130Driving and operating
In the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) must not be
exceeded.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Towing equipment audible
warning For vehicles fitted with towing
equipment, when connected to a
trailer the pitch of the audible warning
changes upon operation of the turn
signals.
The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn signal light on the
trailer or the towing vehicle fails.Auxiliary features
Power take-off
To activate, with the vehicle
stationary and the engine idling:
■ Select neutral (MTA = N)
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ Press switch on the instrument panel
■ Release clutch pedal
The engine idle speed increases to 1,200 rpm.
195
Climate control systems...............94
Clock ............................................ 71
Control indicators.......................... 76
Control of the vehicle .................106
Controls ........................................ 68
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant ....................................... 135
Coolant and antifreeze ...............168
Coolant heater ............................ 100
Cornering light ......................89, 142
Coupling ball bar ........................130
Cruise control ...................... 82, 121
Cupholders .................................. 61
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................88
Declaration of conformity ............191
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 138
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......139
Diesel particle filter ...............81, 112
Door open .................................... 82
Doors ............................................ 24
Drain fuel filter ............................. 81
Driver assistance systems ..........121
Driver Information Centre .............83
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 129
Driving hints ................................ 106E
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 148
Electronic climate control system 96
Electronic driving programmes ..116
Electronic Stability Program 80, 120
Emergency exit ............................. 34
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......133
Engine compartment fuse box ...149
Engine coolant ........................... 135
Engine coolant temperature ........80
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 74
Engine data ............................... 174
Engine exhaust .......................... 112
Engine identification ...........171, 172
Engine oil ................... 134, 168, 173
Engine oil level monitor ................74
Engine oil pressure ......................81
Event data recorders ..................191
Exhaust gases ............................ 112
Exit lighting .................................. 92
Exterior care .............................. 164
Exterior light ................................. 82
Exterior lighting ......................12, 87
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 117
Fire extinguisher ..........................65
First aid ......................................... 65
First aid kit ................................... 65
Fixed air vents ........................... 104
Fog light ....................................... 82
Fog lights .............................. 89, 143
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ............................. 89
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ............................... 61
Front turn signal lights ...............143
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 128
Fuel for diesel engines ..............127
Fuel gauge ................................... 74
Fuse box ..................................... 149
Fuses ......................................... 148
G Gauges ......................................... 73
General information ...................129
Glass panel .................................. 34 Glovebox ..................................... 61
Glovebox cooler ......................... 104
196
HHand brake - see Parking brake. 119
Hazard warning flashers ..............89
Headlight flash ............................. 88
Headlight range adjustment ........88
Headlights ...................... 87, 88, 140
Headlights when driving abroad ..88
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system ...94
High beam ............................. 82, 88
Horn ....................................... 13, 69
I
Identification plate .....................171
Idle speed control ......................108
Ignition switch positions .............107
Immobiliser .................................. 29
Indicators ...................................... 73
Information displays...................... 83
Instrument cluster ........................73
Instrument panel fuse box .........149
Instrument panel illumination .....147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage .............60
Interior care ............................... 165Interior lighting.............................. 90
Interior lights ........................ 90, 146
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......117
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J Jack ............................................ 150
Jump starting ............................. 160
K Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 63
Light covers, misted...................... 90
Lighting ......................................... 87
Light switch .................................. 87
Load compartment lighting ..........91
Loading information .....................66
Low fuel ....................................... 81
M Malfunction indicator light ............79
Manual adjustment ......................30
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 116
Manual transmission .................. 113Manual transmission automated 114
Manual windows ..........................32
Messages ..................................... 83
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 30, 31
Misted light covers .......................90
N New vehicle running-in ..............106
Number plate light .....................146
O
Object detection systems ...........124
Octane rating .............................. 174
Odometer ..................................... 73
Oil ............................................... 134
Oil, engine .......................... 168, 173
Oil level ......................................... 74
Oil pressure .................................. 81
Outside temperature ....................70
Overcab storage ..........................62
Overhead console .......................62
Overrun cut-off ........................... 108
P Parking ................................ 17, 110
Parking assist ............................ 124
Parking brake ............................ 119
Particulate filter ........................... 112
Performing work ........................133
198
Tread depth ............................... 152
Trip computer .............................. 85
Triple-Info-Display .......................83
Trip odometer .............................. 73
Turn and lane-change signals .....89
Turn signal ................................... 78
Tyre chains ................................ 153
Tyre changing ............................. 157
Tyre designations ......................152
Tyre pressure ............................ 152
Tyre pressures ........................... 189
Tyre repair kit ............................. 154
Tyres .......................................... 151
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 153
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 124
Underseat storage .......................62
Upholstery .................................. 165
Upshift .......................................... 80
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 137
Vehicle checks............................ 133
Vehicle data ................................ 173
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 191
Vehicle dimensions .................... 180
Vehicle Identification Number ....170Vehicle jack ................................ 150
Vehicle messages .......................83
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage .......................... 132
Vehicle tools ............................... 150
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 175
Ventilation ..................................... 94
W Warning chimes ........................... 84
Warning lights ............................... 73
Warning triangle .......................... 65
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 136
Washing the vehicle ...................164
Wheel changing .........................157
Wheel covers ............................. 153
Wheels and tyres .......................151
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........69
Winter tyres ............................... 151
Wiper blade replacement ..........139