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Replace screw and tighten.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors, load compartment
and fuel filler flap.
With the 3-button remote control, the
front doors and sliding side doors/
load compartment can be unlocked
and locked separately.
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking with key
Turn key in driver's door lock towards the front of the vehicle.Unlocking with 2-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button c: All doors and the
load compartment are unlocked.
■ Press button c once to unlock the
front doors, and press c twice to
unlock all doors and the load
compartment.
Unlocking with 3-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button c: Front doors are
unlocked. Press and hold button c:
All doors and the load compartment are unlocked.
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■Press button c: Front doors and
sliding side doors are unlocked.
Press and hold button c: All doors
and the load compartment are
unlocked.
■ Press button c: Driver's door only is
unlocked. Press and hold c: All
doors and the load compartment
are unlocked.
If no door is opened within approx. 30 seconds after the vehicle has been unlocked, the vehicle is re-locked
automatically.
Locking the vehicle Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap. If the doors are not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Locking with key
Turn key in driver's door lock towards
the rear of the vehicle.Locking with 2-button remote control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button e briefly: All doors and
the load compartment are locked.
■ Press button e once to lock the front
doors, and press e twice to lock all
doors and the load compartment.
Locking with 3-button remote control
Press button e briefly: All doors and
the load compartment are locked.
Notice
Where fitted, alarm monitoring of the passenger compartment 3 26 is
switched off by pressing and holding
button e (which is confirmed by an
audible signal).
If this was done unintentionally,
unlock the doors again and press
button e briefly to lock the vehicle.
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Load compartmentLocking and unlocking load
compartment with 2-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button e or c once: Load
compartment is locked or unlocked.
■ Press button e or c twice: Load
compartment is locked or unlocked.
Locking and unlocking load
compartment with 3-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button G: Load
compartment is locked or unlocked.
■ Press button G: Load
compartment and sliding side doors
are locked or unlocked.
Central locking switch Locks or unlocks the doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press switch:
e=locky=unlock
Slam door locks
Certain models feature load
compartment locks which are isolated for added security.
With slam door locks, while the doors can be locked and unlocked using the
remote control, the load compartment
must be manually opened by turning
the key in the lock.
Keys, doors and windows23Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving
off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock the
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as the vehicle is
driven.
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal confirms activation.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold y on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal confirms deactivation.Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
The child safety lock for the sliding
door is located on its rearward facing
edge.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the vertical position.
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seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to zero.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
The illumination of bars corresponds
to fuel level.
When the tank is full, all bars are
illuminated, except the low fuel
warning bar (furthest to the left of the fuel gauge), which remains hollow.
When the low fuel warning bar
illuminates in the fuel gauge (i.e.
changes from hollow to solid), control
indicator Y also illuminates in lower
part of instrument cluster 3 68; fuel
level is very low: refuel immediately
3 110.
Never run the tank dry. Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 123.
Notice
To ensure the fuel level is displayed
correctly, the ignition must be
switched off before refuelling. Avoid
minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than
5 litres) to ensure accurate readings.
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Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine oil level monitor The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, the message OIL is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre for 30 seconds after the
ignition is switched on. Check and top
up engine oil 3 117.
If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on, the
message OIL LEVEL CORRECT
appears briefly in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the engine oil is above the minimum
level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with
squares that correspond to the oil
level.As the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the oil level display are
replaced with dashes:▢▢▢▢▢▢=Maximum level▢▢▢- - -=Intermediate level- - - - - -=Minimum level.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press the trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 76.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1800 miles or 2 months, SERVICE
IN appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicator A and F illuminate in the
instrument cluster and the Driver
Information Centre respectively, and
the corresponding message
SERVICE DUE appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service display
must be reset. If available, select the
distance before service display in the
Driver Information Centre, then press and hold the button on the end of the
wiper lever for approx. 10 seconds
until the distance before service is
displayed continuously. Trip
computer 3 76.
Driver Information Centre 3 74.
Service information 3 146.
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If the message BRAKING FAULT
appears in the Driver Information
Centre there is a fault in the braking
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 101.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator A may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster together with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre. The brake
system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT appears in theDriver Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 101.
Upshift k or j illuminates green.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving
The system is switched off. The
message ESP OFF will also appear in
the Driver Information Centre.ESP® Plus
3 103.
Engine coolant
temperature W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 119.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Instruments and controls73Engine oil pressureI illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
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 3 117.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
too low; refuel immediately 3 110
Catalytic converter 3 96.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 123.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 79.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 80.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 81.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 82.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.