General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time unless the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may be set using the control on the instrument cluster .
Automatic interior lighting control
1Switches the left-hand front
reading
lamp on/off
2Switches the front interior
lighting
on
3Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
4Switches the front interior
lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
5Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
6 Switches the automatic interior lighting control on
► To
switch
on
: set rocker switch 6 to the center position.
The interior lighting switches on automatically when it is dark if you: • unlock the vehicle • open a door • remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
► To
switch
off
: press the
symbol on
rocker switch 6.
The interior lighting remains switched off even when it is dark if you: • unlock the vehicle • open a door.
• remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock. You can activate this delayed switch-off using the on-board computer .
When a front door is opened, the front interior lighting comes on. When a rear door is opened, the rear interior lighting comes on.
In addition, the courtesy lights come on.
If a door remains open and the SmartKey is not in the ignition lock, the interior lighting switches off after a short while.
Manual interior lighting control
Front interior lighting
If the interior lighting has been switched on manually, it will not be switched off automatically.
This can cause the starter battery to discharge.
Make sure that the interior lighting does not remain switched on too long after the engine has been switched off.
1Switches the left-hand front
reading
lamp on/off
2Switches the front interior
lighting
on
3Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
4Switches the front interior
lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
5Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
6 Switches the automatic interior lighting control on
► To switch on
: press the
symbol on
rocker switch 6.
► To switch off
: set rocker switch 6 to the center position.
Reading lamps
1Switches the left-hand front
reading
lamp on/off
2Switches the front interior
lighting
on
3Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
4Switches the front interior
lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
5Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
6 Switches the automatic interior lighting control on
► To activate/deactivate
: press the
button.
Cargo compartment lamp
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if you wish to leave the rear door open for a longer period. The battery may otherwise discharge.
Do not close the rear door while lock 1 is engaged at the bottom. Otherwise, you could damage lock 1.
1Switches the left-hand front
reading
lamp on/off
2Switches the front interior
lighting
on
3Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
4Switches the front interior
lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
5Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
6 Switches the automatic interior lighting control on
► To switch on/off
: press the
button.
If you open the rear door, the cargo
compartment lamp comes on. You will then
be unable to switch it off using the
button.
Switch off the cargo compartment lamp if you wish to leave the rear door open for a longer period. This prevents the battery from discharging.
► Open the rear door.
► To switch off with the rear door open:
press lock 1 down in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
The cargo compartment lamp is switched off.
► To switch on with the rear door open:
press lock cylinder 2 on the door handle.
The cargo compartment lamp resumes its normal function.
Rear interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
1Switches the left-hand front
reading
lamp on/off
2Switches the front interior
lighting
on
3Switches the cargo compartment
lamp/rear interior lighting on/off
4Switches the front interior
lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
5Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
6 Switches the automatic interior lighting control on
► To switch on/off: press the
button.
The rear interior lighting switches on
when you open a rear door. You will then
be unable to switch it off using the
button.
Switch off the rear interior lighting if you wish to leave the rear doors open for a longer period. This prevents the battery from discharging.
Driving tips
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
■ Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
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Children in the vehicle
Child restraint systems
Important safety notes
We recommend that all infants and children
be properly secured in an infant or child
restraint system at all times while the vehicle
is in motion.
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Determining the correct load limit
Step-by-step instructions
The following steps have been developed as
required of all manufacturers under Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the "National Traffic ...