16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 96.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutralo=drive+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M =switch between automatic
and manual modeR=reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 97.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 132,
3 163.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 117.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 28, 3 33,
3 40.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
74Instruments and controls
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 104.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
■ Odometer, trip odometer 3 65
■ Fuel gauge 3 66
■ Engine oil level monitor 3 67
■ Service display 3 67
■ Transmission display 3 68
■ Vehicle messages 3 75
■ Trip computer 3 76
Triple-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and Infotainment system information.
■ Outside temperature 3 63
■ Clock 3 63
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
Instruments and controls75Vehicle messages
Messages are shown in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with illumination of control indicator
A or C in the instrument cluster.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Will be displayed in combination with
control indicator A. Drive with
caution and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
To remove fault message, press the
button on the end of the wiper lever.
After a few seconds the message
may disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These appear with control indicator
C . Stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATINGWarning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high.
■ In vehicles with manual transmission automated; when a
door is open while neutral is not
selected. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit.
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When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened: ■ When the key has been left in the ignition.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated; neutral is
not selected or the foot brake has
not been depressed.
Engine oil level
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 oil level 3 117.
The oil level message will only be reset if the ignition has been switched
off for more than 2 minutes.
To gain a more accurate indication of the oil level, press the button on the
end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. Engine oil level monitor
3 67.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing the button repeatedly on the end of
the wiper lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
94Driving and operatingStarting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 95.Ignition switch positionsSt=Ignition offA=Steering wheel lock released,
ignition offM=Ignition on. Diesel engines:
preheatingD=StartingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake; transmission
automatically shifts to N.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes from the
Driver Information Centre.
Turn key to position D and release.
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Identification plate .....................150
Ignition switch positions ...............94
Immobiliser .................................. 27
Indicators ...................................... 65
Information displays...................... 74
Instrument panel fuse box .........129
Instrument panel illumination .....128
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............55
Interior care ............................... 144
Interior lights ........................ 82, 127
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......100
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 54
J Jump starting ............................. 139
K Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 57
Light covers, misted...................... 82
Lighting ......................................... 79
Light switch .................................. 79
Load compartment ....................... 25Load compartment cover .............56
Load compartment lighting ..........82
Loading information .....................58
Load rails and hooks ...................57
Low fuel ....................................... 73
M Malfunction indicator light ............71
Manual adjustment ......................28
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................... 99
Manual transmission .................... 96
Manual transmission automated . 97
Manual windows ..........................30
Messages ..................................... 75
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 28, 29
Misted light covers .......................82
N
New vehicle running-in ................94
Number plate light .....................126
O Object detection systems ...........108
Octane rating .............................. 154
Odometer ..................................... 65
Oil ............................................... 117
Oil, engine .......................... 147, 152
Oil level ......................................... 67Oil pressure.................................. 73
Outside temperature ....................63
Overcab storage ..........................56
Overrun cut-off ............................. 95
P Parking .................................. 17, 95
Parking assist ............................ 108
Parking brake ............................ 102
Particulate filter ............................. 95
Performing work ........................116
Pollen filter ................................... 91
Power outlets ............................... 64
Power steering fluid ...................120
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 72
Puncture ..................................... 136
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 165
Radio remote control ...................18
Reading lights .............................. 83
Rear air conditioning system .......86
Rear doors ................................... 24
Rear fog light ............................... 73
Rear fog lights ............................. 82
Rear heating system .................... 86
Rear seats .................................... 36
Rear windows .............................. 30