78Instruments and controls
The cigarette lighter is located on the
instrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the
cupholders at both ends of the
instrument panel, centrally in the
lower instrument panel and in the rear
seat area.
Cupholders 3 66.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Instruments and controls87
3. Move out of the flow of traffic asquickly 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.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 138.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 110.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates briefly.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
low (range of approx. 30 miles); refuel
immediately 3 132.
Catalytic converter 3 118.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 144.
Autostop
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 115.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 93.High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 94.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 96.
Rear fog light
r illuminates green.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 96.
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.
Lighting95
For each headlight:
Using a screwdriver, turn the screw
by a 1
/4 turn towards the
] symbol to
lower the beams or towards the <
symbol to raise the beams.
Ensure the headlight beams are
returned to their original positions
when required.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If required, the daytime running lights can be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. For further
information, refer to Infotainment
system manual.
Automatic light control 3 93.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.
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 turn
signal is deactivated. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, move lever part way to first
stop and then release.
154Vehicle care
No.Circuit1Vehicle battery (with electronic
key system)2APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)3Heating and ventilation system4Adaptations5Adaptations6Heating and ventilation system7Additional heating and ventila‐
tion, air conditioning system8Supplementary heating and
ventilation system9Electric exterior mirrors, addi‐
tional adaptations10Heated exterior mirrors11Radio, multimedia, electric exte‐ rior mirrors, diagnostic socket12Multimedia, trailer hitchNo.Circuit13Courtesy lights, battery
discharge protection14Fuel injection system, tyre pres‐ sure monitoring system, elec‐
tronic key system15Hazard warning flashers, turn and lane-change signals16Central locking17Left-hand high beam, right-hand
low beam, tail lights, left-hand
daytime running light18Front fog lights, rear fog lights,
number plate lighting19Alarm, horn, lighting, wiper20Instrument cluster21Light switch22Rear window wiper, windscreen
washer pump, horn23APC general battery24Reversing lightsNo.Circuit25Brake switch26Fuel injection, starter27Airbag, steering column lock28Passenger power window29Power steering30Brake lights31APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)32Service display33Cigarette lighter, power outlet34Right-hand high beam, left-
hand low beam, sidelights,
right-hand daytime running light35Brake lights, ABS, immobiliser36Interior lighting, air conditioning37Starting with electronic key
system38Rear window wiper
195
Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 58
Child restraint systems ................58
Cigarette lighter ........................... 77
Cleaning the vehicle ...................170
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems ...............99
Clock ............................................ 76
Coat hooks ................................... 66
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................111
Controls ........................................ 73
Controls in steering wheel ............73
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant ....................................... 140
Coolant and antifreeze ...............174
Coolant heater ............................ 104
Cooling (AC) ............................... 100
Cornering light .............................. 95
Cruise control ...................... 87, 124
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............93, 95
Declaration of conformity ............191
Demisting and defrosting ..............15Diesel fuel filter .......................... 144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......144
Diesel particle filter ....................118
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 29
Double cab ................................... 67
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........118
Driver assistance systems ..........124
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Driving economically................... 110
Driving hints ................................ 110
E ECO mode .................................. 110
ecoScoring.................................... 90
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 150
Electronic climate control system 101
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 85, 123, 135
Electronic Stability Program off ...86
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......137
Engine air filter............................ 140
Engine air flow indicator .............140
Engine coolant ........................... 140
Engine coolant temperature ........86Engine data ............................... 180
Engine exhaust .......................... 118
Engine identification ...................177
Engine oil ................... 138, 174, 179
Engine oil additives ....................174
Engine oil level ............................ 90
Engine oil pressure ......................86
Engine oil viscosity grades .........174
Enhanced Traction function 122, 123
Entry lighting ................................ 98
Event data recorders ..................191
Exhaust gases ....................118, 168
Exit lighting .................................. 98
Exterior care .............................. 170
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ......................12, 93
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault messages ............................ 89
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 108
Fog light ....................................... 87
Fog lights .............................. 96, 146
Fog tail light ............................... 149
Folding centre seatback ...............66
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 44
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Front airbag system .....................55
196
Front door pockets........................ 66
Front fog lights ........................ 93, 96
Front seats.................................... 42 Front storage ................................ 66
Front turn signal lights ...............147
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 133
Fuel cut-off system .....................115
Fuel economy gauge ....................80
Fuel economy mode .....................87
Fuel economy rating ...............89, 90
Fuel for diesel engines ..............132
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuse box ..................................... 152
Fuses ......................................... 150
G Gauges ......................................... 78
General information ...................134
Glovebox ..................................... 65
Glovebox cooler ......................... 108
Glove box lighting .........................97
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 121
Hazard warning flashers ..............95
Headlight flash ............................. 94
Headlight range adjustment ........94
Headlights ...................... 93, 94, 146
Headlights when driving abroad ..94Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 41
Heated exterior mirrors .................15
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ...............15, 40
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system ...99
High beam ............................. 87, 94
Hill start assist ........................... 121
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................177
Idle speed control .......................114
Ignition switch positions .............112
Immobiliser .................................. 35
Indicators ...................................... 78
Info-display ................................... 88
Information displays...................... 88
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................78
Instrument panel fuse box .........152
Instrument panel illumination .....150
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 96
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............65
Interior care ............................... 171
Interior lighting .............................. 96
Interior lights ........................ 97, 149Interior mirrors.............................. 37
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 64
J Jack ............................................ 155
Journey record.............................. 90
Jump starting ............................. 167
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Light covers, misted...................... 96
Lighting ......................................... 93
Lighting features ........................... 98
Light switch .................................. 93
Load compartment ....................... 31
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment lighting ...........97
Loading information .....................71
Load-through feature ....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual adjustment ......................36
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
198
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 84
Stop-start system.................. 17, 115
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage box .................................. 67
Storage compartments .................65
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachograph .................................. 92
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tailgate ......................................... 31
Tail lights ................................... 147
Technical data ............................ 180
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 155
Top-tether fastening eyes ............64
Torx key ...................................... 155
Tow bar....................................... 134
Towing ................................ 134, 168
Towing another vehicle .............169
Towing a trailer ........................... 134
Towing eye ......................... 155, 168
Towing the vehicle .....................168
Traction Control system ............. 122
Trailer coupling ........................... 134
Trailer stability assist .................135
Trailer towing ............................. 134
Transmission ............................... 16Tread depth ............................... 159
Trip computer .............................. 90
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turbo engine warm-up ...............114
Turn and lane-change signals .....95
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 160
Tyre changing ............................. 164
Tyre designations ......................156
Tyre pressure ............................ 156
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 157
Tyre pressures ........................... 190
Tyre repair kit ............................. 161
Tyres .......................................... 156
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 160
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 128
Underseat storage .......................67
Upholstery .................................. 171
Upshift .......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 142
Vehicle checks............................ 137
Vehicle data ................................ 179
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 191Vehicle dimensions .................... 184
Vehicle Identification Number ....176
Vehicle jack ................................ 155
Vehicle messages .......................89
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Vehicle shutdown ......................115
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 136
Vehicle tools ....................... 155, 168
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 181
Ventilation ..................................... 99
W
Warning chimes ........................... 89
Warning lights ............................... 78
Warning messages .......................89
Warning triangle .......................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 141
Washing the vehicle ...................170
Welcome lighting .......................... 98
Wheel changing .........................164
Wheel cover hook .......................155
Wheel covers ............................. 160
Wheels and tyres .......................156
Wheel wrench ............................. 155
Wide view mirror ........................... 37
Windows ....................................... 38
Windscreen................................... 38