Driving and operating131
Activation
In automatic mode, press button
s ; control indicator s
illuminates in the instrument cluster 3 88.
The settings of certain electronic
systems are adapted to reduce fuel
consumption:
■ The engine reacts less quickly to the accelerator pedal.
■ Automatic upshift points occur sooner and downshift points occur
later.
■ The transmission locks itself to the engine at cruising speeds, to
improve efficiency and increase
power and torque.
■ The fuel supply is automatically cut-
off more quickly during vehicle
deceleration. Overrun cut-off
3 124.
Do not use fuel economy mode whilst towing, e.g. a trailer.Deactivation
Fuel economy mode is switched off
by pressing button s again;
control indicator s extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
Fault
In the event of a fault in the automatic
transmission, control indicator Z
illuminates in the instrument cluster 3 84 . Automatic shifting may be much
harsher than normal or, in the case of
a serious fault, cancelled altogether.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
If control indicator g illuminates in
the instrument cluster when the
engine is running, this may indicate a
fault in the transmission electronics
3 84. The electronics switch to the
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may increase and the
driveability of the vehicle may be
affected. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.Interruption of power
supply
The clutch is not disengaged if the
vehicle battery is discharged and a
gear has been selected. The vehicle
cannot move. The selector lever
cannot be moved out of position P or
N .
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 187.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release the selector lever:
1. Switch off ignition and remove the
key.
2. Depress and hold foot brake.
150Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................150
Vehicle checks ........................... 151
Bulb replacement .......................159
Electrical system ........................165
Vehicle tools .............................. 173
Wheels and tyres .......................175
Jump starting ............................. 187
Towing ....................................... 188
Appearance care .......................190General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or move selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
■ Do not apply the electrical parking brake.
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Charging the vehicle battery9Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 187.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.Diesel fuel filter
Drain diesel fuel filter of residual
water at every engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Turn drain plug
anticlockwise using a suitable
screwdriver, to drain off the water.
The filter is drained as soon as diesel fuel emerges from the port. Retighten
the drain plug by turning it clockwise.
With engine switched off, turn ignition
key to ON, wait approx. 5 seconds,
and turn key to LOCK to perform
priming operation. Perform this
Vehicle care187Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can alreadyfreeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. The Infotainment
system may be damaged if
switched on while jump starting.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the electrical parking brake 3 136, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal 1 of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal 2 of
the discharged battery.
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3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal 3 of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block 4 or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Operate discharged vehicle for approx. 20 minutes to allow for
adequate battery recharging.
6. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the spoiler lip from the front
left-hand side of the vehicle by
unfastening the six screws located on the underside of the vehicle. Then
attach the towing eye.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 173.
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 150
Accessory sockets ........................77
Active head restraints .............33, 34
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ......................48
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 119
All wheel drive .....................85, 133
Antilock brake system ................ 135
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ..........24, 90
Anti-theft locking system .............. 23
Appearance care ........................190
Apply footbrake ............................ 89
Armrest ......................................... 39
Armrest storage ........................... 57
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic dimming ......................28
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 89
Automatic level control .......106, 139Automatic light control ...............105
Automatic transmission ........84, 128
AUX input ..................................... 57
B Battery .......................................... 83
Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery, jump starting.................. 187
Belt pretensioners......................... 40
Belts.............................................. 40
Bicycle rack .................................. 57
Board-Info-Display .......................91
Bonnet ....................................... 152
Bonnet open ................................. 90
Brake and clutch fluid .................195
Brake assist ............................... 137
Brake fluid .................................. 155
Brakes ............................... 135, 155
Brake system ............................... 84
Breakdown.................................. 188
Bulb replacement ....................... 159
C Capacities .................................. 206
Card holder ................................... 56
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter ................84, 128
CD tray ......................................... 56
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............57
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