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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 242,
3 282.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 219.
■ 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 28, 3 37,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 154.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 156.
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112Instruments and controls
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 219.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 160.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 225.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 132.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
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Instruments and controls115
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu , or on
Uplevel-Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
■ Tire Pressure : checks tyre pressure
of all wheels during driving 3 243
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 243
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 104
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291
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