In brief11
1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................176
Speed limiter ....................... 178
Adaptive cruise control .......179
Forward collision alert .........186
4 Side air vents ...................... 153
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................98
6 Instruments ........................ 104
7 Steering wheel controls .......96
8 Driver Information Centre .... 117
9 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................142
Exit lighting ......................... 145
Parking lights ...................... 143
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............11710Central locking system ..........21
Hazard warning flashers ....142
Sport mode ........................ 174
Tour mode .......................... 174
Fuel selector ....................... 105
Control indicator for airbag deactivation ........................ 111
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........110
11 Info-Display ........................ 121
12 Centre air vents .................. 153
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Glovebox .............................. 65
Fuse box ............................. 241
15 Climate control system ........ 147
16 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot ................................ 10
Power outlet ........................ 10217Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 169
Automatic transmission ......166
18 Traction Control system .....173
Electronic Stability Control . 174
Lane departure warning .....205
19 Electric parking brake .........171
20 Parking assist systems .......192
Stop-start button .................159
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............157
22 Horn ..................................... 97
Driver airbag ........................ 57
23 Bonnet release lever ..........222
24 Storage compartment ..........67
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..96
26 Light switch ........................ 135
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 137
Front fog lights ...................142
16In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 147.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button 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 3 169.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 166.
In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 245,
3 285.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 222.
■ 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 28, 3 37,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
■ Operate clutch and brake.
■ Automatic transmission in P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 157.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Shift the selector lever to N.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 159.
18In briefParking9Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the manual parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 112.
■ Switch off the engine. ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
■
Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 25.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 221.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 220.
94Storage
Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, open the caps
in the roof strips. Insert the mounting
provisions, as instructed, in the
retainer indicated in the illustration.
Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placedagainst the seat backrests. Ensure
the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, the heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 88.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
■ Do not allow the load to protrudeabove the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
Instruments and controls111Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 49, 3 53.
Airbag deactivation
ON V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 58.9 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.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
112Instruments and controls
Flashes when the engine isrunning
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 123.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 225.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 171.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be depressed to release the electric parking brake
3 171.
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 159.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a normal start of the engine 3 17,
3 157.
On some versions, the 'operate pedal'
message is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 123.
Electric parking brake m illuminates or flashes red.Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 171.
Flashes Electric parking brake is not fullyapplied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 171.
Flashes Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.
Instruments and controls1139Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 170.
Upshift [ illuminates green as a control
indicator, or is shown as a symbol in
the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Combi-Display, when
upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
On some versions, gearshift
indication is popped-up as a full page in the Driver Information Centre.
EcoFlex drive assistant 3 127.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
reduced Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 159.
Illuminates with power steering disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow System recognizes an unintended
lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 192.