Vauxhall Adam (2012) manual

0 - 1 Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition: October 2012 TS 17 27-A-13 VAUXHALL Adam Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition: October 2012 TS 1727-A-13[...]

Introduction .................................... 2 In brief ............................................ 6 Keys, doors and windows ............ 18 Seats, restraints ........................... 30 Storage ........................................ 49 Instruments and controls ............. 67 Lighting ...................................... 100 Climate[...]

2 Introduction Introduction[...]

Introduction 3 Vehicle specific data Please enter your vehicle's data on the previous page to keep it easily accessible. This information is available in the sections "Service and maintenance" and "Technical data" as well as on the identification plate. Introduction Your vehicle is a designed combination of advanced technol[...]

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 informati[...]

Introduction 5[...]

6 In brief In brief Initial drive information Vehicle unlocking Press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles. To open the tailgate, push the brand emblem at the bottom half. Radio remote control 3 19, Central locking system 3 20, Load compartment 3 22.[...]

In brief 7 Seat adjustment Seat positioning Pull handle, slide seat, release handle. Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment 3 32. 9 Danger Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment. Seat backrests Turn handwheel to adjust inclination. Do not lean on backrest while adjusting. Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustm[...]

8 In brief Head restraint adjustment Press release button, adjust height, engage. Head restraints 3 30. Seat belt Pull out the seat belt and engage in belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 °). To release belt, press red button on belt buc[...]

In brief 9 Exterior mirrors Select the relevant exterior mirror and adjust it. Convex exterior mirrors 3 25, Electric adjustment 3 25, Folding exterior mirrors 3 26, Heated exterior mirrors 3 26. 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 whe[...]

10 In brief Instrument panel overview[...]

In brief 11 1 Power windows ..................... 27 2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 25 3 Cruise control ..................... 128 Speed limiter ....................... 129 4 Side air vents ...................... 115 5 Turn and lane-change signals, headlight flash, low beam and high beam .... 103 Exit lighting ......................... 106[...]

12 In brief Exterior lighting Turn light switch: 7 = lights off 8 = sidelights 9 = headlights Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control: exterior lighting is switched on and off automatically m = activation or deactivation of the automatic light control 8 = sidelights 9 = headlights Rear fog light Press r in the light switch. Headlight[...]

In brief 13 Turn and lane-change signals lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal Turn and lane-change signals 3 103, Parking lights 3 103. Hazard warning flashers Operated with the ¨ button. Hazard warning flashers 3 102. Horn Press j .[...]

14 In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow P = interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor § = off For a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Windscreen wiper 3 69, Wiper blade replacement 3 155. Windscreen washer Pull lever. Windscreen washer system 3 69, Washer fluid 3 152. Rea[...]

In brief 15 Rear window washer Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times. Rear window wiper/washer 3 70. Climate control Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors The heating is operated by pressing the Ü button. Heated rear window 3 29. Demisting and defrosting the windows ■ Switch on cooling n . ?[...]

16 In brief 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. If the gear does not engage, set the lever to neutral, release the clutch pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection. Manual transmissio[...]

In brief 17 Stop-start system If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill and certain conditions are fulfilled, activate an Autostop as follows: ■ Depress the clutch pedal ■ set the lever in neutral ■ release the clutch pedal An Autostop is indicated by the needle at the AUTOSTOP position in the tachometer. To restart the engine, depr[...]

18 Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and windows Keys, locks ................................... 18 Doors ........................................... 22 Vehicle security ............................ 23 Exterior mirrors ............................ 25 Interior mirrors ............................. 26 Windows ...................................... [...]

Keys, doors and windows 19 Radio remote control Used to operate: ■ Central locking system ■ Anti-theft locking system ■ Anti-theft alarm system ■ Power windows The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 metres. It can be restricted by external influences. The hazard warning flashers confirm operation. Handle with care, protect from [...]

20 Keys, doors and windows Extend the key and open the unit. Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit and synchronise. Key with fixed key section Have the battery replaced by a workshop. Radio remote control synchronisation After replacing the battery, unlock the door with the key in [...]

Keys, doors and windows 21 The setting can be saved for the key being used. Memorised settings 3 20. Unlocking and opening the tailgate 3 22. Locking Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. Press button e . If the driver's door is not closed properly, the central locking system will not work. Central locking buttons Locks or unlock[...]

22 Keys, doors and windows Fault in central locking system Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. The passenger door can be opened by pulling the interior handle twice. The load compartment and fuel filler flap cannot be opened. To deactivate the anti-theft locking system, switch on the ignition 3 24. Locki[...]

Keys, doors and windows 23 Closing Use interior handle. Do not push the touchpad switch or the emblem whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again. Central locking system 3 20. General hints for operating tailgate 9 Warning Do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky objects, since toxic exhaust gases, which c[...]

24 Keys, doors and windows Activating Press e on the radio remote control twice within 15 seconds. Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is combined with the central locking system. It monitors: ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet ■ Ignition Activation ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of the system) ?[...]

Keys, doors and windows 25 The alarm can be silenced by pressing any button on the radio remote control or by switching on the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system can be deactivated only by pressing button c or by switching on the ignition. A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be indicated by the hazard warning li[...]

26 Keys, doors and windows In position 0 no mirror is selected. Folding For pedestrian safety, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position if they are struck with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing. Parking position The exterior mirrors can be folded in by pressing gen[...]

Keys, doors and windows 27 Automatic anti-dazzle Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced. Windows Windscreen 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 in the mirror housing could be restric[...]

28 Keys, doors and windows Safety function If the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the window during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened again. Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due to frost or the like, switch on the ignition, then pull the switch to the first detent and hold. T[...]

Keys, doors and windows 29 Heated rear window Operated by pressing the Ü button. Heating works with the engine running and is switched off automatically after a short time. Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent dazzling. If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed when driv[...]

