
Driving and operating111
These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the
vehicle is locked.
Notice
Always take the electronic key with you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning
chime 3 87 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 87 when
the driver's door is opened.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Fault
If the engine cannot be started, the
cause may be one of the following:
■ Fault in electronic key.
■ Electronic key out of reception range.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Battery replacement 3 19.
Central locking system 3 23.
Electronic key system 3 21.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
instrument cluster 3 84.
Turn key to position D and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to St.

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■ the rear doors/tailgate are notclosed correctly,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.Fuel
Fuel for diesel engines Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union, use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and loss of
warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Refuelling9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers. Switch off
any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.

Vehicle care147
No.Circuit1Vehicle battery (with electronic
key system)2APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)3Passenger compartment heater4Adaptations5Adaptations6Passenger compartment heater7Additional air conditioning8Additional heating9Electric exterior mirrors, addi‐
tional adaptations10Heated exterior mirrors11Radio, multimedia, electric exte‐
rior mirrors, diagnostic socket12Multimedia, trailer hitch13Fuel injection system, courtesy
lightsNo.Circuit14Fuel injection system, tyre pres‐ sure monitoring system, elec‐
tronic key system15Hazard warning flashers, turn and lane-change signals16Central locking17Left-hand high beam, right-hand
low beam, tail lights, left-hand
daytime running light18Front fog lights, rear fog lights,
number plate lighting19Alarm, horn, automatic light
control, wiper20Instrument cluster21Light switch22Rear window wiper, windscreen
washer pump, horn23APC general battery24Reversing lights25Engine start-stop buttonNo.Circuit26Fuel injection, starter27Airbag, steering column lock28Passenger power window29Power steering30Brake lights31APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)32Service display33Cigarette lighter, power outlet34Right-hand high beam, left-
hand low beam, headlights,
right-hand daytime running light35Brake lights, ABS, immobiliser36Interior lighting, air conditioning37Starting with electronic key
system38Rear window wiper39Warning chimes

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No.Circuit40Load compartment power outlet41Power window motor42Rear power outlet43Starting, body control module44Heated seats45Heating, air conditioning46Windscreen wiper47TachographVehicle toolsTools
The jack, wheel wrench, wheel bolt
sleeve, torx key, adapters, wheel
cover hook, towing eye are contained
in a unit, stowed under the driver's
seat.
Slide seat forwards and fold the
backrest forwards 3 42 to access the
tool box. The tool box may be secured
in position with a wing nut.
Wheel changing 3 157, Spare wheel
3 158.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit: The
wheel cover hook and torx key are
stored within the tyre repair kit case,
stowed under the driver's seat.
Tyre repair kit 3 154.

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If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.

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HHand brake - see Parking brake. 118
Hazard warning flashers ..............93
Headlight flash ............................. 92
Headlight range adjustment ........92
Headlights ...................... 91, 92, 139
Headlights when driving abroad ..92
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 36
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heating ........................................ 44
Heating and ventilation system ...97
High beam ............................. 85, 92
Hill start assist ........................... 118
Horn ....................................... 14, 72
I
Identification plate .....................169
Idle speed control .......................112
Ignition switch positions .............109
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 76
Info-display ................................... 86
Information displays...................... 86
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........145
Instrument panel illumination .....144Instrument panel illumination
control ...................................... 94
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............64
Interior care ............................... 164
Interior lighting .............................. 94
Interior lights ........................ 94, 143
Interior mirrors .............................. 36
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 63
J
Jack ............................................ 148
Jump starting ............................. 159
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Light covers, misted...................... 94
Lighting ......................................... 91
Lighting features ........................... 95
Light switch .................................. 91
Load compartment ....................... 30
Load compartment cover .............66
Load compartment lighting ...........95
Loading information .....................69Load rails and hooks ...................67
Low fuel ....................................... 85
M
Malfunction indicator light ............82
Manual adjustment ......................35
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual transmission .................. 116
Messages ..................................... 87
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 35, 36
Misted light covers .......................94
N New vehicle running-in ..............109
Number plate light .....................142
O
Object detection systems ...........124
Octane rating .............................. 172
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil ............................................... 133
Oil, engine .......................... 166, 171
Oil pressure .................................. 84
Outside temperature ....................74
Overcab storage ..........................66
Overrun cut-off ........................... 113

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PParking ................................ 18, 115
Parking assist ............................ 124
Parking brake ............................ 118
Particulate filter ........................... 115
Performing work ........................132
Pollen filter ................................. 107
Power button .............................. 110
Power outlets ............................... 75
Power steering fluid ....................135
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ................................... 84
Puncture ..................................... 157
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 180
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear air conditioning system .....101
Rear doors ................................... 29
Rear fog light ............................... 85
Rear fog lights ............................. 93
Rear heating system .................. 101
Rear seats .................................... 44
Rear view camera ...................... 125
Rear windows .............................. 38
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 73
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 166, 171Refuelling ................................... 127
Remote control ............................. 19
Reversing light ........................... 142
Reversing lights ........................... 94
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 47
Safety net .................................... 68
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 42
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................81
Seat belts ..................................... 47 Seat heating ................................. 44
Seat position ................................ 41
Service ............................... 107, 165
Service display ............................ 78
Service information ....................165
Service vehicle soon .................... 82
Side airbag system ......................54
Sidelights ...................................... 91
Side turn signal lights ................141
Sliding door .................................. 29
Spare wheel ............................... 158
Spare wheel security tool ...........148
Speed limiter............................... 123
Speedometer ............................... 76
Starting and operating ................109
Starting off ................................... 16Starting the engine ....................111
Steering ...................................... 109
Steering column controls ..............72
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop engine .................................. 82
Stop-start system........................ 113
Storage ......................................... 64
Storage compartments .................64
Sun visors .................................... 39
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph .................................. 90
Tachometer ................................. 77
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 141
Technical data ............................ 172
Three-point seat belt .................... 48
Tools .......................................... 148
Top-tether fastening eyes ............63
Torx key ...................................... 148
Tow bar....................................... 129
Towing ................................ 129, 161
Towing another vehicle .............162
Towing a trailer ........................... 129
Towing eye ......................... 148, 161
Towing the vehicle .....................161
Traction Control system ............. 118
Trailer coupling ........................... 129