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Driving and operating109
PedalsTo 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.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.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 115.Ignition switch positionsSt=Ignition offA=Steering wheel lock released,
ignition offM=Ignition on
Diesel engines: preheatingD=Starting
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134Vehicle care
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
the last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the maximum mark B on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
To prevent spillage when
replenishing the engine oil, we
recommend using a funnel. Ensure funnel is securely located onto the
filler pipe.
A stabilization of the engine oil
consumption will not take place until
the vehicle has been driven several
thousand miles. Only then can the
actual degree of consumption be
established.
If consumption exceeds more than
0.5 litres every 600 miles after this
running-in period, consult a
workshop.
Capacities 3 177.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.Engine air filter
Engine air flow indicator
On certain models, an indicator is
located in the engine induction
system and indicates if the air-intake
to the engine is restricted.
Clear=No restrictionRed tell-tale=Restricted
If the red tell-tale is displayed when
the engine is running, consult a
workshop.
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138Vehicle care
■See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Danger
Ensure adequate ventilation when
charging the battery. There is a
risk of explosion if gases
generated during charging are
allowed to accumulate!
Jump starting 3 159.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Have the vehicle battery replaced by
a workshop.
Diesel fuel filter
Drain diesel fuel filter of residual
water at every engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screw on the lower part of the filter by approx. one turn, to drain off the
water.
The filter is drained as soon as water-
free diesel fuel emerges. Retighten
the screw.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will
be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.
Refuel then proceed as follows: ■ Switch on the ignition (key to position M) for 5 seconds at a time.
■ Switch off ignition (key to position A) for 3 seconds.
■ Repeat this process multiple times.
■ Start the engine (key to position D)
then switch off (key to position St).
If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Starting the engine 3 111.
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Technical data177CapacitiesEngine oilEngineR9MEngine oil including filter [l]6.3 - 6.5between MIN and MAX [l] (approx.)2.5
Fuel tank
Fuel tank, nominal capacity [l]80
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183
Clock ............................................ 74
Control indicators.......................... 79
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 71
Controls in steering wheel ............71
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant ....................................... 135
Coolant and antifreeze ...............166
Coolant heater ............................ 102
Cruise control ...................... 85, 120
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............91, 92
Declaration of conformity ............179
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 138
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......138
Diesel particle filter ....................115
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 85
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........120
Driver Information Centre .............86
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 129
Driving economically................... 108
Driving hints ................................ 108E
ECO mode .................................. 108
ecoScoring.................................... 88
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 144
Electronic climate control system 99
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Program 83, 119
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......132
Engine air filter............................ 134
Engine air flow indicator .............134
Engine coolant ........................... 135
Engine coolant temperature ........84
Engine data ............................... 172
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Engine identification ...................169
Engine oil ................... 133, 166, 171
Engine oil level ............................ 88
Engine oil pressure ......................84
Entry lighting ................................ 95
Event data recorders ..................179
Exhaust gases ............................ 115
Exit lighting .................................. 96
Exterior care .............................. 162
Exterior light ................................. 85
Exterior lighting ......................12, 91
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
Fault messages ............................ 87
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 106
Fog light ....................................... 85
Fog lights .............................. 93, 140
Fog tail light ............................... 143
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ............................. 93
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 65
Front turn signal lights ...............140
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 128
Fuel cut-off system .....................112
Fuel economy gauge ....................78
Fuel economy mode .....................85
Fuel economy rating ...............87, 88
Fuel for diesel engines ..............127
Fuel gauge ................................... 77
Fuse box ..................................... 145
Fuses ......................................... 144
G
Gauges ......................................... 76
General information ...................129
Glovebox ..................................... 64
Glove box lighting .........................95