30 Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Position 9 Warning Only drive with the head restraint set to the proper position. The upper edge of the head restraint should be at upper head level. If this is not possible for extremely tall people, set to highest position, and set to lowest position for small people. Adjustment Front head re[...]

Seats, restraints 31 Rear head restraints, height adjustment Pull the head restraint upwards and let engage. For moving downwards press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards. Removal of rear head restraint E.g. when using a child restraint system 3 43. Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove. Stow the hea[...]

32 Seats, restraints ■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible. Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do not angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of[...]

Seats, restraints 33 Seat backrests Turn handwheel to adjust inclination. Do not lean on backrest while adjusting. Seat height Lever pumping motion up = seat higher down = seat lower Seat folding Pull release lever to the front and fold backrest forwards. Then slide seat forwards to the stop. To restore, slide the seat backwards to the stop. Lift b[...]

34 Seats, restraints Caution When seat height is in highest position, push head restraints down and lift up sun visors before folding backrest forwards. Heating Activate seat heating by pressing ß button for the respective front seat. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. Pressing button ß once more deactivates seat heating. Seat heat[...]

Seats, restraints 35 Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child restraint system 3 43. Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and proper functionality. Have damaged components replaced. After an accident, have the belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop. Note Make sure[...]

36 Seats, restraints Loose or bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting snugly. Do not place objects such as handbags or mobile phones between the belt and your body. 9 Warning The belt must not rest against hard or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing. Seat belt reminder X 3 80. Removing To release belt, press red button on belt buc[...]

Seats, restraints 37 Airbag system The airbag system consists of a number of individual systems depending on the scope of equipment. When triggered the airbags inflate within milliseconds. They also deflate so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision. 9 Warning If handled improperly the airbag systems can be triggered in an explos[...]

38 Seats, restraints geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES KINDES zur Folge haben kann. FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un siège protégé par un COUSSIN GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui, sous peine d'infliger des BLESSURES GRAVES, voire MORTELLES à l'ENFANT. ES: [...]

Seats, restraints 39 zalecenia może być przyczyną ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA. TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet sistemini KESİNLİKLE önünde bir AKTİF HAVA YASTIĞI ile korunmakta olan bir koltukta kullanmayınız. ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR veya AĞIR ŞEKİLDE YARALANABİLİR. UK: НІКОЛИ не використовуйте ?[...]

40 Seats, restraints LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ. ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille ees on AKTIIVSE TURVA[...]

Seats, restraints 41 The side airbag system consists of an airbag in each front seat backrest. The location is identified by the word AIRBAG . The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain severity. The ignition must be switched on. The inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the [...]

42 Seats, restraints Airbag deactivation The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on this seat. The side airbag and curtain airbag systems, the belt pretensioners and all driver airbag systems will remain active. The front passenger airbag system can be deactivated via a key- operated switch [...]

Seats, restraints 43 Change status only when the vehicle is stopped with the ignition off. Status remains until the next change. Control indicator for airbag deactivation 3 81. Child restraints Child restraint systems We recommend the following Vauxhall child restraint system which are tailored specifically to the vehicle: ■ Group 0, Group 0+ OPE[...]

44 Seats, restraints Suitable are restraint systems that comply with ECE 44-03 or ECE 44-04. Check local laws and regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems. Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the vehicle type. Ensure that the mounting location of the child restraint system within the vehicle is [...]

Seats, restraints 45 Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system Weight and age class On front passenger seat On rear seats activated airbag deactivated airbag Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months X U 1 U 2 Group 0+: up to 13 kg or approx. 2 years X U 1 U 2 Group I: 9 to 18 kg or approx. 8 mo[...]

46 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear seats Group 0: up to 10 kg E ISO/R1 X IL * Group 0+: up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X IL * D ISO/R2 X X C ISO/R3 X X Group I: 9 to 18 kg D ISO/R2 X X C ISO/R3 X X B ISO/F2 X IL, IUF B1 ISO/F2X X IL, IUF A ISO/F[...]

Seats, restraints 47 ISOFIX size class and seat device A – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – ISO/F2 = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 – ISO/F2X = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children[...]

48 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 logo ISOFIX on the backrest. The vehicle is equipped with guides in the backre[...]

Storage 49 Storage Storage compartments ................ 49 Load compartment ....................... 61 Roof rack system ......................... 65 Loading information ..................... 65 Storage compartments 9 Warning Do not not store heavy or sharp objects in the storage compartments. Otherwise, the storage compartment lid could open and v[...]

50 Storage Doorpockets in both doors are designed to carry bottles. Additional cupholders or bottleholders are located in the rear side panels. Flexible cupholder strap A movable rubber strap is located in the storage in front of the gear shifter. Pull out the strap to fix a cup or ashtray. Front storage Storage compartments are located below the l[...]

Storage 51 Park ticket holder Park tickets or other documents can be clipped behind the fastener on the windscreen pillar. Rear carrier system Rear carrier system for two bicycles The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix system) allows one bicycle to be attached to a pull-out carrier integrated into the vehicle floor. It is possible to attach one further [...]

52 Storage 9 Warning No-one should be in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury. Pull release lever up. The system disengages and travels quickly out of the bumper. Completely pull out the rear carrier system until you hear it engage. Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without pulling the releas[...]

Storage 53 Fold out tail lamps Swivel hinges of both tail lamps backwards as far as it will go. Swivel both tail lamps backwards as far as it will go. Fold out wheel recess Remove strap and fold out the wheel recess. Lock the rear carrier system Remove strap and swivel both clamping levers sidewards as far as it will go. Otherwise safe functionalit[...]

54 Storage Assembling the bicycle rack Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it backwards. Fold up the rack (2). Push down the rack (1) and swivel handle (2) backwards to engage. Press button (1) and remove left part of rack (2). Press button (1) and insert left part of rack into the right part (2). Attaching the adapter When carrying two bicycles[...]

