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94Lighting
Rear reading lightsBus
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
press l=on.press OFF=off.
Each reading light can then be
operated individually and directed as
required.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
1 minute after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
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110Driving and operatingIgnition switch positionsSt=Ignition offA=Steering wheel lock released,ignition offM=Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheatingD=StartingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake; transmission
automatically shifts to N.
Do not accelerate.
Turn the key to position M for
preheating, until control indicator N
extinguishes from the Driver
Information Centre.
Turn key to position D and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to St.
During an Autostop, the engine can be started by depressing the clutch
pedal. Stop-start system 3 111.
Turbo engine warm-up Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
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Driving and operating113
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the
driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
If the selector lever has been shifted
out of neutral (manual transmission)
or N (manual transmission
automated) or other conditions are
not met, start using the ignition key.
The green control indicator Ï will
extinguish in the instrument cluster
when the engine is restarted.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated) before depressing the clutch first, a
restart will not take place.Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
(manual transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated) to enable an
automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system. Controlindicator Ï will flash green in the
instrument cluster during an
automatic engine restart.
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is opened
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the vehicle battery is discharged
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle starts to move
■ the defrosting function is activated■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the predetermined timing has been
exceeded
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
If the Infotainment system is active,
audio sound may briefly be reduced
or interrupted during the restart.
Warning chimes 3 86.
Fault If control indicator Ï illuminates
yellow, there is a fault in the stop-start
system 3 83. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
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174Service and maintenanceService and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................174
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 176General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for the vehicle is available at
the workshop.
Service display 3 76.
Engine identification 3 179.
Service intervals - except Bus Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 25,000 miles or after
2 years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
A shorter service interval can be valid
for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.Service intervals - Bus only
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 miles or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
International service intervals Israel:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 40,000 km or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
Romania, Bulgaria, Australia:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
2 years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Morocco, Turkey:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 km or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
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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