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4Economical and environmentally friendly driving
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer towing
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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removable towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your vehicle maintenance and cleaning
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle exterior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle interior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications
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Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile telephones and radiotelephones . . . . .
Athermic windscreen* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and refilling levels
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Releasing the tank flap manually . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If and when
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Tools, tyre repair kit and spare wheel . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair* (Tyre-Mobility-System) . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing bulbs Halogen headlights . . . . . . . . . Changing bulbs. Bi-Xenon AFS headlights . . . .
Replacing rear bulbs (in side panel) . . . . . . . . .
Changing rear light bulbs (in boot lid) . . . . . . . .
Side indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registration light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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General notes on the technical data
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Outstanding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Te chni cal Data
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Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.6l 75 kW (102 HP) . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.8l 110 kW (150 HP) . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 2.0l 147 kW (200 HP) . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0 l 88 kW (120 HP) CR . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0l 105 kW (143 HP) . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0l 125 kW (170 HP) . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Practical tips
Technical Data
Note
When the display shows route guidance instructions from the navigation
system, the ambient temperature appears in the second line of the radio
display.Gear display*
This display helps to save fuel.Use the gear display to save fuel. The display in the instrument cluster
⇒fig. 50 recommends that you select the gear indicated by the arrow. It may
also skip a gear, and recommend changing up from 4th gear to 6th gear, for
example.
Note
•The display may not recommend any gear-change while you are acceler-
ating.•If desired, you can have the gear-change display deactivated by an
Authorised Service Centre.Fuel range
The fuel range display can help you to plan your trip.The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. It shows how far the vehicle can
be driven with the amount of fuel left in the tank, assuming the same style of
driving. The fuel range is displayed in increments of 10 km.
The fuel range is calculated on the basis of the fuel consumption over the last
30 kilometres. The fuel range will increase if you drive in a more economical
manner.
Fig. 50 Gear display
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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
On-board computerIntroduction
The on-board computer provides you with useful information
during a journey, including average and current fuel
consumption, average speed, fuel range, driving time and
distance covered.Press RESET button ⇒page 86, fig. 60 to switch back and forward
between the functions of on-board computers 1 and 2.
The numbers in the display ⇒fig. 59 indicates which of the two memories is
currently in use. The figure 1 means that the display is showing the informa-
tion in the single journey memory (on-board computer 1). The figure 2 means
that the display is showing the information in the total journey memory (on-
board computer 2). Single-journey memory (on-board computer 1)
The single-journey memory processes the information on a journey from the
time the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is
resumed
within two hours after the ignition is switched off, the new figures
are automatically included in the calculation. If the journey is interrupted for
more than two hours t h e s t o r e d i n f o r m a t i o n i s a u t o m a t i ca l l y e r a s e d w h e n y o u
resume your journey.
Total-journey memory (on-board computer 2)
Unlike the single-journey memory, the total-journey memory is not erased
automatically. Hence, you can determine the period for which you wish the
on-board computer to supply figures.
Fuel range
The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. The fuel range is displayed in
increments of 10 km.
Average fuel consumption
This mode shows the average fuel consumption since the memory was last
cancelled in litres/100 km.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
The display shows the instantaneous fuel consumption in litres/100 km.
When the vehicle is stationary, the computer will display the last value in the
memory.
Average speed
This mode shows the average speed driven since the memory was last
cancelled (in km/h).
Driving time
This display shows the period of time which has elapsed since the memory
was last cancelled. The longest possible period it can cover is 999 hours and
59 minutes.
Fig. 59 On-board
computer: memory 1
AB
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86Driving time warning
After 2 hours of continuous driving, the display automatically switches over
to the driving time display of 2:00 . At the same time the driving time display
starts flashing. This is to remind the driver to take a break.
The driving time warning can be switched off by briefly pressing the function
selector switch or the button ⇒fig. 60 .
If you continue driving or take a break for less than 10 minutes, the driving
time warning will switch on once again when the total driving time is 4:00
hours, 6:00 h o u r s , e t c . H o w e v e r, i f yo u ta ke a b r e a k f o r m o r e t ha n 1 0 m i n u te s ,
the driving time warning clock will be erased.
Distance covered
This display shows the distance you have covered since the memory was last
cancelled. The longest possible distance which can be recorded is
9999.9 km.
Note
•The displays for fuel consumption (average and instantaneous), fuel
range and speed are shown in metric units.•The information in the memory is lost if the battery is disconnected.
Operating
The on-board computer is controlled by means of two
switches on the windscreen wiper lever.Enabling the on-board computer
– Press the reset button repeatedly until the on-board computer (memory 1 or 2) ⇒page 85, fig. 59 is displayed.
Selecting the function
– Press the top or bottom of the function selector switch ⇒fig. 60 . This displays the functions of the on-board computer
in sequence.
Resetting to zero
– Press and hold the Reset button for at least two seconds.The following values can be reset to zero using the Reset button:
Reset
Fig. 60 Windscreen wiper
lever: On-board computer
controls
AB
AA
AB
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•Journey duration•Distance covered•Average fuel consumption•Average speed
The on-board computer can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on. When the ignition is switched on, the display shows the function that was
last selected.
