to operate. The system is only operable at vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if lane markings are available. When the system recognises an unintended lane change, the control indicator ) changes to yellow and flashes.
Driving and operating Fuel Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies with European standard EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent. Your engine is capable to run with E10 fuel that fulfills these standards. E10 fuel contains up to 10 % bioethanol. Use fuel with the recommended octane rating 3 290. Use of fuel with too low an octane rating can reduce engine power and torque and slightly increases fuel consumption.
212 Driving and operating The boiling point depends on the pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane). Caution The system works at an ambient temperature of approx. -8 °C to 100 °C. Full function of the LPG system can only be guaranteed with liquid gas which complies with the minimum requirements of DIN EN 589.
Driving and operating 213 Refuelling Caution Repairs and adjustments may only be made by trained specialists in order to maintain the safety and warranty on the LPG system. Liquid gas is given a particular odour (odorised) so that any leaks can be detected easily. 9 Warning If you smell gas in the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity, switch to petrol mode immediately. No smoking. No naked flames or ignition sources. If possible, close the manual shut-off valve on the multivalve.
214 Driving and operating 9 Danger Fuel is flammable and explosive. No smoking. No naked flames or sparks. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this remedied immediately by an authorized dealer. Caution In case of misfuelling, do not switch on ignition. Fuel filler flap is located at right rear side of the vehicle. The fuel filler flap can only be opened if the vehicle is unlocked. Pull flap at the recess and open.. To open, turn the cap slowly to the left.
Driving and operating Liquid gas refuelling Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling. The filling valve for the liquid gas is behind the fuel filler cap. Fit the required adapter. Unscrew protective cap from the filler neck. ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press locking lever on filler nozzle down. 215 DISH (Italy) filler neck: Place the filler nozzle into the adapter. Press locking lever on filler nozzle down.
216 Driving and operating 9 Warning Due to the system design, an escape of liquid gas after releasing the locking lever is unavoidable. Avoid inhaling. 9 Warning The liquid gas tank may only be filled to 80% for safety reasons. The multivalve on the liquid gas tank automatically limits the fill quantity. If a larger quantity is added, we recommend not exposing the vehicle to the sun until the excess amount has been used up.
Driving and operating Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary Fuel filler cap Only use genuine fuel filler caps. Diesel-engined vehicles have special fuel filler caps. Fuel consumption - CO2Emissions The fuel consumption (combined) of the model Vauxhall Astra is within a range of 76 to 35 mpg. The CO2 emission (combined) is within a range of 189 to 99 g/km.
218 Driving and operating Driving characteristics and towing tips Trailer towing Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements. For trailers with low driving stability and caravan trailers with a permitted gross vehicle weight of more than 1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is strongly recommended when driving above 50 mph.
Driving and operating Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the towing vehicle fully loaded, the permissible rear axle load (see identification plate or vehicle documents) may be exceeded by 60 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating may be exceeded by 60 kg. If the permissible rear axle load is exceeded, a maximum speed of 60 mph applies. 219 Stowage of coupling ball bar Fitting the coupling ball bar The bag with the coupling ball bar is stowed in the rear stowage compartment on the floor.
220 Driving and operating Disengage and fold down the socket. Remove the sealing plug from the opening for the coupling ball bar and stow it. Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be tensioned before being inserted: ■ Unlock coupling ball bar by turning key to position c. Inserting the coupling ball bar Checking the tensioning of the coupling ball bar ■ Pull out rotary knob and turn clockwise as far as it will go. ■ Red marking on rotary knob must point towards green marking on coupling ball bar.
Driving and operating Eye for break-away stopping cable ■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening. ■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed. 9 Warning Towing a trailer is permitted only when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar does not engage correctly, seek the assistance of a workshop. Attach breakaway stopping cable to eye.
222 Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information ................... 222 Vehicle checks ........................... 223 Bulb replacement ....................... 230 Electrical system ........................ 250 Vehicle tools .............................. 256 Wheels and tyres ....................... 258 Jump starting ............................. 274 Towing ....................................... 276 Appearance care .......................
