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VAUXHALL Astra
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VAUXHALL Astra
Owner's Manual
Model Year 2010.5
Edition: October 2009
TS 1680-B-10

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  • Page 1 VAUXHALL Astra 0 - 1 VAUXHALL Astra Owner’s Manual Model Year 2010.5 Edition: October 2009 TS 1680-B-10...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 18 Seats, restraints ......33 Storage ........51 Instruments and controls ..... 70 Lighting ........104 Climate control ......114 Driving and operating ....122 Vehicle care ....... 147 Service and maintenance ..

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Specific Data

    "Service and reasonable prices. Experienced maintenance" and "Technical data" ■ The Owner's Manual uses the mechanics trained by Vauxhall work as well as on the identification plate. factory engine designations. The according to specific Vauxhall corresponding sales designations Introduction instructions.
  • Page 5 Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage. Symbols Page references are indicated with 3. 3 means "see page". Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Your Vauxhall Team...
  • Page 6 Introduction...

  • Page 7: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Seat adjustment Seat positioning Initial drive information Press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the Pull handle, slide seat, release doors by pulling the handles. To open handle. the tailgate, push the touchpad switch below the handle.
  • Page 8 In brief Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the seat to = seat higher = front end higher engage audibly. down = seat lower down = front end lower Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment...

  • Page 9: Mirror Adjustment

    In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror Press the button, adjust height and Pull out the seat belt and engage in engage. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on twisted and must fit close against the Head restraints 3 33.
  • Page 10 In brief Exterior mirrors Steering wheel adjustment Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and ensure it is fully locked. Convex exterior mirrors 3 27, Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding Do not adjust the steering wheel exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated unless the vehicle is stationary and...
  • Page 11 In brief...

  • Page 12: Instrument Panel Overview

    In brief Instrument panel overview 11 Infotainment system ..... 10 23 Ignition switch with steering wheel lock .... 123 12 Info-Display ......89 Light switch ......104 24 Brake pedal ......130 Headlight range 13 Anti-theft alarm system adjustment ......105 status LED ......

  • Page 13: Exterior Lighting

    In brief Exterior lighting Headlight flash, high beam and Turn and lane-change signals low beam lever up = right turn signal Turn light switch lever down = left turn signal headlight flash = pull lever Auto = Automatic light control: high beam = push lever Headlights are switched on...
  • Page 14 In brief Hazard warning flashers Horn Washer and wiper systems Windscreen wiper Operated with the ¨ button. Press j. Hazard warning flashers 3 108. = fast = slow P = timed interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor § = off For a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down.
  • Page 15 In brief Windscreen and headlight Rear window wiper and washer washer systems systems Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few Pull lever. Push the rocker switch to activate the times. rear window wiper: Windscreen and headlight washer system 3 72, Washer fluid 3 151.
  • Page 16 In brief Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Transmission windows Heated rear window, heated Manual transmission exterior mirrors Press button V. Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, Set the temperature control to the depress the clutch pedal, press the The heating is operated by pressing highest level.

  • Page 17: Starting Off

    In brief Automatic transmission Starting off Starting the engine Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 167, 3 196. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 149. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
  • Page 18 In brief Parking off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb. ■ Always apply the parking brake. ■ Lock the vehicle with button e on Activate the manual parking brake the radio remote control. without pushing the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on Activate the anti-theft alarm system a downhill slope or uphill slope.

  • Page 19: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Key with foldaway key section windows Keys Replacement keys The key number is specified in the Keys, locks ........18 Car Pass or on a detachable tag. Doors ........... 23 The key number must be quoted Vehicle security ......

  • Page 20: Radio Remote Control

    Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Handle with care, protect from Radio remote control battery moisture and high temperatures and replacement avoid unnecessary operation. Replace the battery as soon as the range reduces. Fault If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control, it may be due to the following: ■...

  • Page 21: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Key with foldaway key section Memorised settings A pull on an interior door handle unlocks the respective door. Pulling Whenever the key is removed from the handle once more opens the door. the ignition lock, the following settings Note are automatically memorised by the In the event of an accident in which...
  • Page 22 Keys, doors and windows flap, press button c once. To unlock Press button e. all doors, press button c twice If the driver's door is not closed properly, the central locking system will not work. ■ press button c once to unlock all doors, load compartment and fuel Unlocking and opening the filler flap...

  • Page 23: Automatic Locking

    Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 20. system Unlocking Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by Child locks turning the key in the lock. The other doors can be opened by pulling the interior handle twice.

  • Page 24: Doors

    Keys, doors and windows Doors cannot be opened from the inside. For Closing deactivation turn the child lock to the vertical position. Load compartment Tailgate Opening Use one of the interior handles. Do not push the touchpad switch below the handle whilst closing as this will unlock the tailgate again.

  • Page 25: Vehicle Security

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security General hints for operating Activating tailgate Anti-theft locking system 9 Warning 9 Warning Do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.g. when transporting Do not use the system if there are bulky objects, since toxic exhaust people in the vehicle! The doors gases, which can not be seen or cannot be unlocked from the...
  • Page 26 Keys, doors and windows Activation Activation without monitoring of 1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof. passenger compartment and ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after vehicle inclination locking the vehicle (initialisation of 2. Press button o. LED in the the system) button o illuminates for a maximum of 10 minutes.
  • Page 27 Keys, doors and windows Status during the first 30 seconds of lights flash simultaneously. The If the control indicator d flashes when anti-theft alarm system activation: number and duration of alarm signals the ignition is on, there is a fault in the are stipulated by legislation.

  • Page 28: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Folding Electric folding Convex shape The convex exterior mirror reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will affect the abilty to estimate distances. Electric adjustment Turn control to 7, then push the For pedestrian safety, the exterior control down.

  • Page 29: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Heated Automatic anti-dazzle Manual anti-dazzle Dazzle from following vehicles at Operated by pressing the Ü button. night is automatically reduced. Heating works with the engine To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on running and is switched off the underside of the mirror housing.