Storage 55 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 [...]

56 Storage 2. Attach the short mounting bracket to the bicycle frame. Turn the knob clockwise to fasten. 3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the wheel recesses using the strap retainers. 4. Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure. Caution Ensure gap between bicycle and vehicle is at least 5 cm. If necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sideways. A[...]

Storage 57 5. Additionally secure both bicycle wheels of the rear bicycle to the wheel recesses using the tensioning straps. 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 gain access to the load compartment. ■ Wi[...]

58 Storage Removing bicycles Undo strap retainers on both bicycle tyres. Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove mounting brackets. Detaching adapter 1. Fold in wheel recesses. 2. Unbutton the strap. 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold. 4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and remove. Disassembling the bicycle rack Press button (1) and remove upper [...]

Storage 59 Press button (1) and reinstall rack (2). Arrange mounting bracket as shown in the illustration. Swivel handle (1) sidewards to disengage and lift the rack (2). Fold the rack backwards, then push forwards until it stops (1). Press the rack down at the rear (2). Fold in wheel recess Fold in wheel recess. Fasten strap. Stow the strap retain[...]

60 Storage Swivel both clamping levers inwards as far as it will go. Fasten strap. Fold in tail lamps First swivel tail lamps (1) forwards as far as it will go. Then swivel hinges (2) forwards as far as it will go. Fold in number plate light Fold number plate light forwards. Retracting the rear carrier system Caution Take care that all foldable par[...]

Storage 61 Load compartment The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts. Both parts can be folded down separately. Load compartment extension Remove the load compartment cover if necessary. Press the catch and push down the head restraint. Insert seat belt latch plate into side holder to protect the belt against damage. Pull the strap on one o[...]

62 Storage Opening Lift up the cover at the rear end. It engages in a nearly vertical position. Further opening up to head restraints is possible. To close move down the cover beyond the engage point. Removing Push cover left and right from the lower side upwards and remove. Fitting Engage cover by pushing into guides on both sides. Rear floor stor[...]

Storage 63 Removal Remove floor cover to gain access to the tool box 3 167, tyre repair kit 3 173 and bulb replacement of tail lights: ■ Lift up and fold rear part to the front, ■ pull out the cover to the rear, it will be lifted a little by a guidance, ■ detach cover from the load compartment. To gain access to the right cover in the load co[...]

64 Storage General hint 9 Warning For safety reasons stow all parts in the load compartment in its position, drive always with closed rear floor cover and, if possible, with folded up rear backrests. Otherwise flying around parts in the load compartment could hurt you in case of an accident. Lashing eyes The lashing eyes are designed to secure item[...]

Storage 65 First aid kit Stow the first aid kit in the side panel storage near the rear seats. Roof rack system Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. For further information contact your workshop. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in u[...]

66 Storage ■ Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from sliding. ■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests of the rear seats must not be angled forward. ■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the backrests. ■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the in[...]

Instruments and controls 67 Instruments and controls Controls ....................................... 67 Warning lights, gauges and indicators ..................................... 75 Information displays ..................... 85 Vehicle messages ........................ 91 Trip computer ............................... 94 Vehicle personalisation ..[...]

68 Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Activate heating by pressing * button. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker and to a higher temperature than the other areas. Heating is operational when the engine is running and during an Autostop. Stop-start system 3[...]

Instruments and controls 69 Windscreen wiper/washer Windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow P = interval wiping § = off For a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Do not use if the windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes. Adjustable wiper interval Wiper lever in position P . Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the de[...]

70 Instruments and controls Adjustable sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the sensitivity: low sensitivity = turn adjuster wheel downwards high sensitivity = turn adjuster wheel upwards Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Windscreen washer Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper [...]

Instruments and controls 71 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. The rear window wiper comes on automatically when the windscreen wiper is switched on and reverse gear is engaged. Activation or deactivation of this function can be[...]

72 Instruments and controls If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with Uplevel-Display. 9 Warning The road surface may already be icy even though the display indicates a few degrees above 0 °C. Clock Graphic-Info Display Press the CONFIG button to open the Settings menu. Scroll throu[...]

Instruments and controls 73 Set date format To switch between the available options, repeatedly press the MENU- TUNE knob. RDS clock synchronization The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters automatically sets the time. RDS time synchronisation can take a few minutes. Some transmitters do not send a correct time signal. In such cases, it is recommend[...]

74 Instruments and controls Power outlets A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the centre console. Do not exceed the maximum power consumption of 120 watts. With ignition off, the power outlet is deactivated. Additionally the power outlet is deactivated in the event of low battery voltage. Electrical accessories that are connected must comply with [...]

Instruments and controls 75 Warning lights, gauges and indicators Instrument cluster The needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched on. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. Odometer The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles. Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded distance sinc[...]

76 Instruments and controls Fuel gauge Displays the fuel level or gas level in the tank depending on the operation mode. Control indicator Y illuminates if the level in the tank is low. Refuel immediately if it flashes. During liquid gas operation, the system automatically switches over to petrol operation when gas tanks are empty 3 76. Never run t[...]

Instruments and controls 77 Caution If engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine. Danger to engine. Check coolant level. Service display The engine oil life system lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and filter change will be indicated[...]

78 Instruments and controls ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test. The control indicator colours mean: red = danger, important reminder yellow = warning, information, fault green = confirmation of activation blue = confirmation of activation white = confirmation of activation[...]

Instruments and controls 79 Control indicators in the instrument cluster[...]

80 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre console Turn signal O illuminates or flashes green. Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on. Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated. Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse. Bulb replacement 3 155, Fuses 3 162. Turn sign[...]

Instruments and controls 81 Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red. When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for approx. 4 seconds. If it does not illuminate, does not go out after 4 seconds or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag system. Seek the assistance of a workshop. The airbags and belt [...]

