Instruments and controls91
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electrical parking brake
3 137.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to restart the engine.
Stop-start system 3 125.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 107.
Automatic headlight
levelling system
q illuminates yellow
Illuminates during driving to indicate a fault that requires immediate
attention. Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.
Automatic headlight range
adjustment 3 107.
Fog light
> illuminates green.Illuminates when the front fog lights
are switched on 3 109.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the rear fog light is
switched on 3 110.
Cruise control
m illuminates yellow or green.
Illuminates yellow
The system is ready for operation.
Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 141.
Speed warning
à illuminates yellow.
In vehicles equipped with the
overspeed warning light, when
vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph,
control indicator à flashes,accompanied by a warning chime, to
warn the driver to reduce speed as
appropriate.
Trailer indicator á illuminates green.
Illuminates when a trailer is
connected to the vehicle 3 147.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates red.
Illuminates when the bonnet is open.
Stop-start system 3 125.
Door open ( illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door is open or not
securely latched.
Tailgate open
1 illuminates red.
Illuminates when tailgate is open or
not securely latched 3 23.
100Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesWarning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ When operating the turn and lane- change signals.
■ When the vehicle is being driven and the electrical parking brake is
applied 3 137.
■ When releasing the electrical parking brake without applying the
foot brake 3 90.
■ If there is a fault in the braking system 3 85.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 143.■ During automatic self-cleaning of
the diesel particle filter 3 128.
■ In vehicles equipped with engine overspeed warning; when vehicle
speed exceeds 75 mph 3 91.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
Tyre pressure
Check controlIn vehicles with tyre pressure
monitoring system, if low tyre
pressures are detected, relevant
information appears on the
information display.
Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 178.
Check tyre pressures 3 178, 3 210.
If there is a considerable loss of
pressure, a corresponding message
appears indicating the relevant tyre.
108Lighting
Vehicles without automatic level
control system
Turn thumb wheel ? to required
position:0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied2=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Vehicles with automatic level control
system
Turn thumb wheel to required
position:
0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied1=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden2=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Automatic level control 3 141.
Automatic headlight range
adjustment On vehicles with Xenon headlights,
the headlight range is adjusted
automatically based on vehicle load.
If control indicator q illuminates in the
instrument cluster while driving, a
fault has occurred. Have the cause of
the fault remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Control indicator q 3 91.
Headlights when driving
abroad The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road on the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, have the headlights
adjusted to prevent dazzling of
oncoming traffic. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Automatic light control 3 106.Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Lighting109Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly.
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the turn signal is automatically
deactivated. This will not happen
when making a minor steering
manoeuvre such as lane changing.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, press the lever until resistance is felt and then release. Move the
lever to the resistance point and hold
for longer indication.
The volume of the turn signal audible
warning is dependent upon vehicle
speed.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Control indicators O 3 84.
Front fog lightsOperated with the > button. Control
indicator > illuminates in the
instrument cluster when the front fog
lights are switched on.
The front fog lights can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and low beam/high beam or sidelights are on.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch
on low beam and sidelights
automatically.
Follow the regulations of the country
in which you are driving when using
front fog lights.
Lighting113
Rear reading lights
Left and right rear reading lights are
individually operable. Press to
activate and deactivate.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the vanity mirror
cover is opened 3 32.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Depending upon outside light
conditions, when unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control the
hazard warning lights flash twice and
the exterior and interior lights
illuminate for 20 seconds. This
function facilitates locating the vehicle
when it is dark.
Exit lighting The low beam and reversing lights
illuminate for 30 seconds after the
driver exits the vehicle and closes the
door.Switching on
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting can be deactivated by
inserting the key in the ignition switch or by pulling the turn signal lever
again while the driver's door is open.
Vehicle care153
■ Open the bonnet, close all doorsand lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
217
Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 110, 166
Change engine oil .......................89
Changing tyre and wheel size ...182
Charging system .......................... 84
Check control.............................. 100
Child locks ................................... 22
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Cleaning the vehicle ...................194
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............115
Clock ............................................ 77
Clutch fluid ................................. 158
Coin storage ................................. 56
Console box.................................. 58
Console net .................................. 56
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 73
Controls in steering wheel ............73
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............198
Coupling ball bar ........................149
Cruise control ...................... 91, 141
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............108
Declaration of conformity ............211
Descent control system .......87, 140
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 160
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......161
Diesel particle filter .........85, 88, 128
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 23
Drain fuel filter ............................. 90
Drink holders ................................ 57
Driver assistance systems ..........141
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 147
Driving hints ................................ 123
E
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical parking brake .......86, 137
Electrical parking brake fault .......86
Electrical system......................... 167
Electronic climate control system 117
Electronic driving programmes ..132
Electronic Stability Control ..87, 139
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 88
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...169
Engine coolant ........................... 155Engine coolant temperature ........88
Engine data ............................... 205
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Engine identification ...................201
Engine oil ................... 154, 198, 202
Engine oil life monitor ...................89
Engine oil pressure ......................89
Entry lighting .............................. 113
Event data recorders ..................213
Exhaust gases ............................ 128
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 194
Exterior lighting ....................12, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 133
Fire extinguisher ........................... 70
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 121
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights .................... 109, 110, 164
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 109
Front passenger seat undertray ...57
Front seats.................................... 35
Fuel............................................. 144
218
Fuel consumption - CO2-
Emissions ............................... 147
Fuel economy mode ....................90
Fuel filler cap ................................ 85
Fuel for diesel engines ..............145
Fuel for petrol engines ...............144
Fuel gauge ................................... 81
Fuses ......................................... 167
G
Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................147
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 95
H Halogen headlights ....................162
Hand brake ................................. 137
Hazard warning flashers ............108
Headlight flash ........................... 107
Headlight range adjustment ......107
Headlights .................. 106, 107, 161
Headlights when driving abroad 108
Headlight washer ..........................74
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heating ........................................ 39Heating and ventilation system . 115
High beam ........................... 91, 107
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 13, 74
I
Identification plate .....................201
Ignition switch positions .............124
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 90
Indicators ...................................... 80
Information displays...................... 92
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........172
Instrument panel illumination .....167
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............56
Interior care ............................... 196
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 111, 166
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......133
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J
Jump starting ............................. 190K
Kerb weight........................... 71, 207
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Kickdown .................................... 132
L Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light covers, misted.................... 110
Lighting ....................................... 106
Lighting features .........................113
Light switch ................................ 106
Load compartment ................23, 68
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment lighting ........112
Load compartment storage ..........68
Loading information .....................71
Low engine oil level .....................90
Low fuel ....................................... 90
M
Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 131
Manual transmission .................. 134
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 28, 29
Misted light covers .....................110