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Controls and displays
If the warning lamp starts to flash while driving, there is a fault in the
engine power control electronic system. The engine control unit allows driv-
ing to continue in an emergency program.
Seek professional help.
Engine management (diesel engines)
If the warning lamp is lit up, there is a fault in the engine management
system. The engine control unit allows driving to continue in an emergency
program.
Seek professional help.
Particulate filter (diesel engines)
The particulate filter eliminates soot from emissions. The particles accumu-
late in the filter where they are normally burned off.
If the warning lamp is lit up, the filter is obstructed by soot.
In order for the filter to clean itself (if the traffic conditions ⇒
so permit) it
is essential to drive for at least 15 minutes (or until the warning lamp
switches off) with 4th or 5th gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position S)
at a minimum speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) with the engine speed between
1800-2500 1/min.
The warning lamp switches off once the filter has been successfully
cleaned.
If the cleaning process is not successful, the warning lamp does not
switch off and the warning lamp starts to flash.
The informative display indicates: Diesel particulate filter. Instruction Manual!
The engine control unit allows driving to continue in an emergency program.
When switching the ignition off and on again, the warning lamp also
lights up.
Seek professional help.
WARNING
● The particulate filter attains very high temperatures. Therefore, do
not park the vehicle in places where the exhaust pipe could come into
contact with dry grass or with highly-flammable materials. Risk of fire!
● Always adjust your speed to suit the weather, road, terrain and traffic
conditions. Never be encouraged, by the recommendations shown in the
warning lamps, to fail to respect traffic legislation.
CAUTION
While the warning lamp is lit up, the fuel consumption is high, and in
certain conditions, the engine power is reduced.
Note
● In order for the particulate filter to burn off soot in a correct manner,
avoid carrying out frequent short journeys.
● Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur count can considerably reduce the
useful life of the particulate filter. The specialised service provides informa-
tion about the countries where fuel with a high sulphur content is used.
Fuel reserve
The warning lamp lights up when approximately only 7 litres of fuel re-
main in the tank.
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The informative display indicates: Refuel! Fuel range…km...(miles)
Note
The message on the display switches off only after refuelling and carrying
out a short journey.
Airbag system
If the warning lamp is lit up, there is a fault in the airbag system.
The informative display indicates: Airbag fault!
The airbag system availability is controlled electronically, regardless of
whether an airbag is disabled.
If the front airbag, side airbag, head protection airbag or the belt tensioner
are disabled using the diagnostics system:
● After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp lights up for around
4 seconds and flashes for another 12 seconds.
The informative display indicates:
Airbag/belt tensioner disabled! If the front passenger airbag has been disabled with the airbag switch loca-
ted in the storage compartment side:
●
When the ignition is turned on, the warning light switches on for
around 4 seconds.
● The airbag is disabled, signalled with the warning lamp which
lights up with the word placed in the centre part of the
dash panel ⇒ Fig. 24 ⇒ page 44.
WARNING
When there is a fault in the airbag system, have an inspection carried out
by an Authorised Service. Otherwise the airbags may fail to trigger in an
accident.
Tyre pressure monitoring
If the warning lamp lights up, the pressure of a tyre has decreased signif-
icantly. Check and adjust the pressure of all the tyres ⇒ page 187.
If the warning lamp flashes, there is a fault in the system.
Seek professional help.
Further information ⇒ page 192, Tyre pressure.
Note
If the battery is disconnected the warning lamp lights up when the igni-
tion is switched on. This warning lamp must switch off after covering a short
distance.
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Windscreen washer fluid level
If the warning lamp lights up, the level of windscreen washer fluid in the
tank is very low. Fill the windscreen washer fluid ⇒ page 182, Windscreen
washer.
The informative display indicates:
Refill windscreen washer fluid!
Turn signals
Depending on the position of the turn signal lever the left warning lamp on
the left or right flashes.
If there is a turn signal fault the warning lamp flashes at approximately dou-
ble speed.
All the turn signals flash in addition to both warning lamps when the hazard
warning lights are switched on.
Further information ⇒ page 97, Turn signal and main beam lever.
Fog lights
The control lamp lights up when the fog lights are switched on
⇒ page 95. Cruise speed
The warning lamp
lights up when the cruise control is switched on
(cruise speed) ⇒ page 149.
Selector lever lock
If the control lamp lights up, press the brake pedal. This is necessary
when you require the automatic gearbox selector lever to move out of the
positions P or N ⇒ page 146.
Mean beams
The warning lamp lights up with the main beam headlights or when the
headlights are flashed ⇒ page 97.
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If the Safe lock is out of service, the control lamp on the driver door will
flash quickly for 2 seconds before switching off for 30 seconds and then
flashing at a slower rate.
The Safe lock is re-activated on unlocking and locking the vehicle again.
If the vehicle is locked and the Safe lock is deactivated, the vehicle can be
opened from inside by pulling on the door handle.
WARNING
Do not leave people or animals in locked vehicles with the Safe lock acti-
vated: the doors and windows cannot then be opened from the inside.
Doors locked in this manner could delay assistance in an emergency.
Risk of death!
Note
● The anti-theft alarm switches on automatically when the vehicle is
locked, even if the Safe lock is deactivated. The Vehicle interior monitoring,
however, is not activated.
● Given that the Safe function will be activated on locking the vehicle,
CHECK DEADLOCK will be shown on the general instrument panel display. On
vehicles equipped with an informative display, Caution SAFE! On-board docu-
mentation! will be indicated. Unlocking the vehicle with the key
Fig. 46 Key positions
during vehicle locking
and unlocking
– Turn the key in the driver door in the forward driving direction to
its unlock position A
⇒ Fig. 46.