82 Instruments and controls Flashes when the engine is running Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops. Seek the assistance of a workshop immediately. Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow. Additionally a warning message or a warning code is displayed. The vehicle needs a service.[...]

Instruments and controls 83 Illuminates with power steering reduced Power steering is reduced due to overheating of the system. Control indicator extinguishes when the system has cooled down. Stop-start system 3 119. Illuminates with power steering disabled Failure in the power steering system. Consult a workshop. Illumination of c and a simultaneo[...]

84 Instruments and controls Engine oil pressure I illuminates red. Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts. Illuminates when the engine is running Caution Engine lubrication may be interrupted. This may result in damage to the engine and/or locking of the drive wheels. 1. Depress clutch. 2. Sele[...]

Instruments and controls 85 Illuminates green Cruise control is active. Cruise control 3 128. Door open h illuminates red. A door or the tailgate is open. Information displays Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC) is located in the instrument cluster between speedometer and tachometer. It is available as Midlevel-Display or [...]

86 Instruments and controls Some of the displayed functions differ when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only available when the vehicle is being driven. Vehicle personalisation 3 96. Memorised settings 3 20. Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn signal le[...]

Instruments and controls 87 ■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when to change the engine oil and filter 3 77 ■ Speed Warning : if exceeding the preset speed, a warning chime will be activated Selection and indication can be different between Midlevel- and Uplevel-Display. Trip/Fuel Information Menu W Press the MENU button to select W in the top l[...]

88 Instruments and controls 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 style to keep the filled segments within the Eco ar[...]

Instruments and controls 89 Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle configuration the vehicle has a ■ Graphic-Info-Display or ■ Colour-Info-Display with Touch- Screen functionality. Both displays are located in the instrument panel. Graphic-Info-Display Graphic-Info-Display indicates: ■ time 3 72 ■ outside tempera[...]

90 Instruments and controls The Colour-Information-Display indicates in colour: ■ time 3 72 ■ outside temperature 3 71 ■ date 3 72 ■ electronic climate control settings 3 111 ■ parking assist and advanced parking assist instructions 3 130 ■ Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment system manual ■ navigation, see descri[...]

Instruments and controls 91 Vehicle messages Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), in some cases together with a warning and signal buzzer. Press the SET/CLR button, the MENU button or turn the adjuster wheel to confirm a message. Vehicle messages on the Midlevel-Display The vehicle messages are displayed as code num[...]

92 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message 25 Left front turn signal failure 26 Left rear turn signal failure 27 Right front turn signal failure 28 Right rear turn signal failure 35 Replace battery in radio remote control 48 Clean side blind spot alert system 53 Tighten gas cap 56 Tyre pressure imbalance on front axle 57 Tyre pressure imbalanc[...]

Instruments and controls 93 ■ Lighting, bulb replacement ■ Wiper/washer system ■ Doors, windows ■ Radio remote control ■ Seat belts ■ Airbag systems ■ Engine and transmission ■ Tyre pressure ■ Battery Vehicle messages on the Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear additionally in the Colour-Info-Display. Some messages o[...]

94 Instruments and controls Trip computer The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever 3 85. Press the MENU button to select W on the Uplevel-Display. Trip/Fuel Information Menu on Uplevel-Display Turn the adjuster wheel to select the submenus: ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Average consumption 1 ■ Average speed 1 ■[...]

Instruments and controls 95 ■ Digital speed ■ Range ■ Instantaneous consumption Trip computer 1 and 2 The information of two trip computers can be reset separately for odometer, average consumption and average speed by pressing the SET/CLR button, making it possible to display different trip information for different drivers. Trip odometer Tr[...]

96 Instruments and controls To reset, press the SET/CLR button for a few seconds. Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous speed. Vehicle personalisation The vehicle's behaviour can be personalised via changing the settings in the Info-Display. Some of the personal settings for different drivers can be memorised individually for each[...]

Instruments and controls 97 In the corresponding submenus the following settings can be changed: Languages Selection of the desired language. Time Date See Clock 3 72. Radio settings See Infotainment manual for further information. Phone settings See Infotainment manual for further information. Vehicle settings ■ Climate and air quality Auto fan [...]

98 Instruments and controls function after unlocking without opening the vehicle. ■ Restore factory settings : Reset all settings to the default settings. Personal settings in the Colour-Info-Display When audio is switched on, press ; on the control panel. Press Settings . The following settings can be selected: ■ Time & date settings ■ R[...]

Instruments and controls 99 Auto wipe in reverse gear : Activate or deactivate automatically switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged. ■ Collision / detection Park assist : Activate or deactivate the ultrasonic sensors. Side blind zone alert : Changes the settings for the side blind spot alert system. ■ Lighting Exit l[...]

100 Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting .......................... 100 Interior lighting ........................... 104 Lighting features ........................ 106 Exterior lighting Light switch Turn light switch: 7 = lights off 8 = sidelights 9 = headlights Control indicator 8 3 84. Light switch with Automatic light control Turn light switch: [...]

Lighting 101 The current status of the automatic light control is displayed In the Driver Information Centre with Uplevel- Display. When switching on the ignition, automatic light control is active. When headlights are on, 8 lights up. Control indicator 8 3 84. Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together with headlights and sidelights. Automat[...]

102 Lighting Headlight range adjustment Manual headlight range adjustment To adapt headlight range to the vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn thumb wheel ? to required position. 0 = front seats occupied 1 = all seats occupied 2 = all seats occupied and load compartment laden 3 = driver's seat occupied and load compartment laden. Headlights [...]

Lighting 103 Turn and lane-change signals lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal If the lever is moved past the resistance point, the turn signal is switched on constantly. When the steering wheel moves back, the turn signal is automatically deactivated. For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistan[...]

104 Lighting Reversing lights The reversing light comes on when the ignition is on and reverse gear is selected. 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. Interior lighting [...]