  • Page 30: Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Windows Safety function If the window glass encounters Manual windows resistance above the middle of the window during automatic closing, it is The door windows can be opened or immediately stopped and opened closed with the window winders. again.
  • Page 31 Keys, doors and windows Press switch z to deactivate rear Overload Heated rear window door power windows, the LED If the windows are repeatedly illuminates. To activate, press z operated within short intervals, the again. window operation is disabled for some time.

  • Page 32: Roof

    Keys, doors and windows Roof If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed when driving. Sunroof A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor. 9 Warning Take care when operating the sunroof.
  • Page 33 Keys, doors and windows If the sunroof is raised, it can be Relearning of safety function opened in one step by pushing p. If the sunroof does not close correctly after initialising: Sunblind 1. Open sunroof fully by pressing The sunblind is manually operated. switch p.

  • Page 34: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......33 9 Warning Front seats ........34 Rear seats ........38 Only drive with the head restraint set to the proper position. Seat belts ........38 Airbag system ......

  • Page 35: Front Seats

    Seats, restraints Front seats Note ■ Sit with shoulders as far back Approved accessories may only be against the backrest as possible. attached, if the seat is not in use. Set the backrest rake so that it is Seat position possible to easily reach the Head restraints on rear seats steering wheel with arms slightly...
  • Page 36 Seats, restraints ■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it Seat positioning Seat backrests supports the natural shape of the spine. Seat adjustment 9 Danger Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment. 9 Warning Pull handle, slide seat, release Pull lever, adjust inclination and...
  • Page 37 Seats, restraints Seat height Seat inclination Lumbar support Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support using the four- way switch to suit personal = seat higher = front end higher requirements. down = seat lower down = front end lower Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
  • Page 38 Seats, restraints Adjustable thigh support Armrest Heating Pull the lever and slide the thigh The armrest can be slid forwards by Adjust heating to the desired setting support. 10 cm. Under the armrest there is by pressing the ß button for the a storage compartment.

  • Page 39: Rear Seats

    Seats, restraints Rear seats Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. They are not suitable for people smaller than Armrest 5 ft. Child restraint system 3 45. Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage and proper functionality.

  • Page 40: Three-Point Seat Belt

    Seats, restraints Three-point seat belt 9 Warning Fastening Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fitting of belts) can trigger the belt pretensioners. Deployment of the belt pretensioners is indicated by illumination of control indicator v 3 81. Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop.
  • Page 41 Seats, restraints Height adjustment Removing Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie 1. Pull belt out slightly. To release belt, press red button on across the throat or upper arm. belt buckle. 2.

  • Page 42: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system Using the seat belt while pregnant Note The airbag systems and belt pretensioner control electronics are The airbag system consists of located in the centre console area. a number of individual systems Do not put any magnetic objects in depending on the scope of this area.

  • Page 43: Front Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Front airbag system 9 Warning The front airbag system consists of one airbag in the steering wheel and Optimum protection is only one in the instrument panel on the provided when the seat is in the front passenger side. These can be proper position 3 34.

  • Page 44: Curtain Airbag System

    Seats, restraints The side airbag system consists of an 9 Warning airbag in each front seat backrest. This can be identified by the word Keep the area in which the airbag AIRBAG. inflates clear of obstructions. The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain Note severity.

  • Page 45: Airbag Deactivation

    Seats, restraints Airbag deactivation Use the ignition key to choose the position: The front passenger airbag system * = front passenger airbag is has to be deactivated if a child deactivated and will not inflate restraint system is to be fitted on this in the event of a collision.

  • Page 46: Child Restraints

    Control indicator for airbag Child restraint systems deactivation 3 82. When using a child restraint We recommend the Vauxhall child system on the front passenger restraint system which is tailored seat, the airbag systems for the specifically to the vehicle.
  • Page 47 Seats, restraints than 5 ft, we strongly advise to use an appropriate child restraint system, even though this might, due to the age of the child, no longer be legally binding. Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the vehicle type.
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 Seats, restraints 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 ISO/R1 Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 ISO/R2 ISO/R3...
  • Page 50 Seats, restraints 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 –...

  • Page 51: Isofix Child Restraint Systems

    Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint systems In addition to the Isofix mounting fasten the Top-tether strap to the Top- Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX tether fastening eyes. The strap must child restraint systems to the ISOFIX run between the two guide rods of the mounting brackets.

  • Page 52: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments Cupholders Glovebox Storage compartments ....51 Load compartment ....... 63 Roof rack system ......68 Loading information ..... 68 Cupholders are located in the centre console. The glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder and a place to store coins.

  • Page 53: Front Storage

    Storage Depending on the version, Front storage Sunglasses storage cupholders are located under a cover in the centre console. Slide cover backwards. Bottles can be stowed after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 54. A storage compartment is located Fold down and open. next to the steering wheel.

  • Page 54: Underseat Storage

    Storage Underseat storage Armrest storage Storage in the rear armrest Storage under the front armrest Fold down armrest and open cover. Push button in the recess and pull out drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To Close cover before folding the Push button to fold up the armrest.

  • Page 55: Centre Console Storage

    Storage Centre console storage A further storage compartment is located under the intermediate shelf. Front console Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix it in vertical position. The frame of the cupholder can be reintegrated to stow bottles. Rear console Push button to remove the frame of the cupholder.

