The essentials
How it works
Unlocking and locking
Doors Fig. 5
Fig. 6
See Fig. 3 for positioning Locking and unlocking the vehicle using the
key
● Locking: press the ››› Fig. 5 button. ●
Un loc king: press the
››› Fig. 5
button.
● Unlocking the rear lid: press the
››› Fig. 5
button until all the turn signals on
the vehicle briefly light up.
Locking and unlocking with the central
locking switch
● Locking: press the ››› Fig. 6
button. None
of the doors can be opened from the outside.
The doors can be opened from the inside by
pulling the inside door handle.
● Unlocking: press the ››› Fig. 6
button.
››› in Set of keys on page 83
››› page 78 Rear lid
Fig. 7
●
Opening the rear lid: Pull on the release
lever and lift it up ››› Fig. 7. The rear lid opens
automatically.
● Closing the rear lid: Hold it by one of the
handles on the interior lining and close it by
pushing gently.
››› in Unlocking and locking on
page 87
››› page 86
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials
The essentials
Turning on/switching off the ignition, glow
plugs reheating
● Switch ignition on: Turn the key to the 2position.
●
Switch ignition off. Turn the key to the 1position.
●
Diesel vehicles : The glow plugs reheat
when the ignition i s
switched on
Starting the engine
● Manual gearbox: press the clutch pedal all
the way down and move the gearbox lever in-
to neutral.
● Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal
and move the selector lever to the P position
or into
N.
● Turn the key to the 3 position. The key au-
tomatically returns to the 2 position. Do not
press the accelerator.
Start-Stop System*
When you stop and release the clutch pedal,
the Start-Stop system* turns off the engine.
The ignition remains switched on.
››› in Ignition key positions on
page 123
››› page 123 Lights and visibility
Headlight switch Fig. 20
Turn the switch to the required position
››› Fig. 20 .
Sym-
bolIgnition switch-
ed offIgnition is switch-
ed on
Fog lights, dipped
beam and side
lights off.Light off or daytime
driving light on.
The “Coming home”
and “Leaving
home” guide lights
may be switched
on.Automatic control of
dipped beam and day-
time driving light.
Side light on.
Sym-
bolIgnition switch-
ed offIgnition is switch-
ed on
Dipped beam head-
light offDipped beam switch-
ed on.
Front fog lights:
mov
e the switch to the
first position, from positions , or .
Rear fog light: move the switch completely
from positions , or .
Switching off fog lights: Push the switch or
turn it to the
position.
››› in Switching lights on and off on
page 90
››› page 90 Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 21
14
The essentials
More the lever to the required position: Right turn signal: Right-hand parking
light (ignition switched off).
Left turn signal: Left-hand parking light
(ignition switched off).
Main beam switched on: Control lamp
lit up on the instrument panel.
Headlight flasher: lit up when the lever is
pushed. Control lamp lit up.
L ev
er all the way down to switch it off.
››› in Turn signal and main beam head-
light lever on page 93
››› page 93 Hazard warning lights
Fig. 22
1
2
3
4 Switched on, for example:
●
When approaching a traffic jam
● In an emergency
● The vehicle has broken down
● When towing or being towed
››› in Hazard warning lights on
page 95
››› page 95 Interior lights
Fig. 23
KnobFunction
Switches interior lights off.
Switches interior lights on.
KnobFunction
Switches door contact control on (central po-
sition).
The interior lights come on automatically
when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is
opened or the key is removed from the igni-
tion.
The lights go off a few seconds after all the
doors are closed, the vehicle is locked or the
ignition is switched on.