Vehicle care ■ Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. ■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm system. website, where legally required. Only entrust this work to an authorised recycling centre. Gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for gas vehicles.
224 Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. 9 Danger The ignition system and Xenon headlights use extremely high voltage. Do not touch. Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder. Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the latch from a low height (20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is engaged. Bonnet Opening Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
Vehicle care Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull out and read the engine oil level. We recommend the use of the same grade of engine oil that was used at last change. The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick. Caution It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the proper level of an appropriate quality oil in the engine. Insert dipstick to the stop on the handle and make half a turn.
226 Vehicle care Coolant level Caution Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage. 9 Warning Allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Carefully open the cap, relieving the pressure slowly. To top up use a 1:1 mixture of released coolant concentrate mixed with clean tap water. If no coolant concentrate is available, use clean tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration checked and have the cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle care 227 Brakes Vehicle battery In the event of minimum thickness of the brake lining, a squealing noise sounds during braking. Continued driving is possible but have the brake lining replaced as soon as possible. Once new brake linings are installed, do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys. Vehicles without stop-start system will be equipped with a lead acid battery. Vehicles with stop-start system will be equipped with an AGM battery which is not a lead acid battery.
228 Vehicle care Laying up the vehicle for more than 4 weeks can lead to battery discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Ensure the ignition is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the vehicle battery. The anti-theft alarm siren must be deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, disconnect the vehicle's battery within 15 seconds. Vehicle battery discharge protection 3 151.
Vehicle care Warning label ■ See the Owner's Manual for further information. ■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery. 229 Wiper blade replacement Diesel fuel system bleeding Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking. ■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. ■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children. ■ The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause blindness or serious burn injuries.
230 Vehicle care Wiper blade on the rear window Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove. Attach the wiper blade slightly angled to the wiper arm and push until it engages. Lower wiper arm carefully. Bulb replacement Halogen headlights Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands. Use only the same bulb type for replacement.
Vehicle care Low beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and rotate clockwise to secure. 5. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise. 231 High beam (2) 1. Rotate the cap (2) anticlockwise and remove it. 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage.
232 Vehicle care Sidelights/Daytime running light (3) 1. Rotate the cap (3) anticlockwise and remove it. Use the screwdriver to rotate the cap. 2. Press latches together and withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise. 3-door hatchback Bi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one bulb for low and high beam. Sidelight/Daytime running light (2).
Vehicle care Low/High beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 3. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 4. Replace the bulb and connect bulb holder with the plug connector. 5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and rotate clockwise to secure. 6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
234 Vehicle care Adaptive forward lighting Corner lighting 9 Danger Adaptive forward lighting system uses Xenon headlights. Xenon headlights work under extremely high electrical voltage. Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. 2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling. 3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket. 4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise. Sidelight/Daytime running lights are designed as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and cannot be changed.
Vehicle care 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 235 Fog lights 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 2. Unscrew both screws and remove turn light assembly from the bumper. 3. Disengage the bulb from the plug connector by pulling. 4. Replace the bulb and connect bulb holder with the plug connector. 5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and rotate clockwise to secure. 6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
236 Vehicle care 3. Unscrew three screws and remove fog light assembly from the bumper. 8. Attach turn light assembly into the bumper and fix with two screws. 9. Engage both caps. 3-door hatchback 4. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and remove it from the reflector. 5. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 6. Replace and insert bulb socket into the reflector, turn socket clockwise and attach the plug connector. 7.
Vehicle care 3. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and remove it from the reflector. 4. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the plug connector. 6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector by turning clockwise and engage. 7. Mount the light assembly by tightening both screws. 8. Assemble and engage the cover. 237 Front turn signal lights 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 2.
238 Vehicle care 3. Disengage the bulb socket from the reflector by pressing both retaining lugs. 4. Disengage the plug connector from the bulb socket by pressing the retaining lug. 5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb. 6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and attach the plug connector. 7. Attach light assembly into the bumper and fix with both screws. 8. Engage both caps.