  • Page 56: Rear Carrier System

    Storage Rear carrier system Extending Open the tailgate. 9 Warning No-one should be in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury. Completely pull out the rear carrier system until you hear it engage. The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix Ensure that it is not possible to push system) allows bikes to be attached to in the rear carrier system without...
  • Page 57 Storage Install the tail lamps Open out the bulb holder on the back of the tail lamp completely. Check the cable and lamp position to make sure these are correctly First remove the rear (1), then the installed and are securely located. Push the clamping lever down and front (2) tail lamp from the recesses.
  • Page 58 Storage Lock the rear carrier system Unfold pedal crank recesses Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Swivel the left clamping lever (1) back Fold one or both pedal crank first, followed by the right clamping recesses upwards until the diagonal lever (2) until they stop.
  • Page 59 Storage Adapting the rear carrier system Prepare the bicycle for to a bicycle attachment Push the release lever on the strap retainer and remove the strap retainer. Press the release lever and withdraw Rotate the left pedal (without a chain the wheel recesses.
  • Page 60 Storage Attaching a bicycle to the rear Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank here must be placed in the pedal carrier system crank recess opening as shown in the illustration. Caution Make sure that the pedal does not touch the surface of the rear end carrier.
  • Page 61 Storage Place the wheel recesses such that Place the bicycle upright using the the bicycle is more or less horizontal. rotary lever on the pedal crank Here, the distance between the recess. pedals and the tailgate should be at If the two bicycles obstruct one least 2 inches.
  • Page 62 Storage Secure both bicycle wheels to wheel Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the recesses using strap retainers. attachment screw for the pedal bearing mount, then lift the pedal Check the bicycle to make sure it is bearing mount to remove it. secure.
  • Page 63 Storage Press release lever and slide in wheel Push the clamping lever down and recesses all the way as far as they will pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Swivel first the right clamping lever (1) forwards, followed by the left clamping lever (2), until they can be engaged in their respective recesses.
  • Page 64 Storage Load compartment Guide the seat belts through side supports to protect them against damage. When folding the backrests, Folding down rear seat backrests pull the seat belts along with them. The rear seat backrest is divided into Pull the release lever on one or both two parts.
  • Page 65 Storage Ensure that the seat belts of the Opening the pass-through in the 9 Warning outboard seats are placed in the rear centre backrest corresponding belt guides. Fold down the rear armrest. Only drive the vehicle if the backrests are securely locked into position.

  • Page 66: Rear Floor Storage Cover

    Storage Removing Lift cover at the rear and pull it from the side guides. 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 65 Fitting Engage cover in side guides and fold downwards.
  • Page 67 Storage The rear floor cover can be lifted and The height adjustable cover can be To lift the cover to a higher level, pull hooked in with the loop. mounted in three positions: the loop backwards and lift the rear edge of the cover onto the ■...

  • Page 68: Lashing Eyes

    Storage Note Lashing eyes Warning triangle ■ 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.

  • Page 69: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof rack system Loading information First aid kit Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in use.
  • Page 70 Storage ■ Use the four hooks at the side walls ■ Do not drive with an open load ■ Driving with a roof load increases of the load compartment for compartment. the sensitivity of the vehicle to hanging up carrier bags. Maximum cross-winds and has a detrimental load: 5 kg per hook.

  • Page 71: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........70 Warning lights, gauges and indicators ........76 Information displays ..... 87 Vehicle messages ......91 Trip computer ....... 97 Vehicle personalisation ....99 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, phone can be operated via the...

  • Page 72: Horn

    Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker Activate heating by pressing * Press j. and to a higher temperature than the button. Activation is indicated by the other areas. LED in the button.

  • Page 73: Windscreen Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Windscreen wiper Wiper lever in position P. P = automatic wiping with rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the = fast desired wipe interval: The rain sensor detects the amount of = slow short = turn adjuster wheel...

  • Page 74: Controls

    Instruments and controls Adjustable sensitivity of the rain Windscreen and headlight sensor washer Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed sensitivity: onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.

  • Page 75: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and controls Rear window wiper/washer Outside temperature Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper A drop in temperature is indicated Push the rocker switch to activate the wipes a few times. immediately and a rise in temperature rear window wiper: The rear window wiper comes on after a time delay.
  • Page 76 Instruments and controls Set date and time ■ Set date format: Changes indication of date between MM/DD/ Press the CONFIG button. The menu YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY. Settings is displayed. ■ Display digital clock: Switches on/ Select Time & Date. off indication of time on the display. ■...

  • Page 77: Warning Lights, Gauges And

    Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Power outlets A further 12 V power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover and indicators downwards. Do not exceed the maximum power Speedometer consumption of 120 watts. With ignition off, the power outlets are deactivated.

  • Page 78: Fuel Gauge

    Instruments and controls Odometer Tachometer Fuel gauge The bottom line displays the recorded Displays the engine speed. Displays the fuel level in the tank. distance. Drive in a low engine speed range for Control indicator i illuminates if the each gear as much as possible. level in the tank is low.

  • Page 79: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and controls Engine coolant temperature In the Uplevel-Display the remaining Caution oil life duration is displayed in the gauge Vehicle Information Menu. If engine coolant temperature is In the Midlevel-Display the remaining too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine oil life duration is displayed by engine.

  • Page 80: Control Indicators

    Instruments and controls Turn the adjuster wheel to select switched on, most control indicators Remaining Oil Life. will illuminate briefly as a functionality test. The system must be reset every time the engine oil is changed to allow The control indicator colours mean: proper functionality.
  • Page 81 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...

  • Page 82: Seat Belt Reminder

    Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 153, Fuses Flashes 3 160. console After starting off when the seat belt is unfastened. Turn signals 3 109. Fastening the seat belt 3 39. Seat belt reminder Airbag and belt tensioners Seat belt reminder on front seats v illuminates red.

  • Page 83: Charging System

    Instruments and controls Charging system Flashes when the engine is 9 Warning running p illuminates red. Fault that could lead to catalytic Have the cause of the fault Illuminates when the ignition is converter damage. Ease up on the remedied immediately by switched on and goes out shortly after accelerator until the flashing stops.

