
16In brief
Manual transmission automatedN=Neutralo=Drive position+=Higher gear-=Lower gearA/M=Switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 159,
3 201.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 140.
■ 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 31, 3 37,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn the key to position M for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 110.

30Keys, doors and windows
AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. First
deactivate the anti-theft alarm system if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.
To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect
vehicle battery and unlock vehicle
with remote control button c (or
switch on the ignition).
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt.If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 20,
3 28.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling in
required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.

76Instruments and controls
Control indicator W illuminates if the
temperature is too high 3 80,
3 82.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
For physical reasons, the coolant
temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate.
Engine oil level monitor
The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on OIL LEVEL
CORRECT appears briefly in the
Driver Information Centre.
If the engine oil is above the minimum level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with the squares that correspond to the oil
level.
As the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the display are replaced
with dashes.▢▢▢▢▢▢=Maximum level▢▢▢- - -=Intermediate level- - - - - -=Minimum level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached TOP-UP OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with control
indicator A after the ignition is
switched on for 30 seconds. Check
and top up engine oil 3 140.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press either trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 86.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1800 miles or 2 months, SERVICE
IN appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicators o and A illuminate in the
instrument cluster and SERVICE
DUE appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service displaymust be reset: if available, select the
distance before service display in the
Driver Information Centre, then press and hold button on end of wiper lever
for approx. 10 seconds until the
distance before service is displayed
continuously.
Trip computer 3 86.
Driver Information Centre 3 84.

Instruments and controls81
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and/or R), stop
vehicle and switch off engine as soon
as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 84.
Brake system R illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 122.
When the parking brake is released,
R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 144.
9
Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 121.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre 3 84, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 121.
Upshift
k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 108.
Electronic Stability
Program
b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
Flashing during driving The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 125.
Illuminates during driving The system is unavailable.
May illuminate together with control
indicator A 3 80. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 84.

82Instruments and controls
ESP®Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.
Electronic Stability
Program off Ø illuminates yellow.
If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
button Ø on the instrument panel,
control indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 84.
ESP® Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 142.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 80 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 80 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 160.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.

Instruments and controls83
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
assistance of a workshop 3 140.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 133.
Catalytic converter 3 116.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 146.
Stop-start system
\
Illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates Illuminates green during an Autostop.
If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 89.

Instruments and controls85
■ Vehicle messages 3 85
■ Trip computer 3 86
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Triple-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and date when the ignition is on.
Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.

100Climate control
CoolingThe air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level.
Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required
press the AC OFF button to switch the
cooling system off, thus saving fuel.
" AC OFF " appears in the display.
Manual air recirculation mode Press the u button. LED illuminates
and u appears in the display.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
To return to automatic mode: press
button u or AUTO .
Rear heating system
If the engine is switched off, the rear
compartment can be heated by the
additional heating, through low level
vents.
By programming values using the
control panel, the user can adjust the
time, day and temperature settings.
Heating will cease to operate if the
vehicle fuel level drops too low.
During operation, power from the
vehicle battery is used. For short
journey times, check the vehicle
battery regularly and recharge if
necessary.
To ensure efficient performance, the
low level air vents in the rear
passenger compartment must not be
obstructed.9 Warning
Do not operate the system when
refuelling, when dust or
combustible vapours are present
or in enclosed spaces (e.g.
garage).
Setting the time and day
Press button Ö until the time display
flashes.
If the vehicle battery supply has been
interrupted prior to its use press the
m or n button briefly to make the
time display flash.
Adjust the time using the m or n
buttons.
The time is set when the displayed
time stops flashing.
The display for the day will then flash: adjust the day using the m or n
buttons.