Vehicle care 3-door hatchback 1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 2. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage and withdraw from the reflector. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise. 4. Replace and insert new bulb into socket by turning clockwise. 5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise. 6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise. 239 Tail lights 5-door hatchback 1. Release the cover on the respective side and remove it.
240 Vehicle care 3. Carefully withdraw the tail light assembly from recesses and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Detach the cable from the retainer. 5. Detach the wiring plug from the bulb carrier. 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut from the inside by hand. 6. Unscrew the three screws with a screwdriver and remove the bulb carrier from the light assembly. 7.
Vehicle care Close the cover and engage. Light assembly in the tailgate 1. Open the tailgate and remove the cover and both blind cover on the respective side. 2. Unscrew and remove three screws. 3. Remove the light assembly. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Press the retaining lug and remove the bulb carrier from the light assembly. 241 5.
242 Vehicle care 1. Remove cover on the responding side. 3. Carefully withdraw tail light assembly from recesses and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier. Turn signal light (2) 6. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. Connect the wiring plug. Fit light assembly with the retaining pins into the recesses of the car body and tighten the securing nuts from the inside of the load compartment. Attach cover. Light assembly in the tailgate 2.
Vehicle care Sports tourer 2. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: Tail light (1) Rear fog light/Reverse light (2), depending on the side. 3. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. Attach cover. 1. On left-hand side, fold down the blind and remove. 243 2. Remove cover on the respective side. 3. Unscrew two plastic securing nuts from the inside by hand.
244 Vehicle care 4. Carefully withdraw tail light assembly from recesses and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 5. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier. 6. Remove the bulb holder by turning anticlockwise and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: Tail lights (1 + 2) Turn signal light (3) Brake light (4) 7. Connect the wiring plug and press the cable into the retainer.
Vehicle care 4. Remove the bulb holder by turning anticlockwise and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: Tail light (1) Rear fog light/Reverse light (2), depending on the side. 5. Fit the light assembly in the tailgate and tighten the screws from the inside. Attach all covers.
246 Vehicle care 3. Carefully withdraw the light assembly from the recesses and remove. 4. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier. 2. Unscrew both plastic securing nuts from the inside by hand. Only turn signal light (2) can be changed. 6. Insert and turn bulb holder clockwise into the tail light assembly. Connect the wiring plug with the light assembly. Fit light assembly with the retaining pins into the recesses of the car body and tighten the securing nuts from the inside of the load compartment.
Vehicle care 2. Unscrew three screws. 3. Remove the tail light assembly from tailgate. 4. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: Only rear fog light respectively reverse light (2), depending on the side, can be changed. 5. Insert and turn bulb holder clockwise into the tail light assembly. Fit the tail light assembly in the tailgate and tighten the screws. Attach all covers. 247 1.
248 Vehicle care 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer To replace bulb, remove lamp housing: 3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it. 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. 5. On left side: insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert rear end. On right side: insert rear end into front wing, slide rearward and insert front end. 2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove from housing. 1.
Vehicle care 249 4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it. 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise. 6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage. 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. 5. On left side: insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert rear end. On right side: insert rear end into front wing, slide rearward and insert front end. Interior lights Number plate light Courtesy light, reading lights Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. 2.
250 Vehicle care Electrical system Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■ in the front left of the engine compartment, ■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage compartment, or, in right-hand drive vehicles, behind the glovebox, ■ behind a cover on the left side of the load compartment. Before replacing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the ignition.
Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse box The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover and fold it upwards until it stops. Remove the cover vertically upwards. 251 No.
252 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No.
Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the glovebox. Open the glovebox, then open the cover and fold it down. In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is behind the storage compartment in the instrument panel. Open the compartment and push it to the left to unlock. Fold the compartment down and remove it.
254 Vehicle care No. Circuit 14 Diagnostic connector 15 Airbag 16 Power outlet 17 Air conditioning system Load compartment fuse box 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback The fuse box is on the left side of the load compartment behind a cover. 18 Logistics 19 Body control module 20 Body control module Fold down the blind and remove.
Vehicle care Fuse assignments 255 No. Circuit No.