Turning the reading light on and off
›››
page 96 Windscreen wipers and rear window
wipers
Fig. 24
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Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials
The essentialsSym-
bolMeaning of control and warning lampsFurther in-formation
If flashing:
the Electronic Sta-
bility Control (ESC) is working
or the ASR is working
If it remains lit: ESC or ASR
faulty››› page
60
››› page
60
Brake fluid required or
serious fault in brake system›››
page
61
Handbrake on›››
page
126
Cruise speed activated
(Cruise control)›››
page
61
Tyre pressure›››
page
61
Selector lever lock (automatic
gearbox)›››
page
62
Fuel level / reserve›››
page
62
Doors open›››
page
62
Rear lid open›››
page
62
Airbag or belt tensioner sys-
tem fault or airbag disabled›››
page
42
Main beam switched on›››
page
62
Start-Stop system switched
off›››
page
142
Sym-
bolMeaning of control and warning lampsFurther in-formation
Electro-hydraulic steering›››
page
62
Fault in the emission control
system›››
page
63
Coolant level / coolant tem-
perature›››
page
63
Alternator fault›››
page
63
If it stays lit:
ASR switched off
››› page
60
››› page
60
Turn signals in operation›››
page
63
SAFEElectronic immobiliser
››› page
64
››› page
79
››› in Overview of the warning lamps
on page 57
››› page 57 Gear lever
Manual gearbox Fig. 28
The position of the gears is indicated on the
gearbox lever
››› Fig. 28 .
● Pr e
ss the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● Move the gearbox lever to the required po-
sition.
● Release the clutch.
Selecting reverse gear
● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● With the gearbox lever in neutral, push it
upwards, move it to the left as far as it will go
and then forwards to select reverse ››› Fig. 28
R .
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Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials
Safe driving
Safety
Safe driving Safety first! This chapter contains important information,
tips, suggestions and warnings that you
should read and consider for both your own
safety and for your passengers' safety.
WARNING
● This manual contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.
● Ensure that the on-board documentation is
kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person. Advice about driving
Before setting off For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip: –
Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.
– Check tyre pressure.
– Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.
– Ensure that all luggage is correctly secured
››› page 108.
– Make sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedals.
– Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vi-
sion mirrors properly according to your
size.
– Ensure that the passenger in the central
rear seat always has the head restraint in
the correct position for use.
– Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.
– Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly applied seat belts
››› page 46 .
– As s
ume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your passengers also to assume a proper
sitting position. ››› page 30.
– Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly. ›››
page 34. What
affects driving safety? As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-
cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road
››› , for this reason:
– Always pay attention to traffic and do not
get distracted by passengers or telephone calls.
– Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
– Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for road, traffic and weather conditions.
– When travelling long distances, take
breaks regularly - at least every two hours.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stressed. WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of injury and accidents increases. Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
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Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials
Dash panel
Operation
Dash panel Overview Door release lever
Light switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Light dimmer for instrument panel
lighting* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . .92
Air vents
Lever for: – Turn signals/dipped beam . . . . . .93
– Cruise control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Instrument panel and warning
lamps: – Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
– Control and warning lamps . . . . . .57
Horn (works only when the ignition
is on)/ Driver front airbag* . . . . . . . .40
Steering and starter lock . . . . . . . . . .123
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Lever for:
– Windscreen wipers and washer . .97
– Window washer-wiper system* . .97
– Multi-function display control* . .65
Radio
Glove compartment/Storage com-
partment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Dash panel switches: – ESC OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
– Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . .95
– Airbag off warning lamp* . . . . . . .42, 45
Switches for: – Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . .114
– Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
– Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cigarette lighter/Power socket . . . .107
Drink holder/Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Controls in the centre console:
– Start-Stop operation button . . . . .142
– Tyre pressure monitoring* . . . . . . .61
10 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 –
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . .96
– Heated seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
– Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Gear lever – Automatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
– Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Storage space
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Steering column control lever* . . . .31
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Switches on the steering column for
audio and telephone* . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Fuse housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Control for adjusting electric exteri-
or mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Electric window controls* . . . . . . . . .87 Note
Some of the items of equipment listed here
are fitted only on certain model versions or
are optional extras. 19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
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Safety
The essentials
Dash panel
Control lamp flashes
If a f
ault develops in the engine management
system while you are driving, the glow plug
system lamp will flash
. Take the vehicle to
a specialised workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.
Soot accumulation in the diesel
engine particulate filter* If the control lamp
lights up you should
help the filter clean itself by driving in the ap-
propriate manner.
To do this, drive about 15 minutes in fourth
or fifth gear (automatic gearbox: S gear
range) at a minimum speed of 60 km/h
(37 mph), with the engine running at approxi-
mately 2,000 rpm. In this way, the soot build
up in the filter is burned. When cleaning is
successful, the control lamp turns off.