Lighting 105 Operate rocker switch: w = automatic switching on and off. press u = on. press v = off. Note In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy lights are turned on automatically. Dome light Spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. Ambient light Ambient light consists of ind[...]

106 Lighting Operate button with ignition switched on: m short press once = on or off. T short press repeatedly = dimming stepwise. T long press = dimming continuously. The selected intensity remains after switching on ignition the next time. Starlight comes on automatically when switching off ignition and extinguishes after opening a door. Pressin[...]

Lighting 107 Activating 1. Switch off ignition 2. remove ignition key 3. open driver's door 4. pull turn signal lever 5. close driver's door If the driver's door is not closed the lights switch off after two minutes. Exit lighting is switched off immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open. Act[...]

108 Climate control Climate control Climate control systems ............. 108 Air vents ..................................... 115 Maintenance .............................. 116 Climate control systems Heating and ventilation system Controls for: ■ Temperature ■ Fan speed ■ Air distribution Heated rear window Ü 3 29. Temperature red = warm bl[...]

Climate control 109 Demisting and defrosting the windows ■ Set temperature control to warmest level. ■ Set fan speed to highest speed. ■ Set air distribution control to l . ■ Switch on heated rear window Ü . ■ Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door windows. ■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air dist[...]

110 Climate control Press button n again to switch off cooling. The air conditioning system cools and dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle. If no cooling or drying is required, switch the cooling system off to save fuel. When the[...]

Climate control 111 Demisting and defrosting the windows V ■ Switch on cooling n . ■ Set temperature control to warmest level. ■ Set fan speed to highest level. ■ Set air distribution control to l . ■ Switch on heated rear window Ü . ■ Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the door windows. Note If air distribution mo[...]

112 Climate control Climate control settings are shown on the Graphic-Info-Display, or depending on the version, on Colour- Info-Display. Setting modifications are briefly popped-up in both displays, superimposed over the currently displayed menu. The electronic climate control system is only fully operational when the engine is running. Automatic [...]

Climate control 113 If the minimum temperature is set ( Lo ), the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling n is switched on. If the maximum temperature is set ( Hi ), the climate control system runs at maximum heating. Note If the temperature will be reduced for climate comfort reasons, an Autostop can be inhibited or the engine w[...]

114 Climate control Fan speed Z Turn left rotary knob to decrease or increase fan speed. The fan speed is indicated in the Info-Display. Turning knob to $ : fan and cooling are switched off. To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO button. Air distribution Turn right rotary knob for desired adjustment. Setting is indicated in the Info-Display. K = t[...]

Climate control 115 climate control system during an Autostop. Exception: defrost system is activated and outside temperature above 0° C requests a restart. The status of cooling operation is indicated in the Info-Display. Activation or deactivation of cooling operation after engine start can be changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation[...]

116 Climate control Direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats. 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. Maintenance Air intake The air intake in [...]

Driving and operating 117 Driving and operating Driving hints ............................... 117 Starting and operating ............... 117 Engine exhaust .......................... 122 Manual transmission .................. 122 Brakes ........................................ 123 Ride control systems ................. 125 Driver assistance systems[...]

118 Driving and operating Ignition switch positions 0 = Ignition off 1 = Steering wheel lock released, ignition off 2 = Ignition on 3 = Starting Retained power off The following electronic systems can work until the driver's door is opened or at the latest for 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off: ■ Power windows ■ Power outlets P[...]

Driving and operating 119 Possible reasons for a non-starting engine: ■ Clutch pedal not operated ■ Timeout occurred Turbo engine warm-up Upon start-up, engine available torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine temperature is cold. The limitation is to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine. Overrun c[...]

120 Driving and operating An Autostop is indicated by the needle at the AUTOSTOP position in the tachometer. During an Autostop, the heating and brake performance will be maintained. 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[...]

Driving and operating 121 Restart of the engine by the stop-start system The selector lever has to be in neutral to enable an automatic restart. If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system. ■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated ■ the bonnet is opened[...]

122 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 e[...]

Driving and operating 123 Caution It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever. Brakes The brake system comprises two independent brake circuits. If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be braked using the other brake circuit. However, braking effect is achieved only when the brake pedal is depressed firmly. Cons[...]

124 Driving and operating Fault 9 Warning If there is a fault in the ABS, the wheels may be liable to lock due to braking that is heavier than normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may swerve. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop. Parking brake Manual parki[...]

Driving and operating 125 Ride control systems Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a component of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC). TC improves driving stability when necessary, regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip, by preventing the drive wheels from spinning. As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin,[...]

126 Driving and operating ESC is operational after each engine start as soon as the control indicator b extinguishes. When ESC operates b flashes. 9 Warning Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks when driving. Adapt speed to the road conditions. Fault If there is a fault in the system the control indicator b lights up co[...]

Driving and operating 127 City mode remains active during Autostop, but is only operational when the engine is running. Stop- start system 3 119. Deactivation Press button B , LED in the button extinguishes and a message pops up in the Driver Information Centre. Each time the engine starts, City mode is deactivated. Overload If the steering in City[...]

128 Driving and operating Driver assistance systems 9 Warning Driver assistance systems are developed to support the driver and not to replace his attention. The driver accepts full responsibility when driving the vehicle. When using driver assistance systems, always take care regarding the current traffic situation. Cruise control The Cruise contr[...]

Driving and operating 129 Reduce speed With cruise control active, hold thumb wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases continuously or in small increments. Deactivation Press button y , control indicator m in instrument cluster illuminates white. Cruise control is deactivated. Last used set speed is stored in memor[...]

130 Driving and operating Alternatively accelerate to the desired speed and briefly turn thumb wheel to SET/- : the current speed is stored as maximum speed. Speed limit is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Change speed limit With speed limiter active, turn thumb wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/- to decrease the desired maximum speed. E[...]