256 Vehicle care Vehicle tools Sports Tourer and 4-door saloon Tools Vehicles with tyre repair kit Some tools and the towing eye are located together with the tyre repair kit in a tool box in the load compartment below the floor cover. 3-door and 5-door hatchback When assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach full retention force.
Vehicle care Vehicles with spare wheel Variant 1a: 3-door and 5-door hatchback with rigid wheel wrench The jack, the tools and a strap for securing a damaged wheel are in the tool box below the spare wheel in the load compartment. The wheel wrench and the towing eye are in the tool bag located in the spare wheel well near the tool box. Spare wheel 3 270.
258 Vehicle care Variant 3: 4-door saloon Wheels and tyres Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right angles if possible. Driving over sharp edges can cause tyre and wheel damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking. Regularly check the wheels for damage. Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of damage or unusual wear. The jack and the tools are in the tool box below the spare wheel in the load compartment.
Vehicle care Tyre pressure 3 307 and on the label on the front left or right door frame. The tyre pressure data refers to cold tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres. Always inflate the spare tyre to the pressure specified for full load. The ECO tyre pressure serves to achieve the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible. Incorrect tyre pressures will impair safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and will increase tyre wear. Tyre pressures differ depending on various options.
260 Vehicle care The menu can be selected by the buttons on the turn signal lever. Press the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information MenuX. Turn the adjuster wheel to select the tyre pressure monitoring system. System status and pressure warnings are displayed by a message with the corresponding tyre flashing in the Driver Information Centre. A detected low tyre pressure condition is indicated by the control indicator w 3 117.
Vehicle care If the tyre pressure must be reduced or increased, switch off ignition. Only mount wheels with pressure sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure will not be displayed and w illuminates continuously. A spare wheel or temporary spare wheel is not equipped with pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitoring system is not operational for these wheels. Control indicator w illuminates. For the further three wheels the system remains operational.
262 Vehicle care Tread depth Check tread depth at regular intervals. Tyres should be replaced for safety reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm (4 mm for winter tyres). For safety reasons it is recommended that the tread depth of the tyres on one axle should not vary by more than 2 mm. indicators (TWI). Their position is indicated by markings on the sidewall. If there is more wear at the front than the rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels periodically.
Vehicle care Tyre chains Use tyre chains only on front wheels. 9 Warning Damage may lead to tyre blowout. 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread and the inboard sides (including chain lock). Tyre chains are only permitted on tyres of size 205/60 R 16 and 215/50 R 17. 3-door hatchback Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of size 225/55 R 17.
264 Vehicle care 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment. 2. Remove the compressor. The illustrations show different versions. 3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the stowage compartments on the underside of the compressor. 4. Screw the compressor air hose to the connection on the sealant bottle. 5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor. Set the compressor near the tyre in such a way that the sealant bottle is upright.
Vehicle care 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective tyre. 7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve. 8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J. 9. Connect the compressor plug to the power outlet or cigarette lighter socket. To avoid discharging the battery, we recommend running the engine. 10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled with sealant. 11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst the sealant bottle is emptying (approx. 30 seconds).
266 Vehicle care 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Screw the tyre inflation hose to the free connection of the sealant bottle. This prevents sealant from escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in load compartment. 15. Remove any excess sealant using a cloth. 16. Take the label indicating maximum permitted speed from the sealant bottle and affix in the driver's field of view. 17.
Vehicle care Make the following preparations and observe the following information: ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position. ■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or P. ■ Remove the spare wheel 3 270. ■ Never change more than one wheel at once. ■ Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not for seasonal winter or summer tyre change.
268 Vehicle care Fold out the wheel wrench and install ensuring that it locates securely and loosen each wheel nut by half a turn. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and loosen each wheel nut by half a turn. Variants1b, 2 and 3 with foldable wheel wrench: 3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant vehicle jacking point. Some versions have sill panellings with covered vehicle jacking points: pull out the cover at the respective jacking point firstly. 4.
