116Instruments and controls
■ Ride control systems
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Cruise control
■ Speed limiter
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assist systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Lane departure warning
■ Load compartment, boot lid
■ Radio remote control
■ Electronic key system
■ Keyless starting
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.■ If adaptive cruise controldeactivates automatically.
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
■ If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If an unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
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.
■ If the trailer hitch is not engaged.
Climate control145
Rear air vents
Air vents for rear passenger are in the
centre console between the front
seats.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filterCabin air filtration
A particle filter cleans the cabin air
from dust, soot, pollen and spores.
146Climate control
Active carbon filterIn addition to the particle filter, the
active carbon filter reduces odours.
Filter replacement must be carried out
during a regular service.
Air conditioning regular
operation In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, it is
recommended that air coditioning
should be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the
weather and time of year.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
■ Functionality and pressure test
■ Heating functionality
■ Leakage check
■ Check of drive belts■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
■ Performance check
315
Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............133
Clock............................................. 86
Colour-Info-Display .....................113
Control indicators.......................... 99
Control of the vehicle .................147
Controls ........................................ 81
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............261
Cruise control ....................105, 170
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 124
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............124
Declaration of conformity ............311
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......220
Diesel particle filter .............103, 155
Door open .................................. 106
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........170
Driver Information Centre ...........106Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 208
Driving hints ................................ 147
Dual automatic climate control system ..................................... 139
E Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 232
Electric parking brake .................101
Electric parking brake fault .........101
Electronic driving programmes ..159
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 166
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........103
Electronic Stability Control off..... 103
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...233
Engine coolant ........................... 216
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 97
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 155
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 214, 261, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................104
Entry lighting .............................. 130
Event data recorders ..................311
Exit lighting ................................ 131Exterior care .............................. 257
Exterior light ............................... 104
Exterior lighting ....................12, 121
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 159
First aid ......................................... 78
First aid kit ................................... 78
Fixed air vents ........................... 145
Fog light ..................................... 105
Fog lights ................................... 226
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Following distance ......................102
Following distance indication ......183
Forward collision alert................. 180
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 127
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 67
Front turn signal light ..................222
Fuel............................................. 201
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 207
Fuel for diesel engines ..............202
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......202
Fuel for petrol engines ...............201
Fuel gauge ................................... 96
Fuel selector ................................ 97
Fuses ......................................... 232
317
Parking lights ............................. 128
Performance .............................. 270
Performing work ........................213
Pollen filter ................................. 145
Power button .............................. 148
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power seat adjustment .................49
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 103
Puncture ..................................... 247
Q
Quickheat ................................... 144
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 312
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 129
Rear cross traffic alert ................195
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ............................. 105
Rear fog lights ........................... 128
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear view camera ...................... 193
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 261, 265
Refuelling ................................... 204
Retained power off .....................150Reversing lights .........................128
Ride control systems ..................165
Roller blinds ................................. 41
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 78
S
Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 75
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................99
Seat belts ..................................... 53 Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 157
Service ............................... 146, 260
Service display ............................ 97
Service information ....................260
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ....................190
Sidelights .................................... 121
Side turn signal lights ................229
Smartphone controller ................115
Spare wheel ............................... 249
Speed limiter....................... 105, 171
Speedometer ............................... 95
Starting and operating ................148
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................150Steering...................................... 147
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Stop-start system........................ 152
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 130
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 96
Tail lights ................................... 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 238
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 208
Towing ................................ 208, 253
Towing another vehicle .............255
Towing equipment .....................209
Towing the vehicle .....................253
Traction Control system ............. 165
Traction Control system off......... 103
Traffic sign assistant ...........106, 197
Trailer coupling ........................... 208
Trailer stability assist .................211
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................156