In brief11
1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................147
Speed limiter ...................... 149
Forward collision alert ........150
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....112
Exit lighting ......................... 116
Parking lights ...................... 113
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................93
5 Instruments .......................... 82
6 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 150
7 Driver Information Centre ...... 93
8 Infotainment controls ...........74
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................76
10 Central locking system ..........22
City mode ............................ 146Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 131
Parking assist ..................... 153
Seat heating .......................... 38
Heated steering wheel ..........75
11 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
12 Hazard warning flashers ....112
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 88
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............87
13 Colour-Info-Display ..............98
Graphic-Info-Display .............99
14 Centre air vents .................. 126
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 126
16 Airbag deactivation switch
(behind glovebox lid) ............46
17 Glovebox .............................. 56
Fuse box ............................ 196
18 Climate control system ........ 118
19 Power outlet .......................... 8120AUX input, USB input ...........10
21 Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 139
22 Parking brake ......................144
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............129
24 Horn ..................................... 75
Driver airbag ........................ 44
25 Bonnet release lever ..........178
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..74
27 Light switch ........................ 108
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 110
Rear fog light ...................... 113
Fuse box ............................ 196
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................114
16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
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 3 139.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=driveM=manual mode<=push for upshifting in manual
mode]=push for downshifting in manual
mode
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 136.
Manual transmission automatedR=reverse. Engage only when
vehicle is stationaryN=neutralD=automatic modeM=manual mode<=upshifting in manual mode]=downshifting in manual mode
Manual transmission automated
3 140.
In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 199,
3 237.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 178.
■ 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 39.
■ 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.
■ Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to 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 3 130.
18In brief
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission ■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Set the lever in neutral.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
Control indicator D.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again. The control
indicator D extinguishes.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
the control indicator D.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine. The control indicator D
extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 131.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 parking brake.
Activate the manual parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
In brief19P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the
key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the park brake is applied.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 26.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 177.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 176.
72StorageLoading information
■ Heavy objects in the loadcompartment should be placedagainst the seat backrests. Ensure
that the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, heavier objects should be placed at
the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 70.
■ Use the hook at the right sidewall of
the load compartment for hanging
up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg.
■ Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from
sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument
panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 226) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
88Instruments and controls
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst 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 38, 3 41.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 46.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek 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.
Instruments and controls89
Illuminates when the engine is
running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or
warning code is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 100.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low 3 181.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 144.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 17,
3 130.
On some versions, the operate pedal message is indicated in the Driver
Information Display 3 100.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 143.
Gear shifting R with the number of the next higher
gear is indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.