116Driving and operatingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
instrument cluster 3 88.
Turn key to position D and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to St.
During an Autostop, the engine can be started by depressing the clutch
pedal. Stop-start system 3 117.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.Idle speed control
To increase the idle speed, press theswitch. After a few seconds the
function will be activated.
The function will be deactivated
when:
■ The clutch pedal is depressed
■ The accelerator pedal is depressed
■ Vehicle speed is above 0 km/h
■ Control indicator F, W or C
illuminate in the instrument cluster
To increase or decrease the fast idle
speed rate, consult a workshop.
134Driving and operatingFuel
Fuel for diesel engines Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590. The fuel must have low
sulphur content (max. 10 ppm).
Equivalent standardised fuels with a
biodiesel (= FAME according to
EN14214) content of max. 7% by
volume (like DIN 51628 or equivalent
standards) may be used.
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 loss of
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.
The flow and filterability of diesel fuels are temperature-dependent. When
temperatures are low, refuel with
diesel fuel with guaranteed winter
properties.
Diesel fuel filter 3 146, diesel fuel
system bleeding 3 146.
Refuelling9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers.
Vehicles with stop-start system:
The engine must be switched off
and the ignition key removed, to avoid risk of engine being
restarted automatically by the
system.
Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Note
To ensure the fuel level is displayed
correctly, the ignition must be
switched off before refuelling. Avoid
minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than
5 litres) to ensure accurate readings.
The fuel filler flap is located on the left-
hand side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked and the left-
hand door is opened.
Pull flap to open.
Vehicle care155
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
156Vehicle care
No.Circuit39Warning chimes40Load compartment power outlet41Driver power window42Rear power outlet43Starting, body control module44Heated seats45Heating, air conditioning46Windscreen wiper47TachographVehicle toolsTools
The jack, wheel wrench, wheel bolt
sleeve, torx key, adapters, wheel
cover hook, towing eye are contained
in a unit, stowed under the driver's
seat.
Slide seat forwards and fold the
backrest forwards 3 45 to access the
tool box. The tool box may be secured
in position with a wing nut.
Wheel changing 3 165, Spare wheel
3 166.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit: The
wheel cover hook and torx key are
stored within the tyre repair kit case,
stowed under the driver's seat.
Tyre repair kit 3 162.
172Vehicle care
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean any leather upholstery with clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
198
Front door pockets........................ 68
Front fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Front seats.................................... 44 Front storage ................................ 68
Front turn signal lights ...............148
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 135
Fuel cut-off system .....................117
Fuel economy gauge ....................82
Fuel economy mode .....................89
Fuel economy rating ...............91, 92
Fuel for diesel engines ..............134
Fuel gauge ................................... 82 Fuse box ..................................... 153
Fuses ......................................... 152
G Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................136
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Glovebox cooler ......................... 110
Glove box lighting .........................99
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 123
Hazard warning flashers ..............97
Headlight flash ............................. 96
Headlight range adjustment ........96
Headlights ...................... 95, 96, 147
Headlights when driving abroad ..96Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Heated exterior mirrors .................17
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ...............17, 42
Heating ........................................ 47
Heating and ventilation system . 101
High beam ............................. 89, 96
Hill start assist ........................... 123
Horn ....................................... 16, 76
I
Identification plate .....................179
Idle speed control .......................116
Ignition switch positions .............114
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 80
Info-display ................................... 90
Information displays...................... 90
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........153
Instrument panel illumination .....152
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 98
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............67
Interior care ............................... 172
Interior lighting .............................. 98
Interior lights ........................ 99, 151Interior mirrors.............................. 39
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 66
J Jack ............................................ 156
Journey record.............................. 92
Jump starting ............................. 168
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light covers, misted...................... 98
Lighting ......................................... 95
Lighting features .........................100
Light switch .................................. 95
Load compartment ....................... 33
Load compartment cover .............70
Load compartment lighting ...........99
Loading information .....................73
Load-through feature ....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 89
M
Malfunction indicator light ............86
Manual adjustment ......................38
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
199
Manual transmission .................. 121
Messages ..................................... 91
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 38, 39
Misted light covers .......................98
N
New vehicle running-in ..............113
Number plate light .....................150
O Object detection systems ...........130
Octane rating .............................. 182
Odometer ..................................... 81
Oil ............................................... 140
Oil, engine .......................... 176, 181
Oil pressure .................................. 88
Outside temperature ....................78
Overcab storage ..........................70
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 20, 119
Parking assist ............................ 130
Parking brake ............................ 123
Particulate filter ........................... 120
Performing work ........................139
Pollen filter ................................. 111
Power button ........................ 18, 114
Power outlets ............................... 79Power steering fluid....................142
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ........................... 88, 116
Puncture ..................................... 165
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 194
Radio remote control ...................21
Rear air conditioning system .....105
Rear doors ................................... 31
Rear fog light ............................... 89
Rear fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Rear heating system .................. 105
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 132
Rear windows .............................. 41
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 176, 181
Refuelling ................................... 134
Remote control ............................. 21
Reversing light ........................... 150
Reversing lights ........................... 98
Ride control systems ..................124
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73S
Safety belts ................................... 50
Safety net .................................... 71
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat folding .................................. 46
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 44
Seats ............................................ 69
Service ............................... 111, 174
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................174
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................57
Sidelights ...................................... 95
Side turn signal lights ................149
Sliding door .................................. 31
Spare wheel ............................... 166
Spare wheel security tool ...........156
Speed limiter......................... 80, 130
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................113
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 116
Steering ...................................... 113
Steering column controls ..............76
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75