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Instruments and controls101
IlluminatesLevel in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 136.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 165.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The electronic key is no more withinthe reception range of the vehicle interior. The engine cannot be
started. 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 22.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
The engine with manual transmission automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 142.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
Illuminates when the exterior lights
are on 3 117.High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on and during headlamp flash 3 118.
Adaptive forward lighting
B illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding low
beam lamp is deactivated and the fog lamp is switched on.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop
immediately.
Control indicator B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been switched 3 118.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 119.
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168Vehicle care
4. Disengage spring clip fromretainer by pressing forward and
then swinging downwards.
5. Withdraw the bulb from reflector housing.
6. When installing the new bulb, insert lugs in the reflector
recesses and engage the spring
clip.
7. Install the wiring plug onto bulb. 8. Install protective cover.
Side lights 1. Access to the bulbs is through the
engine compartment.2. Remove protective cover 1.
3. Withdraw parking light bulb holder
from reflector.
4. Remove bulb from socket and renew the bulb.
5. Insert holder in reflector. Install the headlamp protective cover.
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Vehicle care169Xenon headlights
Headlamps have separate systems
for low beam 1 (inner bulbs) and high
beam 2 (outer bulbs).
Low beam
9 Danger
Low beam works under extremely
high electrical voltage. Do not
touch. Have bulbs replaced by a
workshop.
High beam
1. Replace bulbs through the openings in the wheel arches.
2. Remove protective cover.
3. Rotate left bulb holder anddisengage.
4.Remove the bulb holder with bulb
from the reflector.
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Technical data223
Heavy accessoriesAccessoriesSun roofTowing equipmentSplit rear seat backrestHeadlamp washer systemWeight [kg]23 (not on Saloon 4-door)
17 (Saloon 4-door)21 (not on TwinTop)
26 (TwinTop)20 (Station wagon)
9 (Saloon 3-door / 5-door)2 (Saloon 4-door / 5-door)Vehicle dimensionsSaloon 5-doorSaloon 3-doorSaloon 4-doorStation wagonVanTwinTopLength [mm]424942904587451545154476Width without exterior mirrors [mm]175317531753175317531759Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]203220322033203220322021Height (without antenna) [mm]146014351458150015001411Length of load compartment floor [mm]81981990510851825805Load compartment width [mm]944944102710881103734Height of load compartment opening [mm]614555–766775–Wheelbase [mm]261426142703270327032614Turning circle diameter [m]11.2011.2011.5011.5011.5011.20