
In brief11
1Fixed air vents  .................... 107
2 Headlight range
adjustment  ........................... 90
Ultrasonic parking assist .....130
Traction control system  ......124
Electronic stability program  125
3 Side air vents  .....................106
4 Light switch  .......................... 89
Turn and lane-change
signals  .................................. 91
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash  ......................90
Sidelights .............................. 89
Automatic light control  .......... 89
Exit lighting  ........................... 95
Front fog lights  .....................92
Rear fog light  ........................ 92
5 Instruments  .......................... 74
Transmission display ............77
Driver Information Centre ...... 846 Horn  ..................................... 70
Driver airbag  ........................ 50
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................69
Cruise control  .....................126
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system  ..70
Trip computer ........................ 86
9 Coin tray  ............................... 61
10 Power outlet  ......................... 72
11 Centre air vents  .................. 106
12 Storage compartment ...........61
13 Front passenger airbag .........50
Storage compartment  ..........61
14 Glovebox  .............................. 62
15 Cupholders  ........................... 62
16 Climate control system  ......... 96
17 Cigarette lighter  .................... 73
Power outlet  ......................... 7218Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 117
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 118
19 Cruise control and speed
limiter  ................................. 126
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....120
Idle speed control ...............111
Stop-start system ................111
20 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock  ............110
21 Steering column controls  .....70
22 Steering wheel adjustment  ..69
23 Bonnet release lever  ..........140
24 Auxiliary heater ...................102
25 Storage compartment  ..........61
Fuse box  ............................ 157 

90Lighting
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the  AUTO
position.
Daytime running lights  3 90.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment 
With low beam switched on, adapt the
headlight range to suit the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to required
position:0=Front seat occupied4=Loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights
to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on. 

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If the vehicle is equipped with theautomatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control  3 89.
Adaptive forward lighting Cornering light
Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side.
The cornering light is switched off
automatically after prolonged use and at vehicle speeds above 25 mph.Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the  ¨ button.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on
automatically. Switch off by pressing
the  ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the
indicator is deactivated. This will not happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing. 

136Driving and operating
The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn signal light on the
trailer or the towing vehicle fails.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While the system is working,keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic stability
program (ESP)  3 125.Auxiliary features
Power take-off
Activation
To activate the power take-off, with
the vehicle stationary and the engine
idling:
■ Set the gearshift lever to neutral (vehicles with manual transmissionautomated: selector lever in
position  N).
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Press switch on the instrument panel; LED in switch illuminatesafter approx. 2 seconds.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
The engine idle speed increases to
1,200 rpm.Caution
During operation of the power
take-off, never move the selector
lever out of neutral (vehicles with
manual transmission automated:
selector lever in position  N), to
avoid damage to the transmission.
If a gear change becomes
necessary,  i.e. to adjust the driving
speed, the power take-off must always be deactivated first.
Deactivation
To deactivate the power take-off:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Press switch on the instrument panel; LED in switch extinguishes
after approx. 2 seconds.
■ Release the clutch pedal. 

138Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................138
Vehicle checks ........................... 139
Bulb replacement .......................147
Electrical system ........................155
Vehicle tools .............................. 158
Wheels and tyres .......................159
Jump starting ............................. 171
Towing ....................................... 174
Appearance care .......................175General 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 rubber seals.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in a dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake. 

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19. Continue driving immediately sothat the sealant is evenlydistributed throughout the tyre.
After driving approx. 6 miles, but
no more than 10 minutes, stop
and check tyre pressure using the
compressor. Screw compressor
air hose directly onto tyre valve
and compressor when doing this.
20. If the tyre pressure is more than 3.1 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 3.1 bar, the vehicle must
not be driven. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
21. Stow tyre repair kit under the front
seat.
Notice
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3  164.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-slippery surface. The frontwheels must be in the straight-ahead position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear
(manual transmission) or  N
(manual transmission automated).
■ Switch off the air suspension system  3 114.
■ Remove the spare wheel  3 169.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at a time.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ The jack is maintenance-free. 

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Position the adapter at the jacking
hole located nearest the wheel
concerned.
Ensure the jack is positioned
correctly. The jack head must be
level with the jacking hole. Pump
the jack by pressing the wheel
wrench, to position the base plate
correctly.
Raise the vehicle by pressing the
wheel wrench until the wheel is
clear of the ground.
4. Unscrew wheel bolts/nuts completely and wipe clean with a
cloth.
Put wheel bolts/nuts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.
5. Change the wheel.
6. Screw in the wheel bolts/nuts. 7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each wheel bolt/nut in a crosswise sequence. Tightening torque is:
172 Nm (Front-wheel drive),
235 Nm (Rear-wheel drive withtwin rear wheels), 264 Nm (Rear- wheel drive with single rear
wheels).
9. Refit wheel cover.
Notice
If applicable, fit anti-theft bolts
nearest the tyre valve (otherwise it
may not be possible to refit the wheel cover).
10. Stow the replaced wheel  3 169
and the vehicle tools  3 158.
11. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle. Check the tyre
pressure of the installed tyre
3  201 and also the wheel bolt/nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3  164.
If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as atemporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is held under the
vehicle frame using a winch and
secured by tightening a cable using
the wheel wrench and adapter.
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a flat rear tyre. 

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Stop-start system............ 16, 83, 111
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunglasses storage  .....................62
Sun visors  .................................... 35
Suspension height ......................114
Suspension seat ........................... 38
Symbols  ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 84, 88
Tachometer  ................................. 75
Tail lights  ................................... 151
Technical data ............................ 185
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools  .......................................... 158
Top-tether fastening eyes  ............60
Tow bar....................................... 134
Towing ........................................ 134
Towing another vehicle  .............175
Towing a trailer ........................... 135
Towing equipment  .....................135
Towing eye ................................. 174
Towing the vehicle  .....................174
Traction Control system ............. 124
Trailer coupling ........................... 134
Trailer stability assist  .................136
Trailer towing  ............................. 135
Transmission  ............................... 15
Transmission display  ...........77, 118Tread depth  ............................... 162
Trip computer  .............................. 86
Triple-Info-Display  .......................85
Trip odometer  .............................. 74
Turbo engine warm-up ...............110
Turn and lane-change signals  .....91
Turn signal  ................................... 79
Tyre chains  ................................ 163
Tyre changing ............................. 167
Tyre designations  ......................159
Tyre pressure  ............................ 159
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 82, 160
Tyre pressures ........................... 201
Tyre repair kit ............................. 164
Tyres .......................................... 159
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 163
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 130
Underseat storage  .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 177
Upshift .......................................... 81
Using this manual  ..........................3
V Vehicle battery  ........................... 144
Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 184Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 203
Vehicle dimensions .................... 192
Vehicle Identification Number  ....181
Vehicle jack ................................ 158
Vehicle messages  .......................85
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data  ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ............................... 158
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight  ........................... 187
Ventilation ..................................... 96
W
Warning chimes  ........................... 86
Warning lights ............................... 74
Warning triangle  .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems  .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 143
Washing the vehicle ...................175
Wheel changing  .........................167
Wheel covers  ............................. 163
Wheels and tyres  .......................159
Wheel wrench ............................. 158
Wide view mirror .....................32, 35
Windows ....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper/washer  ...........70