56Seats, restraints
Use the ignition key to choose the
position:OFF *=front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
OFF * illuminates
continuously in the centre console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 58. No adult
person is allowed to occupy the front passenger seat.ON V=front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicator ON V
illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on, the
front passenger airbag system will
inflate in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 108.
108Instruments and controlsAirbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds 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 49, 3 53.
Airbag deactivation
ON V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 55.9 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.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
122Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as 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
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Speed limiter
■ Cruise control
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assistant systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ 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 3 159
■ Vehicle battery status
■ Selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 160
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. 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.
Lighting139
Fault in Adaptive forward
lighting system When the system detects a failure in
the Adaptive forward lighting system,
the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.
If this is not possible, the affected
headlight will be automatically
switched off. In any case, one
headlight will stay on. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
When a trailer is connected, turn
signal flashes six times when
pressing the lever until resistance is
felt and then releasing.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated with the > button.
Lighting141Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ Info-Display
■ Illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy lightOperate rocker switch:w=automatic switching on
and off.press u=on.press v=off.
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front
courtesy light depending on rocker
switch position.
158Driving and operating
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle is driven at least at walking speed
■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during engine restart may be
noticeable.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the manual parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 109.
■ Switch off the engine. ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.■ Close the windows.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
■ Lock the vehicle.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain
time.
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Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter .........................100
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............144
Clock............................................. 98
Code ........................................... 120
Control indicators........................ 104
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............265
Cruise control ....................113, 173
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
Curve lighting.............................. 135
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............135
Declaration of conformity ............286
DEF ............................................ 160
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................160
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......225
Diesel particle filter .............111, 159
Door open .................................. 113
Door panel storage .......................64
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........114Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 212
Driving hints ................................ 153
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 234
Electric parking brake .........109, 168
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 146
Electronic driving programmes ..165
Electronic Stability Control.......... 171
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......218
Engine compartment fuse box ...236
Engine coolant ........................... 221
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 103
Engine data ............................... 272
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Engine identification ...................268
Engine oil ................... 219, 265, 269
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 142
Event data recorders ..................288
Exit lighting ................................ 142
Exterior care .............................. 260
Exterior light ............................... 112Exterior lighting ....................12, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 165
First aid kit ................................... 89
Fixed air vents ........................... 151
Flex-Fix system ............................ 67
Fog light ..................................... 113
Fog lights ................................... 229
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 89
Following distance indication ......186
Forward collision alert................. 183
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 139
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 64
Fuel............................................. 203
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 211
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......204
Fuel for natural gas operation ...203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 102
Fuel selector .............................. 102
Fuses ......................................... 234
293
Oil, engine.................. 219, 265, 269
Operate pedal ............................. 109
Outside temperature ....................97
Overhead console .......................64
Overrun cut-off ........................... 155
P Parking ................................ 18, 158
Parking assist ............................ 189
Parking brake ............................ 168
Parking lights ............................. 140
Particulate filter ........................... 159
Performance .............................. 276
Performing work ........................218
Pollen filter ................................. 152
Power outlets ............................... 99
Power seat adjustment ................40
Power steering............................ 110
Power steering fluid ....................221
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 250
Q
Quickheat ................................... 150
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 289
Radio remote control ...................20Reading lights ............................ 142
Rear carrier system ......................67
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light ............................. 113
Rear fog lights ........................... 140
Rear seats .................................... 43
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 197
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 97 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 265, 269
Reduced engine power ..............112
Refuelling ................................... 206
Retained power off .....................154
Reversing lights .........................140
Ride control system ....................170
Roller blinds ................................. 32
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 91
Roof rack ..................................... 90
S Safety net .................................... 87
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat position ................................ 37
Second row seats ........................43
Selective catalytic reduction .......160Selector lever ............................. 163
Service ............................... 152, 264
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................264
Service vehicle soon .................. 109
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ....................195
Sidelights .................................... 132
Side turn signal lights ................233
Spare wheel ............................... 253
Speed limiter............................... 175
Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................154
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 153
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 93
Steering wheel controls ...............93
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 62
Storage compartment ...................62
Storage compartments .................62
Sunvisor lights ........................... 142
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 102
Tail lights ................................... 230
Third row seats ............................ 47