Taking care of your vehicle exterior189Taking care of the interior192
Inspecting and replenishing
196
Fuel
196
Engine compartment
199
Engine oil
202
Coolant
204
Brake fluid
206
Vehicle battery
207
Wheels
212
Tyres and wheel rims
212
Winter operation
217
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
219
Emergency equipment
219
Changing a wheel
221
Tyre repair
224
Jump-starting
226
Towing the vehicle
228
Remote control and removable light
230
Emergency unlocking/locking
232
Emergency operation of the sliding/tilting roof
234
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
234
Fuses and light bulbs
236
Fuses
236
Bulbs
238
Technical data
Technical data
244
Vehicle data
244
Index
4Table of Contents
Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewDoor opening lever
37
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
59
Parking ticket holder
71
Air outlet vents
92
Operating lever:
› Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher
49
›Speed regulating system
147
Steering wheel:
› With horn
› With driver’s front airbag
171
›With pushbuttons for radio, navigation system and mobile
phone
100
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights
10
Operating lever:
› Windscreen wiper and wash system
56
›Multifunction display
25
›Information system
23
Air outlet vents
92
Warning light for the deactivated front seat passenger airbag
176
Switch for hazard warning lights
52
Storage compartment on the dash panel
71
Interior mirror
59
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Radio
› Navigation system
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
78
Front passenger airbag
171
Air outlet vents
92
Power window in the front passenger door
43
Door opening lever
3712345678910111213141516171819Electric windows41Fuse box (on side of dash panel)236
Light switch
47
Bonnet release lever
200
Regulator for the instrument lighting and regulator for the head- light beam range adjustment
53, 48
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel
117
Ignition lock
119
Pedals
126
Bar with keys depending on the equipment fitted:
›
START STOP
149
›
Traction control TCS
137
›
Electronic Stability Control ESC
136
›
Parking aid
140
›
OFF ROAD-mode
138
›
Tyre control display
215
›
Park Assist
143
Handbrake lever
125
Central locking system
36
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
125
›
Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
127
Storage compartment
72
Depending on equipment fitted:
› Operating controls for the heating
94
›Operating controls for the air conditioning system
94
›
Operating controls for Climatronic
95
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
176
Note
The arrangement of the controls and switches and the location of some items on
right-hand drive models may differ from that shown in » Fig. 1. The symbols on
the controls and switches are the same as for left-hand drive models.2021222324252627282930313233349Cockpit
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 20 km/h, the warning light flashes and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
90 seconds, the warning signal is deactivated and the indicator light lights up
permanently.
Further information » page 164, Seat belts .
Generator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
If the indicator light lights up
when the engine is running, the vehicle battery is
not being charged.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately. The electrical system re-
quires checking.
WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 52 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
CAUTION
If the indicator light (cooling system fault) lights up in addition to the indica-
tor light while driving, do not continue driving! Stop the engine - there is a risk
of engine damage! Seek help from a specialist garage.
Door open
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The indicator light
comes on, if one or several doors are opened.
The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display, this indicator is replaced by a vehicle icon on
the display » page 25 .WARNINGIf you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
lights » page 52 . The warning triangle must be set up at the prescribed dis-
tance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
Coolant
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
If the warning light
lights up or flashes , either the coolant temperature is too
high or the coolant level is too low.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display. Check coolant! Owner's manual!
› Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant level
» page 205.
› If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir
» page 206.
› If the indicator light
disappears after adding coolant and switching on the ig-
nition, you may continue your journey.
› If the coolant level is within the specified range, but the indicator light
is still
illuminated , check the fuse for the radiator fan and replace it if necessa-
ry » page 237 , Fuses in the engine compartment .
› If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the indicator light
is still illu-
minated ,
do not continue your journey!
› Seek help from a specialist garage.
16Using the system
CupholdersFig. 59
Cupholders: in the center console, front / on the folding table in the
center backrest
Fig. 60
Open cup holder in the central console / adjust holder size
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 70.
Image description » Fig. 59 and » Fig. 60
Cup holder in front centre console
Cup holder on the folding table
Location for opening
Cup holder in rear centre console
Fuse plate
Open holder in the rear center console
›
In the cup holder in area
C
» Fig. 60 . Press
ABCDEThe holder slides out.›
Pull the holder until it stops in the arrow direction
1
.
›
Adjust the bracket by sliding the locking plate
E
in the direction of arrow
2
.
Close holder in the rear center console
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
» Fig. 60 .
WARNING■
Never put hot beverage containers in the cup holder. If the vehicle moves,
they may spill – risk of scalding!■
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass,
porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
■ Do not leave open beverage containers in the cup holder during the journey.
There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking which may cause damage to the elec- trical components or seat upholstery.■
The cup holder in the rear part of the centre console must be closed (otherwise
it could get damaged) before folding forward the rear middle seat.
Note
A 1.5 litre bottle (max. capacity) can be stored in the drinks holder D .
73Seats and useful equipment
Operational problemsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 91.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 236 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 11.
If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switching on and off directly
98
System settings
98
Radio remote control
99
Conditions for the functioning of auxiliary heating (Aux. heating and ventilation),
hereinafter referred to only as auxiliary heating (Aux. heating).
The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning icon
is not lit in the display of the
instrument cluster).
Auxiliary ventilation
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior by
switching off the engine, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) can be used when stationary, when the engine is switched off to preheat the vehicle and also while driving (e.g. during
the heating phase of the engine).
The auxiliary heater (parking heater) functions in connection with the air-condi-
tioning system or Climatronic.
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) also warms up the engine.
The auxiliary heating (parking heating) warms up the coolant by combusting fuel
from the vehicle tank.
