92Instruments and controls
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
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 the
assistance of a workshop 3 154.
Low engine oil level
S illuminates yellow.
Engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Low engine oil level. Check engine oil
level and top up as necessary
3 154.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 129.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 158.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The electronic key is no more within
the reception range of the vehicle interior. The engine cannot bestarted. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.
Illuminates
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
or
The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start system 3 27.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
Instruments and controls101Vehicle messages
Messages are given via the
instrument panel display or as
warning and signal buzzers. Check
control messages appear on the
Info-Display. Some appear in an
abbreviated form. Confirm warning
messages with the multifunction knob
3 94, 3 97.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ If the electronic key is not present or is not recognised.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.
■ If the speed programmed at the factory is exceeded.
■ If the vehicle has automated manual transmission and the
driver's door is opened when theengine is running, a gear is
engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and
the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ With Open&Start system and automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is not in P.
■ For automated manual transmission, if the parking brake is
not applied and no gear is engaged when the engine is switched off.
Battery voltage
Low battery voltage in radio remote
control or electronic key. On vehicles
without check control, the message
InSP3 appears in the instrument
panel display. Replace the battery
3 26, 3 27.Brake light switch
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Engine cooling level
Low fluid level in engine cooling
system. Check coolant level 3 155.
112LightingHazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
The hazard warning flashers activate
automatically if the airbags deploy.
Turn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever slightly.
Front fog lights
The front fog lights can only be
switched on when both the ignition and headlights or sidelights are on.
Operated with the > button.
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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............117
Clock ............................................ 81
Continuous damping control ......142
Control indicators.......................... 85
Control of the vehicle .................125
Controls ........................................ 78
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............194
Cruise control ...................... 93, 142
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 111
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............111
Declaration of conformity ............209
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......158
Diesel particle filter ..............24, 128
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 33
Drain diesel fuel filter .................102Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 147
Driving hints ................................ 125
E Easytronic ................................... 135
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 166
Electronic climate control system 120
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 132, 136
Electronic Stability Program 90, 140
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...168
Engine coolant ........................... 155
Engine coolant temperature ........90
Engine cooling level ..................101
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 154, 194, 199
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 115
Event data recorders ..................209
Exit lighting ................................ 115
Exterior care .............................. 189
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................12, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37F
Fault ................................... 133, 137
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 124
FlexOrganizer .............................. 23
Fog light ....................................... 93
Fog lights ................................... 163
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 112
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 145
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 146
Fuel for diesel engines ..............145
Fuel for petrol engines ...............145
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuses ......................................... 166
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
General information ...................147
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 97
H Halogen headlights ....................160
Hand brake ......................... 139, 140
214
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 110
Headlight range adjustment ......110
Headlights................................... 109
Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 117
High beam ........................... 93, 110
Hill start assist ........................... 140
Horn ....................................... 13, 79
I
Identification plate .....................198
Ignition switch positions .............126
Immobiliser .................................. 36
Indicators ...................................... 84
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel illumination .....166
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 114
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........141
Interactive driving system, continuous damping control,
sport mode ............................... 91Interior care ............................... 191
Interior lighting ............................ 114
Interior lights ...................... 114, 165
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply 133, 138
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 67
J Jump starting ............................. 186
K Key, memorised settings ..............27
Keys ............................................. 25
Keys, locks ................................... 25
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
Lighting ...................................... 102
Lighting features .........................115
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................33, 70
Load compartment cover .............70
Load compartment fuse box ......170
Loading information .....................76
Load rails and hooks ...................71
Low engine oil level .....................92
Low fuel ....................................... 92M
Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode .....................131, 136
Manual transmission .................. 134
Manual transmission automated 135
Manual windows ..........................39
Memorised settings ......................27
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................113
Moonroof ..................................... 42
N New vehicle running-in ..............125
Number plate light .....................165
O Object detection systems ...........143
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 194, 199
Open&Start system .....................27
Open&Start system .....................92
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 127
P Parking ................................ 17, 127
Parking assist ............................ 143
Parking brake ............................ 140
Parking lights ............................. 113
216
Trip computer in Board-Info-Display ................................... 103
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 105
Triple-Info-Display .......................94
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...112
Turn signal ................................... 88
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre designations ......................174
Tyre pressure ....................102, 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system ........................ 23, 91, 176
Tyre pressures ................... 107, 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres .......................................... 173
U Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 90
Underseat storage .......................69
Upholstery .................................. 191
Upshift .......................................... 90
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 157
Vehicle checks............................ 153
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 209Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....197
Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 152
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 117
W
Warning chimes .........................101
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 75
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 156
Washer fluid level ......................103
Wheel changing .........................182
Wheel covers ............................. 178
Wheels and tyres .......................173
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........79
Winter mode ................................ 90
Winter tyres ............................... 173
Wiper blade replacement ..........158X
Xenon headlights .......................162