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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
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In brief15
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to V.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Switch cooling AC on.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
Climate control system 3 96.
Electronic climate control system
Press button V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
Electronic climate control system 3 98.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 117.
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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.
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Instruments and controls77
Service information 3 178.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the transmission display.
R=Reverse gearN=NeutralA=Automatic modekg=Laden modeV=Winter modeT=Apply footbrakeW=Transmission electronics
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activationwhite=confirmation of activation
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84Instruments and controlsHigh beamP illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 90.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights are on 3 92.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 92.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.U
illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 126.
Tachograph & illuminates when there is a fault
3 88.
Door open y illuminates red.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the tailgate is open.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated; control indicator
illuminates in transmission display indicating relevant open door.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
below the speedometer.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
■ Outside temperature 3 71
■ Clock 3 72
■ Odometer, trip odometer 3 74
■ Engine oil level monitor 3 76
■ Service display 3 76
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86Instruments and controls
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Warning chimesWhen starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened 3 45.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied 3 122.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 130.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 118.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit 3 74.
■ During closing of the power sliding door 3 24.
■ If the sliding door is open and the parking brake is released 3 24.
■ During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring of vehicle
inclination 3 28.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 118; the
parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or
the foot brake has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 84.
■ If the engine is in an Autostop but not switched off. Stop-start system
3 111.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated
electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
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108Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints............................... 108
Starting and operating ...............109
Engine exhaust .......................... 116
Manual transmission ..................117
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 118
Brakes ........................................ 121
Ride control systems .................124
Driver assistance systems .........126
Fuel ............................................ 132
Trailer hitch ................................ 134
Auxiliary features .......................136Driving hints
Driving economically ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical consumers.
ActivationPress the ECO button. Control
indicator illuminates when activated
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 84.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal.
Deactivation
Press the ECO button again. Control
indicator extinguishes.
Control of the vehicle Never 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
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110Driving and operatingIgnition switch positionsSt=Ignition offA=Steering wheel lock released,ignition offM=Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheatingD=StartingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake; transmission
automatically shifts to N.
Do not accelerate.
Turn the key to position M for
preheating, and hold until control
indicator N extinguishes from the
Driver Information Centre.
Turn key to position D and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to St.
During an Autostop, the engine can be started by depressing the clutch
pedal. Stop-start system 3 111.
Turbo engine warm-up Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.