12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch:
AUTO=automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.m=activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control. Switch turns back
to AUTO .8=sidelights9=low beamVehicles without automatic light
control:7=off
Fog lights
Press light switch:
>=front fog lightsr=rear fog light
Lighting 3 103.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 103, High
beam 3 104, Headlight flash 3 104,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 106.
Instruments and controls89
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Adaptive forward lighting 3 106.
Flashes System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 104.
Automatic light control 3 103.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 108.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 109.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 133.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 136.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates when the bonnet is
open on vehicles with stop-start
system.
Stop-start system 3 120.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information
Lighting107
Reversing functionIf the headlights are on and reverse
gear is engaged, both corner lights
are switched on. They remain
illuminated for 20 seconds after
disengaging reverse gear or until
driving faster than 10 mph in a
forward gear.
High beam assist
This feature allows high beam as
main driving light by night and when
vehicle speed is faster than 25 mph.
It switches to low beam when: ■ the camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles
■ the vehicle speed is slower than 12 mph
■ it is foggy or snowy
■ driving in urban areasActivation
The high beam assist is activated by
pushing the indicator lever twice at a
speed above 25 mph.
The green control indicator l
illuminates continuously when the
assist is activated, the blue one 7
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator l 3 88.
Deactivation
Push indicator lever once. It is also
deactivated when front or rear fog
lights are switched on.
If a headlight flash is activated when
the high beam is on, the high beam
assist will be deactivated.
If a headlight flash is activated when
the high beam is off, the high beam
assist will remain activated.
High beam assist is always active
after the ignition is switched on.
Dynamic automatic headlight
levelling
To prevent oncoming traffic from dazzle, headlight levelling is
automatically adjusted based on
inclination information measured by
front and rear axle, acceleration or
deceleration and vehicle speed.
Fault in Adaptive forward
lighting system When the system detects a failure in
the Adaptive forward lighting system,
the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.
Have the cause of the failure
remedied by a workshop as soon as
possible.
108LightingHazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal 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 turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated with the > button.
Lighting109Rear fog light
Operated with the r button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ Steering wheel controls
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
Vehicle care165
2. Remove the bulb socket bypulling.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
4. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
5. Reinstall the headlight assembly.
6. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
Fog lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Front turn signal lights
1. Rotate bulb holder counterclockwise and disengage.
2. Push bulb into socket slightly,rotate counterclockwise, removeand renew bulb.
3. Insert bulb holder in reflector, rotate clockwise to engage.
Tail lights
Left-hand side
1. Remove both covers and unscrew
screws. Remove the panel.
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Controls........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............195
Cruise control ...................... 89, 133
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............105
Declaration of conformity ............209
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......86, 132
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......161
Diesel particle filter ...............87, 123
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........133
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 152
Driving hints ................................ 118
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 168
Electronic climate control system 114
Electronic driving programmes ..126
Electronic Stability Control.......... 131Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87
Electronic Stability Control off....... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......155
Engine compartment fuse box ...169
Engine coolant ........................... 157
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 123
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 156, 195, 199
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 111
Event data recorders ..................209
Exit lighting ................................ 111
Exterior care .............................. 191
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................12, 103
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 127 First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 117
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 165
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Forward collision alert................. 136Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 108
Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn signal lights ...............165
Fuel............................................. 145
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Fuel for diesel engines ..............146
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......146
Fuel for petrol engines ...............145
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 168
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................152
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Glove box lighting .......................110
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
H
Halogen headlights ....................162
Hand brake ......................... 129, 130
Hazard warning flashers ............108
Headlight flash ........................... 104
Headlight range adjustment ......104
Headlights when driving abroad 104
Head restraint adjustment .............8
215
RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 210
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 110
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 89, 109
Rear view camera ...................... 139
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Refuelling ................................... 148
Reversing lights .........................109
Ride control systems ..................131
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 125
Service ....................................... 117
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................194Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................167
Spare wheel ............................... 185
Speed limiter............................... 134
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................119
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................119
Steering ...................................... 118
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 120
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 110
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 165
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 152
Towing ................................ 152, 189
Towing another vehicle .............190Towing hitch installation
dimensions ............................. 208
Towing the vehicle .....................189
Traction Control system ............. 131
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................141
Trailer towing ............................. 152
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................125
Tread depth ............................... 178
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 179
Tyre designations ......................174
Tyre pressure ............................ 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 175
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 180
Tyres .......................................... 174
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 138
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 193
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3