Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road/weather conditions, as well as the traffic conditions and maintain a safe distance to the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
Please note that the driving
safety
systems described only work as effectively
as possible when there is adequate contact
between the tires and the road surface. Pay
particular attention to the information
regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tires" section.
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
See also:
Extending and retracting the cargo
compartment cover
•► To extend: pull cargo compartment
cover 1 back by grab handle 2 and clip
it into the retainers on the left and right.
•► To retract: unhook cargo compartment
cover 1 from the ...
Removing the towing eye
– Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
– Attach cover 1 or 2 to the bumper and
press until it engages.
– Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit. ...
Opening and closing the side trim panels
You must open the side trim panel in the cargo compartment before you can change
the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel
Right-hand side trim panel
To open: turn release kno ...