Vehicle care 269 Attach jack handle and with the jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of the ground. Sports Tourer, jack variant 2, 3 256: Set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below the jacking point in a manner that prevents it from slipping. Set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below the jacking point in a manner that prevents it from slipping. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
270 Vehicle care 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before installing. Install wheel nut caps. Install centre cap on alloy wheels. 11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panelling. 12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 270 and the vehicle tools 3 256. 13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut torque as soon as possible. Have the defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.
Vehicle care Stowing a damaged full size wheel in the load compartment, 3-door and 5-door hatchback Caution The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible. The spare wheel is located in the load compartment beneath the floor covering. It is secured with a wing nut. To remove: 1. Open the floor cover. 271 2.
272 Vehicle care 3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until the strap is fastened securely to the lashing eye. 9 Danger Always drive with folded up and engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel in the load compartment. Stowing a damaged full size wheel in the spare wheel well, Sports Tourer and 4-door saloon Vehicles equipped with a full size spare wheel: 4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in the illustration. 5.
Vehicle care 1. Install the hexagon key of the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely on the bolt. 2. Turn the wheel wrench anticlockwise to loosen the bolt. Remove the bolt. 3. Take the extension bolt from the tool bag 3 256 and screw it in hand-tight using the hexagon key of the wheel wrench. 4. Store the tool box and the damaged wheel outside up in the spare wheel well and secure it by turning the wing nut clockwise on the bolt. The floor cover can be placed on the projecting wheel.
274 Vehicle care 9 Warning Storing a jack, a wheel or other equipment in the load compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store jack and tools always in the respective storage compartments and secure them by fixing. Damaged wheel placed in the load compartment must always be secured by the strap.
Vehicle care ■ Never expose the vehicle battery to naked flames or sparks. ■ A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle battery before connecting jump leads. ■ Wear eye protection and protective clothing when handling a vehicle battery. ■ Use a booster vehicle battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged vehicle battery.
276 Vehicle care 2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be made for no longer than 15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute. 3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads connected. 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving the jump start. 5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads. Towing Towing the vehicle Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Vehicle care Caution 277 Towing another vehicle Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. When the engine is not running, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation and close the windows. Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles.
278 Vehicle care Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. After towing, unscrew the towing eye. Insert cap at the top and engage downwards. Appearance care Exterior care Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent, have the locks regreased by a workshop.
Vehicle care On vehicles with emblem touchpad: when cleaning with a high-pressure jet cleaner ensure a minimum distance of 30 cm when working around the tailgate to prevent unintended unlocking. Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use separate leathers for painted and glass surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows will impair vision. Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers are made of plastic.
280 Vehicle care Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop. Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable protective wax coating. After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if necessary. Bitumen/rubber materials could damage the PVC coating. Have underbody work carried out by a workshop.
Vehicle care coloured upholstery. Removable stains and discolourations should be cleaned as soon as possible. Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner. Caution Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery. The same applies to clothing with sharp-edged objects, like zips or belts or studded jeans. Plastic and rubber parts Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with the same cleaner as used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary.
282 Service and maintenance Service and maintenance General information ................... 282 Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 283 General information Service information In order to ensure economical and safe vehicle operation and to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is of vital importance that all maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
Service and maintenance Make sure that the Service and Warranty Booklet is completed correctly as continuous proof of service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is also a benefit when selling the vehicle. Service interval with remaining engine oil life duration The service interval is based on several parameters depending on usage. The service display lets you know when to change the engine oil. Service display 3 110.
284 Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the minimum ambient temperature 3 287. Additional engine oil additives The use of additional engine oil additives could cause damage and invalidate the warranty. Engine oil viscosity grades The SAE viscosity grade gives information of the thickness of the oil. Multigrade oil is indicated by two figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30.
Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification .................. 285 Vehicle data ............................... 287 Vehicle identification 285 Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.
286 Technical data Information on identification label: 1 = Manufacturer 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg 5 = Permissible gross train weight in kg 6 = Maximum permissible front axle load in kg 7 = Maximum permissible rear axle load in kg 8 = Vehicle-specific or countryspecific data The combined total of front and rear axle loads must not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight.