Driving and operating 131 The rear parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle and rear obstacles. It informs and warns the driver by giving acoustic signals. The system has four ultrasonic parking sensors in the rear bumper. Activation When reverse gear is engaged, the system is ready to operate automatically.[...]

132 Driving and operating The front-rear parking assist measures the distance between the vehicle and obstacles in front and behind the vehicle. The system gives acoustic signals and display messages. The system has six ultrasonic parking sensors each in the rear and front bumper. It uses two different acoustic warning signals for the front and rea[...]

Driving and operating 133 An illuminated LED in the parking assist button D indicates that the system is ready to operate. The front parking assist can also be activated at a speed up to 7 mph by short press of the parking assist button. If the D button is switched on once within an ignition cycle, the front parking assist is deactivated at a speed[...]

134 Driving and operating Fault In the event of a fault or if the system does not work temporarily, e.g. because of high external noise level or other interference factors, the LED in the button flashes for 3 seconds and then extinguishes. Simultaneously control indicator r illuminates in the instrument cluster 3 83 and a message pops up in the Dri[...]

Driving and operating 135 If only advanced parking assist is active, long press deactivates advanced parking assist. If forward gear or neutral is selected, short press activates or deactivates only front parking assist. If reverse gear is selected, short press activates or deactivates front and rear parking assist. Activation When searching for a [...]

136 Driving and operating Parking slot searching mode Select parallel or perpendicular parking slot on Driver Information Centre by pressing the SET/CLR button or on Colour-Info Display tap icon 6 respective 7 . When a slot is detected, a visual feedback in the Driver Information Centre or Colour-Info-Display and an acoustic signal are given. If th[...]

Driving and operating 137 If, for any reasons, the driver has to take over control over the steering, hold the steering wheel just at the outside. Automatic steering is cancelled in this case. Display indication The instructions in the display show: ■ general hints and warning messages ■ a hint when driving faster than 18 mph during parking slo[...]

138 Driving and operating The display shows the kind of parking slot. Changing the parking side The system is configured to detect parking slots by default on the passenger side. To detect parking slots on the driver side, switch on turn indicator to the driver side for the durance of searching. As soon as turn indicator is switched off, the system[...]

Driving and operating 139 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. Long press of button D will activate the system and search for a new parking slot. Basic notes on par[...]

140 Driving and operating initiating a parking manoeuvre. The system may recognize an entry, a gateway, a courtyard or even a crossing as parking slot. After selecting reverse gear the system would start a parking manoeuvre. Take care of the availability of the suggested parking slot. Surface irregularities, e.g. on construction zones, are not dete[...]

Driving and operating 141 The system can be activated or deactivated in the Info-Display, vehicle personalisation 3 96. Deactivation is indicated by a message in the Driver Information Centre. Detection zones The detection zones start at the rear bumper and extend approx. 3 metres rearwards and to the sides. The height of the zone is approx. betwee[...]

142 Driving and operating Caution Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent can lead to deposits or engine damage and may affect your warranty. Caution Use of fuel with too low an octane rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage. Fuel for liquid gas operation Liquid gas is known as LPG (Liquefied[...]

Driving and operating 143 Fill the tank completely at regular intervals to prevent corrosion in the tank. Faults and remedies If gas mode is not possible, check the following: ■ Is there enough liquid gas present? ■ Is there enough petrol present for starting? Due to extreme temperatures in combination with the gas composition, it may take slig[...]

144 Driving and operating Fuel filler flap is located at right rear side of the vehicle. The fuel filler flap can only be opened when the vehicle is unlocked. Push the flap to engage. Then open the flap. Turn the fuel filler cap slowly anticlockwise to open. The fuel filler cap can be retained in the bracket on the fuel filler flap. For refuelling,[...]

Driving and operating 145 Fit the required adapter. ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press locking lever on filler nozzle down. DISH (Italy) filler neck: Place the filler nozzle into the adapter. Press locking lever on filler nozzle down. Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle on the adapter and turn to the left[...]

146 Driving and operating ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland Bayonet adapter: Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom EURO adapter: Spain DISH (Italy) adapter: Bosnia- Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Sw[...]

Driving and operating 147 General information The official fuel consumption and specific CO 2 emission figures quoted relate to the EU base model with standard equipment. Fuel consumption data and CO 2 emission data are determined according to regulation R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the version respectively applicable), taking into consideration the veh[...]

148 Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information ................... 148 Vehicle checks ........................... 149 Bulb replacement ....................... 155 Electrical system ........................ 162 Vehicle tools .............................. 167 Wheels and tyres ....................... 169 Jump starting .............................[...]

Vehicle care 149 ■ 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. Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into operation: ■ Connect the clamp to the negative termina[...]

150 Vehicle care 9 Danger The ignition system uses extremely high voltage. Do not touch. Bonnet Opening Pull the release lever and return it to its original position. Push the safety catch to the right and open the bonnet. Secure the bonnet support. If the bonnet is opened during an Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety re[...]

Vehicle care 151 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. Different dipsticks are used depending on engine variant. When the engine oil level has dropped to the MIN mark, top up engine oil. We recommend the [...]

152 Vehicle care If the cooling system is cold, the coolant level should be above the filling line mark. Top up if the level is low. 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 c[...]

Vehicle care 153 The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX marks. When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the brake fluid can lead to brake system malfunctions. Have the cause of the loss of brake fluid remedied by a workshop. Only use high-performance brake fluid approved for the vehicle. Brake and clutch fluid [...]

154 Vehicle care off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the negative terminal must be opened. Only use batteries that allow the fuse box to be mounted above the battery. In vehicles with stop-start system, ensure to have the AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery replaced with an AGM battery again. An AGM battery can be identified[...]

Vehicle care 155 ■ See the Owner’s Manual for further information. ■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery. Wiper blade replacement Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the raised position, press button to disengage the wiper blade and remove. Attach the wiper blade slightly angled to the wiper arm and push until it enga[...]

