Lighting81Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Hazard warning flashersOperated with the ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the
indicator is deactivated. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
When lane changing, move lever part
way to first stop. When released,
lever will spring back.
If the lever is moved past the first stop, the indicator is switched on
constantly. Switch the indicator off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Lighting83
Operated by tilting the lens to one of3 positions, i.e.:
■ On
■ Controlled by the function of the front interior light
■ Off
When the front interior light is
functioning as a courtesy light, move
the lens of the load compartment light
to its central position; the load
compartment light functions as a
courtesy light and also illuminates
when the side or rear doors are
opened.
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after
approx. 20 seconds or immediately
after the ignition is switched on.
Reading lights
A separate spotlight for the front passenger side may be located
alongside the front interior light.
Operated with the switch.Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to four
times to a maximum period of
2 minutes.
The lighting is turned off immediately
by switching on the ignition or turning the light switch.
98Driving and operating
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will
go. Upon release, it automatically
returns to the centre position.N=Neutral.A/
M=Switch between automatic
and manual mode.
The transmission display
shows "A" when in automatic mode.R=Reverse gear.
Engage only when vehicle is
stationary. The transmission
display shows "R" when
reverse gear is engaged.+=Shift to a higher gear.-=Shift to a lower gear.
Starting off
When the engine is started, the
transmission is in automatic mode.
Depress the foot brake and move the selector lever towards + to engage
first gear. If R is selected,
reverse gear is engaged. The vehicle
starts to move when the foot brake is
released. To start off quickly, release
the foot brake and accelerate
immediately after engaging a gear.
In automatic mode the transmission
shifts to other gears automatically,
dependent on driving conditions.
To engage manual mode, move the
selector lever towards A/M. The
current gear will appear in the
transmission display. To engage
first gear, depress foot brake and
move selector lever towards + or -.
Shift to a higher or lower gear by
moving selector lever to + or -. Gears
can be skipped by moving the
selector lever repeatedly at short
intervals.
Stopping the vehicle
In automatic or manual mode,
first gear is engaged and the clutch is
released when the vehicle is stopped. In R, reverse gear remains engaged.
When stopping on gradients, engage parking brake or depress the foot
brake. To prevent overheating of the
clutch, an intermittent audiblewarning may sound as a signal to
depress the foot brake or apply the
parking brake.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver's door is opened, a warning
chime will sound if neutral is not
selected or the foot brake has not
been depressed.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been reached. It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
114Driving and operating9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Towing equipment audible
warning For vehicles fitted with towingequipment, 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
also change if a turn signal light on the trailer or the towing vehicle fails.
Vehicle care125Front turn signal lights
1.Remove bulb holder from reflector
housing by rotating through 90°.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in reflector housing.
Tail lights
Rear brake, turn signal and tail lights
1. Remove 3 screws (using the tool supplied).
2. Carefully pull lamp assembly from
retaining pins on the outer side
and remove.
3. Twist bulb holder to separate from
lamp assembly.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly - then twist to
secure.
6. Check that the wiring harness is located correctly.
7. Replace lamp assembly into original position, ensuring that it isseated correctly.
8. Fit lamp assembly onto retaining pins and replace 3 screws.
126Vehicle careSide turn signal lights
1. Release clips from wing using aflat blade screwdriver and lift out
lamp assembly from aperture.
2. Remove bulb holder from lamp assembly by rotating through 90°
and renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in lamp assembly and install lamp
assembly into aperture.
Centre high-mounted
brake light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Reversing light
1. Remove 2 screws (using the tool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Twist bulb housing to separate from lamp assembly.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly - then twist to
secure.
5. Install lamp assembly with 2 screws.
Number plate light
1. Remove 2 screws (arrowed) and remove lens.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Re-install lens and replace screws.
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Coolant and antifreeze...............147
Coolant heater .............................. 87
Coupling ball bar ........................113
Cruise control ...................... 73, 104
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running light ....................79
Declaration of conformity ............164
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 122
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......123
Diesel particle filter ......................95
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver Information Centre .............74
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 112
Driving hints .................................. 93
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 128
Electronic driving programmes ....99
Electronic Stability Program 72, 103
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......116
Engine air filter ........................... 119
Engine air flow indicator .............119
Engine coolant ........................... 119Engine coolant temperature ........72
Engine data ............................... 154
Engine exhaust ............................ 95
Engine identification ...................150
Engine oil ................... 117, 147, 152
Engine oil level ............................ 76
Engine oil level monitor ................67
Engine oil pressure ......................73
Event data recorders ..................164
Exhaust gases .............................. 95
Exit lighting .................................. 83
Exterior care .............................. 143
Exterior light ................................. 73
Exterior lighting ......................12, 79
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 100
First aid kit ................................... 58
Fixed air vents ............................. 91
Fog light ....................................... 73
Fog lights .............................. 81, 124
Fog tail light ............................... 127
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................45
Front fog lights ............................. 81
Front seats.................................... 33
Front storage ............................... 56
Front turn signal lights ...............125
Fuel............................................. 109Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 111
Fuel for diesel engines ..............110
Fuel for petrol engines ...............109
Fuel gauge ................................... 66
Fuse box ..................................... 129
Fuses ......................................... 128
G Gauges ......................................... 65
General information ...................112
Glovebox ..................................... 55
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 102
Hazard warning flashers ..............81
Headlight flash ............................. 80
Headlight range adjustment ........80
Headlights ...................... 79, 80, 124
Headlights when driving abroad ..81
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system ...84
High beam ............................. 73, 80
Horn ....................................... 14, 61
169
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 62
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 147, 152
Refuelling ................................... 110
Remote control ............................. 18
Reversing light ........................... 126
Reversing lights ........................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 58
S Safety belts ................................... 39
Safety net .................................... 57
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................70
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 33
Second row seats ........................36
Selector lever ............................... 97
Service ................................. 92, 146
Service display ............................ 67
Service information ....................146
Service vehicle soon .................... 71
Side airbag system ......................46
Sidelights ...................................... 79
Side turn signal lights ................126
Sliding door .................................. 24
Spare wheel ............................... 138
Speedometer ............................... 65Starting and operating ..................94
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ................94, 97
Steering ........................................ 93
Steering column controls .............61
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 60
Steering wheel controls ...............60
Stop engine ................................. 71
Storage ......................................... 55
Storage compartments .................55
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph .................................. 78
Tachometer ................................. 66
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 125
Technical data ............................ 154
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 131
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 112
Towing ................................ 112, 141
Towing another vehicle .............142
Towing a trailer ........................... 113
Towing equipment .....................113
Towing eye ................................. 141
Towing the vehicle .....................141
Traction Control system ............. 102Trailer coupling ........................... 112
Trailer towing ............................. 113
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .............68, 97
Tread depth ............................... 132
Trip computer .............................. 76
Triple-Info-Display .......................74
Turn and lane-change signals .....81
Turn signal ................................... 70
Tyre chains ................................ 133
Tyre changing ............................. 136
Tyre designations ......................131
Tyre pressure ............................ 132
Tyre pressures ........................... 163
Tyre repair kit ............................. 133
Tyres .......................................... 131
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 133
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 108
Upholstery .................................. 144
Upshift .......................................... 72
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 121
Vehicle checks............................ 116
Vehicle data ................................ 152
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 164