Technical data 287 Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Engine oil quality Only Israel Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) Diesel engines Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) Diesel engines dexos 1 – – ✔ – dexos 2 ✔ ✔ – ✔ In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.
288 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Engine oil quality Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) Diesel engines Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) Diesel engines dexos 1 ✔ – – – dexos 2 – ✔ ✔ ✔ In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below: All countries outside Europe except Israel Engine oil quality Only Belarus, Moldov
Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) 289 Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) Diesel engines ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ACEA C3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ API SM ✔ – ✔ – API SN resource conserving ✔ – ✔ – Engine oil viscosity grades All countries outside Europe (except Israel), including Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Ambient temper
290 Technical data Engine data Sales designation 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.
Technical data 291 Sales designation 1.8 2.0 VXR 1.3 1.7 1.7 1.
292 Technical data Sales designation 1.7 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Turbo Engine identifier code A17DTS A20DTH A20DTR Number of cylinders 4 4 4 1686 1956 1956 Engine power [kW] 96 121 143 at rpm 4000 4000 4000 Torque [Nm] 300 350 400 at rpm 2000-2500 1750-2500 1750-2500 Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.6 0.
Technical data 293 Performance 3-door hatchback Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XHT Manual transmission 1113) 120 125 137 136 Automatic transmission – – 124 – 130 Engine A18XER A20NFT A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Manual transmission 124 155 114 113 122 Automatic transmission – – – – – Maximum speed2) [mph] Maximum speed2) [mph] Engine A17DTS A20DTH A20DTR Manual transmission 122 134 140 Automatic transmission – 131 – Maximum speed2) [mph] 2) 3) The maxim
294 Technical data 5-door hatchback Engine A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER Manual transmission 1053) 1113) 120 126 138 118 Automatic transmission – – – 125 131 114 Maximum speed2) [mph] Engine A16XHT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Manual transmission 137 109 117 116 125 Automatic transmission 132 – – – – Maximum speed2) [mph] Engine A17DTS A20DTH A20DTR Manual transmission 123 134 140 Automatic transmission – 131 – Maximum 2) 3) speed2) [mph
Technical data 295 4-door saloon Engine A14XER A14NET A16LET A16XER Manual transmission 1113) 126 137 117 Automatic transmission – 124 131 113 Maximum speed2) A16XHT [mph] Engine – A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Manual transmission 109 119 117 128 Automatic transmission – – – – Maximum speed2) [mph] Engine A17DTS A20DTH Manual transmission 126 134 Automatic transmission – 130 Maximum 2) 3) speed2) [mph] The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight
296 Technical data Sports tourer Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER A16XHT Manual transmission 109 118 124 137 115 137 Automatic transmission – – 123 130 112 131 Maximum speed [mph]2) Engine A13DTE A17DTE A17DTF A17DTC A17DTS Manual transmission 108 116 123 114 121 Automatic transmission – – – – – Maximum speed 2)[mph] Engine A17DTL A20DTH Manual transmission 109 132 Automatic transmission – 129 Maximum speed 2) 2)[mph] The maximum speed indicat
Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning [kg] A14XER 1393 – A14NEL 1437 – A14NET 1437 1471 A16LET 1471 – A16XHT 1503 1503 A18XER 1437 – A20NFT 1550 – A17DTE 1503 – A17DTS 1503 – A17DTC 1503 – A17DTF 1503 – A20DTH 1550 1571 A20DTR 1571 – with air conditioning [kg] 297
298 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning [kg] A14XER 1503 – A14NEL 1571 – A14NET 1571 1613 A16LET 1613 – A16XHT 1664 1664 A18XER 1571 – A20NFT 1701 – A17DTE 1664 – A17DTS 1664 – A17DTC 1664 – A17DTF 1664 – A20DTH 1701 1701 A20DTR 1701 – with air conditioning [kg]
Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] A14XEL 1373/1388 – A14XER 1373/1388 – A14NEL 1393/1408 – A14NET 1393/1408 –/1453 A16LET –/1490 –/1503 A16XER 1393/1408 –/1443 A16XHT –/1503 – A13DTE 1393/1408 – A17DTC 1503/1518 – A17DTE 1503/1518 – A17DTF 1503/1518 – A17DTS 1503/1518 – A20DTH 1503/1518 –/1590 A20DTR 1571 – without/with air
300 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] A14XEL –/1545 – A14XER –/1545 – A14NEL –/1611 – A14NET –/1611 –/1613 A16LET –/1613 –/1665 A16XER –/1578 –/1613 A16XHT –/1664 – A13DTE –/1571 – A17DTC –/1664 – A17DTE –/1664 – A17DTF –/1664 – A17 DTS –/1664 – A20DTH –/1711 –/1731 A20DTR –/1701 – without/with air conditioning [kg]
Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 4-door saloon Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] A14XER 1393 – A14NET 1437 1483 A16LET 1471 1503 A16XER 1393 1449 A16XHT 1503 – A13DTE 1471 – A17DTE 1503 – A17DTC 1503 – A17DTF 1503 – A17DTS 1503 – A20DTH 4) – without/with air conditioning [kg] 4) Value was not available at time of printing.