If the lamp does not turn off, or the three
lamps turn on (particulate filter , fault in
the emission control system and glow
plugs ), drive the vehicle to a specialised
workshop and have the fault repaired at the
earliest opportunity. WARNING
● Always drive according to the road weather
conditions, the terrain and traffic. Driving rec- ommendations should never lead to illegal
manoeuvres in surrounding traffic.
●
The diesel engine particulate filter may
reach extremely high temperatures; in this
case the vehicle should be parked so that it
does not enter into contact with highly flam-
mable materials underneath the vehicle. Oth-
erwise there is a risk of fire. Engine oil pressure
If this warning lamp
is red it indicates
that the engine oil pressure is too low.
If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is
accompanied by three audible warnings,
switch off the engine and check the oil level.
If necessary, add more oil ››› page 170.
If the warning lamp flashes although the oil
level is correct, stop driving. Do not even run
the en gine at
idle speed! Obtain technical as-
sistance.
Checking the oil level
If the warning lamp is yellow the engine
oil level should be checked as soon as possi-
ble. Top up the oil ››› page 170 at the next
opportunity.
Oil level sensor faulty*
If the yellow warning lamp flashes, take
the vehicle to a specialised workshop to have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is
advisable to check the oil level every time
you refuel.
Bulb defect* The
warning lamp lights up when there is
a f
ault on the turn signals, headlights, side
lights and fog lights.
Washer fluid* This warning lamp lights up to indicate that
the windscreen washer level is very low.
This serves as a reminder to fill up the reser-
voir at the earliest opportunity
›››
page 174.
Rear fog light* The warning lamp
lights up when the rear
fog light is switched on. For further informa-
tion see ›››
page 90 .
Anti-loc k
brake system (ABS)* The warning lamp lights up for a few sec-
onds when the ignition is switched on. It
goes out again after the system has run
through an automatic test sequence.
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Operation
Safety
The essentials
Operation
Tyre pressure adjustment
On adjusting tyre pressure or changing one
or more wheels, the ››› Fig. 71 button must be
k ept
pressed down, with the ignition on, until
an acoustic signal is heard.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for ex-
ample, driving with a trailer or heavy load),
the tyre pressure must be increased to the
recommended value for a full load (see the
sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the
tyre monitor system button is pressed down,
the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure control lamp lights up
If the tyre pressure of a wheel is much lower
than the value set by the driver, then the tyre
pressure control lamp ››› will light up.
WARNING
● When the tyre pressure control lamp lights
up, reduce speed immediately and avoid any
sudden turning or braking manoeuvre. Stop
when possible, and check the tyre pressure
and status.
● The driver is responsible for maintaining
correct tyre pressures. For this reason, tyre
pressure must be regularly checked.
● Under certain circumstances (e.g. when
driving in a sporty manner, in winter condi-
tions or on a dirt track) the tyre control lamp
may light up belatedly or may function incor-
rectly. Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow
warning lamp lights up after turning the
ignition on.
This should turn off after a brief
journey. Speed selector lever lock*
The brake pedal must be depressed when
this warning lamp lights up. This is necessary
when the automatic gearbox* selector lever
is moved out of the positions
P
or N
.
Fuel level/reserve It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain
in the tank, and an
acoustic signal*
al
so
sou
nds. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel
tank as soon as possible ›››
page 163.
Door open display* This warning lamp lights up if one of the
doors is open.
The warning light
should go off when all
the doors are closed correctly. Rear lid open* The warning lamp
should switch off when
the r
ear lid is fully closed.
Main beam headlights The warning lamp lights up when the main
beams are on or when the headlight flasher
is operated.
For further information see
››› page 93.
Electro-hydraulic steering* The level of steering assistance depends on
the vehicle speed and on the steering wheel
turning speed.
The warning lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
There is a fault in the electro-hydraulic steer-
ing system if the lamp does not go out or
lights up whilst the vehicle is in motion. Take
the vehicle to technical services as soon as
possible.
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