98Instruments and controls
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Average consumption 2
■ Average speed 2
■ Route guidance
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
When the tank has to be refuelled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel-
Combi-Display.
Additionally the control indicator i in
the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes
3 88.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Trip computer 1 and 2The information of two trip computers
can be reset separately for odometer, average consumption and average
speed, making it possible to display
different trip information for different
drivers.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
in each mode for a few seconds.
Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 km then resets to 0.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Driving and operating149Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
Your engine is capable to run with
E10 fuel that fulfills these standards.
E10 fuel contains up to 10 %
bioethanol.
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 201. Use of fuel with
too low an octane rating can reduce
engine power and torque and slightly
increases fuel consumption.Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and loss of
warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Refuelling
150Driving and operating9Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers. Switch off
any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Push flap
and open.
To open, turn the cap slowly to the
left.
The fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
For refuelling, fully insert the pump
nozzle and switch it on.
After automatic cut-off, it can be
topped up with max. two doses of fuel.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
To close, turn the fuel filler cap to the right until it clicks.
Close the flap and let engage.
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps. Diesel-engined vehicles have special
fuel filler caps.
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Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 198
Refuelling ................................... 149
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................134
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 128
Service ....................................... 120
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................193
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................166
Spare wheel ............................... 184
Speed limiter............................... 137
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................122
Steering ...................................... 121Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop-start system........................ 123
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................57
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 164
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 172
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 151 Towing ................................ 151, 187
Towing another vehicle .............189
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 207
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Traction Control system ............. 134
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................144
Trailer towing ............................. 152
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................128
Tread depth ............................... 177
Trip computer .............................. 97Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...110
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre designations ......................173
Tyre pressure ............................ 173
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 174
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 178
Tyres .......................................... 173
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 141
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery .................................. 192
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 158
Vehicle checks............................ 154
Vehicle data ................................ 198
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....196
Vehicle jack ................................ 172
Vehicle messages .......................94