156 Vehicle care Low beam outer bulb (1). High beam inner bulb (2). Low beam (1) 1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it. 2. Press the clip to disengage bulb holder. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip downwards and engage into the r[...]

Vehicle care 157 2. Press the clip to disengage bulb holder. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip upwards and engage into the reflector until it clicks. 5. Install cap. Sidelight/Daytime running light (3) Version with bulb 1. Rotate bulb so[...]

158 Vehicle care Front turn signal lights 1. Undo screw and remove cover. 2. Undo screw and remove light assembly from the bumper. 3. Disengage and remove the bulb socket by turning anticlockwise. 4. Remove bulb by turning anticlockwise a little and withdrawing. Replace the bulb. 5. Insert the bulb socket into the assembly and turn clockwise. 6. At[...]

Vehicle care 159 Version with subwoofer box: Remove load compartment floor cover, on right side remove additionally the tool box to gain access to the cover 3 62. 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut from the inside by hand. 3. Carefully withdraw the light assembly from the recesses and remove. 4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove. Replace b[...]

160 Vehicle care Fit light assembly with the retaining pins into the recesses of the car body and tighten the securing nut from the inside of the load compartment. Pull the circular gasket over the recess in the lamp housing. Close cover and engage. Reversing light/rear fog light Reversing light is located separately on the right side in the bumper[...]

Vehicle care 161 Side turn signal lights To replace bulb, remove lamp housing: 1. On left vehicle side, slide lamp to the front and remove it out of the fender with the rear end. On right vehicle side, slide lamp to the rear and remove it out of the fender with the front end. 2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove from housing. 3. Pull bulb f[...]

162 Vehicle care 2. Remove lamp downwards, taking care not to pull on the cable. 3. Remove bulb holder from lamp housing by turning anticlockwise. 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. Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights Have bu[...]

Vehicle care 163 There are different kinds of fuses in the vehicle. Depending on the type of fuse, a blown fuse can be recognized by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse until the cause of the fault has been remedied. Some functions are protected by several fuses. Fuses may also be inserted without existence of a function. Fuse extractor A fuse[...]

164 Vehicle care No. Circuit 1 – 2 Outside rear view mirror switch 3 Body control module 4 Chassis control module 5 ABS 6 Daytime running light left 7 – 8 Body control module 9 Battery sensor 10 Headlamp levelling, TPMS, 11 Rear wiper 12 Window defog 13 Daytime running light right 14 Mirror defog 15 – 16 LPG system 17 Inside rear view mirror [...]

Vehicle care 165 No. Circuit 35 Clutch 36 – No. Circuit 1 ABS pump 2 Front wiper 3 Blower 4 Instrument panel 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 Cooling fan low 9 Cooling fan high 10 Cooling fan 11 Starter After having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages. If the fuse box cover is not closed correctly, malfunction may occur[...]

166 Vehicle care 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. No. Circuit 1 – 2 – 3 Power windows 4 Voltage transformer 5 Body control module 1 6 Body control module 2 7 Body control module 3 8 Body control module 4 9 Body control module 5 10 Body [...]

Vehicle care 167 No. Circuit 18 Air conditioning system 19 Audio amplifier 20 Parking assist 21 Brake switch 22 Audio system 23 Display 24 – 25 – 26 Instrument panel 27 Seat heating, driver 28 – 29 – 30 Instrument panel 31 Horn 32 Seat heating, passenger 33 Heated steering wheel 34 – No. Circuit 35 – 36 – 37 Rear wiper 38 Cigarette li[...]

168 Vehicle care On versions with rear carrier or liquid gas engine, the tools are located together with the towing eye and tyre repair kit in a bag, fixed on the left side of the load compartment. On version with subwoofer box, the tools and the towing eye are located together with the tyre repair kit and the warning triangle in the box below the [...]

Vehicle care 169 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. Winter tyres[...]

170 Vehicle care The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure. 9 Warning If the pressure is too low, this can result in considerable tyre warm- up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre blow-out at high speeds. If the tyre pressure shall be reduced or increased on a vehicle with tyre pressure monitori[...]

Vehicle care 171 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 83. If w lights up, stop as soon as possible an[...]

172 Vehicle care Select: ■ Light for comfort pressure up to 3 people ■ Eco for Eco pressure up to 3 people ■ Max for full loading Auto learn function After changing wheels the vehicle has to be stationary for approx. 20 minutes, before the system recalculates. The following relearn process takes up to 10 minutes of driving with a minimum spee[...]

Vehicle care 173 Changing tyre and wheel size If tyres of a different size than those fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the speedometer as well as the nominal tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications. After converting to a different tyre size, have the label with tyre pressures replaced. 9 Warning Use of u[...]

174 Vehicle care Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit. 9 Warning Do not drive faster than 50 mph. Do not use for a lengthy period. Steering and handling may be affected. If you have a flat tyre: Apply the parking brake and engage first gear. The tyre repair kit is in the tool box [...]

Vehicle care 175 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment. 2. Remove the compressor. 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.[...]

176 Vehicle care 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). Then the pressure starts to drop. 12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated. 13. The prescrib[...]

Vehicle care 177 If tyre pressure is more than 1.3 bar, set it to the correct value. Repeat the procedure until there is no more loss of pressure. If the tyre pressure has fallen below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must not be used. Seek the assistance of a workshop. 18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment. On version with subwoofer install floor [...]

178 Vehicle care ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack. ■ Clean wheel bolts and thread with a clean cloth before mounting the wheel. 9 Warning Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel nut and wheel nut cone. 1. Disengage wheel bolt caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off the wheel cover with the hook. Vehicle tools 3 167. Alloy w[...]

Vehicle care 179 Some versions have sill panellings with covered vehicle jacking points: pull out the cover at the respective jacking point firstly. 4. Set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below the jacking point in a manner that prevents it from slipping. Attach jack handle and with the jack correctly aligned rotate handle un[...]

