In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 245,
3 283.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 223.
■ 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 37,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ 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 accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 158.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 160.
Instruments and controls113Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.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. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle isstationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 223.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 164.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 228.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Instruments and controls117
Vehicle Information MenuPress the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu , or on
Uplevel-Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus (depending on
the version) can be:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
■ Tire Pressure : checks tyre pressure
of all wheels during driving 3 246
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 246
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 105
■ Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the current
route section 3 202
■ Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead
3 190
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display,
Uplevel-Display, and Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Instruments and controls123
No.Vehicle message54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
3 16356Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window61Open and then close rear left
window62Open and then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lockNo.Vehicle message68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbagNo.Vehicle message128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel- Combi-Display
291
Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter .........................101
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............148
Clock............................................. 99
Code ........................................... 121
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 94
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............267
Cruise control ....................114, 177
Cupholders .................................. 64
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............287
DEF ............................................ 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............112, 163
Door open .................................. 115
Door panel storage .......................65
Doors ............................................ 24Driver assistance systems..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 216
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 238
Electric parking brake .................110
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 150
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........112
Electronic Stability Control off..... 112
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...239
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 274
Engine exhaust .......................... 163
Engine identification ...................270
Engine oil ................... 223, 267, 271
Engine oil pressure ....................113
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................287
Exit lighting ................................ 146Exterior care .............................. 262
Exterior light ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ....................12, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid kit ................................... 90
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Flex-Fix system ............................ 68
Fog light ..................................... 114
Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 90
Following distance indication ......190
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 65
Fuel............................................. 207
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 215
Fuel for diesel engines ..............207
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......208
Fuel for natural gas operation ...207
Fuel for petrol engines ...............207
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Fuel selector .............................. 103
Fuses ......................................... 238