In brief17
Starting the engine with key
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake pedal
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position M for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 111.
Starting the engine with the
power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake pedal
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ press Start/Stop button and release
■ engine starts after a short delay
Power button 3 110.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ Move the selector lever to neutral
■ Release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 85.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Instruments and controls77
Notice
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Odometer
Displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The trip odometer appears below the
odometer in the Driver Information
Centre and displays the distance
travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for a few seconds
with the ignition on. The display will
flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre 3 86.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the yellow
warning zone, the maximum
permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y also illuminates in
instrument cluster 3 79 when fuel
level is very low: refuel immediately
3 127.
Never run the tank dry.
78Instruments and controls
Diesel fuel system, bleeding 3 138.
Notice
To ensure the fuel level is displayed
correctly, the ignition must be
switched off before refuelling. Avoid
minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than
5 litres) to ensure accurate readings.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel economy gaugeThe fuel economy gauge provides an
instantaneous calculation of fuel
efficiency based on current driving style.
The gauge uses colours to indicate current fuel efficiency:Green=best fuel economy is
being achievedYellow=driving style too
aggressiveOrange=least efficient fuel
economy
The fuel economy gauge is enabled
by default. It can be disabled via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
The distance before service display
can also be shown by pressing button on end of wiper lever for approx.
5 seconds.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1000 miles or 1 month, a message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicator F illuminates in the
instrument cluster and the Driver
Information Centre respectively, and
a corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service displaymust be reset:
Select the distance before service
display in the Driver Information
Centre, then press and hold button on end of wiper lever for approx.
10 seconds.
Trip computer 3 88.
80Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the instrument cluster
Instruments and controls83
Illuminates together with other controlindicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and
a corresponding message in the
Driver Information Centre: stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 136.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 118 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
If a brake failure message appears in the Driver Information Centre, there is
a fault in the braking system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake system 3 117.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator F may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre. The
brake system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, F , R and C
illuminate, ABS is deactivated and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 117.Upshift
k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability
Program v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
Electronic Stability Program 3 119,
Traction Control system 3 118.
Instruments and controls87Vehicle messages
Messages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator F or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages Information messages regarding,
e.g. engine starting conditions, stop-
start system, parking brake
application, central locking, steering
wheel lock etc. provide the current
status of certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.
are displayed together with control
indicator F. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
To remove fault messages from the
display, press button on end of wiper
lever. After a few seconds the
message may disappearautomatically and F remains
illuminated. The fault will then be
stored in the on board system.
Warning messagesWarning messages regarding, e.g.
engine, battery or brake system
failure, are displayed together with
control indicator C and may be
accompanied by a warning chime.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Fuel economy messages
Fuel economy messages provide tips to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances.
Refer to Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 88.
Warning chimes
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ If seat belt is not fastened 3 47.
■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals 3 93.
■ During illumination of certain control indicators.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 124.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit 3 123.
■ If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
■ If the electronic key is outside of the
detection range.
Electronic key system 3 21, Power
button 3 110.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened: ■ If the key has been left in the ignition.
■ If the electronic key has been left in
the card reader.
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The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Instantaneous consumption
The value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 20 mph.
Range The value is displayed after driving adistance of 0.25 miles.
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
The range will not display if control
indicator Y is illuminated in the
instrument cluster 3 85.
Distance travelled Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Average speed
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the
ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Reset trip computer information
To reset the trip computer, select one
of its functions then press and hold
the button on the end of the wiper
lever.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Distance travelled
■ Average speed
The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.Fuel economy rating
(ecoScoring) If equipped, a rating of 0 to 100 is
shown in the Info-Display to help
evaluate fuel efficiency, based on your driving style.
Higher ratings indicate better fuel
economy.
Tips to improve fuel economy are also
given in the Info-Display. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances. Refer to Infotainment system manual for further
information.
Vehicle messages 3 87.
Interruption of power supply If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, the
values stored in the trip computer will be lost.
108Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints............................... 108
Starting and operating ...............109
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Manual transmission ..................116
Brakes ........................................ 117
Ride control systems .................118
Driver assistance systems .........120
Fuel ............................................ 127
Trailer hitch ................................ 129Driving hints
Driving economically ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects engine power, heating, air
conditioning and electrical
consumers.
Activation
Press the ECO button. Control
indicator ECO illuminates in the
instrument cluster when activated.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly. ECO flashes in the instrument
cluster.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal. ECO stops
flashing and illuminates continuously.
Deactivation
Press the ECO button again. Control
indicator ECO extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.
Control of the vehicle Never coast with engine not
running
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.