180 Vehicle care Rear arm position of the lifting platform centrically under the recess of the sill. Front arm position of the lifting platform at the underbody. Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel. The spare wheel is classified as a temporary spare wheel depending on the size compared to the other[...]

Vehicle care 181 4. Lift the spare wheel holder a bit by hand and unhook the catch. 5. Lower the spare wheel holder. 6. Lift the spare wheel holder a bit by hand and detach the safety cable. 7. Lower holder all the way and remove spare wheel. 8. Change the wheel 3 177. The damaged wheel has to be secured in the load compartment, see below. 9. Lift [...]

182 Vehicle care 2. Untwist wing nut and remove tool box. 3. Position the damaged wheel to stand upright into the tool box spare, facing to the front. 4. Remove strap 1 from the tool box and place the loop end of the strap through the right side lashing eye. 5. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until the strap is fastened[...]

Vehicle care 183 9. Position the tool box in the inside of the wheel and secure it with strap 2 inserted through two spokes of the wheel. Wheels with tyre size bigger than 195/55R16 1. Fold down backrests of the rear seats 3 61. 2. Remove strap 1 from the tool box. 3. Position the damaged wheel outside down in the load compartment. 4. Take strap 1 [...]

184 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 com[...]

Vehicle care 185 ■ A discharged battery can already freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads. ■ Wear eye protection and protective clothing when handling a battery. ■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged batt[...]

186 Vehicle care 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 Disengage the cap by pushing on the marked position. The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 167. Screw in the towing eye as far [...]

Vehicle care 187 Caution 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. Seek the assistance of a workshop. A[...]

188 Vehicle care Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. After towing, unscrew the towing eye. Insert cap and engage in the bumper. 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 necess[...]

Vehicle care 189 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 wi[...]

190 Vehicle care 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. Before and after winter, wash the underbody and have the protective wax coating checked. Liquid gas system 9 Danger Liquid gas is heavier than air a[...]

Service and maintenance 191 Service and maintenance General information ................... 191 Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 192 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 a[...]

192 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 [...]

Service and maintenance 193 Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the minimum ambient temperature 3 196. 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.[...]

194 Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification .................. 194 Vehicle data ............................... 196 Vehicle identification Vehicle Identification Number The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen. Identification plate The identification plate is located on the front left door frame.[...]

Technical data 195 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 country- spe[...]

196 Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries ( except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 – ✔ dexos 2 ✔ – In case dex[...]

Technical data 197 International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔ – dexos 2 – ✔ In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use t[...]

198 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) Petrol engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ ✔ ACEA A3/B4 ✔ ✔ ACEA C3 ✔ ✔ API SM ✔ ✔ API SN resource conserving ✔ ✔ Engine oil viscosity grades All count[...]

Technical data 199 Engine data Sales designation 1.2 1.4 1.4 Engine identifier code A12XEL A14XEL A14XER Number of cylinders 4 4 4 Piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1229 1398 1398 Engine power [kW] 51 64 74 at rpm 5600 6000 6000 Torque [Nm] 115 130 130 at rpm 4000 4000 4000 Fuel type Petrol Petrol/LPG Petrol Octane rating RON recommended 95 95 95 possibl[...]

200 Technical data Performance Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER Maximum speed 2) [mph] Manual transmission 103 109 115 Automatic transmission – – – 2) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.[...]

Technical data 201 Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning [kg] A12XEL 1086/1101 – A14XEL 1120/1135 – A14XER 1120/1135 – Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/w[...]

202 Technical data Length of load compartment floor [mm] 462 Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1041 Load compartment width [mm] 954 Load compartment height [mm] 874 Wheelbase [mm] 2311 Turning circle diameter [m] 10.1[...]

Technical data 203 Capacities Engine oil Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER including Filter [l] 4.0 4.0 4.0 between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 Fuel tank Engine A12XEL A14XEL A14XER Petrol, nominal capacity [l] 35 35 35 LPG, nominal capacity [l] – – 3) – 3) Value not available at time of printing.[...]

204 Technical data Tyre pressures Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [ kPa/bar] ([psi]) [ kPa/bar] ([psi]) [ kPa/bar] ([psi]) [ kPa/bar] ([psi]) [ kPa/bar] ([psi]) [ kPa/bar] ([psi]) A12XEL 175/70 R14 200/2.0 (29) 180/1.8 (26) 290/2.9 (42) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.[...]

Customer information 205 Customer information Vehicle data recording and privacy ....................................... 205 Vehicle data recording and privacy Event data recorders Data storage modules in the vehicle A large number of electronic components of your vehicle contain data storage modules temporarily or permanently storing technical dat[...]

206 Customer information When using the vehicle, situations may occur in which these technical data related to other information (accident report, damages on the vehicle, witness statements etc.) may be associated with a specific person - possibly, with the assistance of an expert. Additional functions contractually agreed upon with the client (e.g[...]

Customer information 207[...]

208 Index A Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 148 Adjustable air vents ................... 115 Airbag and belt tensioners ........... 81 Airbag deactivation ................ 42, 81 Airbag system .............................. 37 Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 116 Air conditioning s[...]

209 Cruise control ...................... 84, 128 Cupholders .................................. 49 Curtain airbag system .................. 41 D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ... 4 Door open .................................... 85 Doors ............................................ 22 Driver assistance systems .......... 128 Driver Information Centr[...]

210 Instrument panel fuse box ......... 165 Instrument panel illumination ..... 162 Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 104 Instrument panel overview ........... 10 Interior care ............................... 190 Interior lighting ............................ 104 Interior lights ...................... 104, 1[...]

211 Service information .................... 191 Service vehicle soon .................... 82 Side airbag system ...................... 40 Side blind spot alert .................... 140 Sidelights .................................... 100 Side turn signal lights ................ 161 Spare wheel ............................... 180 Speed limiter......[...]

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