In brief11
1Side air vents .....................120
2 Fixed air vents .................... 121
3 High beam .......................... 107
Headlight flash ...................107
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 109
Exit lighting ......................... 113
Parking lights .....................110
Cruise control ....................... 91
4 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................73
Trip computer .....................101
5 Horn ..................................... 74
6 Instruments .......................... 80
7 Windscreen wiper and
washer system, headlight
washer system .....................74
Rear window wiper and
washer system .....................768Info-Display .......................... 95
Check control, tyre
pressure monitoring
system ................................ 178
Trip computer .....................101
9 Centre air vents .................. 120
10 Hazard warning flashers ....108
Parking assist ..................... 143
Electronic Stability Control . 139
Descent control system ...... 140
Status LED for anti-theft
alarm system ........................ 25
Folding exterior mirrors ........28
Eco button for stop/start
system ................................. 125
11 Infotainment system .............10
12 Front passenger airbag ........47
13 Status LEDs for front
passenger airbag .................49
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............42
14 Glovebox .............................. 5715Fuse box ............................ 172
16 Climate control system ....... 115
17 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............124
18 Accelerator pedal ...............124
19 Driver airbag ........................ 47
20 Brake pedal ........................ 137
21 Clutch pedal ....................... 123
22 Steering wheel adjustment ..73
23 Bonnet release ...................154
24 Coin storage ......................... 56
25 Card holder .......................... 56
26 Light switch ........................ 106
Automatic light control .......106
Instrument illumination .......111
Rear fog light ...................... 110
Front fog lights ...................109
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 107
16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 134.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the foot brake is applied. To engage
P or R, push the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 130.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 178,
3 210.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 154.
■ 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 35,
3 42.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position ACC
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ manual transmission in neutral
■ operate clutch and brake pedals ■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not accelerate
■ diesel engines: turn key to ON for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes
■ turn key to START and release
Starting the engine 3 124.
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 3 125.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the electrical parking brake.
Pull switch m.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 86.
For maximum force, e.g. parking
with a trailer or on inclines, pull
switch m twice.
■ Switch off the engine and turn the ignition key to position
LOCK , push key into ignition
switch and remove.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Seats, restraints35
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment.
Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the active head restraints automatically
tilt forwards. Thus the head is
supported so that the risk of whiplash
injury is reduced.
Notice
Do not attach objects or components
that are not approved for your
vehicle to the head restraints. These affect the protective effect of the
head restraints and can be propelled
through the vehicle in an
uncontrolled manner if the driver
brakes hard or an accident occurs.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
tilt the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approximately 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 73.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments. There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 42.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
84Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
The relevant control indicator flashes
when the turn signal is switched on
3 109.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal bulb or the associated fuse or failure
of a turn signal light on trailer.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning flashers are active
3 108.
Bulb replacement 3 161, Fuses
3 167.
Turn signals 3 109.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder for front
seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger's seat
illuminates or flashes red, when the
seat is occupied.When the engine is running, if seat
belt is not engaged, the control
indicator will flash for 100 seconds
then illuminate until seat belt is
fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds 14 mph, the
control indicator will flash for
100 seconds along with a warning
chime and remains illuminated until seat belt is fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 41.
Front passenger seat belt reminder k
3 42.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, v
flashes briefly. If it does not flash,
stays lit or flashes during driving,
there is a fault in the airbag system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 41, 3 44.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop vehicle and switch off engine.
Battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective.
Instruments and controls85
Interrupt your journey immediately.Remove key and check drive belt
condition and tensioning before
seeking the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Can illuminate briefly when driving;
this is normal and does not indicate a
system fault.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.Control indicator Z also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle
filter 3 128 or with the automatic
transmission 3 133. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Ensure the fuel filler cap is screwed in completely 3 146.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage 3 129 . Ease up on
the accelerator until the flashing
stops. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running to indicate a fault in the
engine or transmission electronics. The electronics switch to an
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may be increased and
vehicle handling may be impaired.In some cases, the fault can be
eliminated by switching the engine off
and back on again. If g illuminates
again after restarting the engine, the vehicle may need a service.
Have the cause of the fault eliminated by a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, stop and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If it stays lit while the engine is
running, the brakes do not operate as normal, or leaks are found in the
brake system, do not attempt to drive
the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to a workshop for inspection and repair.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
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.