18In briefStarting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 260,
3 305.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 225.
■ 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 30, 3 39,
3 47.
■ 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 3 160.
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.
■ Set the lever in neutral.
■ 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 3 162.
116Instruments and controls
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
3 175, Traction Control system (TC)
3 174.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating ! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 165, Stop-start
system 3 162.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.Flashes
Fault in system or tyre withoutpressure 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.
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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 include,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : Displayed units can be
changed.
■ Tire Pressure : Checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during driving 3 260.
■ Tire Load : Select tyre pressure
category according to the current
actual tyre inflation pressure
3 260.
■ Remaining Oil Life : Indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 109.
■ Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated.
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : Displays
detected traffic signs for the current
route section. 3 206
■ Following Dist. : Displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead
3 192.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Driving and operating211Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply toEN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Fuel for liquid gas
operation
Liquid gas is known as LPG
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under
its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole Liquéfié). LPG is also known as
Autogas.
LPG consists mainly of propane and
butane. The octane rating is between
105 and 115, depending on the
butane proportion. LPG is stored
liquid at around 5 - 10 bar pressure.
The boiling point depends on the
pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure
propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).Caution
The system works at an ambient
temperature of approx. -8 °C to
100 °C.
Full function of the LPG system can
only be guaranteed with liquid gas
which complies with the minimum
requirements of DIN EN 589.
Fuel selector
331
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Cigarette lighter .........................106
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............149
Clock........................................... 104
Code ........................................... 125
Control indicators........................ 110
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 99
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............285
Cruise control ....................118, 179
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............325
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter .............116, 165
Door open .................................. 118
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........118
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 217
Driving hints ................................ 159E
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 251
Electric parking brake .........114, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........114
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........115
Electronic Stability Control off .... 115
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...252
Engine coolant ........................... 226
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 108
Engine data ............................... 292
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................288
Engine oil ................... 225, 285, 289
Engine oil pressure ....................116
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................328
Exit lighting ................................ 147
Exterior care .............................. 280
Exterior light ............................... 117
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 63
Fog light ..................................... 118
Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 60
Front turn signal lights ...............238
Fuel............................................. 210
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............211
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......211
Fuel for petrol engines ...............210
Fuel gauge ................................. 108
Fuel selector .............................. 108
Fuses ......................................... 251
G
Gauges ....................................... 107
General information ...................217