Lighting91Adaptive forward lightingCornering light
Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on
automatically. Switch off by pressing
the ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the
indicator is deactivated. This will not happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
When lane changing, move lever part
way to first stop. When released,
lever will spring back.
If the lever is moved past the first stop, the indicator is switched on
constantly. Switch the indicator off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position > and
release.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Driving and operating119
warning may sound as a signal to
depress the foot brake or apply the
parking brake.
Switch off engine if stopping for a
lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver's door is opened, a warning
chime will sound if neutral is not
selected or the foot brake has not
been depressed.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been
reached.It shifts down in good time
when braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when driving downhill.Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, snow or a hole.Move the
selector lever between R and A/M (or
between + and -) in a repeat pattern,
while applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal.Do not race the
engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.
Parking Apply the parking brake.The mostrecently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged.With N, no gear is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off, the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
If the ignition is not switched off, or the parking brake has not been applied, a
warning chime will sound upon
opening the driver's door.
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, theshift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or too high an engine speed.
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.
Electronic driving
programmes
Winter mode V
122Driving and operating9Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is shown in the
Driver Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release
button and fully lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 80.
Parking 3 113.
Retractable parking brake Depending on vehicle, the parking
brake lever retracts to the horizontal
position even with the parking brake
applied.
To release the parking brake, pull the
lever up slightly, press the release
button and return the lever to the
horizontal position.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up and release it. The lever rests in a horizontal position.
Brake assist If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Driving and operating133
If the trailer starts snaking, drive moreslowly, 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 3 198.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent 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 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sealevel. Since engine power decreases as altitude increases due to the airbecoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10 % for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving on roads with slight inclines (less than 8 %, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 179.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially
in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.In the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including
all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) must not be
exceeded.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Towing equipment audible
warning For vehicles fitted with towing
equipment, when connected to a
trailer the pitch of the audible warning
changes upon operation of the turn
signals.
134Driving and operating
The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn signal light on the
trailer or the towing vehicle fails.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While the system is working,keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic stability
program (ESP) 3 124.Auxiliary features
Power take-off
To activate, with the vehicle
stationary and the engine idling:
■ Select neutral (MTA = N)
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ Press switch on the instrument panel
■ Release clutch pedal
The engine idle speed increases to 1,200 rpm.
If the system does not operate, repeat
the procedure or gradually release
the clutch pedal.
To deactivate, depress the clutch
pedal and press switch on the
instrument panel.
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Climate control systems...............96
Clock ............................................ 72
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant ....................................... 138
Coolant and antifreeze ...............176
Coolant heater ............................ 102
Cornering light ......................91, 147
Coupling ball bar ........................133
Cruise control ...................... 84, 125
Cupholders .................................. 62
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................90
Declaration of conformity ............200
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......143
Diesel particle filter ...............82, 115
Door open .................................... 84
Doors ............................................ 24
Drain fuel filter ............................. 83
Driver assistance systems ..........125
Driver Information Centre .............84
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 132Driving economically................... 108
Driving hints ................................ 108
E ECO mode .................................. 108
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 152
Electronic climate control system 98
Electronic driving programmes ..119
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 81, 124, 134
Electronic Stability Program off ...81
Emergency exit ............................. 35
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......136
Engine compartment fuse box ...153
Engine coolant ........................... 138
Engine coolant temperature ........82
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 75
Engine data ............................... 182
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Engine identification ...........179, 180
Engine oil ................... 137, 176, 181
Engine oil level monitor ................75
Engine oil pressure ......................82
Event data recorders ..................200
Exhaust gases ............................ 115
Exit lighting .................................. 94
Exterior care .............................. 171
Exterior light ................................. 83Exterior lighting ......................12, 89
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 120
Fire extinguisher ..........................66
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 106
Fog light ....................................... 84
Fog lights .............................. 91, 147
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ............................. 91
Front seats.................................... 37 Front storage ............................... 62
Front turn signal lights ...............147
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 132
Fuel for diesel engines ..............130
Fuel gauge ................................... 75
Fuse box ............................. 153, 154
Fuses ......................................... 152
G
Gauges ......................................... 74
General information ...................132
Glass panel .................................. 35
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Glovebox cooler ......................... 106
204
HHand brake - see Parking brake. 122
Hazard warning flashers ..............91
Headlight flash ............................. 90
Headlight range adjustment ........90
Headlights ...................... 89, 90, 144
Headlights when driving abroad ..90
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heating ........................................ 41
Heating and ventilation system ...96
High beam ............................. 83, 90
Hill start assist ........................... 123
Horn ....................................... 13, 70
I
Identification plate .....................179
Idle speed control ......................111
Ignition switch positions .............110
Immobiliser .................................. 29
Indicators ...................................... 74
Information displays...................... 84
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................74
Instrument panel fuse box .........154
Instrument panel illumination .....152
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Instrument panel storage .............61
Interior care ............................... 173
Interior lighting .............................. 92
Interior lights ........................ 92, 151
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......121
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jack ............................................ 155
Jump starting ............................. 168
K Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 64
Light covers, misted...................... 92
Lighting ......................................... 89
Lighting features ........................... 94
Light switch .................................. 89
Load compartment lighting ..........93
Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 83
M
Malfunction indicator light ............80
Manual adjustment ......................30Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 119
Manual transmission .................. 117
Manual transmission automated 117
Manual windows ..........................32
Messages ..................................... 85
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 30, 31
Misted light covers .......................92
N New vehicle running-in ..............109
Number plate light .....................150
O Object detection systems ...........128
Octane rating .............................. 182
Odometer ..................................... 74
Oil ............................................... 137
Oil, engine .......................... 176, 181
Oil level ......................................... 75
Oil pressure .................................. 82
Outside temperature ....................71
Overcab storage ..........................63
Overhead console .......................63
Overrun cut-off ........................... 111
P Parking ................................ 17, 113
Parking assist ............................ 128
206
Traction Control system ............. 123
Trailer coupling ........................... 132
Trailer stability assist .................134
Trailer towing ............................. 133
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display ...........76, 117
Tread depth ............................... 160
Trip computer .............................. 86
Triple-Info-Display .......................85
Trip odometer .............................. 74
Turn and lane-change signals .....91
Turn signal ................................... 79
Tyre chains ................................ 161
Tyre changing ............................. 164
Tyre designations ......................156
Tyre pressure ............................ 156
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 82, 157
Tyre pressures ........................... 198
Tyre repair kit ............................. 161
Tyres .......................................... 156
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 160
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 128
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 173
Upshift .......................................... 81
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 141
Vehicle checks............................ 136
Vehicle data ................................ 181
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 200
Vehicle dimensions .................... 189
Vehicle Identification Number ....178
Vehicle jack ................................ 155
Vehicle messages .......................85
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 135
Vehicle tools ............................... 155
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 184
Ventilation ..................................... 96
W
Warning chimes ........................... 86
Warning lights ............................... 74
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 140
Washing the vehicle ...................171
Wheel changing .........................164
Wheel covers ............................. 160
Wheels and tyres .......................156
Wide view mirror ........................... 31Windows....................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........70
Winter tyres ............................... 156
Wiper blade replacement ..........143