In brief11
1Light switch ........................ 108
Instrument illumination .......113
Rear fog light ....................... 112
Front fog lights ...................111
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 109
2 Side air vents ...................... 122
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...111
Exit lighting .......................... 114
Parking lights ...................... 112
Cruise control ....................... 92
4 Steering wheel controls ........77
5 Horn ...................................... 78
Driver airbag ......................... 59
6 Instruments .......................... 83
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system .................................. 78
8 Centre air vents ................... 1229Left heated seat ....................49
Deflation detection system ..175
Tyre pressure monitoring
system ................................. 174
Ultrasonic parking assist ......89
Hazard warning flashers .....111
Central locking system ..........31
Sport mode ........................... 89
Right heated seat ..................49
10 Info-Display ........................... 93
Trip computer ...................... 102
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 119
11 Front passenger airbag .........59
12 Glovebox .............................. 67
13 Infotainment system ..............10
14 Climate control system ........ 11615Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 133
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 134
Automatic transmission .......128
16 Ashtray .................................. 82
17 Start/Stop button .................. 28
18 Accelerator pedal ................124
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............125
Sensor panel for
emergency operation of
Open&Start system ..............28
20 Brake pedal ......................... 138
21 Clutch pedal ........................ 124
22 Steering wheel adjustment ...77
23 Bonnet release lever ...........153
16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=park positionR=reverse gearN=neutral positionD=drive
The selector lever can only be movedout of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , press the release button on
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 128.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 173,
3 205.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 153.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 46, 3 55, 3 38.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting engine with ignition
switch
■ Turn key to position 1
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N
■ Do not operate the accelerator pedal
■ Diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ Turn key to 3 and release key when
engine is running.
22In briefActive head restraints on
front seats
In the event of a rear-end impact, the active head restraints tilt forwards
slightly. The head is more effectively
supported by the head restraint and
the risk of whiplash injury is reduced.
Active head restraints can be
recognised by the word ACTIVE.
Head restraints 3 44.
Trip computer
Functions:
■ Range
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Distance
■ Average speed
■ Absolute consumption
■ Average consumption
■ Stop watch
■ Tyre pressure
Trip computer 3 102, 3 104.
Check control
The check control monitors:
■ Fluid levels
■ Tyre pressure
■ Radio remote control battery
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Important exterior lighting bulbs, including cables and fuses.
Display messages 3 100.
In brief23Sport mode
Activate by pressing the SPORT
button.
The Sport mode is used to make
suspension and steering more direct.
The engine is more responsive to
throttle application. With manual
transmission automated and
automatic transmission, gear
changing is altered.
Sport mode 3 140.
FlexOrganizer
The side walls contain retaining
strips, where various components can be attached to divide the load
compartment or fasten loads.
The system consists of: ■ adapters
■ variable partition net
■ mesh pockets for the side walls
■ hooks in the load compartment
FlexOrganizer 3 71.
Tyre deflation detection
system
If a tyre loses pressure, it becomes
smaller. It then rotates at a different speed than the other tyres. If the
system detects a difference in speed,
control indicator w illuminates red.
Deflation detection system 3 175.
24In briefTyre pressure monitoring
system
A pressure sensor is integrated in
each wheel to monitor tyre pressure.
Whilst driving, the current tyre
pressures appear in the Board
Computer menu.
Deviating tyre pressure is displayed
in the form of a message in the
Info-Display.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 174.
Adaptive Forward Lighting
The system improves lighting of
curves and increases the headlight
range.
The beam pivots based on steering
wheel position and vehicle speed.
At higher speeds and continuous straight ahead travel, the beam
automatically raises slightly, thereby
increasing headlight range.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 110.
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. The filter
is cleaned by burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may take up to 25 minutes. Fuel
consumption may be higher during
this period. The emission of smells
and smoke during this process is
normal.
76Storage
■ When transporting objects in theload compartment, the backrests of
the second row must not be angled forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 196) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the
straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.The permissible roof load is 75 kg and 100 kg for vehicles with roof
railing. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
90Instruments and controlsPreheating and diesel
particle filter ! illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Preheating activated. Only activates
when outside temperature is low.
Flashes Control indicator ! flashes if the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning
and previous driving conditions did
not permit automatic cleaning.
Continue driving and if possible do
not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
The control indicator ! goes off as
soon as the self-cleaning operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3 127.
Deflation detection system
and tyre pressure
monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes red or yellow.Control indicator illuminates red
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure. A maximum speed of 50 mph is permitted for run-
flat tyres 3 172.
Control indicator illuminates
yellow
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). Consult a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes three times to indicate system initialisation.
Deflation detection system 3 175,
tyre pressure monitoring system
3 174.
Interactive driving system, continuous damping
control, sport mode IDS+ illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approximately
10 seconds after the driver's door is
opened. Illumination whilst drivingindicates a fault in the system. The
system switches to the harder chassis setting for reasons of safety. Have the
cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
IDS Plus
3 140, Continuous damping
control 3 141, Sport mode 3 140.
Engine oil pressure I 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.
Instruments and controls101Engine cooling level
Low fluid level in engine cooling
system. Check coolant level 3 154.
Drain diesel fuel filter If there is water in the diesel fuel filter,
the message InSP4 appears in the
instrument panel. Consult a
workshop.
Lighting
Important exterior lights, including
cables and fuses, are monitored. In
trailer mode, trailer lighting is also
monitored. Trailers with LED lighting
must have an adapter that enables
light monitoring as with conventional
bulbs.
The failed lighting will be indicated in
the information display or the
message InSP2 will appear in the
instrument panel display.
Anti-theft alarm system
System fault in anti-theft alarm
system. Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.
Tyre pressure
On vehicles with tyre pressure
monitoring system, if there is low tyre pressure, information which tyre to
check appears on the display.
Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity. Tyre
pressure monitoring system 3 174.
Check tyre pressure 3 173, 3 205.