Seats, restraints45
To restore, pull release lever, raise
backrest then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 56.
Armrest
Adjust armrest support to suit
personal requirements.
Heating
Press the button for the respective
seat. Control indicator in the button illuminates. Press the button again to switch off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.
Rear seats9 Warning
When rear seats or backrests are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Seats, restraints57
Front passenger airbag system can
be deactivated via a switch located on the side of the instrument panel.
Open the front passenger door to
access the switch.
Press the switch in and rotate to
choose the position:* OFF=front passenger seat airbag
system is deactivated and
will not inflate in the event of
a collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the roof
console 3 81, 3 83 and
a corresponding message
appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 88.Ó ON=front passenger airbag
system is active.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
If control indicator ÓON illuminates
after the ignition is switched on and
control indicator *OFF is not
illuminated, the front passenger
airbag system will inflate in the event
of a collision.
If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop immediately.
If control indicator F 3 84
illuminates together with v 3 83,
this indicates a fault within the
system. The switch position may have been changed inadvertently with the
ignition on. Turn ignition off and on
again and reset the switch position. If
F and v still remain illuminated, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off. Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 83.
Instruments and controls83
Control indicators in the roof
console
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on.
Bulb replacement 3 145.
Fuses 3 150.
Turn signals 3 95.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A
warning chime also sounds for upto
2 minutes.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Notice
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates briefly. If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 48,
3 51.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 56.
84Instruments and controls
If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 51, belt tensioners
3 48, airbag deactivation 3 56.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be
cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon F illuminates in yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates in red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
194IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 136
Adaptive forward lighting .............95
Adjustable air vents ...................108
AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery ..................................... 142
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................56, 83
Airbag label................................... 51
Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 109
Air conditioning system .............. 100
Air intake .................................... 109
Air recirculation ...................100, 168
Air vents...................................... 108
Alert .............................................. 89
Antifreeze ................................... 140
Antilock brake system ................ 120
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft bolts............................. 164
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Anti-theft security lock ..................23
Appearance care ........................170
Armrest ........................................ 45
Ashtrays ....................................... 78
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38Automatic fuel cut-off ..................115
Automatic light control .................93
Automatic locking ........................28
Autostop ............................... 87, 114
Auxiliary heater ........................... 104
B Battery ........................................ 142
Battery, jump starting.................. 167
Belts.............................................. 48
Bench seat.................................... 67
Bonnet ....................................... 138
Bottle holders................................ 66
Brake and clutch fluid .................174
Brake assist ............................... 121
Brake fluid .................................. 142 Brakes ............................... 120, 142
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 168
Bulb replacement ....................... 145
C Capacities .................................. 189
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................118
Central locking system ................23
Centre high-mounted brake light 148
Changing tyre and wheel size ...160
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 28
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
197
Manual transmission .................. 119
Messages ..................................... 89
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 36, 37
Misted light covers .......................96
N
New vehicle running-in ..............111
Number plate light .....................149
O Object detection systems ...........128
Octane rating .............................. 180
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil ............................................... 138
Oil, engine .......................... 174, 179
Oil pressure .................................. 86
Outside temperature ....................76
Overcab storage ..........................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 115
P Parking ................................ 18, 117
Parking assist ............................ 128
Parking brake ............................ 121
Particulate filter ........................... 118
Performing work ........................137
Pollen filter ................................. 109
Power button ........................ 17, 112
Power outlets ............................... 77Power steering fluid....................141
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ........................... 86, 114
Puncture ..................................... 164
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 192
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear air conditioning system .....103
Rear doors ................................... 29
Rear fog light ............................... 87
Rear fog lights ........................ 93, 96
Rear heating system .................. 103
Rear seats .................................... 45
Rear view camera ...................... 130
Rear windows .............................. 39
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 174, 179
Refuelling ................................... 132
Remote control ............................. 19
Reversing light ........................... 148
Reversing lights ........................... 96
Ride control systems ..................122
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71S
Safety belts ................................... 48
Safety net .................................... 69
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 43
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat folding .................................. 44
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 42
Seats ............................................ 67
Service ............................... 109, 173
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................173
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................55
Sidelights ...................................... 93
Side turn signal lights ................148
Sliding door .................................. 29
Spare wheel ............................... 165
Spare wheel security tool ...........155
Speed limiter......................... 78, 128
Speedometer ............................... 78
Starting and operating ................111
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ...............17, 114
Steering ...................................... 111
Steering column controls ..............74
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73