  • Page 84: Electrical Parking Brake Fault

    Instruments and controls Electrical parking brake fault ABS. The brake system remains 9 Warning operational but without ABS j illuminates or flashes yellow. regulation. Stop. Do not continue your Illuminates Antilock brake system 3 130. journey. Consult a workshop. Electrical parking brake is operating with degraded performance 3 131.
  • Page 85 Instruments and controls Illuminates green Electronic Stability Control Preheating System is switched on and ready to b illuminates or flashes yellow. ! illuminates yellow. operate. Preheating is activated. Only Illuminates Illuminates yellow activates when outside temperature A fault in the system is present. is low.

  • Page 86: Apply Footbrake

    Instruments and controls Tyre pressure monitoring Illuminates when the engine is Check oil level before seeking the assistance of a workshop 3 149. running system w illuminates or flashes yellow. Caution Low fuel Illuminates i illuminates yellow. Engine lubrication may be Tyre pressure loss.

  • Page 87: Rain Sensor

    Instruments and controls Brake pedal needs to be depressed Control indicator f flashes for approx. Rain sensor to release the electrical parking brake 4 seconds after the ignition is < illuminates green. 3 131. switched on as a reminder that the The automatic rain sensor is system has been activated 3 106.

  • Page 88: Information Displays

    Instruments and controls Information displays Driver Information Center Press the MENU button to switch The following main menus, between the menus or to return from depending on the vehicle a submenu to the next higher menu configuration, can be selected: level.
  • Page 89 Instruments and controls Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight ■ Battery Voltage: Display of battery a menu option or to set a numeric voltage value. ■ Speed Warning: If exceeding the preset speed, a warning chime will be activated ■ Language: Displayed language can be changed Selection and indication can be different between Midlevel- and...

  • Page 90: Info-Display

    Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip Graphic-Info-Display indicates: Computer3 97. ■ time 3 75 Depending on the Infotainment Traffic sign assistant 3 95. ■ outside temperature 3 74 system, the Graphic-Info-Display is Tyre pressure monitoring system available in two versions. ■...
  • Page 91 Instruments and controls Colour-Info-Display ■ vehicle messages 3 91 Selecting with the Infotainment system ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 99 The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made. Selecting menus and settings Menus and settings are accessed via the display.

  • Page 92: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Press (the outer ring) ■ To select or activate the marked option Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Center (DIC), in ■ To confirm a set value some cases together with a warning ■...
  • Page 93 Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message Midlevel-Display Steering wheel is locked 20 Right low beam failure Depress brake pedal to release 21 Left front sidelight failure electrical parking brake 22 Right front sidelight failure Turn steering wheel, switch 23 Reversing light failure ignition off and then on...
  • Page 94 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message 48 Clean side blind zone alert 60 Open and then close front 78 Service pedestrian protection system passenger window system 49 Lane departure warning 61 Open and then close rear left 79 Top up engine oil unavailable window...

  • Page 95: Warning Chimes

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the ■ Object detection systems Warning chimes Uplevel-Display ■ Lighting, bulb replacement When starting the engine or whilst ■ Wiper/washer system driving ■ Doors, windows ■ If seat belt is not fastened. ■ Radio remote control ■...

  • Page 96: Traffic Sign Assistant

    Instruments and controls Traffic sign assistant The system is active at an indicated speed above 9 mph and is active up Functionality to a speed of 124 mph depending on The traffic sign assistant system the lighting conditions. At night the detects designated traffic signs via system is active up to a speed of 99 a front camera and displays them in...

  • Page 97: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Traffic signs are displayed on the The content of the traffic sign page is Pop-up function page Traffic sign detection in the Trip/ also cleared during driving by pushing Fuel Information Menu, chosen via the SET/CLR button on the turn signal the adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever.

  • Page 98: Trip Computer

    Instruments and controls Trip computer Fault Caution The traffic sign assistant system may not operate correctly when: The menus and functions can be The system is intended to help the selected via the buttons on the turn ■ the area of the windscreen, where driver within a defined speed signal lever.
  • Page 99 Instruments and controls Turn the adjuster wheel to select one Range The information of the two trip of the submenus: Range is calculated from current fuel computers can be reset separately, tank content and current ■ Trip computer 1 making it possible to display different consumption.

  • Page 100: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation Average consumption Personal settings in the Graphic- Info-Display Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any The vehicle's behaviour can be time. personalised via changing the settings in the Info-Display. To reset, press the SET/CLR button for a few seconds.

  • Page 101: Accelerator Pedal

    Instruments and controls Sport mode settings Vehicle settings The driver can select the functions which will be activated in Sport mode 3 134. ■ Sport suspension: Damping becomes harder. ■ Sport powertrain performance: Accelerator pedal and gear change characteristics become more responsive.
  • Page 102 Instruments and controls ■ Park assist / Collision detection ■ Restore factory settings Park assist: Activate or deactivate Restore factory settings: Reset all the ultrasonic parking assist. settings to the default settings. ■ Exterior ambient lighting Personal settings in the Colour- Exterior lighting by unlocking: Info-Display Activate or deactivate the welcome...
  • Page 103 Instruments and controls Sport mode settings Navigation settings The driver can select the functions See description for Infotainment which will be activated in Sport mode system in the infotainment manual. 3 134. Vehicle settings ■ Sport suspension: Damping becomes harder. ■...
  • Page 104 Instruments and controls selecting the necessary settings ■ Park assist / Collision detection Personalization by remote control: and auto air conditioning mode. Activate or deactivate the Park assist: Activate or deactivate personalisation function. Auto rear demist: Automatic the ultrasonic parking assist . activation of rear heated window.

  • Page 105: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting In the Driver Information Center with Uplevel-Display, the current status of the automatic light control is Light switch displayed. Exterior lighting ......104 When switching on the ignition, automatic light control is active. Interior lighting ......110 Control indicator 8 3 86, Automatic Lighting features ......

