Instruments and controls93
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 150.
Speed limiter L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 149.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 164.
Door open h illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and
equipment, the Driver Information
Centre is available as Baselevel
display, Midlevel display or Uplevel
display.
Following pages are selectable in the DIC using the buttons on the turn
signal lever:
■ trip odometer 3 82
■ vehicle information and settings, see below
■ trip/fuel information, see below ■ economic information, see below
■ navigation information
Following indication appears if
required:
■ warning messages 3 100
■ gear shift indication 3 89
■ drive mode indication 3 136,
3 140■ tyre pressure warning 3 200
■ seat belt reminder indication 3 87
■ autostop indication 3 131
■ service information 3 89
Baselevel-Display
Select subpages by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Selectable subpages are:
■ engine oil life indication
■ tyre pressure indication
■ tyre loading
■ unit setting
96Instruments and controls
Simultaneously trip odometer 1 and 2
is indicated together with average fuel
economy 1 and 2.
The information of trip page 1 and 2
can be reset separately while the
respective display is active.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, the control indicator Y in
the fuel gauge flashes 3 92.Instantaneous fuel economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average vehicle speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR button for a
few seconds while viewing this page.
Clock
Display of actual time.
Only indicated if no Infotainment
system is available.
Temperature
Display of actual outside
temperature.
Only indicated if no Infotainment
system is available.
Navigation
Navigation menu enables route
guidance.
See Infotainment system manual.Blank page
Shows a blank page without any information.
Vehicle Menu Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a subpage.
The following list contains all possible Vehicle Menu pages. Some may not
be available for your particular
vehicle.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
■ unit
■ speed warning
■ remaining oil life
■ tyre pressure
■ tyre loading
■ following distance
■ traffic sign assistant
■ language
Selection and indication is different
between Base-, Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Display.
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Unit
Press SET/CLR while page is
displayed. Select imperial (unit 1) or
metric (unit 3) by turning the adjuster
wheel. Press SET/CLR to set the unit.
Speed warning
The speed warning function alarms
when a set speed is exceeded.
To set the speed warning, press
SET/CLR while the page is displayed.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
value. Press SET/CLR to set the
speed.
If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a warning chime sounds.
Once the speed is set, this feature
can be turned off by pressing
SET/CLR while viewing this page.
Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means the current remaining oil life and
indicates when to change the engine
oil and filter 3 84.
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure of all wheels is
displayed on this page during driving 3 200.
Tyre load
The tyre loading display selects tyre
pressure category Light, Eco or Max
according to the actual inflated tyre
pressure. Select category by turning
the adjuster wheel. Press SET/CLR to
set the category 3 200.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 152.Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 164.
Language
Select preferred country language as
display language. Only available if
vehicle is not equipped with an
Infotainment system.
Eco Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Eco Information Page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
■ Economy trend
■ Fuel Economy
■ Top consumers
Economy trend
This page displays a graph of the last 10 recorded average fuel economy
values per 100 km.
Instruments and controls101
No.Vehicle message9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
3 134No.Vehicle message56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission
128Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints............................... 128
Starting and operating ...............129
Engine exhaust .......................... 134
Automatic transmission .............. 136
Manual transmission ..................139
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 140
Brakes ........................................ 143
Ride control systems .................145
Driver assistance systems .........147
Fuel ............................................ 168
Trailer hitch ................................ 171Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Driving downhill
Engage a gear when driving downhill to ensure that sufficient brake
pressure is available.
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Rocking the vehicleRocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector lever between R and D in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
The most recently engaged gear (see transmission display) remains
engaged when switching off ignition.
With N, no gear is engaged.
Therefore always apply the parking
brake when switching off ignition. If
parking brake is not applied, P flashes
in the transmission display and the
key cannot be removed from the
ignition switch. P stops flashing in the
transmission display as soon as the
parking brake is slightly applied.
When the ignition is switched off, the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.Tyre pressure monitoring
system
To start the sensor matching process of the tyre pressure monitoring
system, the selector lever must be
moved and hold in position N for
five seconds. P illuminates in the
transmission display to indicate that
the sensor matching process can be
started.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 200.
Manual mode
If a higher gear is selected when the
engine speed is too low, or a lower
gear when the speed is too high, the
shift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or
too high an engine speed. A warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 100.
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.If engine speed is too high, the
transmission only switches to a higher gear via kickdown.
When + or - is selected in automatic
mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode and shifts accordingly.
Gear shift indication R with a number next is indicated,
when gear shifting is recommended
for fuel saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increasesengine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
Driving and operating171
No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable
version), taking into consideration the
vehicle weight in running order, as specified by the regulation.
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
different vehicle variants and must
not be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not
be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 237.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %
176Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................176
Vehicle checks ........................... 177
Bulb replacement .......................184
Electrical system ........................193
Vehicle tools .............................. 198
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Jump starting ............................. 215
Towing ....................................... 217
Appearance care .......................219General 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 may be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for severalmonths:
■ 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 or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.