In brief11
1Fixed air vents .................... 106
2 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 90
Ultrasonic parking assist .....128
Traction control system ......123
Electronic stability program 124
3 Side air vents .....................106
4 Light switch .......................... 89
Turn and lane-change
signals .................................. 91
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ......................90
Sidelights .............................. 89
Automatic light control .......... 89
Exit lighting ........................... 94
Front fog lights .....................91
Rear fog light ........................ 92
5 Instruments .......................... 74
Transmission display ............76
Driver Information Centre ...... 846 Horn ..................................... 70
Driver airbag ........................ 50
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................69
Cruise control .....................125
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..70
Trip computer ........................ 86
9 Coin tray ............................... 61
10 Power outlet ......................... 72
11 Centre air vents .................. 106
12 Storage compartment ...........61
13 Front passenger airbag .........50
Storage compartment ..........61
14 Glovebox .............................. 62
15 Cupholders ........................... 62
16 Climate control system ......... 96
17 Cigarette lighter .................... 73
Power outlet ......................... 7218Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 117
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 117
19 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 125
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....119
Idle speed control ...............111
Stop-start system ................111
20 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............110
21 Steering column controls .....70
22 Steering wheel adjustment ..69
23 Bonnet release lever ..........137
24 Auxiliary heater ...................102
25 Storage compartment ..........61
Fuse box ............................ 154
In brief13
Turn and lane-change signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 91.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 91.
Horn
Press j.
Keys, doors and windows29
Activation without monitoring of
vehicle inclination
Additionally, disable monitoring of
vehicle inclination because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm, e.g.
when the vehicle is on a ferry or train:
Switch ignition on and off three times
in quick succession, then close doors and activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
An audible signal will sound as
confirmation.
The status will remain until the doors
are unlocked.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. Firstdeactivate the anti-theft alarm system if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.
To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect vehicle battery and unlock vehicle
with remote control button c (or
switch on the ignition).
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt.If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 19,
3 27.
Instruments and controls79
Control indicators in the roof
console
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 144.
Fuses 3 152.
Turn signals 3 91.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, X will
flash when vehicle speed exceeds
approx. 10 mph. An audible warning
also sounds for approx. 90 seconds.
If the seat belt is buckled, the indicator
light extinguishes.
Three-point seat belts 3 45.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates briefly. If
it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
airbag system. Seek the assistance
of a workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 44, 3 46.
Airbag deactivation
W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 51.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 46, belt tensioners
3 44, airbag deactivation 3 51.
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.
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.
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.