84Instruments 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 3 169, Fuses
3 175.
Turn signals 3 109.
Seat belt reminder X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Y for rear seats illuminate in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator light illuminates for severalseconds.
If seat belt becomes unbuckled when the vehicle is moving, the indicator
light illuminates.
If the seat belt is buckled, the indicator light extinguishes.
Three-point seat belts 3 39.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for a few seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after a few 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.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 38, 3 41.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
Driving and operating121Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 121
Starting and operating ...............122
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Automatic transmission .............. 128
Manual transmission ..................131
Drive systems ............................ 132
Brakes ........................................ 132
Ride control systems .................134
Driver assistance systems .........137
Fuel ............................................ 149
Trailer hitch ................................ 156Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 86.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 10 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
146Driving and operating
Add on signs■ additional hints to traffic signs
■ restriction of trailer towing
■ wet warning
■ ice warning
■ direction arrows
Speed limit signs are displayed in the
DIC until the next speed limit sign or
end of speed limit is detected or up to a defined sign timeout.
Combinations of more signs in the
display are possible.
An exclamation mark in a frame
indicates that there is an add on sign
detected which cannot be recognised
by the system.
The system is active up to a speed of 124 mph depending on the lighting
conditions. At night the system is
active up to a speed of 99 mph.
As soon as the speed becomes
slower than 34 mph the display will be
reset and the content of the traffic sign
page will be cleared. The next
recognised speed indication will be displayed.
Display indication
Traffic signs are displayed on the
page Traffic sign detection in the DIC,
chosen via the adjuster wheel on the
turn signal lever 3 90.
When another function in the DIC menu was selected and then Traffic
sign detection page is chosen again,
the last recognised traffic sign will be
displayed.
After the traffic sign page is cleared
by the system, the following symbol is
indicated:
156Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case, use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not
be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 215.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.The permitted trailer loads apply up to
the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 205.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
Driving and operating157
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load The permissible axle loads (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) must not be exceeded.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The bag with the coupling ball bar is
stowed in the rear stowage
compartment on the floor.
Place the strap through the lashing
eye, wrap around twice and tighten
the strap to secure the bag.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
Loosen both locking pins by using a
screwdriver.
Driving and operating159
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar
in the opening and push firmly
upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its
original position resting against the
coupling ball bar without a gap.9 Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning
the key to position e. Remove the key
and close the protective flap.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
■ Green marking on rotary knob must
point towards green marking on
coupling ball bar.
■ There must be no gap between the
rotary handle and the coupling ball
bar.
■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly
engaged in the opening.
■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball
bar
180Vehicle care
No.Circuit1Seat, lumbar support, driver2Seat, lumbar support,
passenger3Amplifier4Trailer socket5All-wheel drive6Spare7LPG system8Spare9Spare10Spare11Trailer control module12Spare13Heated steering wheel14Trailer socket15Spare16Water in fuel sensorNo.Circuit17Interior mirror/Rear view
camera18LPG system
S/B Fuses
No.Circuit1Power seat driver2Power seat passenger3Trailer control module4Voltage converter5Battery6Headlight washer7Spare8Spare9SpareVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The tools and tyre repair kit are in the
right side of the load compartment.
3 187.
225
RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 220
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 112
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 89, 110
Rear view camera ...................... 143
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 203, 207
Refuelling ................................... 152
Reversing lights .........................110
Ride control systems ..................134
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 128
Service ....................................... 120
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................202Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................174
Spare wheel ............................... 192
Speed limiter............................... 138
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................122
Steering ...................................... 121
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 123
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 172
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 180
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 156
Towing ................................ 156, 196
Towing another vehicle .............197
Towing equipment .....................157Towing hitch installation
dimensions ............................. 216
Towing the vehicle .....................196
Traction Control system ............. 134
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................145
Trailer towing ............................. 156
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................128
Tread depth ............................... 185
Trip computer .............................. 97
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 187
Tyre designations ......................181
Tyre pressure ............................ 182
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 182
Tyre pressures ........................... 215
Tyre repair kit ............................. 187
Tyres .......................................... 181
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 142
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 200
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3