18In briefStarting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 258,
3 308.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 223.
■ 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.
Instruments and controls127
No.Vehicle message134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery statusVehicle messages on the Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.
Warning 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.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.
336IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 221
Active Emergency Braking .........192
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .......118, 181
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 117, 139, 233
Adjustable air vents ...................157
Airbag and belt tensioners .........112
Airbag deactivation ..............51, 112
Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 158
Air conditioning system .............. 150
Air intake .................................... 158
Air vents...................................... 157
Antilock brake system ................ 170
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....114
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................279
Armrest .................................. 45, 46
Armrest storage ........................... 61
Ashtrays ..................................... 106
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............137
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............166
Auxiliary heater ........................... 157
B Battery discharge protection ......147
Battery voltage ........................... 128
Belts.............................................. 46
Bicycle rack .................................. 63
Bonnet ....................................... 223
Brake and clutch fluid .................284
Brake and clutch system ...........113
Brake assist ............................... 173
Brake fluid .................................. 226 Brakes ............................... 170, 226
Breakdown.................................. 277
Bulb replacement ....................... 229
C Capacities .................................. 307
Cargo management system ........90
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................166
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............146
Centre console storage ...............62
Changing tyre and wheel size ...262
Charging system ........................ 113
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
338
Glass panel .................................. 36
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 123
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 170, 171
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel ...............100
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 149
Height adjustable rear floor cover 87
High beam ......................... 117, 137
High beam assist ................117, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ..................................... 15, 100
I
Identification plate .....................286
Ignition switch positions .............160
Immobiliser .......................... 30, 117Indicators.................................... 107
Information displays.................... 118
Instrument cluster ......................107
Instrument panel fuse box .........252
Instrument panel illumination .....248
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........176
Interior care ............................... 281
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 248
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J
Jump starting ............................. 275
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....115, 208
Lashing eyes ............................... 90
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136Load compartment ................25, 81
Load compartment cover .............85
Load compartment fuse box ......253
Loading information .....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 117
Low washer fluid ........................118
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........113
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............160
Number plate light .....................248
O
Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 107
Oil, engine .......................... 284, 288
Operate pedal ............................. 114
Outside temperature ..................103
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
340
Towing the vehicle .....................277
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off ........ 116
Traffic sign assistant ...................205
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 216
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 262
Trip computer ............................ 128
Trip odometer ............................ 107
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 112
Tyre chains ................................ 263
Tyre designations ......................257
Tyre pressure ............................ 258
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 116, 258
Tyre pressures ........................... 308
Tyre repair kit ............................. 264
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...115, 194
Underseat storage .......................61
Upholstery .................................. 281
Upshift ........................................ 115
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 288
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 333
Vehicle detected ahead ..............118
Vehicle dimensions .................... 305
Vehicle Identification Number ....286
Vehicle jack ................................ 255
Vehicle messages .....................125
Vehicle personalisation .............131
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 255
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 299
Ventilation ................................... 149
W
Warning chimes .........................127
Warning lights ............................. 107
Warning triangle .......................... 93
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................267
Wheel covers ............................. 262
Wheels and tyres .......................257Windows....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer .........101
Winter tyres ............................... 257
Wiper blade replacement ..........228