64Instruments and controlsRear window wiper/washer
Twist to activate the rear window
wiper.
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Outside temperature
Outside temperature is shown in the
Driver Information Centre 3 80.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on model variant, the
current time and/or date may appear
in the Driver Information Centre
3 80.
Values can be adjusted via the
SET q, R and S buttons on the
instrument panel.
Set time in Driver Information
Centre - Standard version
1. Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons until
HOUR is displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the hours will flash in the
display.
4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the
display.
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6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.
Set time and date in Driver Information Centre -
Multifunction version
Setting the time
After accessing this menu option, it is
possible to either set the time or
change the clock mode between
12 hour and 24 hour clock.
Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons until Set time is
displayed.
Press SETq to access this menu
option; Time and Mode are displayed.
To set the time: 1. Press R or S to select Time and
press SETq to access this
submenu option; the hours will
flash in the display2. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
3. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the
display.
4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.
To change the clock mode between
12 hour and 24 hour clock:
1. Press R or S to select Mode and
press SETq to access this
submenu option; the display will
flash.
2. Press R or S to change clock
mode between 12h and 24h.
3. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.Setting the date
1. Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons until Set
date is displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the year will flash in the
display.
4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the month will flash in the display.
6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the day will flash in the display.
8. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
9. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return to the previous display screen.
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Depending on model variant, I may
flash in the following ways:
■ for 1 minute every 2 hours, or
■ for 3 minute cycles with I off for
intervals of 5 seconds.
The warning will be repeated every
time the engine is started, until the engine oil is changed and the service
display is reset. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Service display 3 70.
Low engine oil level S illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, the engine
oil level is insufficient.
Check oil level before seeking the assistance of a workshop 3 128.Low fuel
$ illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low. Refuel
immediately 3 121.
Never run the tank dry. Catalytic converter 3 108.
Flashes
Fault in fuel system.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Fuel gauge 3 68.
Drain fuel filter
U illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Indicates the presence of water in the
diesel. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Immobiliser d illuminates yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Stop-start system
Æ illuminates yellow.
A fault is present in the system.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if control indicator Æ is
not present. Depending on version, a warning message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 80.
Generic warning 9 3 73.
Stop-start system 3 105.
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Press the R button to scroll up the
screen and the menu options or to
increase the displayed value. Press
and hold to increase value rapidly
(press again to stop on the required
value).
Press the S button to scroll down the
screen and the menu options or to
decrease the displayed value. Press
and hold to decrease value rapidly (press again to stop on the requiredvalue).
Settings menu options -
Standard version The settings menu contains the
following options:
■ ILLU
■ SPEEd
■ HOUR
■ UNIT
■ bUZZ
■ BAG P
■ DRL
ILLU (Brightness of interior lighting)
When driving at night with the low
beam on, adjust the brightness of the
vehicle's interior lighting (e.g.
instrument panel, climate control display).
SPEEd (Speed limit warning chime)
Activate or deactivate the speed limit
warning chime or change the speed
limit. Speeds between 20 and
125 mph can be stored.
When activated, the driver is alerted
with a warning chime when the set
speed limit is exceeded.After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the function
(set to On or Off) and confirm.
Press the SETq button when
activated ( On) to access the current
set speed. Adjust as required and
confirm.
Warning chimes 3 86.
HOUR (Setting the clock)
Adjust the hours setting (flashing
value) and confirm. Adjust minutes
setting (flashing value) and confirm.
Clock 3 64.
UNIT (Unit of measurement)
Set the unit of measurement to km or
miles .
bUZZ (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. 8 volume levels are
available.
A chime is also sounded every time
the SET q, R or S button is pressed.
Warning chimes 3 86.
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BAG P (Passenger front and side
airbags activation/deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags
if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( BAG P On or BAG P Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message
appears in the display. Select YES (to
confirm changes) or No (to cancel
changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 45.
DRL (Daytime running lights)
Activate the daytime running lights to
increase visibility of the vehicle during
daylight (set to On). Deactivate when
not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 90.
