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162Driving and operating■ vehicles outside the side blindzones which may be rapidly
approaching
■ pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, an amber
warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
amber as a warning not to change
lanes.
Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the
speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is
operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the Info-Display,
vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zonesThe detection zones start at the rear
bumper and extend approx.
three metres rearwards and to the
sides. The height of the zone is
approx. between 0.5 metres and
two metres off the ground.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
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184Vehicle careDiesel fuel system
bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Wiper blade replacementLift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position. Press the catches on
both sides, tilt wiper blade at a 90° to the wiper arm and remove upwards.
Insert in reverse order.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for sidelight, low beam and high beam.
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Vehicle care185
Sidelight/daytime running light (1)
Low beam (2)
High beam (3)
Front turn signal lights 3 188.
Low beam
1. Rotate the cap (2) anticlockwise
and remove it.
2. Press the clip to disengage bulbholder. Withdraw the bulb holder
from the reflector.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder with the clip
downwards and engage into the
reflector until it clicks.
5. Install cap.
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244
Headlights................................... 108Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................75
Heated windscreen .......................31
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 92, 109
High beam assist ..................92, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 144
Horn ....................................... 13, 75
I
Identification plate .....................226
Ignition switch positions .............129
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 92
Indicators ...................................... 82
Information displays...................... 93
Instrument cluster ........................82
Instrument panel fuse box .........196
Instrument panel illumination .....192
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 114
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 221
Interior lighting ............................ 114
Interior lights ...................... 114, 192Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......138
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....54
J
Jump starting ............................. 215
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......90, 167
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................25, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 92
M Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................137, 142
Manual transmission .................. 139
Manual transmission automated 140
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................22Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................114
N
New vehicle running-in ..............129
Number plate light .....................192
O Object detection systems ...........153
Odometer ..................................... 82
Oil, engine .......................... 223, 227
Operate pedal ............................... 89
Outside temperature ....................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 131
P Parking ................................ 18, 133
Parking assist ............................ 153
Parking brake ............................ 144
Parking lights ............................. 113
Particulate filter ........................... 134
Performance .............................. 232
Performing work ........................177
Pollen filter ................................. 126
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power steering.............................. 89
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 90
Puncture ..................................... 211