302 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 4-door saloon Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] A14XER 1550 – A14NET 1613 1613 A16LET 1613 1664 A16XER 1571 1613 A16XHT 1644 – A13DTE 1613 – A17DTE 1701 – A17DTC 1701 – A17DTF 1701 – A17 DTS 1701 – A20DTH 4) – without/with air conditioning [kg] 4) Value was not available at time of printing.
Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] A14XER 1393/1408 – A14NEL 1471/1486 –/1503 A14NET 1437/1452 –/1503 A16LET –/1503 –/1550 A16XER 1437/1452 –/1503 A16XHT –/1550 1571 A13DTE 1471/1486 – A17DTE 1550 – A17DTF 1550 – A17DTC 1550 – A17DTS 1550 – A20DTH 1550/1565 –/1613 without/with air conditioning [kg] 303
304 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] A14XER –/1571 – A14NEL –/1664 –/1664 A14NET –/1664 –/1664 A16LET –/1664 –/1701 A16XER –/1613 –/1664 A16XHT –/1733 – A13DTE –/1664 – A17DTE 1733 – A17DTF 1733 – A17DTC 1733 – A17DTS 1733 – A20DTH 1733 –/1733 without/with air conditioning [kg]
Technical data 305 Vehicle dimensions 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon Sports tourer Length [mm] 4466 4419 4658 4698 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1840 1814 1814 1814 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2020 2013 2013 2013 Height (without antenna) [mm] 1482 1510 1500 1535 Length of load compartment floor [mm] 855 836 1084 1069 Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1617 1549 1778 1835 Load compartment width [mm] 980 1027 976 1026 Load
306 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A14XEL, A14XER A14NEL, A14NET A16LET, A16XER A16XHT A18XER A20NFT including Filter [l] 4.0 4.0 4.5 5.5 4.5 6.0 between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Engine A13DTE ecoFlex A17DTE, A17DTC A17DTF, A17DTS A20DTH, A20DTR including Filter [l] 3.5 5.4 5.4 4.5 between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.
Technical data 307 Tyre pressures Tyre pressures differ depending on the model variant. The order of the listed car models is as follows: ■ 3-door hatchback ■ 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer Refer to the table header to find the correct tyre pressure for your model.
308 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36) 250/2.5 (36) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.
Technical data 309 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36) 250/2.5 (36) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 260/2.6 (38) 260/2.6 (38) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.
310 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 240/2.4 (35) 240/2.4 (35) – – 260/2.6 (38) 300/3.0 (43) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) – – 280/2.8 (41) 310/3.1 (44) Temporary spare wheel 420/4.
Technical data Comfort with up to 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine A14XER, A14XEL Tyres 205/55 R16,10) 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 215/60R16,10) 225/45 R1710) 10) Not permitted with tyre chains. 311 front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.
312 Technical data Comfort with up to 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine A14NET, A14NEL, A16XER Tyres 205/55 R16,10) 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 215/60R16,10) 225/45 R17,10) 225/45 R18,10) 235/40 R1910) 10) Not permitted with tyre chains. front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.