The coolant warms up the air, which (if the blower speed is not set to zero) flows into the passenger compartment.WARNING■ The auxiliary heater (independent vehicle heater) must never be operated in
closed rooms (e.g. garages) – risk of poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating (parking heating) must not be allowed to run during re-
fuelling – risk of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located underneath the vehicle.
Therefore, if you wish to operate the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating), do
not park the vehicle in such a way that the exhaust gases can come into con-
tact with highly flammable materials (e.g. dry grass) or easily inflammable sub-
stances (e.g. spilt fuel) – risk of fire.
CAUTION
■ The running auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) consumes fuel from the vehicle
tank and automatically controls the filling level. If only a low quantity of fuel is
present in the fuel tank, the auxiliary heater switches itself off.■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating, which is located on the underside of
the vehicle, must not be clogged and the exhaust flow must not be blocked.
■
If the auxiliary heating is running, the vehicle battery discharges. If the auxiliary
heating and ventilation has been operated several times over a longer period, the
vehicle must be driven a few kilometres in order to recharge the vehicle battery.
Note
■ The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.■
At low outside temperatures, this can result in a formation of water vapour in
the area of the engine compartment. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
97Heating and air-conditioning
›Depress and hold the clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual gearbox) or brake
pedal (vehicles with an automatic gearbox) until the engine starts.›
Turn the key into position
3
to the stop and release immediately after the en-
gine has been started – do not apply the accelerator.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
2
.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Repeat
the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
›
Release the handbrake.
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine will not start if the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Depress clutch to start!
CLUTCH
Vehicles with automatic transmission 1)
The engine will not start if the brake pedal is not depressed.
The warning light
lights up in the instrument cluster and the following mes-
sage appears in the display.
Depress brake to start!
BRAKE
CAUTION
■ If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, one of the following
fuses may be defective. ■Petrol engine - fuse for the fuel pump.
■ Diesel engine - fuse for the glow plug control unit or fuel pump.■
Check the fuse and replace if necessary » page 236, or seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 118.
Switch off the engine by turning the ignition key into position
1
» Fig. 105 on
page 119.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, the ignition key can only be removed if
the selector lever is in position P .
Starting and stopping the engine - KESSY
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Steering lock / unlock
121
Switching on the ignition
122
Starting the engine
122
Switching off the ignition
123
Switching off the engine
123
Emergency start-up of the engine
123
Emergency ignition shutoff system
123
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Exit System, hereinafter referred to only as sys- tem) allows the switching on or switching off of the ignition and starting or stop-ping of the engine without the active use of the key.
A key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, switch on the ignition and
start the vehicle. When travelling the key must be in the vehicle.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time afterstarting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
1)
Applies to vehicles with START-STOP system.
120Driving
CAUTION■If the engine does not start up after a second attempt, one of the following
fuses may be defective. ■Petrol engine - fuse for the fuel pump.
■ Diesel engine - fuse for the glow plug control unit or fuel pump.■
Check the fuse and replace if necessary » page 236, or seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Switching off the ignition
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 120.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 106 on page 121 briefly.
The ignition is switched off.
The ignition can be switched off up to a speed of 2 km/h.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch pedal must not be de-
pressed after switching off the ignition, otherwise the system would try to start.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the brake pedal must not be depressed,
otherwise the system will try to start.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is on, an audible signal sounds and
the following message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Ignition on!
IGNITION SWITCHED ON
When leaving the vehicle always switch off the ignition.
Switching off the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 120.
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 106 on page 121.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency start-up of the engineFig. 107
Emergency start-up of engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 120.
If the authorisation check for the key fails, the following message appears in the
instrument cluster display.
Key not found.
NO KEY
The emergency start-up must be completed.
› Press the starter button directly with the key
» Fig. 107.
Or
› Press the starter button and then hold the key to the starter button.
Note
During an emergency start-up of the engine, the key bit must face the starter
button » Fig. 107 .
Emergency ignition shutoff system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 120.
The ignition can be turned off in an emergency even when travelling at a speed of
more than 2 km / hr.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 106 on page 121 for longer than 1 second or twice
within 1 second.
123Starting-off and Driving
Defective selector lever lock
If the selector lever lock is defective or its power supply is interrupted (e.g. dis-
charged vehicle battery, blown fuse), the selector lever can no longer be moved
out of position P in the normal manner, and the vehicle can no longer be moved.
The selector lever must be unlocked specially » page 233.
Note
If the gearbox has switched to the emergency programme, visit a specialist ga-
rage.
Running in
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
New engine
129
New tyres
129
New brake pads
130
New engine
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 129.
The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.Up to 1 000 kilometres
›
Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, i.e. 3/4 of
the maximum permissible engine speed.
›
No full throttle.
›
Avoid high engine speeds.
›
Do not tow a trailer.
From 1 000 up to 1 500 kilometres
Gradually increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, i.e. up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
The red scale of the rev counter indicates the range in which the system beginsto limit the engine speed.
During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than later
until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you adopt
during the first approx.1 500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the success of
running in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds, even after the running-in period is complete.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the next
gear when the red area is reached. Observe the recommended gear » page 24,
Gear recommendation . Very high engine speeds when accelerating (accelerator)
are automatically restricted »
.
With vehicles with a manual gearbox, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear » page 24, Gear recommendation .
CAUTION
■
The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
down at the wrong time. This can result in the sudden increase in revs beyond
the permissible maximum rpm and thus cause engine damage.■
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in in-
dividual gears.
For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps save
on fuel, reduces engine noises and protects the environment.
New tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 129.
New tyres must firstly be “run in”, as they do not offer optimal grip at first. There-fore, drive especially carefully for the first 500 km or so.
129Starting-off and Driving