  • Page 106: Headlight Range Adjustment

    Lighting Automatic light control function High beam Headlight range adjustment When the automatic light control Manual headlight range function is switched on and the adjustment engine is running, the system switches between daytime running light and headlight in dependence of the lighting conditions.
  • Page 107 Lighting Headlights when driving Vehicles with Xenon headlight For deactivation operate the same procedure as described above. f will system abroad not flash when the function is The asymmetrical headlight beam deactivated. extends visibility at the edge of the road at the passenger side. Adaptive forward lighting However, when driving in countries The Adaptive forward lighting...
  • Page 108 Lighting Playstreet lighting Adverse weather lighting Corner lighting Activated automatically at low speed Activated automatically up to a speed On tight bends or when turning off, up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam of approx. 43 mph, when the rain depending on the steering angle or is turned at an angle of 8°...

  • Page 109: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting ■ it is foggy or snowy Dynamic automatic headlight Hazard warning flashers levelling ■ driving in urban areas To prevent oncoming traffic from If there are no restrictions detected, dazzle, headlight levelling is the system switches back to high automatically adjusted based on beam.

  • Page 110: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    Lighting Turn and lane-change signals Move the lever to the resistance point Rear fog lights and hold for longer indication. Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original position. Front fog lights lever up = right turn signal Operated with the r button.

  • Page 111: Parking Lights

    Lighting Interior lighting Parking lights Reversing lights The reversing lights come on when Instrument panel illumination the ignition is on and reverse gear is control 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.

  • Page 112: Reading Lights

    Lighting Turn thumb wheel A and hold until Operate rocker switch: Reading lights the desired brightness is obtained. = automatic switching on and off. Interior lights press u = on. press v = off. During entry and exit of the vehicle, the front and rear courtesy lights Rear courtesy lights automatically switch on and then off...

  • Page 113: Exit Lighting

    Lighting Lighting features The following lights will additionally switch on when the driver's door is opened: Centre console lighting ■ All switches Spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights ■ Driver Information Center are switched on. ■ Door pocket lights Entry lighting Exit lighting Welcome lighting...

  • Page 114: Battery Discharge Protection

    Lighting Exit lighting is switched off In the second stage a message which immediately if the turn signal lever is confirms the activation of the battery pulled while the driver's door is open. discharge protection will be displayed in the Driver Information Center. Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the Switching off electric lights...

  • Page 115: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Heating and ventilation system Air distribution Climate control systems ..... 114 s = to windscreen and front door Air vents ........119 windows Maintenance ......

  • Page 116: Air Conditioning System

    Climate control Air conditioning system The air conditioning system cools and ■ Cooling n on. dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the ■ Air circulation system 4 on. outside temperature is a little above ■ Press air distribution switch M. the freezing point. Therefore ■...

  • Page 117: Electronic Climate Control

    Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Electronic climate control = automatic air recirculation = demisting and defrosting windows V system Heated rear window Ü 3 30. The dual zone climate control allows different climatisation temperatures The preselected temperature is for driver and front passenger side. automatically regulated.
  • Page 118 Climate control The electronic climate control system Basic setting for maximum comfort: is only fully operational when the ■ Press AUTO button, the air engine is running. conditioning is activated For correct operation do not cover the automatically. sensor on the instrument panel . ■...
  • Page 119 Climate control ■ Switch on heated rear window Ü. Pressing the lower button longer, fan The air conditioning system cools and and cooling are switched off. dehumidifies (dries) when outside ■ To return to automatic mode: press temperature is above a specific level. button V or AUTO.

  • Page 120: Air Vents

    Climate control Air vents Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the Adjustable air vents menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 99. At least one air vent must be open while the cooling is on. Auxiliary heater Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air heater which automatically warms up...

  • Page 121: Air Intake

    Climate control Maintenance 9 Warning Air intake 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.

  • Page 122: Air Conditioning Regular

    Climate control Air conditioning regular operation In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low.

  • Page 123: Driving And Operating

    Driving and operating Driving and Driving hints Starting and operating operating Control of the vehicle New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for Never coast with engine not the first few journeys. running Driving hints ....... 122 During the first drive, smoke may Many systems will not function in this occur because of wax and oil Starting and operating ....

  • Page 124: Ignition Switch Positions

    Driving and operating Ignition switch positions Starting the engine Before restarting or to switch off the engine, turn the key back to 0. Automatic Starter Control This function controls the engine starting procedure. The driver does not have to hold the key in position 3.

  • Page 125: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust Parking ■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system. ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily Note ignitable surface. The high 9 Danger In the event of an accident with temperature of the exhaust system airbag deployment, the engine is could ignite the surface.

  • Page 126: Catalytic Converter

    Driving and operating take up to 25 minutes. Typically it Is Full. See Owner's Manual or Cleaning takes place quickest at high needs between 7 and 12 minutes. warning code 55 appears in the Driver engine speeds and loads. Fuel consumption may be higher Information Center.

  • Page 127: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and operating Automatic transmission rectified by a workshop as soon as Selector lever possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, The automatic transmission permits keeping vehicle speed and engine automatic gearshifting (automatic speed low. mode) or manual gearshifting (manual mode).

  • Page 128: Manual Mode

    Driving and operating Do not accelerate while engaging Manual mode 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...

  • Page 129: Electronic Driving Programmes

    Driving and operating In manual mode no automatic shifting Fault 1. Apply the parking brake. to a higher gear takes place at high In the event of a fault, g illuminates. engine revolutions. Additionally a code number or a vehicle message is displayed in the Electronic driving programmes Driver Information Center.

  • Page 130: Manual Transmission

    Driving and operating Manual transmission Caution It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever. 3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and move the selector lever out of P or To engage reverse, with the vehicle N.

  • Page 131: Brakes

    Driving and operating Brakes ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Fault as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains 9 Warning The brake system comprises two steerable, even during hard braking. independent brake circuits. If there is a fault in the ABS, the ABS control is made apparent If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can wheels may be liable to lock due...

  • Page 132: Clutch Pedal

    Driving and operating Parking brake Electrical parking brake Before leaving the vehicle, check the electrical parking brake status. Manual parking brake Control indicator m 3 82. Releasing Switch on ignition. Keep foot brake pedal depressed and then push switch m. Drive away function Depressing clutch pedal (manual transmission) or engaging drive gear...

