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.
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
102Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on Uplevel-
Display The vehicle messages are displayedas text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ service messages
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control, speed limiter
■ forward collision alert
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ side blind spot alert
■ traffic sign assistant
■ lane departure warning
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter
■ vehicle battery statusVehicle messages on
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. 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.
130Driving and operatingStarting the engine
Turn key to position 1 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 the accelerator pedal. Diesel engine: turn the key to position2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter after a brief
delay, until the engine is running. See
Automatic Starter Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0 .
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines.
Diesel engines
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С.
Petrol engines
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to
-30 °C.Required is an engine oil with the
correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a sufficiently
charged battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission need a
warming phase of approx. five
minutes. The selector lever must be
in position P.
Automatic starter control This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not have to hold the key in position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on starting automatically until the engine is running. Because of the checking
procedure, the engine starts running
after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine:
■ clutch pedal not operated (manual transmission)
■ brake pedal not operated or selector lever not in P or N
(automatic transmission)
■ timeout occurred
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