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94Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the centreconsole
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 176, Fuses
3 186.
Turn signals 3 120.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on frontseats X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a maximum of 100 seconds until the seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 45.
Seat belt status on rear seats
> or X in the Driver Information
Centre flashes or illuminates.Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 45.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.
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Instruments and controls107
No.Vehicle message69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumperNo.Vehicle message136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ drive systems
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control
■ object detection systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter
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168Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................168
Vehicle checks ........................... 169
Bulb replacement .......................176
Electrical system ........................186
Vehicle tools .............................. 192
Wheels and tyres .......................193
Jump starting ............................. 210
Towing ....................................... 212
Appearance care .......................214General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
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176Vehicle careDiesel fuel system
bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement Wiper blades on the windscreenLift the wiper arm, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Halogen headlights
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Vehicle care177
Headlights have separate systems forlow beam 1 (outer bulbs) and high
beam 2 (inner bulbs).
Low beam
1. Rotate the cap 1 anticlockwise
and remove it.
2. Push the bulb holder upwards and
withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector.
5. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
High beam
1. Rotate the cap 2 anticlockwise
and remove it.
2. Detach the plug from the bulb.
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3. Disengage the spring clip andthen swivel it backwards.
4. Remove and replace the bulb.
5. Swivel the spring clip forwardsand engage.
6. Attach the plug to the bulb.
7. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Sidelight/Daytime running light
1. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Detach bulb from the bulb holderand replace it.
3. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise.
Sidelight/Daytime running light with LEDs
On another version sidelight and
daytime running lights are designed
as LEDs. In case of defective have
LEDs replaced by a workshop.
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Vehicle care179Adaptive forward lighting
Headlights have separate systems forlow beam and high beam 1 (outer
bulbs) and cornering light 2 (inner
bulbs).
Low beam/High beam
1. Rotate the cap 1 anticlockwise
and remove it.
2. Rotate the bulb holder clockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb
holder from the reflector.
3. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
4. Replace the bulb and connect bulb holder with the plug
connector.
5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and
rotate anticlockwise to secure.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
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Cornering light
1. Rotate protective cover 2
anticlockwise and remove.
2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector.
3. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lugs.
4. Replace the bulb and connect bulb holder with the plug
connector.
5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and
rotate clockwise to secure.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Sidelight/Daytime running light
Sidelight and daytime running lights
are designed as LEDs. In case of failure, have LEDs replaced by a
workshop.
Fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.