  • Page 133: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and operating Ride control systems Dynamic braking when vehicle is Control indicator m flashes: electrical moving parking brake is not fully applied or released. When continuously Traction Control system When the vehicle is moving and the flashing, release electrical parking switch m is kept pulled, the electrical The Traction Control system (TC) is brake and retry applying.

  • Page 134: Electronic Stability Control

    Driving and operating TC is reactivated by pressing the b 9 Warning 9 Warning button again. TC is also reactivated the next time Do not let this special safety Do not let this special safety the ignition is switched on. feature tempt you into taking risks feature tempt you into taking risks when driving.

  • Page 135: Interactive Driving System

    Driving and operating ESC is reactivated by pressing the In each driving mode Flex Ride SPORT mode b button again. If the TC system was networks the following electronic The settings of the systems are systems: previously disabled, both TC and adapted to a sportier driving style: ESC are reactivated.

  • Page 136: Cruise Control

    Driving and operating Cruise control ■ Shift points of automatic into sporty settings. The DMC transmission occur in a comfort changes to Sport mode in case of mode. very sporty driving behaviour. The cruise control can store and ■ Illumination of main instruments is If, for example, TOUR mode is maintain speeds of approx.
  • Page 137 Driving and operating With automatic transmission, only Alternatively accelerate to the desired Deleting the stored speed activate cruise control in automatic speed and store by turning to RES/+. The stored speed will be deleted by mode. pressing button y or switching off Reduce speed ignition.

  • Page 138: Object Detection Systems

    Driving and operating Object detection systems parking assist the system consists of An obstacle is indicated by a buzzing four additional ultrasonic parking sound. The interval between the sensors in the front bumper. sounds becomes shorter as the Parking assist vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.

  • Page 139: Lane Departure Warning

    Driving and operating Important hints for using the Note Caution The parking assist system parking assist systems automatically detects factory-fitted Performance of the sensor can be towing equipment. It is deactivated 9 Warning reduced when sensors are when the connector is plugged in. covered, e.g.
  • Page 140 Driving and operating Activation When the system recognizes an Fault unintended lane change, the control The lane departure warning system indicator ) changes to yellow and may not operate properly when: flashes. Simultaneously a chime ■ the windscreen is not clean sound is activated.

  • Page 141: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel a biodiesel (= FAME according to Refuelling EN14214) content of max. 7% by volume (like DIN 51628 or equivalent Fuel for petrol engines standards) may be used. Only use unleaded fuel that complies Do not use marine diesel oils, heating with DIN EN 228.

  • Page 142: Fuel Consumption - Co

    Driving and operating Fuel consumption - CO 9 Danger Emissions Fuel is flammable and explosive. The determination of fuel No smoking. No naked flames or consumption is regulated by sparks. European directive 715/2007 692/2008 A. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this The directive is oriented to actual remedied immediately by...

  • Page 143: Towing

    Driving and operating Towing with the regulations. Optional For trailers with low driving stability equipment may result in slightly and caravan trailers with a permitted higher fuel consumption and CO gross vehicle weight of more than General information 1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is emission levels and a lower maximum Only use towing equipment that has strongly recommended when driving...

  • Page 144: Towing Equipment

    Driving and operating The permissible trailer loads are The maximum permissible vertical Stowage of coupling ball bar specified in the vehicle documents. In coupling load (75 kg) is specified on general, they are valid for gradients the towing equipment identification up to max.
  • Page 145 Driving and operating Fitting 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. Disengage and fold down the socket. Inserting the coupling ball bar ■...

  • Page 146: Trailer Stability Assist

    Driving and operating Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar Attach breakaway stopping cable to Dismounting the coupling ball bar in the opening and push firmly eye. upwards until it audibly engages. Check that the coupling ball bar is The rotary handle snaps back into its correctly installed original position resting against the ■...
  • Page 147 Driving and operating selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible. Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a function of the Electronic Stability Control 3 133.

  • Page 148: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information ■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir. ■ Check the coolant antifreeze and Accessories and vehicle corrosion protection. modifications ■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value General Information ....147 specified for full load. We recommend to use genuine parts Vehicle checks ......

  • Page 149: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle care Vehicle checks ■ Check the engine oil level. 9 Danger ■ Check the coolant level. Performing work ■ Fit the number plate if necessary. The ignition system and Xenon headlights use extremely high voltage. Do not touch. End-of-life vehicle recovery Information on end-of-life vehicle Bonnet recovery centres and the recycling of...

  • Page 150: Engine Oil

    Vehicle care Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder. Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet is engaged. Engine oil In vehicles fitted with engine oil level monitoring, the engine oil level is checked automatically, Vehicle messages 3 91.

  • Page 151: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle care When the engine oil level has Fit the cap on straight and tighten it. dropped to the MIN mark, top up engine oil. Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze protection down to approx. -28 °C. Caution Only use approved antifreeze. Coolant level If the cooling system is cold, the Caution...

  • Page 152: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle care the coolant concentration checked Brake fluid Caution and have the cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop. 9 Warning Only washer fluid with a sufficient antifreeze concentration provides Washer fluid Brake fluid is poisonous and protection at low temperatures or corrosive.

  • Page 153: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle care Only use high-performance brake Ensure the ignition is switched off Wiper blade replacement fluid approved for the vehicle, Brake before connecting or disconnecting Wiper blades on the windscreen and clutch fluid 3 185. the vehicle battery. The anti-theft alarm siren must be Battery deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, disconnect the...

  • Page 154: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement Wiper blade on the rear window Headlights have separate systems for low beam 1 (outer bulbs) and high beam 2 (inner bulbs). Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Low beam Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare...
  • Page 155 Vehicle care 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb 4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging holder and replace the bulb. the two lugs into the reflector and rotate clockwise to secure. 4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and 5.
  • Page 156 Vehicle care 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. Front turn signal 2. Press latches together and 1. Disengage the spring clip and withdraw the bulb holder from the then swivel it backwards.

