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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.
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Instruments and controls115
FlashesFault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly 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. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 222.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 163.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 228.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 135.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
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118Instruments and controls
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu , or on Uplevel-
Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : Displayed units can be
changed.
■ Tire Pressure : Checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 245.
■ Tire Load : Select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 245.
■ Remaining Oil Life : Indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 107.
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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............147
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................156
Controls ........................................ 96
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............268
Cruise control ....................116, 176
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............288
DEF ............................................ 163
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................163
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............114, 162
Door open .................................. 116
Door panel storage .......................67
Doors ............................................ 24Driver assistance systems..........176
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 216
Driving hints ................................ 156
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 237
Electric parking brake .........112, 171
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 149
Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......221
Engine compartment fuse box ...239
Engine coolant ........................... 224
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 275
Engine exhaust .......................... 162
Engine identification ...................271
Engine oil ................... 222, 268, 272
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................290
Exit lighting ................................ 145Exterior care .............................. 263
Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................12, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 168
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 232
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......189
Forward collision alert................. 186
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 67
Fuel............................................. 206
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 214
Fuel for diesel engines ..............206
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......207
Fuel for natural gas operation ...208
Fuel for petrol engines ...............206
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 237