114Driving and operating
During an Autostop, brake
performance will be maintained.
However, brake assist is not available
3 118.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
■ The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
■ the bonnet is fully closed.
■ the driver's door is closed and the driver's seat belt is fastened.
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
■ the engine is warmed up.
■ the engine coolant temperature is not too high.
■ the outside temperature is not too low or too high (e.g. below 0 °C orabove 30 °C).
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient.
■ the defrosting function is not activated 3 99.■ the self-cleaning function of the
diesel particle filter is not active
3 115.
■ the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Restart of the engine by the
driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Control indicator Ï 3 85 extinguishes
in the instrument cluster when the engine is restarted.
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
■ the bonnet is opened.■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
■ the vehicle battery is discharged.
■ the engine temperature is too low.
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient.
■ the vehicle starts to move.
■ the defrosting function is activated 3 99.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during engine restart may be
noticeable.
Fault If a fault occurs in the stop-start
system, the LED in button Î
illuminates, and a corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 86. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 87.
Warning chimes 3 87.
116Driving and operatingthe starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine
performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
If control indicator Z flashes, the
permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Lift your foot off the
accelerator until Z stops flashing and
is steadily illuminated. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Malfunction indicator light 3 82.
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary depress the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on the selector lever
and engage the gear against the
resistance.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever in neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is inadvisable to drive with hand
resting on the selector lever.
118Driving and operatingParking brake
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release button,
and apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill or uphill slope.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release
button and fully lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 83.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Hill start assist The system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the foot brake after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further 2 seconds. The brakes release automatically as soon
as the vehicle begins to accelerate.Ride control systems
Traction Control system
The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.
When TC comes into action b
flashes.
Driving and operating129
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between different vehicle variants and mustnot be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle.
Additional equipment may result in
slightly higher results than the stated
fuel consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information
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. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricatethe 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 the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 50 mph must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.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 3 178.
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 load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
Vehicle care133
Move the safety catch (located
slightly right of centre) sideways to
the left and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Closing Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants 3 166.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the "add oil" mark A, top
up engine oil.
Caution
Do not allow the engine oil level to drop below the minimum level!
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
182IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 131
Adjustable air vents ...................106
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........81
Airbag deactivation ................55, 81
Airbag label................................... 50 Airbag system .............................. 50
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 107
Air conditioning system ................ 98
Air intake .................................... 107
Air vents...................................... 106
Alert .............................................. 87
Antifreeze ................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 117
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......83
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Anti-theft security lock ..................23
Appearance care ........................162
Armrest ........................................ 43
Ashtrays ....................................... 76
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................37
Automatic fuel cut-off ..................112
Automatic light control .................91
Automatic locking ........................28
Autostop ....................................... 85
Auxiliary heater ........................... 102B
Battery, jump starting.................. 159
Belts.............................................. 47
Bonnet ....................................... 132
Brake and clutch fluid .................166
Brake assist ............................... 118
Brake fluid .................................. 136
Brakes ............................... 117, 136
Brake system ............................... 83
Breakdown.................................. 161
Bulb replacement ....................... 139
C Capacities .................................. 177
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................115
Central locking system ................23
Centre high-mounted brake light 141
Changing tyre and wheel size ...153
Charging system .......................... 82
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
Child restraints.............................. 56
Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter ........................... 75
Cleaning the vehicle ...................162
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems ...............97
185
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