  • Page 157: Xenon Headlights

    Vehicle care 3. Disengage the bulb holder from Fog lights 1. Turn the bulb holder anti- the plug connector by pressing clockwise and remove it from the the retaining lug. reflector. 4. Remove and replace the bulb holder with bulb. 5.

  • Page 158: Tail Lights

    Vehicle care Tail lights 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut from the inside by hand. 6. Unscrew the three screws with a coin and remove the bulb 1. Release the cover and remove it. carrier. 3. Carefully withdraw the light assembly from retaining pins and remove.
  • Page 159 Vehicle care 7. Remove and replace the bulb. Tail lights in the tailgate frame Tail lights (1) Brake light (2) Turn signal light (3) 8. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail light assembly and screw into place. Connect the wiring plug and press the cable into the retainer.

  • Page 160: Number Plate Light

    Vehicle care 5. To replace the tail light (1), Number plate light remove and replace the bulb To replace the rear fog light (2), push the bulb slightly into the socket, rotate anti-clockwise, remove and replace the bulb. 6. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail light assembly.

  • Page 161: Electrical System

    Vehicle care Electrical system Load compartment light Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Fuses Instrument panel illumination Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■...

  • Page 162: Engine Compartment Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse box Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or The fuse box is in the front left of the side, and withdraw fuse. engine compartment. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove.
  • Page 163 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit Engine control module 17 Transmission control module Lambda probe 18 Heated rear window Fuel injection, ignition system 19 Front power windows Fuel injection, ignition system 20 Rear power windows – 21 ABS Mirror heating 22 Left high beam (Halogen) Fan control 23 Headlamp washer system...
  • Page 164 Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit No. Circuit 34 – 50 Headlamp levelling 35 Power windows 51 Air shutter 36 – 52 Auxiliary heater, diesel engine 37 Canister vent solenoid 53 Transmission control module, Engine control module 38 Vacuum pump 54 Wiring monitoring 39 Fuel system control module After having changed defective fuses...
  • Page 165 Vehicle care No. Circuit 10 Door locks 11 Interior fan 12 – 13 – 14 Diagnostic connector 15 Airbag 16 – In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse No. Circuit 17 Air conditioning system box is located behind a cover in the glovebox.
  • Page 166 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit 25 – Trailer module 26 – Trailer outlet Parking assist Load compartment fuse box – – – – Anti-theft alarm system – 10 – 11 Trailer module, Trailer socket 12 – The fuse box is on the left side of the 13 Trailer outlet load compartment behind a cover.

  • Page 167: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools Wheels and tyres No. Circuit 18 – Tools Tyre condition, wheel condition 19 Steering wheel heating Vehicles with tyre repair kit Drive over edges slowly and at right angles if possible. Driving over sharp 20 Sunroof edges can cause tyre and wheel 21 Seat heating damage.

  • Page 168: Tyre Pressure

    Vehicle care In accordance with country-specific Tyre pressure The ECO tyre pressure serves to regulations, affix the speed sticker in achieve the smallest amount of fuel Check the pressure of cold tyres at the driver's field of view. consumption possible. least every 14 days and before any Incorrect tyre pressures will impair long journey.
  • Page 169 Vehicle care All wheels must be equipped with Control indicator w 3 85. pressure sensors and the tyres must Vehicle messages 3 91. have the prescribed pressure. If the tyre pressure shall be reduced The current tyre pressures can be or increased, switch off ignition.

  • Page 170: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care The tyre pressure monitoring system Temperature compensation valve cores and sealing rings must be Cold tyres decrease the tyre replaced each time the tyres are pressure, warm tyres increase the changed. tyre pressure. The tyre pressure monitoring system considers this Adaptive threshold function effect for the warning messages.

  • Page 171: Tyre Chains

    Vehicle care Changing tyre and wheel size Wheel covers must not impair brake Always use fine mesh chains that add cooling. no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread If tyres of a different size than those and the inboard sides (including chain fitted at the factory are used, it may be 9 Warning lock).
  • Page 172 Vehicle care 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the 9 Warning compartment. 2. Remove the compressor. 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, reverse gear or P.
  • Page 173 Vehicle care If the prescribed tyre pressure is 10. Set the rocker switch on the 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective not obtained within 10 minutes, compressor to I. The tyre is filled tyre. remove the tyre repair kit. Move with sealant.
  • Page 174 Vehicle care 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push Note catch on bracket to remove The driving characteristics of the sealant bottle from bracket. Screw repaired tyre is severely affected, the tyre inflation hose to the free therefore have this tyre replaced. connection of the sealant bottle.

  • Page 175: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care Wheel changing ■ Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle. Some vehicles are equipped with ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is a tyre repair kit instead of a spare raised on the jack. wheel 3 170. ■...
  • Page 176 Vehicle care 3. Ensure the jack is correctly 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel positioned under the relevant cover with the tyre valve before vehicle jacking point. installing. Install wheel nut caps. 11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 176 and the vehicle tools 3 166.

  • Page 177: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care Rear arm position of the lifting The spare wheel has a steel rim. compartment after having changed platform centrically under the recess wheels, it needs to be secured with The use of a spare wheel that is of the sill. a strap.

  • Page 178: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting Do not start with quick charger. A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle. 9 Warning Be extremely careful when starting with jump leads. Any deviation from the following instructions can 2.
  • Page 179 Vehicle care ■ A discharged battery can already ■ The vehicles must not come into 3. Connect the black lead to the freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. contact with each other during the negative terminal of the booster Defrost the frozen battery before jump starting process.

  • Page 180: Towing

    Vehicle care Towing 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position.

  • Page 181: Towing Another Vehicle

    Vehicle care Towing another vehicle 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 Screw in the towing eye as far as it will...

