In brief11
1Light switch ........................ 109
Instrument illumination .......114
Rear fog light ....................... 113
Front fog lights ...................112
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 110
2 Side air vents ...................... 123
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...112
Exit lighting .......................... 115
Parking lights ...................... 113
Cruise control ....................... 93
4 Steering wheel controls ........78
5 Horn ...................................... 79
Driver airbag ......................... 60
6 Instruments .......................... 84
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system .................................. 79
8 Centre air vents ................... 1239Left heated seat ....................48
Tyre pressure monitoring
system ................................. 176
Ultrasonic parking assist ......90
Hazard warning flashers .....112
Central locking system ..........30
Sport mode ........................... 90
Right heated seat ..................48
10 Info-Display ........................... 94
Trip computer ...................... 103
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 120
11 Front passenger airbag .........60
12 Glovebox .............................. 68
13 Infotainment system ..............10
14 Climate control system ........ 117
15 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 134
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 135
Automatic transmission .......12916Ashtray .................................. 83
17 Start/Stop button .................. 27
18 Accelerator pedal ................125
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............126
Sensor panel for
emergency operation of
Open&Start system ..............27
20 Brake pedal ......................... 139
21 Clutch pedal ........................ 125
22 Steering wheel adjustment ...78
23 Bonnet release lever ...........154
12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch
7=Off8=sidelights9=low beamAUTO=Automatic light control
Press light switch
>=Front fog lightsr=Rear fog light
Lighting 3 109, Headlight warning
device 3 101.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamHeadlight flash=Pull leverHigh beam=Push leverLow beam=Push or pull lever
High beam 3 110, Headlight flash
3 110.
Turn and lane-change signalsTo the right=Lever upTo the left=Lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 112.
78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 84
Information displays .....................94
Vehicle messages ...................... 101
Trip computer ............................. 103Controls
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 Infotainment system and the
Info-Display can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
84Instruments and controls
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The top line displays the counted
kilometres since the last reset.
To reset, hold the reset knob
depressed for a few seconds with the ignition on.
88Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates The control indicator illuminates
briefly when the parking lights are
switched on. Parking lights 3 113.
Flashes
The control indicator flashes if a turn
signal or the hazard warning flashers
are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a direction
indicator lamp or associated fuse,
failure of direction indicator lamp on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 159. Fuses
3 166.
Turn signals 3 112.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition is switched on until
the seat belt is fastened.Flashes
After starting off until the seat belt is
fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 54.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the belt
tensioner or the airbag system. The
systems may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 57,
3 53.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
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