16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 133.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 134.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 181, 3 225.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 160.
● 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 33, 3 40,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● 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 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 121.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when control indicator Ï illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 122.
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 parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
26Keys, doors and windowsDoors
Sliding door
Lock and unlock the sliding side door
with the remote control or key (if
equipped).
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill with the parking brake applied (on
certain models, a warning chime will
sound when the sliding side door is
open and the parking brake is
released).
The sliding side door can be locked
from inside the vehicle with the
interior lock switch.
Ensure the side door is fully closed
and secure before driving the vehicle.9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sliding side door. Risk of injury.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operation and no-
one is standing within the moving
area.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope,
open sliding doors may move
accidentally on account of their
weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
Power sliding door
Opening
With vehicle at a standstill and the
parking brake applied, press switch
on instrument panel to open the
power sliding door automatically; the
LED in the switch flashes during
operation.
Notice
If the parking brake is not applied
when the switch is pressed, a
warning chime will sound.
72StorageAn additional fire extinguisher may be
located in the front door panel or in the load compartment.Roof rack system
Roof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenlydistributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects
can be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 69.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated
correctly if the doors are closed.
74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Steering wheel adjustment ........75
Steering wheel controls .............75
Horn ........................................... 75
Steering column controls ...........75
Windscreen wiper/washer .........76
Outside temperature ..................77
Clock ......................................... 77
Power outlets ............................. 78
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 79
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 79
Instrument cluster ......................79
Speedometer ............................. 79
Odometer .................................. 80
Trip odometer ............................ 80
Tachometer ............................... 80
Fuel gauge ................................ 80
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine oil level monitor .............81
Service display .......................... 82
Transmission display .................82Control indicators ......................83
Turn signal ................................. 86
Seat belt reminder .....................86
Airbag and belt tensioners .........86
Airbag deactivation ....................86
Charging system .......................87
Malfunction indicator light ..........87
Service vehicle soon .................87
Stop engine ............................... 88
Brake system ............................. 88
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....88
Upshift ....................................... 88
Lane departure warning ............88
Electronic Stability Program ......89
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 89
Engine coolant temperature ......89
Preheating ................................. 89
AdBlue ....................................... 89
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 89
Engine oil pressure ....................90
Low fuel ..................................... 90
Stop-start system ......................90
Exterior light .............................. 91
High beam ................................. 91
High beam assist .......................91
Fog light ..................................... 91
Rear fog light ............................. 91
Cruise control ............................ 91Tachograph............................... 91
Door open .................................. 91
Information displays .....................92
Driver Information Centre ..........92
Info display ................................ 92
Vehicle messages ........................92
Warning chimes .........................93
Trip computer ............................... 94
Tachograph .................................. 96
82Instruments and controlsAs the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the display are replaced
with dashes.▢▢▢▢▢▢:maximum level▢▢▢- - -:intermediate level- - - - - -:minimum level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached TOP-UP OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with control
indicator A after the ignition is
switched on for 30 seconds. Check
and top up engine oil 3 160.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press either trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 94.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC).Based on driving conditions, the
interval at which a service will be
indicated can vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1800 miles or 2 months, SERVICE
IN appears in the DIC.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or the service date is due, control
indicators o and A illuminate in the
instrument cluster and SERVICE
DUE appears in the DIC.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service displayAfter a service, the service display
must be reset: if available, select the
distance before service display in the
DIC, then press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for approx.
10 seconds until the distance before
service is displayed continuously.
Trip computer 3 94.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 92.
Service information 3 200.Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the transmission display.
R:reverse gearN:neutralA:automatic modekg:laden modeV:winter modeT:apply footbrakeW:transmission electronics
Manual transmission automated
3 134.
Instruments and controls85Control indicators in the
instrument panel
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn signal 3 86XSeat belt reminder 3 86vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 86WAirbag deactivation 3 86pCharging system 3 87ZMalfunction indicator light
3 87AService vehicle soon 3 87oService display 3 87CStop engine 3 88RBrake system 3 88uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 88kjUpshift, downshift 3 88ìLane departure warning 3 88RElectronic Stability Program
3 89ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 89WEngine coolant temperature
3 89!Preheating 3 89YAdBlue 3 89wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 89IEngine oil pressure 3 90YLow fuel 3 90DAutostop 3 122\Autostop inhibited 3 1229Exterior light 3 91CHigh beam 3 91íHigh beam assist 3 91>Fog light 3 91øRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91
Instruments and controls879Danger
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 51, belt tensioners
3 48, airbag deactivation 3 55.
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 briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
If Z illuminates in combination with
A , stop vehicle and switch off engine
as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
A illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 92.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 127.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Service display
Control indicator o also illuminates in
the DIC when the remaining distance
before the next service reaches
0 miles or the service date is due.
The message SERVICE DUE also
appears in the DIC.