Technical data Comfort with up to 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine A16LET Tyres 313 front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 235/40 R1910) 240/2.4 (35) 220/2.2 (32) – – 250/2.5 (36) 290/2.9 (42) 205/60 R16, 11) 250/2.5 (36) 230/2.
314 Technical data Comfort with up to 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine A13DTE Tyres 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 215/60 R1610) 10) Not permitted with tyre chains. front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.
Technical data Comfort with up to 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine A17DTC, A17DTS Tyres 205/65 R16, 11)10) 315 front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 240/2.4 (35) 220/2.2 (32) – – 250/2.5 (36) 290/2.9 (42) 250/2.5 (36) 230/2.
316 Technical data Comfort with up to 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine A16XHT, A17DTE, A17DTF Tyres 205/65 R16, 11)10) front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 240/2.4 (35) 220/2.2 (32) – – 250/2.5 (36) 290/2.9 (42) 250/2.
Technical data Comfort with up to 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine A20DTH Tyres 317 front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 235/40 R1910) 240/2.4 (35) 220/2.2 (32) – – 250/2.5 (36) 290/2.9 (42) 205/60 R16,11) 250/2.5 (36) 230/2.
318 Technical data Comfort with up to 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine All 10) Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) [kPa/bar] ([psi]) 235/40 R1910) 270/2.7 (39) 250/2.5 (36) – – 280/2.8 (41) 300/3.0 (43) Temporary spare wheel 420/4.2 (61) 420/4.2 (61) – – 420/4.2 (61) 420/4.2 (61) Not permitted with tyre chains.
Customer information Customer information Customer information Customer information ................ 319 Vehicle data recording and pri‐ vacy ........................................... 319 This vehicle has systems that transmit and/or receive radio waves subject to Directive 1999/5/EC. These systems are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Copies of the original Declarations of Conformity can be obtained on our website.
320 Customer information ■ Vehicle reactions in particular driving situations (e.g. inflation of an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system) ■ Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature) These data are exclusively technical and help identifying and correcting errors as well as optimizing vehicle functions. Motion profiles indicating travelled routes cannot be created with these data. If services are used (e.g.
Customer information 321
322 Index A Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 222 Active Emergency Braking......... 194 Active head restraints................... 39 Adaptive cruise control....... 119, 184 Adaptive forward lighting .......... ................................ 118, 143, 234 Adjustable air vents ................... 160 Advanced parking assist............ 199 Airbag and belt tensioners ......... 113 Airbag deactivation .............. 53, 113 Airbag system ..............................
323 Child restraints.............................. 54 Child restraint systems ................ 54 Cigarette lighter ......................... 107 Climate control ............................. 17 Climate control systems............. 153 Clock........................................... 105 Code........................................... 126 Control indicators........................ 111 Control of the vehicle ................. 162 Controls...................................... 100 Convex shape ...............
324 Glass panel .................................. 37 Glovebox ..................................... 60 Graphic-Info-Display, ColourInfo-Display ............................ 124 H Halogen headlights .................... 230 Hand brake......................... 173, 174 Hazard warning flashers ............ 147 Headlight flash ........................... 142 Headlight range adjustment ...... 142 Headlights................................... 140 Headlights when driving abroad 143 Head restraint adjustment ...
325 P Parking ................................ 20, 167 Parking assist ............................ 196 Parking brake ............................ 174 Parking lights ............................. 148 Particulate filter........................... 168 Performance .............................. 293 Performing work ........................ 223 Pollen filter ................................. 161 Power outlets ............................. 106 Power seat adjustment ................ 44 Power steering..............
326 Traction Control system ............. 176 Traction Control system off......... 117 Traffic sign assistant................... 206 Trailer coupling........................... 217 Trailer stability assist ................. 221 Trailer towing ............................. 218 Transmission ............................... 18 Transmission display ................. 169 Tread depth ............................... 262 Trip computer ............................ 130 Trip odometer ............................
