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
Instruments and controls75Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 142.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
90Instruments and controlsIlluminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 88 and a
corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
when a puncture or severely under-
inflated tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 87 and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC when a tyre without a
pressure sensor is mounted (e.g.
spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 182.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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 isstationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 160.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 152.
Catalytic converter 3 127.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 166.
Stop-start system
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100LightingAdaptive forward lighting
Cornering light Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side.
The cornering light is switched off
automatically after prolonged use and
at vehicle speeds above 25 mph.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
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.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, 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.
Lighting103Rear reading lightsCombi, Bus
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
press l:onpress OFF:off
Courtesy lights c 3 101.
Each reading light can then be
switched on or off individually and
directed as required.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds 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.
This action can be repeated up to
four times.
118Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 119
Driving economically ...............119
Control of the vehicle ...............119
Steering ................................... 119
Starting and operating ...............120
New vehicle running-in ............120
Ignition switch positions ...........120
Starting the engine ..................121
Idle speed control ....................121
Overrun cut-off ........................ 122
Stop-start system ....................122
Parking .................................... 124
Air suspension ......................... 125
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Diesel particle filter ..................127
Catalytic converter ...................127
AdBlue ..................................... 128
Manual transmission ..................133
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 134
Transmission display ...............134
Starting the engine ..................134
Selector lever .......................... 134Manual mode........................... 135
Electronic driving programmes 136
Fault ........................................ 137
Interruption of power supply ....137
Brakes ........................................ 137
Antilock brake system .............137
Parking brake .......................... 138
Brake assist ............................. 139
Hill start assist ......................... 139
Ride control systems .................140
Traction Control system ..........140
Electronic stability program .....141
Driver assistance systems .........142
Cruise control .......................... 142
Speed limiter ........................... 145
Parking assist .......................... 146
Rear view camera ...................147
Lane departure warning ..........150
Fuel ............................................ 151
Fuel for diesel engines ............151
Refuelling ................................ 152
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 153
Trailer hitch ................................ 153
General information .................153
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 153
Trailer towing ........................... 154Towing equipment ...................154
Trailer stability assist ...............155
Auxiliary features .......................155
Power take-off ......................... 155
Driving and operating119Driving hints
Driving economically
ECO mode ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects
engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical consumers.
ActivationPress ECO. Control indicator
illuminates when activated and a corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 92.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal.
Deactivation
Press ECO again. Control indicator
extinguishes.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 122.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
120Driving and operatingthan 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 122.
Diesel particle filter 3 127.Ignition switch positions0:ignition off1:steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2:ignition on
diesel engines: preheating3:starting