Driving and operating193Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is
correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob must point towards green
marking on coupling ball bar.
● There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the
coupling ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
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 system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 160.
214Vehicle carePush the screwdriver through therecess in the adapter. Remove the
cover by pulling the screwdriver.No.Circuit1–2Climate control system, fan3Power seat driver side4Cigarette lighter/Power outlet
front5–6Power window front7ABS8Heated steering wheel9Body control module10Power window rear11Sunroof12Body control module13Seat heating (only on vehicles
without alarm horn)14Exterior mirror/Rain sensor/
Lane keep assist/High beam
assist15Body control moduleNo.Circuit16Body control module17Body control module18Body control module19Data link connector20Airbag system21Climate control system22Central locking system, tailgate23Electronic key system24Power seat memory function25Illumination switch steering
wheel26Ignition switch/Steering column
lock27Body control module28USB socket29–30Selector lever31Rear window wiper
261Control of the vehicle .................139
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............240
Cruise control ...................... 96, 162
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
Curve lighting.............................. 119
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............255
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......201
Diesel particle filter ....................148
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........162
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 190
Driving hints ................................ 139
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 210
Electric parking brake ...........93, 157
Electric parking brake fault ...........93
Electronic climate control system 131
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 152, 156Electronic key system...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 160
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......195
Engine compartment fuse box ...211
Engine coolant ........................... 198
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Engine data ............................... 247
Engine exhaust .......................... 148
Engine identification ...................243
Engine oil ................... 197, 240, 244
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 126
Event data recorders ..................257
Exit lighting ................................ 126
Exterior care .............................. 236
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................12, 117
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ................................... 152, 156
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 136
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 204
Folding mirrors ............................. 34Following distance ........................94
Following distance indication ......168
Forward collision alert................. 166
Fragrance diffuser ........................82
Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 123
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 66
Fuel............................................. 187
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 189
Fuel for diesel engines ..............187
Fuel for petrol engines ...............187
Fuel gauge ................................... 89
Fuses ......................................... 210
G Gauges ......................................... 87
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................190
Glovebox ..................................... 65
H Halogen headlights ....................202
Hand brake ......................... 156, 157
Hazard warning flashers ............122
Headlight flash ........................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights................................... 117 Headlights when driving abroad 119
Head restraint adjustment .............8
262Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heating .................................. 47, 49
Heating and ventilation system . 128
High beam ........................... 96, 118
High beam assist ..........................96
Hill start assist ........................... 159
Horn ....................................... 13, 76
I
Identification plate .....................242
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 33, 96
Indicators ...................................... 87
Info display ................................. 102
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........213
Instrument panel illumination .....210
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 125
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 237
Interior lighting ............................ 125
Interior lights ...................... 125, 210
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......152
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 232
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane keep assist ..................94, 185
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
LED headlights .....................96, 119
Lighting features .........................126
Light switch ................................ 117
Load compartment ................29, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......215
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode .....................151, 155
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 153
Manual transmission automated 154
Manual windows ..........................36
Massage ....................................... 48
Maximum speed ......................... 218
Memorised settings ......................23Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................124
N
New vehicle running-in ..............139
Number plate light .....................209
O Object detection systems ...........170
Odometer ..................................... 88
Oil, engine .......................... 240, 244
OnStar ........................................ 113
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 144
P Parking ................................ 18, 147
Parking assist ............................ 170
Parking brake ............................ 157
Parking lights ............................. 124
Particulate filter ........................... 148
Performance .............................. 249
Performing work ........................196
Pollen filter ................................. 137
Power button .............................. 140
Power connector........................... 82
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power seat adjustment ................44
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 227