As well as the figures from the on-board computer (computer 1 or 2), the
display can also show information from the navigation system*. Press the
Reset button briefly to switch back and forward between these displays.Note
•If you keep the Reset button pressed for longer than two seconds, it will
reset the currently displayed figure to zero (for instance average fuel
consumption).•Faults detected by the auto-check control will be displayed even if the
display is off.•The information in the memory is lost if the battery is disconnected.
Menu displayIntroduction
AB
Fig. 61 Windscreen wiper
lever: Menu selection
buttonFig. 62 Display: Main
menu
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88Some of your vehicle's functions can be adjusted, activated and controlled by
menus . With the aid of the menus you can then also select the information
you wish to see displayed on the DIS display. This is only possible when the
ignition is on. The menu is enabled using the button on the wind-
screen wiper lever ⇒ page 87, fig. 61.
The main menu lists the different display types (or basic commands):
Programming
Check
Menu off
Help
The main menu options have the following submenus:
Controlling the menu
The menu display is called up via the button and the
rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever. Use these
controls to make checks and adjust the settings.Functions of the ⇒fig. 63 and the rocker switch :
Enabling the menu
– Press the button until the menu display ⇒page 87,
fig. 62 appears.
Selecting and setting
– Press the rocker switch to select one of the menus. Press "up" or "down" on the switch to select the options accordingly.
Entering and confirming
–Press the button.
Programming
Clock
⇒ page 88
Computer
⇒page 88
Speed warning
⇒page 82
Radio info (on/off)Units: for measuring dis-
tance, fuel consumption and
temperature
⇒page 88
Language: you can select
one of 6 languages.
⇒page 88
Check
Service
⇒page 74
Menu off
When the menu is switched off, the display shows the
same information as on vehicles without the menu func-
tion.
Help
The help function may be used to understand the meaning
of symbols that can appear on different menus.
Reset
Reset
Fig. 63 Windscreen wiper
lever: Reset button and
rocker switch
Reset
AB
AA
ResetReset
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Technical Data
Use the rocker switch to select the menus and adjust various values. The
selected values are highlighted on a red background.
By pressing the button, you can confirm the option you have selected
or the value you have set. Selected functions are marked with a tick.
The following symbols are used:
Tyre pressure monitoring*Introduction
The tyre pressure monitoring system constantly checks the
pressure of the tyres.The system warns the driver in the event of a loss of pressure by means of
symbols and messages in the instrument panel display. The system works
with the help of the ABS sensors in the wheels.
Please bear in mind that the tyre inflation pressure is also influenced by the
temperature of the tyre. Tyre pressure increases about 0.1 bar for each 10°C
in tyre temperature increase. The tyre heats up while the vehicle is being
driven and the tyre pressure will rise accordingly. Therefore, you should only
adjust the tyre pressures when they are
cold (i.e. approximately at ambient
temperature).
To ensure that the tyre pressure monitoring system works reliably, you should
check and, if necessary, adjust the tyre pressures at regular intervals and
store the correct pressures (reference values) in the system.
A tyre pr essure i nfor ma ti on lab e l is a tta che d to t he insi de o f the fu el ta nk f lap.
WARNING
•Never adjust tyre pressure when the tyres are hot. This may damage or
even burst the tyres. Risk of accident!•An insufficiently inflated tyre flexes a lot more at high speeds and
causes significant heating of the tyre. Under these conditions, the tyre
bead may be released or the tyre may burst. Risk of accident!For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel consumption and tyre wear.
Note
•Responsibility for ensuring that the tyres are correctly inflated remains
with the driver; the system can only provide assistance.•Pressure can only be adjusted when the tyres are at ambient
temperature.
Cursor
Function selected
Red background (active
function)
Tick
Selected
Box
Not selected
Triangle pointing upwards
Previous page
Triangle pointing down-
wards
Next page
Reset
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
162Each of the three buttons has a specific function. The numbers relate to the
air outlets ⇒page 161, fig. 134.
Air directed to windows
This setting directs all the air to outlets 1 and 2. Unlike in setting , the
volume of air delivery remains the same.
Air to the driver/front passenger
All the air comes from outlets 3 and 4 in the dash panel and from the rear of
the centre console.
Air to the footwells
Most of the air emerges from outlets 5 and the outlets under the front seats.
Some of the air will also be issued from outlets 3 and 4.
Note
In all of the above air distribution settings, a small amount of air will still
come from the other outlets.Economical use of the climate control
Economical use of the climate control will help save fuel.Engine power is reduced and fuel consumption increases when the
climate control is in cooling mode. To ensure that the system is only
switched on when it is really necessary, please note the following
points:
– Select ECON mode if you wish to save fuel.
– Select ECON mode if you decide to open the windows or sun roof* while driving. – If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun, open the
windows and doors for a short time to cool the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
By saving fuel you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted from your
vehicle.Key settings
When the ignition is switched on, the climate control settings
assigned to the key are selected automatically.The climate control settings selected are automatically stored and assigned
to the key in use. When the vehicle is started, the climate control automati-
cally selects the settings assigned to the key. Hence, every driver automati-
cally obtains his/her preferred settings without having to select them manu-
ally.
Note
Should another driver use the key and enter other settings, the previous
settings will be deleted.
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