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16In brief
Manual transmission automatedN=neutralo=drive+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M=switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 117.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 156,
3 198.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 137.
■ 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 30, 3 37,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn the key to position M for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 110.
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82Instruments and controlsEngine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 138.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter
8
Not used.
Diesel particle filter 3 80, 3 115.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 80 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 80 and a
corresponding message appears inthe Driver Information Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor ismounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 157.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
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136Vehicle care
■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate, if necessary.End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.
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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