Seats, restraints47
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 58.
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, restraints59
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 83, 3 85 and
a corresponding message
appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90.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 86
illuminates together with v 3 85,
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 85.
Instruments and controls85
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 3 147.
Fuses 3 152.
Turn signals 3 97.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. 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.
Note
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 50,
3 53.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 58.
86Instruments 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 53, belt tensioners
3 50, airbag deactivation 3 58.
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.
196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 138
Adaptive forward lighting .............97
Adjustable air vents ...................110
AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery ..................................... 144
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........85
Airbag deactivation ................58, 85
Airbag label................................... 53
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 111
Air conditioning system .............. 102
Air intake .................................... 111
Air recirculation ...................102, 169
Air vents...................................... 110
Alert .............................................. 91
Antifreeze ................................... 142
Antilock brake system ................ 122
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft bolts............................. 165
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................171
Armrest ........................................ 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 80
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40Automatic fuel cut-off ..................117
Automatic light control .................95
Automatic locking ........................30
Autostop ............................... 89, 116
Auxiliary heater ........................... 106
B Battery ........................................ 144
Battery, jump starting.................. 168
Belts.............................................. 50
Bench seat.................................... 69
Bonnet ....................................... 140
Bottle holders................................ 68
Brake and clutch fluid .................176
Brake assist ............................... 123
Brake fluid .................................. 143 Brakes ............................... 122, 143
Brake system ............................... 87
Breakdown.................................. 169
Bulb replacement ....................... 147
C Capacities .................................. 191
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................120
Central locking system ................25
Centre high-mounted brake light 149
Changing tyre and wheel size ...161
Charging system .......................... 86
Child locks ................................... 30
197
Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Cleaning the vehicle ...................171
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............101
Clock ............................................ 78 Coat hooks ................................... 68
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................113
Controls ........................................ 75
Controls in steering wheel ............75
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant ....................................... 142
Coolant and antifreeze ...............176
Coolant heater ............................ 106
Cooling (AC) ............................... 102
Cornering light .............................. 97
Cruise control ...................... 89, 126
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............95, 97
Declaration of conformity ............193
Demisting and defrosting ..............17Diesel fuel filter .......................... 146
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......146
Diesel particle filter ....................120
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ............................................ 31
Double cab ................................... 69
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........120
Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 136
Driving economically................... 112
Driving hints ................................ 112
E ECO mode .................................. 112
ecoScoring.................................... 92
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 152
Electronic climate control system 103
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 87, 125, 137
Electronic Stability Program off ...88
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......139
Engine air filter............................ 141
Engine air flow indicator .............141
Engine coolant ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature ........88Engine data ............................... 182
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Engine identification ...................179
Engine oil ................... 140, 176, 181
Engine oil additives ....................176
Engine oil level ............................ 92
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Engine oil viscosity grades .........176
Enhanced Traction function 124, 125
Entry lighting .............................. 100
Event data recorders ..................193
Exhaust gases ....................120, 169
Exit lighting ................................ 100
Exterior care .............................. 171
Exterior light ................................. 89
Exterior lighting ......................14, 95
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault messages ............................ 91
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 110
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights .............................. 98, 148
Fog tail light ............................... 151
Folding centre seatback ...............68
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 46
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Front airbag system .....................57
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