Instruments and controls79
Illuminates when the engine is
running Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
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 briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 83.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 112.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates red.Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and/or R), stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 83.
Brake system R illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 119.
When the parking brake is released,
R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 136.
Instruments and controls81Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 135.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter
8
Not used.
Diesel particle filter 3 79, 3 112.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 134.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 127.
Catalytic converter 3 112.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 139.
Drain fuel filter
Q illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
112Driving and operating
Service modePress button i for 5 seconds to put
the vehicle into service mode. The indicator light will illuminate. When
service mode has been activated, the
air suspension master switch must be turned off.
To exit service mode, press button
i again for 5 seconds.
Fault If a fault is detected, i button will
flash intermittently. If the service
mode has been activated and there is a fault h, S and R buttons will flash
simultaneously.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
and the emission of smells and
smoke during this process is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will be
indicated by illumination of control
indicator A 3 79. Seek the
assistance of a workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Driving and operating113Caution
Fuel grades other than those listedon page 3 127, 3 174 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
If control indicator Z flashes, the
permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Lift your foot off the
accelerator until Z stops flashing and
is steadily illuminated. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Malfunction indicator light 3 79.Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary depress the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever in neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
194IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 132
Adaptive forward lighting .....89, 142
Adjustable air vents ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........78
Airbag deactivation ................50, 78
Airbag label................................... 45 Airbag system .............................. 45
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 105
Air conditioning system ................ 95
Air intake .................................... 104
Air suspension ........................... 110
Air vents...................................... 103
Antifreeze ................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 118
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......80
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................164
Armrest ........................................ 40
Ashtrays ....................................... 72 Automatic light control .................87
Automatic locking ........................23
Auxiliary heater ........................... 100B
Battery, jump starting.................. 160
Belts.............................................. 43 Bonnet ....................................... 133
Brake assist ............................... 119
Brake fluid .......................... 136, 168
Brake pad wear ............................ 80
Brakes ............................... 118, 136
Brake system ............................... 79
Breakdown.................................. 162
Bulb replacement ....................... 140
C
Capacities .................................. 188
Cargo management system ........63
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................112
Central locking system ................19
Centre high-mounted brake light 145
Changing tyre and wheel size ...153
Charging system .......................... 78
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Cigarette lighter ........................... 72
Cleaning the vehicle ...................164
Climate control ............................. 14