84Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the centreconsole
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 162, Fuses
3 168.
Turn signals 3 108.
Seat belt reminder X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Y for rear seats illuminate in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator light illuminates for severalseconds.
If seat belt becomes unbuckled when the vehicle is moving, the indicator
light illuminates.
If the seat belt is buckled, the indicator light extinguishes.
Three-point seat belts 3 39.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for a few seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after a few seconds
or illuminates whilst driving, there is a
fault in the airbag system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. The
airbags and belt pretensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 38, 3 41.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
118Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints............................... 118
Starting and operating ...............119
Engine exhaust .......................... 123
Automatic transmission .............. 125
Manual transmission ..................128
Drive systems ............................ 128
Brakes ........................................ 129
Ride control systems .................131
Driver assistance systems .........133
Fuel ............................................ 145
Trailer hitch ................................ 152Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 120.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 86.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Driving and operating141
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated when a certain forward speed is exceeded or
if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Fault Fault messages are displayed with a9 on the top line of the Info-Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ the surrounding is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the tailgate is not closed correctly,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.Traffic sign assistant
Functionality
The traffic sign assistant system
detects designated traffic signs via a
front camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
Traffic signs, which will be detected,
are:
Limit and no passing signs ■ speed limit
■ no passing
■ end of speed limit
■ end of no passingRoad signs
Beginning and end of:
■ motorways
■ A-roads
■ play streetsAdd on signs ■ additional hints to traffic signs
■ restriction of trailer towing
■ wet warning
■ ice warning
■ direction arrows
Speed limit signs are displayed in the
Driver Information Centre until the
next speed limit sign or end of speed
limit is detected or up to a defined sign timeout.
152Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case, use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not
be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 207.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.The permitted trailer loads apply up to
the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8 %, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 197.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
Driving and operating153
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load The permissible axle loads (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) must not be exceeded.
Vehicle care173
No.Circuit1LPG system2Interior mirror, rear view camera3Water in fuel sensor4Spare5Trailer socket6Heated steering wheel7Spare8Trailer control module9Seat, lumbar support, driver10Seat, lumbar support,
passenger11Amplifier12Trailer socket13All-wheel drive14Spare15LPG system16SpareNo.Circuit17Spare18Spare
S/B Fuses
No.Circuit19Power seat driver20Power seat passenger21Trailer control module22Voltage converter23Ignition system24Headlight washer25Spare26Spare27SpareVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The tools and tyre repair kit are in the
right side of the load compartment.
3 180.
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