  • Page 182: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care and rear window wiper must be Caution switched off. Remove antenna and external accessories such as roof Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. racks etc. Excessive tractive force can Locks If you wash your vehicle by hand, damage the vehicle.

  • Page 183: Interior Care

    Vehicle care Polishing and waxing Clean smearing wiper blades with Underbody a soft cloth and window cleaner. Wax the vehicle regularly (at the Some areas of the vehicle underbody latest when water no longer beads). have a PVC undercoating while other Sunroof Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
  • Page 184 Vehicle care The instrument panel should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove stains with an upholstery cleaner. Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner. Caution Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.

  • Page 185: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, maintenance Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Service information Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, In order to ensure economical and Sweden, Switzerland, United safe vehicle operation and to Kingdom. maintain the value of your vehicle, it General information ....

  • Page 186: Recommended Fluids

    Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Make sure that the Service and aging control, whereas viscosity Warranty Booklet is completed grade gives information on the oil's lubricants and parts correctly as continuous proof of thickness over a temperature range. service is essential if any warranty or The new engine oil quality Recommended fluids and goodwill claims are to be met, and is...
  • Page 187 Service and maintenance Alternative qualities if GM-LL-A-025 Additional engine oil additives The system is factory filled with or GM-LL-B-025 are not available: coolant designed for excellent The use of additional engine oil corrosion protection and frost additives could cause damage and ACEA-A3/B3 or = Petrol engines protection down to approx.

  • Page 188: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....187 Vehicle data ....... 189 The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.
  • Page 189 Technical data Information on identification label: 1 = Manufacturer 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating 5 = Permissible gross train weight 6 = Maximum permissible front axle load 7 = Maximum permissible rear axle load 8 = Vehicle-specific or country specific data...

  • Page 190: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code A14XEL A14XER A14NET A16XER A16LET Number of cylinders Piston displacement [cm 1398 1398 1598 1598 Engine power [kW] at rpm 6000 6000 6000 5500 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000 4000 4000 2200...
  • Page 191 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 Turbo Engine identifier code A13DTE A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTH Number of cylinders 1686 1686 1956 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 3800 4000 4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 1700-2550 2000-2700 1750-2500 Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel...
  • Page 192 Technical data Performance Saloon/Hatchback Engine A14XEL A14XER A14NET A16LET A16XER Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Engine A13DTE A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTH Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – Fuel consumption - CO -emissions Saloon/Hatchback To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282 by number of litres/100 km.
  • Page 193 Technical data Manual transmission / automatic transmission. Engine A14XEL A14XER A14NET A16XER A16LET urban [l/100 km] /– /– 8.3/9.8 8.8/ extra-urban [l/100 km] /– /– 5.1/5.6 5.6/ total [l/100 km] /– /– 6.3/7.1 6.8/ [g/km] /– /– 147/167 159/ Engine A13DTE A17DTJ A17DTR...
  • Page 194 Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Saloon/Hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL 1373/1388 – [kg] A14XER 1373/1388 – A14NET 1393/1408 –/1453 A16LET –/1490 –/1503 A16XER 1393/1408 –/1443 A13DTE – A17DTJ 1503/1518 –...

  • Page 195: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Saloon/Hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL –/1545 – [kg] A14XER –/1545 – A14NET –/1611 –/1613 A16LET –/1613 –/1665 A16XER –/1578 –/1613 A13DTE – A17DTJ –/1684 – A17DTR –/1689 –...
  • Page 196 Technical data Saloon/Hatchback Height (without antenna) [mm] 1510 Length of load compartment floor [mm] Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1549 Load compartment width [mm] 1027 Load compartment height [mm] Height of load compartment opening Wheelbase [mm] 2685 Turning circle diameter [m] 11.5...
  • Page 197 Technical data Engine A13DTE A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTH including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] Tyre pressures Saloon/Hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear...
  • Page 198 Technical data 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] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A14NET, 205/55 R16, 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) A16 XER 205/60 R16,...
  • Page 199 Technical data 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] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) 205/60 R16 250/2.5 (36) 230/2.3 (33) – –...
  • Page 200 Technical data 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] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTJ 205/65 R16, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 215/60 R16, 225/50 R17,...
  • Page 201 Technical data 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] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTR 205/65 R16, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 215/60 R16, 225/50 R17,...
  • Page 202 Technical data 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] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A20DTH 205/65 R16, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 215/60 R16, 225/50 R17,...
  • Page 203 Technical data Towing hitch installation dimensions...

  • Page 204: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer Vehicle data recording ■ with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, and privacy information with the consent of the lessee, ■ in response to an official request of Event data recorders police or similar government office, The vehicle has a number of ■...

  • Page 205: Index

    Index Bonnet ........148 Brake and clutch system ..... 82 Accessories and vehicle Brake assist ....... 132 modifications ......147 Brake fluid ........151 Adaptive forward lighting ..86, 106 Brakes ....... 130, 151 Adjustable air vents ....119 Bulb replacement ....... 153 Airbag and belt tensioners ...
  • Page 206 Event data recorders....203 Exit lighting ........ 112 Danger, Warnings and Cautions . . . 3 Halogen headlights ....153 Exterior care ......181 Daytime running light....86 Hand brake......... 131 Exterior light ......... 86 Diesel fuel system bleeding ..152 Hazard warning flashers ....
  • Page 207 Interior care ....... 182 Mirror adjustment ......8 Reading lights ......111 Interior lights ...... 111, 159 Misted light covers ..... 110 Rear carrier system...... 55 Interruption of power supply ..128 Rear floor storage cover ....65 Introduction ........3 Rear fog light .......
  • Page 208 Steering wheel adjustment ..9, 70 Turn signal ........81 Washer and wiper systems ..13 Steering wheel controls ....70 Tyre chains ........ 170 Washer fluid ....... 151 Sunglasses storage ..... 52 Tyre designations ...... 167 Wheel changing ......174 Sunroof ........

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