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Instruments and controls
Always day design: black or coloured
text on light background.
Always night design: white or
coloured text on dark background.
Selection is indicated by a o in front
of the menu item.
Ignition logic
See infotainment system manual. Vehicle messages
Messages are given via the
instrument panel display or as
warning and signal buzzers. Check
control messages appear on the
Info-Display. Some appear in an
abbreviated form. Confirm warning
messages 3 93, 3 96.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
■
If the electronic key is not presentor is not recognised.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the hand brake applied.
■ If the speed programmed at the factory is exceeded.
■ If the vehicle has automated manual transmission and the
driver's door is opened when the engine is running, a gear is
engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and
the driver's door is opened ■
When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ With Open&Start system and automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is not in P.
■ For automated manual transmission, if the hand brake is
not applied and no gear is engaged
when the engine is switched off.
Battery voltage
Low battery voltage in remote control
or electronic key. On vehicles without
check control, the message InSP3
appears in the instrument panel
display. Replace the battery 3 28,
3 29.

Lighting
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Hazard warning flashers Operated with the ¨ button.
The hazard warning flashers activate
automatically if the airbags deploy. Turn and lane-change
signals
Lever up = Right indicator
Lever down = Left indicator
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the indicator is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the
indicator
is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e. g. when
changing lanes, press the lever until
resistance is felt and then release. Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the indicator off manually by
moving the lever slightly.
Front fog lights
The front fog lights can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and headlights or parking lights are
on.
Operated with the > button.

Driving and operating
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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency
to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent though
a pulse in the brake pedal and the
noise of the regulation process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
Control indicator u 3 89.
Adaptive brake lamp
During full braking, all three brake
lamps flash for the duration of ABS
control. 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
Always apply hand brake firmly
without operating the release button,
and apply as firmly as possible on
a downhill or uphill slope.
To release the hand brake, pull the
lever up slightly, press the release
button and fully lower the lever.
To
reduce the operating forces of the
hand brake, depress the foot brake at
the same time.
Control indicator R 3 89.

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Driving and operating
The system can also be activated at
low speed by pressing the r button.
An obstacle is indicated by buzzers.
The interval between the buzzers
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets
closer to the obstacle. When the
distance is less than 30 cm, the
buzzer is continuous. 9
Warning Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external
noise sources may cause
the system to fail to detect
obstacles. Deactivation
Deactivate the system by pressing
the r button.
The system automatically switches
itself off when the vehicle is driven
above a certain speed.
Towing equipment
The system automatically considers
a factory-fitted towing equipment. The rear parking sensors are
deactivated when towing.
Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines
Only
use unleaded fuel that complies
with DIN EN 228.
Fuels with ethanol content greater
than 5% may only be used if the
vehicle has been specifically
developed and approved for these
fuels.
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 209. Use of fuel with
too low an octane rating can reduce
engine power and torque and slightly
increases fuel consumption. Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled
combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with
DIN EN 590. The fuel must have
low sulphur content (max. 50 ppm).

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Service and maintenanceService operations by year
1)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
Undo wheel fastening (take care if tyre pressure monitoring system is present) and
tighten to torque: 110 Nm.
The wheel bolt taper should be greased or oiled lightly during assembly.
Check tyre condition. Check/correct tyre pressure (including spare wheel)
With tyre repair system - check completeness and expiry date of kit. Replace sealant
bottle every 4 years. X X
+
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Visually inspect first-aid kit, (presence in designated stowage compartment,
completeness and expiry date), lashing eyes and warning triangle Every 2 years
Check/correct headlamp adjustment (including auxiliary headlamps) X X
Grease door hinges, door stop, lock cylinder, striker plate, bonnet lock, tailgate hinges,
wipe door stop check strap clean before greasing X X
Test drive, final inspection (check steering and ignition locks, instruments and indicator
lamps,
entire brake system, steering, air conditioning, engine, body and running gear),
reset service interval display with TECH 2) X X X X X
+: Additional operations.
o: Under extreme operating conditions and if required by country-specific conditions, the intervals are reduced.

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Service and maintenanceService operations by year
3)
km ( x 1000) 1) 1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
+o
Visually inspect front and rear wheel brakes
4)
, if a tyre pressure monitoring system is
fitted, do not swap wheels over X X
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Engine, transmission (AT, MT), inspect air-conditioning compressor for leaks
4) X X X X X
Visually inspect folding covers on steering, tie rods and axle drive X X X X X
Tie rod and supporting joint checking X X X X X
+ Change brake and clutch fluid automated manual transmission (MTA) Every 2 years
Undo wheel fastening (take care if tyre pressure monitoring system is present) and
tighten to torque: 110 Nm.
The wheel bolt taper should be greased or oiled lightly during assembly.
Check tyre condition. Check/correct tyre pressure (including spare wheel)
With tyre repair system - check completeness and expiry date of kit. Replace sealant
bottle every 4 years. X X
+
Annual service check if annual mileage exceeds 20 000 km
Visually inspect first-aid kit, (presence in designated stowage compartment,
completeness and expiry date), lashing eyes and warning triangle Every 2 years
Check/correct headlamp adjustment (including auxiliary headlamps) X X
4)
In case of too high consumption / leakage, perform additional work with customer's agreement.

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Child restraints with transponders ............................ 65
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 81
Climate control .............................
15
Clock ............................................ 80
Continuous damping control ......143
Control indicators.......................... 85
Control of the vehicle .................127
Convex shape .............................. 39
Cruise control ...................... 93, 144
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ... 4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring
system....................................... 90
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......159
Diesel particle filter ..............26, 129
Door open .................................... 93
Drain diesel fuel filter .................101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 149
E
Easytronic................................... 136
Electric adjustment ......................39 Electronic climate control
system .................................... 121
Electronic driving programmes
.
........................................ 134, 138
Electronic Stability Program 89, 142
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......155
Engine compartment fuse box ...168
Engine coolant ........................... 157
Engine coolant temperature ........90
Engine cooling level ..................101
Engine data ............................... 209
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine oil ................................... 156
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 189
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ............................ 13
F
Fault ................................... 135, 139
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 125
FlexOrganizer .............................. 24
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 164
Folding ......................................... 39
Folding tray .................................. 74
Front airbag system ..................... 58 Front fog lights ...........................
111
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ....................... 148, 213
Fuel for diesel engines ..............146
Fuel for natural gas operation ...147
Fuel for petrol engines ...............146
Fuel gauge ...................................
84
Fuel selector ................................ 84
Fuses ......................................... 167
G
General information ...................149
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 96
H
Halogen headlights ....................160
Hand brake ................................. 141
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights when driving abroad 109
Head restraint adjustment ............. 8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated ......................................... 40
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 92, 109

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Vehicle messages
.....................100
Vehicle specific data ...................... 3
Vehicle storage ........................... 154
Vehicle unlocking
........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 216
Ventilation ................................... 118
W
Warning chimes .........................100
Warning triangle .......................... 74
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 158
Washer fluid level ......................102
Wheel changing .........................182
Wheel covers ............................. 178
Wheels and tyres ....................... 174
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........78
Winter mode ................................ 89
Winter tyres ............................... 174
Wiper blade replacement ..........159
X
Xenon headlights .......................163