In brief11
1Side air vents ...................... 106
2 Ashtray .................................. 76
Cupholder ............................ 65
3 Light switch .......................... 91
Rear fog light ......................... 93
Front fog lights .....................93
Exit lighting ............................ 96
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 93
Sidelights .............................. 91
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ......................92
4 Instruments .......................... 76
5 Horn ...................................... 72
Driver airbag ......................... 53
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..72
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........73
Trip computer ....................... 887Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 21
8 Steering column controls ......72
9 Centre air vents ................... 106
10 Power outlet .......................... 75
Cigarette lighter ..................... 75
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 64
11 Driver Information Centre ...... 86
Trip computer ....................... 88
12 Storage tray ......................... 64
13 Front passenger airbag .........53
14 Glovebox .............................. 64
15 Idle speed control ...............112
16 Heated exterior mirrors .........36
Heated rear window ..............38
17 Power outlet .......................... 75
Cigarette lighter ..................... 75
18 Climate control system .......... 97
Electronic climate control
system ................................... 9919 Ashtray .................................. 76
Cupholder ............................ 65
20 Central locking system ..........23
21 Hazard warning flashers .......93
22 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 116
23 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................108
24 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 110
25 Stop-start system ................113
26 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 120
27 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............109
28 Steering wheel adjustment ...71
29 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................71
Cruise control .....................120
30 Storage compartment ...........64
31 Bonnet release lever ...........132
32 Fuse box ............................. 145
Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 76
Information displays .....................86
Vehicle messages ........................ 87
Trip computer ............................... 88
Tachograph .................................. 90Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 120.
Instruments and controls859Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 133.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 108.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
too low; refuel immediately 3 127.
Catalytic converter 3 115.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 138.
Autostop
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 91.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 92.
Fog light
> illuminates green.Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 93.
Rear fog light
r illuminates green.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 93.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 120.
Door open
U illuminates red.
88Instruments and controls
Electronic key system 3 21, Power
button 3 110.
■ If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 113.
■ If the exterior lights are on.
Engine oil level If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for 30 seconds after the engine is
started.
Check oil level 3 133.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
■ Distance travelled
■ Average speed
■ Distance before service 3 78
■ Clock 3 74, outside temperature
3 74
■ Cruise control and speed limiter stored speed 3 120
■ Fuel economy rating
■ Tyre pressures 3 150
■ Fault and information messages
Fuel used Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time by pressing and holding the
button.
Average consumption
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.
Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
120Driving and operating9Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 83.
Deactivation
When spinning of the drive wheels is
required, ESP® Plus
can be
deactivated:
Press the Ø button. LED illuminates
in button and a corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 86.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
the Ø button again. LED
extinguishes in button. ESP® Plus
is
also reactivated the next time the
ignition is switched on.
When vehicle speed reaches
30 mph the ESP® Plus
function will be
restored automatically.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 83 illuminates in the
instrument cluster together with F
3 82 and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 86.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 87.Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of 20 mph and
above. Deviations from the stored speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill.
For safety reasons the cruise control cannot be activated until the foot
brake has been operated once.
Driving and operating121
Do not use the cruise control if it is notadvisable to maintain a constant
speed.
Control indicators U and m 3 85.
Activation
Press switch m, control indicator U
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster.
Cruise control is now in standby mode
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
Accelerate to the desired speed and
press switch < or ]. The current
speed is now stored and maintained and the accelerator pedal can be
released.Control indicator m illuminates green
in the instrument cluster together with
U and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal.
The stored speed flashes in the
instrument cluster. When the
accelerator pedal is released, the
previously stored speed is resumed.
The speed is saved until the ignition
is switched off.
122Driving and operating
Increase speedWith cruise control active, the vehicle
speed can be increased continuously or in small increments by holding
down or tapping switch < repeatedly.
When the switch is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.
Alternatively, accelerate to the
desired speed and store by pressing
switch <.
Reduce speed With cruise control active, the vehicle
speed can be decreased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping switch ]
repeatedly.
When the switch is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.Deactivation
Press switch §: cruise control is
deactivated and the green control
indicator U extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.
Automatic deactivation: ■ Vehicle speed drops below 20 mph,
■ The brake pedal is depressed,
■ The clutch pedal is depressed,
■ Selector lever in N.
The speed is stored and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre.
Resume stored speed
Press switch R at a speed above
20 mph.
If the stored speed is much higher
than the current speed, the vehicle
will accelerate powerfully until the
stored speed is obtained.
Deleting the stored speed Press switch m: Green control
indicators U and m extinguish in the
instrument cluster.
Cruise control speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum
speed above 20 mph.
Driving and operating123
Activation
Press switch U, control indicator U
illuminates yellow in the instrument
cluster.
Cruise control speed limiter function
is now in standby mode and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre.
Accelerate to the desired speed and
press switch < or ]. The current
speed is recorded.
The vehicle can be driven normally
but it will not be possible to exceed the programmed speed limit except in an
emergency.
Where the limit speed cannot be
maintained, e.g. when driving on a
steep decline, the limit speed will
flash in the Driver Information Centre.
Increase limit speed
The limit speed can be increased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping switch <
repeatedly.
Reduce limit speed
The limit speed can be decreased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping switch ]
repeatedly.
Exceeding the limit speed
In the event of an emergency, it is
possible to exceed the limit speed by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
The limit speed will flash in the Driver Information Centre during this period.
Release the accelerator pedal and
the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than the limit speed is obtained.Deactivation
Press switch §: Speed limiter is
deactivated and the vehicle can be
driven normally.
The limit speed is stored and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre.
Reactivation
Press switch R: The speed limiter
function is reactivated.
Deleting the limit speed
Press switch U: Yellow control
indicator U extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.
Speed limiter Maximum speed limiterIn accordance with local or national
regulations, the vehicle may be
equipped with a fixed maximum
speed limiter that cannot be disabled.
If equipped, a label indicating the
fixed maximum speed limit (55 to
80 mph) is located on the instrument
panel beside the steering wheel.