
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

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.

124Driving and operatingRide control systems
Traction Control system
The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 84.
When TC is active b flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 81.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 136.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press the Ø button on the
instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 84.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced

Driving and operating125
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing the Ø
button again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault If the system detects a fault, control
indicator b 3 81 illuminates together
with A 3 80 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 84.
The Traction control system (TC) is not operational. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 85.
Electronic stability
program
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of thetype of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 84.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action b
flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 81.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 136.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESP® Plus
can be
deactivated to enhance traction:
Press the Ø button on the
instrument panel.

126Driving and operating
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 84.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP® Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
the Ø button again. Control indicator
Ø extinguishes.
ESP® Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 81 illuminates together
with A 3 80 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 84.
The Electronic stability program (ESP® Plus
) is not operational. Have
the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 85.Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of 20 mph and
above. Deviations from the stored speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill. The stored speed will
flash in the Driver Information Centre
3 84.

207
Cleaning the vehicle...................175
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems ...............96
Clock ............................................ 72
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant ....................................... 142
Coolant and antifreeze ...............179
Coolant heater ............................ 102
Cornering light ......................91, 150
Coupling ball bar ........................135
Cruise control ...................... 84, 126
Cupholders .................................. 62
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................90
Declaration of conformity ............203
Demisting and defrosting ..............14
Diesel fuel ................................... 132
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 146
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......146
Diesel particle filter ....................116
Door locks..................................... 19
Door open .................................... 84
Doors ............................................ 24
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........116Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............84
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Driving economically................... 108
Driving hints ................................ 108
E ECO mode .................................. 108
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 155
Electronic climate control system 98
Electronic driving programmes ..120
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 81, 125, 136
Electronic Stability Program off ...82
Emergency exit ............................. 35
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......139
Engine compartment fuse box ...156
Engine coolant ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature ........82
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 75
Engine data ............................... 185
Engine exhaust .......................... 116
Engine identification ...........182, 183
Engine oil ................... 140, 179, 184
Engine oil additives ....................179
Engine oil level monitor ................76
Engine oil pressure ......................82Engine oil viscosity grades .........179
Enhanced Traction function 124, 125
Event data recorders ..................203
Exhaust gases ............................ 116
Exit lighting .................................. 95
Exterior care .............................. 175
Exterior light ................................. 83
Exterior lighting ......................12, 89
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 121
Fire extinguisher ..........................66
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 107
Fog light ....................................... 84
Fog lights .............................. 92, 150
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................ 89, 92
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ............................... 62
Front turn signal lights ...............150
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 134
Fuel for diesel engines ..............132
Fuel gauge ................................... 75 Fuse box ............................. 156, 157
Fuses ......................................... 155

210
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