Instruments and controls99
■ During automatic self-cleaning ofthe diesel particle filter 3 127.
■ In vehicles equipped with engine overspeed warning; when vehicle
speed exceeds 75 mph 3 90.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
Tyre pressure
Check controlIn vehicles with tyre pressure
monitoring system, if low tyre
pressures are detected, relevant
information appears on the
information display.
Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 176.
Check tyre pressures 3 176, 3 207.
If there is a considerable loss of
pressure, a corresponding message
appears indicating the relevant tyre.
Steer out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
endangering other vehicles. Stop and
check the tyres. Mount the spare
wheel 3 182, 3 185.
Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 176.
Lighting107
Vehicles without automatic level
control system
Turn thumb wheel ? to required
position:0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied2=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Vehicles with automatic level control
system
Turn thumb wheel to required
position:
0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied1=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden2=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Automatic level control 3 139.
Automatic headlight range
adjustment On vehicles with Xenon headlights,
the headlight range is adjusted
automatically based on vehicle load.
If control indicator q illuminates in the
instrument cluster while driving, a
fault has occurred. Have the cause of
the fault remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Control indicator q 3 89.
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road on the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, have the headlights adjusted to prevent dazzling of
oncoming traffic. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Automatic light control 3 105.Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
108LightingTurn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly.
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the turn signal is automatically
deactivated. This will not happen
when making a minor steering
manoeuvre such as lane changing.
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.
The volume of the turn signal audible
warning is dependent upon vehicle
speed.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Control indicators O 3 83.
Front fog lightsOperated with the > button. Control
indicator > illuminates in the
instrument cluster when the front fog
lights are switched on.
The front fog lights can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and low beam/high beam or sidelights are on.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch
on low beam and sidelights
automatically.
Follow the regulations of the country
in which you are driving when using
front fog lights.
112Lighting
Rear reading lights
Left and right rear reading lights are
individually operable. Press to
activate and deactivate.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the vanity mirror
cover is opened 3 31.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Depending upon outside light
conditions, when unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control the
hazard warning lights flash twice and
the exterior and interior lights
illuminate for 20 seconds. This
function facilitates locating the vehicle
when it is dark.
Exit lighting The low beam and reversing lights
illuminate for 30 seconds after the
driver exits the vehicle and closes the
door.Switching on
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting can be deactivated by
inserting the key in the ignition switch or by pulling the turn signal lever
again while the driver's door is open.
Vehicle care151
■ Open the bonnet, close all doorsand lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
211
Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 109, 164
Change engine oil .......................88
Changing tyre and wheel size ...178
Charging system .......................... 83
Check control................................ 99
Child locks ................................... 21
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 51
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cleaning the vehicle ...................190
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 76
Clutch fluid ................................. 156
Coin storage ................................. 56
Console box.................................. 57
Console net .................................. 56
Control indicators.......................... 80
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 72
Controls in steering wheel ............72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............195
Coupling ball bar ........................147
Cruise control ...................... 90, 140
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 48D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............208
Descent control system .......86, 138
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 158
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......159
Diesel particle filter .........84, 87, 127
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ............................................ 22
Drain fuel filter ............................. 89
Drink holders ................................ 55
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 146
Driving hints ................................ 122
E
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical parking brake .......85, 136
Electrical parking brake fault .......85
Electrical system......................... 165
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..130
Electronic Stability Control ..86, 137
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......151
Engine compartment fuse box ...167
Engine coolant ........................... 153Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 152, 195, 199
Engine oil life monitor ...................88
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................208
Exhaust gases ............................ 127
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 190
Exterior lighting ....................12, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 131
Fire extinguisher ........................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 120
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights .................... 108, 109, 162
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 108
Front passenger seat undertray ...57
Front seats.................................... 34
Front storage ............................... 56
Fuel............................................. 143
212
Fuel consumption - CO2-
Emissions ............................... 145
Fuel economy mode ....................88
Fuel filler cap ................................ 84
Fuel for diesel engines ..............144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............143
Fuel gauge ................................... 80
Fuses ......................................... 165
G
Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................146
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 93
H Halogen headlights ....................160
Hand brake ................................. 136
Hazard warning flashers ............107
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......106
Headlights .................. 105, 106, 159
Headlights when driving abroad 107
Headlight washer ..........................73
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 38Heating and ventilation system . 114
High beam ........................... 89, 106
Hill start assist ........................... 137
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................198
Ignition switch positions .............123
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 89
Indicators ...................................... 79
Information displays...................... 91
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........170
Instrument panel illumination .....165
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 110
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 192
Interior lighting ............................ 110
Interior lights ...................... 110, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......131
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....54
J
Jump starting ............................. 187K
Kerb weight........................... 70, 204
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
Kickdown .................................... 130
L Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Light covers, misted.................... 109
Lighting ....................................... 105
Lighting features .........................112
Light switch ................................ 105
Load compartment ................22, 67
Load compartment cover .............67
Load compartment lighting ........111
Load compartment storage ..........67
Loading information .....................70
Low engine oil level .....................88
Low fuel ....................................... 89
M Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 130
Manual transmission .................. 132
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 27, 28
Misted light covers .....................109
213
NNew vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................164
O Object detection systems ...........141
Octane rating .............................. 202
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil ............................................... 152
Oil, engine .......................... 195, 199
Oil life monitor............................... 88
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 124
P Parking ................................ 17, 126
Parking assist ............................ 141
Parking brake ....................... 85, 136
Parking lights ............................. 109
Particulate filter ........................... 127
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................151
Pollen filter ................................. 120
Power outlets .......................... 57, 77
Power seat adjustment .................37
Power steering ............................. 86 Power steering fluid ....................154
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 182R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................19
Rain sensor .................................. 73
Reading lights ............................ 111
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ............................... 90
Rear fog lights ........................... 109
Rear seats ............................. 38, 39
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Reduced engine power ................89
Refuelling ................................... 144
Remote control ............................. 19
Reversing lights .........................109
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S
Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder ..................41, 83
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Seat folding .................................. 36Seat heating ................................. 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 129
Service ............................... 120, 194
Service display ......................80, 88
Service information ....................194
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................47
Sidelights .................................... 105
Side turn signal lights ................164
Spare wheel ............................... 185
Speedometer ............................... 79
Speed warning.............................. 90
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................123
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 124
Storage ......................................... 55
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tailgate ......................................... 22