Settings menu options -
Multifunction version
The settings menu contains the
following options:
■ Lighting
■ Speed beep
■ Trip B data
■ Set time
■ Set date
■ Radio info
■ Autoclose
■ Unit of measurement
■ Language
■ Warning volume
■ Button volume
■ Seat belt buzzer
■ Service
■ Passenger airbag■Daytime running lights
■ Exit menu
LIGHTING (Brightness of interior
lighting)
When driving at night with the low
beam on, adjust the brightness of the
vehicle's interior lighting (e.g.
instrument panel, climate control display).
It is also possible to adjust the
brightness using the R or S buttons
without accessing the settings menu.
SPEED BEEP (Speed limit warning chime)
Activate or deactivate the speed limit
warning chime or change the speed
limit. Speeds between 20 and
125 mph can be stored.
When activated, the driver is alerted
with a warning chime when the set
speed limit is exceeded.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the function
(set to On or Off) and confirm.
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Press the SETq button when
activated ( On) to access the current
set speed. Adjust as required and
confirm.
Warning chimes 3 86.
TRIP B DATA
Activate or deactivate the second trip
computer (set to On or Off).
Trip B records average consumption,
distance travelled, average speed
and travel time (driving time). The
measurement can be restarted at any time. Trip computer 3 87.
SET TIME (Setting the clock and
clock mode)
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to either set the time or
change the clock mode between 12
hour and 24 hour clock.
Select Time and confirm. Adjust the
hours setting (flashing value) and confirm. Adjust minutes setting
(flashing value) and confirm.
Select Mode and confirm. Select
12h or 24h and confirm.
Clock 3 64.SET DATE
Adjust the year setting (flashing
value) and confirm. Adjust month
setting (flashing value) and confirm.
Adjust the day setting (flashing value)
and confirm.
RADIO INFO (Display audio and
radio information)
Activate radio info (set to On) to
display audio and radio information (e.g. station frequency, RDS
messages, track number). Deactivate
when not required (set to Off).
AUTOCLOSE (Automatic central
locking when driving)
Activate the autoclose feature (set to
On ) to automatically lock the doors
when vehicle speed exceeds
12 mph. Deactivate when not
required (set to Off).
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT (for
Distance, Fuel consumption and
Temperature)
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to set the unit of
measurement for distance, fuel
consumption and temperature.Select Distance and confirm. Set the
unit of measurement to km or mi
(miles) and confirm.
Select Consumption and confirm.
When the Distance unit is set to km, it
is possible to set the unit of
measurement for fuel consumption to either l/100km or km/l . When the
Distance unit is set to mi (miles), fuel
consumption is shown in mpg.
Select Temperature and confirm. Set
the unit of measurement to °C or °F
and confirm.
LANGUAGE
Languages selectable include:
English, German, French, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Polish and Turkish. Select desired language
and confirm.
WARNING VOLUME (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. 8 volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 86.
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BUTTON VOLUME
A chime is sounded every time the
SET q, R or S button is pressed.
Adjust the volume of these chimes and confirm. 8 volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 86.
SEAT BELT BUZZER (Reactivate
warning chime for driver and/or front
passenger seat belt reminder)
This menu option is available only
when the seat belt reminder has
already been deactivated by a
workshop.
When reactivated, the driver and/or
front passenger are alerted with a
warning chime when the
corresponding seat belt is not
fastened.
Seat belt reminder 3 73.
SERVICE (Distance to next service) Access this menu option to view the
remaining distance to the next
service.The distance to next service is also
displayed automatically when the
distance reaches 1,250 miles and is
repeated after every additional
125 miles.
Service display 3 70.
PASSENGER AIRBAG (Passenger
front and side airbags activation/
deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags
if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( Bag Pass On or Bag Pass Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message
appears in the display. Select YES (to
confirm changes) or No (to cancel
changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 45.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
Activate the daytime running lights to
increase visibility of the vehicle during
daylight (set to On). Deactivate when
not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 90.
EXIT MENU
Select this menu option to exit the
settings menu.
126Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................126
Vehicle checks ........................... 127
Bulb replacement .......................133
Electrical system ........................139
Vehicle tools .............................. 143
Wheels and tyres .......................144
Jump starting ............................. 155
Towing ....................................... 156
Appearance care .......................158General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear to prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.