– Pull the handle and open the door.
● All doors (driver door only on vehicles with anti-theft alarm) are un-
locked.
● The rear lid is unlocked.
● The courtesy lights switch on.
● The Safe lock is deactivated.
● The driver door warning lamp stops flashing (on vehicles not equipped
with an anti-theft system) ⇒ page 88.
Note
If the vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you have 15 sec-
onds as of opening the door to insert the key in the ignition and start the
vehicle. If, during these 15 seconds, the vehicle is not started , the alarm is
triggered.
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Locking the vehicle with the key
– Turn the key in the driver door lock cylinder in the reverse direc-
tion to its lock position B ⇒ Fig. 46.
● The doors and the rear lid are locked.
● The courtesy lights switch off.
● The Safe lock is immediately activated.
● Warning lamp on the driver door starts to flash.
Note
The vehicle doors cannot be locked if the driver door is open.
Central lock button
Fig. 47 Central lock but-
ton
If the vehicle has not been locked from outside, it is possible to
lock and unlock the doors from inside by pressing the ⇒ Fig. 47
button, even without the key in the ignition. Locking all doors and rear lid
–
Press the button ⇒ Fig. 47. The warning lamp on the button
will light up.
Unlocking all doors and rear lid
– Press the button ⇒ Fig. 47. The warning lamp on the button
will switch off.
If the vehicle has been locked using the central lock button.
● The rear lid cannot be unlocked from outside (security measure, e.g.
when stopped at a junction).
● The doors can be unlocked individually by pulling the handle.
● The vehicle doors cannot be locked if any of the doors are open.
● In the event of an accident in which the airbags activate, doors locked
from the inside will be automatically unlocked for easier access and assis-
tance.
WARNING
The central locking system remains operative when the ignition is
switched off. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as locked
doors delay assistance in an emergency. Doors locked from the inside de-
lay assistance in an emergency. Risk of death!
Note
The handles and the central lock buttons will not work if the Safe lock
⇒ page 83 is activated.
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Opening and closing
Opening the rear lid
– Pull on the release lever and lift the rear lid ⇒ Fig. 51. The rear
lid will automatically open.
Closing the rear lid
– Hold the rear lid by one of the two handles on the interior lining
and close it, pushing slightly.
This system may or may not be operative, depending on the situation of the
vehicle.
If the rear lid is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked
then the opening system is operative and the rear lid may be opened.
To lock/unlock, press the
button or button
1 on the remote control key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel display if the rear lid is open or
not properly closed.* An audible warning is also given if the rear lid opens
while the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h (4 mph).*
WARNING
● Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of accident or injury.
● The rear lid must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights
are lit. This may damage the tail lights.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down with your hand on the
rear window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it. If not, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving.
WARNING (Continued)
● Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness. It could even have
fatal consequences. Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other
doors when you are not using the vehicle.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is
ever in the closing path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-closed, as exhaust gases
can be drawn into the interior. Risk of intoxication!
● If you open the rear lid only, do not leave the key inside. The vehicle
cannot be opened if the key is left inside.
Manual release of the rear lid
Fig. 53 Manual release
of the rear lid
In the event of a fault in the central locking system, the rear lid can
be released manually.
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Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction
The location of the controls of right-hand drive cars differs slightly from the
location shown here ⇒ Fig. 55 ⇒ page 94. However, the symbols indicat-
ing the respective positions of the controls remain the same.
WARNING
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users
are able to see you. Always use your dipped beam headlights if it is dark
or if visibility is poor.
CAUTION
● Use the lights in line with local law.
● However, drivers always remain responsible for correctly adjusting and
using the lights.
Note
● An audible warning will be heard when the light control is set to and
you remove the ignition key and open the door. Once the driver door is
closed (ignition off), the audible warning will stop, whereas the side lights
will remain on to light up the stationary vehicle if necessary.
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the lights may mist up
temporarily on the inside. This is particularly the case in the event of a dif-
ference in temperature between the inside and in front of the light. By
switching on the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projec- ted will quickly be demisted, although the edges may remain misted. The
real lights and turn signals can mist up. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system.
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 55 Instrument panel: Light switch/Fuses: Switch for daytime driving lights
Switching on side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 to position .
Switching on dipped beam
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 to position .
Switching off lights (except daytime driving lights)
– Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 to position 0.
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DAY LIGHT Function*
Switching on daytime driving lights
Turn the light switch ⇒ Fig. 55 ⇒ page 94 to position 0.
Switching off daytime driving lights
– Remove the fuse cover on the dash panel ⇒ page 211, Fuses in
the dash panel.
– Press the ⇒ Fig. 55 button ⇒ page 94 to the right.
Switching on daytime driving lights
– Remove the fuse cover on the dash panel ⇒ page 211, Fuses in
the dash panel.
– Press the ⇒ Fig. 55 button ⇒ page 94 to the left.
Switching off daytime driving lights in vehicles with the START-
STOP system
– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 58 towards the steering wheel,
pressing it down and keeping it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition – wait for the left turn signal to flash 4
times.
– Switch off the ignition – wait until you hear the audible warning
to confirm that the daytime driving lights have been switched
off.
– Release the turn signal lever. Switching on daytime driving lights in vehicles with the START-
STOP system
–
Switch the ignition off.
– Move the turn signal lever ⇒ Fig. 58 towards the steering wheel,
pressing it up and keeping it in this position.
– Switch on the ignition – wait for the right turn signal to flash 4
times.
– Switch off the ignition – wait until you hear the audible warning
to confirm that the daytime driving lights have been switched
on.
– Release the turn signal lever.
Note
The daytime driving lights work when the ignition is switched on.
Front fog lights
Fig. 56 Instrument pan-
el: light switch
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