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Seats, restraints39Three-point seat belt
Fastening
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Seat belt reminder X 3 73.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button down.
3. Adjust height and engage.
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54StorageGlovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.Depending on version, the glovebox
may be lockable.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the console between the front seats.
The cupholders can also be used to
hold the portable ashtray unit 3 67.
Overhead console
Store only lightweight items such as
paperwork or maps in the overhead
console.
Underseat storage
Pull the loop on the seat cushion to
gain access to the storage area.
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Instruments and controls61Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 61
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 67
Information displays .....................79
Vehicle messages ........................ 85
Trip computer ............................... 86Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and a
connected mobile phone can be
operated via the controls on the
steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
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Short wheelbase van
Long wheelbase van
Combo Tour
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 180 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the power outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
If the tyre repair kit is in operation,
switch off all electrical consumers.
Tyre repair kit 3 145.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
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Instruments and controls67AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray should be
placed in the cupholders in the centre
console.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
Displays the recorded distance in
miles.
H may appear in the display until the
vehicle has travelled 60 miles.
Trip odometer Displays the recorded distance since
the last reset.
Depending on model variant, there are two independent trip odometers
A or B which indicate how far the
vehicle has been driven since the last
reset.
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Instruments and controls73Generic warning9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ , t , Z or r .
If 9 illuminates together with I; stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Simultaneously a warning message
may be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 79.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered, or if a fault is
detected in the engine oil pressure
sensor. Consult a workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 85.
Turn signal
2 or 3 flashes green.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 132, Fuses
3 138.
Turn signals 3 90.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder for front
seats
X for driver's seat and/or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched
on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front passenger seat belt is not engaged. A warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts are fastened.Fastening the seat belt 3 39.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
To deactivate the seat belt reminder,
consult a workshop. Reactivation of the warning chime for seat belt
reminder can be done via the Driver
Information Centre 3 79.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 79.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
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system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 38, 3 41.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
With the front passenger airbag
activated:
When the ignition is switched on, *
illuminates for approx. 4 seconds,
flashes for another 4 seconds and
then extinguishes.
With the front passenger airbag
deactivated:
* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 45.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. The brake servo unit may
cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake system R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 130.
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The warning will be repeated every
time the engine is started, until the
engine oil is changed and the service display is reset. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Service display 3 70.
Low engine oil level
y illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, the engine
oil level is insufficient.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 127.
Low fuel
$ illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low. Refuel
immediately 3 120.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 107.
Flashes Fault in fuel system.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Fuel gauge 3 68.
Drain fuel filter
z illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Indicates the presence of water in the
diesel. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Immobiliser
d illuminates yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Stop-start system
Æ illuminates yellow.
A fault is present in the system.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate as an alternative if control
indicator Æ is not present. A warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 79.
Generic warning 9 3 73.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 88.
Exterior light failure µ illuminates yellow.