Driving and operating163
If an object is detected during parkinginstructions, Stop is indicated in the
Driver Information Centre. Removing
the object will resume the parking
manoeuvre. If the object is not
removed, the system will be
deactivated. Push button D for
approx. one second to activate the
system and search for a new parking
slot.
Basic notes on parking assist
systems9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention has to be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
Caution
Performance of the system can be reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
system can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there
are taller vehicles involved in the
parking scene (e.g. off-road
vehicles, mini vans, vans, camper,
trailers and trucks). Object
identification and correct distance
indication in the upper part of
these vehicles cannot be
guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection
cross section, like objects of
narrow size or soft materials, may
not be detected by the system.
Parking assist and advanced
parking assist will not detect
objects out of the detection range.
Notice
The parking assist system
automatically detects factory-fitted
towing equipment. It is deactivated
when the connector is plugged in.
It is possible that the sensor detects a non-existing object (echo
disturbance) caused by external
acoustical or mechanic
disturbances.
Advanced parking assist system
may not respond to changes in the
parking space after initiating a
parallel parking manoeuvre.
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Notice
After production the advanced
parking assist needs a calibration.
For an optimal parking guidance a
driving distance of at least 6 miles
with many curves is required.
Side blind spot alert The Side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system alerts visually in each exterior mirror, when
detecting objects that may not be
visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.
The system's sensors are located in
the bumper on the left and right side
of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect: ■ Vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching.
■ Pedestrians, cyclists or animals.
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, an amber warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
amber as a warning not to change
lanes.
Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both
exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is
operating.
Driving and operating165
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the menu Settings in
the Info-Display, vehicle
personalisation 3 102.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones
The system sensor covers a zone of
approx. 3 metres on both sides of the
vehicle. This zone starts at each
exterior mirror and extends rearwards by approx. 3 metres. The height of the zone is approx. between 0.5 metres
and 2 metres off the ground.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Side blind spot alert is designed to ignore stationary objects such as
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 220.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surroundings behind
and around the vehicle before
reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
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The camera is mounted between the
number plate lights and has a viewing angle of 130°.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guiding lines
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal
lines in 1 metre intervals projected on
the picture to define the distance to shown objects.
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
The function can be deactivated in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with the warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
The top line of the display can be
cleared by pushing the multifunction
knob.
Display settings
Brightness can be set with the up/
down buttons of the multifunction
knob.
Contrast can be set with left/right
buttons of the multifunction knob.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
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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 sulphuric 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 system
bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
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No.Circuit16Boot lid relay17Air conditioning system18Service diagnose19Body control module, brake
lights, tail lights, interior lights20-21Instrument panel22Ignition system23Body control module24Body control module25–26Trunk power outlet accessory
Load compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
Fuse assignments
No.Circuit1Soft top control module, power
rail right2–3Parking assist4–5–6–7Power seat8Soft top control module9–10–11Trailer module, tire pressure
monitor and rear view camera12Soft top control module, tail
lights13–14Rear seat electrical folding15–
202Vehicle care
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Some tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a tool box in the load
compartment below the floor cover.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit and
flat load compartment floor
Some tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a bag, which is fixed at the front left lashing eye in the load
compartment.
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
On vehicles with Diesel engines no
steel rims and only special, for this
vehicle approved alloy wheels are
permitted.
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 236.
241
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............224
Cruise control ...................... 93, 151
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 114
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............238
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......187
Diesel particle filter ...............91, 139
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 23
Driver assistance systems ..........151
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 174
Driving hints ................................ 133
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 196
Electric parking brake ...................90
Electric parking brake fault ...........90
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..142Electronic Stability Control.......... 148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............91
Electronic Stability Control off....... 91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......181
Engine compartment fuse box ...197
Engine coolant ........................... 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 231
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................227
Engine oil ................... 182, 224, 228
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................238
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 220
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 143
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Fog light ....................................... 93
Fog lights ................................... 191
Folding mirrors ............................. 28Following distance indication ......156
Forward collision alert................. 154
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 118
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn signal lights ...............191
Fuel............................................. 171
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 173
Fuel for diesel engines ..............172
Fuel for petrol engines ...............171
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuses ......................................... 196
G Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................174
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 98
Ground clearance .......................134
H
Halogen headlights ....................188
Hand brake ......................... 144, 145
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ......113
Headlights................................... 110