116Climate controlCombi
Adjustable air vents may be located inthe roof frame. To open, press air
vent. Hold air vent and turn it to the
required position to direct the airflow.
Bus
Adjustable air vents may be located in the roof frame above the seats. Turn
adjuster to increase/decrease airflow
to the appropriate seat.
Fixed air vents Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door
windows and in the foot wells.
Glovebox cooler
The air conditioning system can also
keep the contents of the glovebox
cool.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Climate control117Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check
Driving and operating123
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster.
During an Autostop, the heating
performance, power steering and brake performance will be
maintained. Brake assist, however, is
not available 3 139.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled,
otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited and control indicator \ will
illuminate in the instrument cluster.
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened
● the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition
● the engine is warmed up
● the engine coolant temperature is
not too high
● the ambient temperature is not too low
● the defrosting function is not activated
● the climate control system does not inhibit an Autostop
● the brake vacuum is sufficient ● the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
● the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.An Autostop may become
unavailable as the ambient
temperature approaches freezing
point.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may also inhibit an Autostop.
See "Climate control" chapter for
further information 3 105.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
Autostop may also be inhibited
temporarily if the vehicle battery has
been recharged by an external
source.
New vehicle running-in 3 120.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
124Driving and operatingIf the selector lever has been shifted
out of neutral (manual transmission) or N (manual transmission
automated) or other conditions are
not met, start using the ignition key.
The green control indicator Ï will
extinguish in the instrument cluster
when the engine is restarted.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated)
before depressing the clutch first, a
restart will not take place.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
(manual transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated) to enable an
automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system. Control
indicator Ï will flash green in the
instrument cluster during an
automatic engine restart.● the stop-start system is manually
deactivated
● the bonnet is opened
● the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened
● the engine temperature is too low
● the vehicle battery is discharged
● the brake vacuum is not sufficient
● the vehicle starts to move
● the defrosting function is activated
● the climate control system requests an engine start
● the predetermined timing has been exceeded
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
If the Infotainment system is active,
audio sound may briefly be reduced
or interrupted during the restart.
Warning chimes 3 93.Fault
If control indicator Ï illuminates
yellow, there is a fault in the stop-start
system 3 90. A corresponding
message also appears in the DIC
3 92. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
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
Vehicle care177SymbolCircuitIBody control module /
Power windows / Heating
and ventilation system / Air
conditioningmLeft heated rear windownRight heated rear windowRWindscreen washerMElectronic immobiliserUHeated seatsFBLCornering lightlHands-free connection&TachographPTOPower take-offjHornÍPreheating / Diesel fuel filterxClimate control fandHeated exterior mirrorsTLeft-hand side lightSRight-hand side lightSymbolCircuitQPneumatic suspensionONavigation systemADPAdditional adaptations,Power windows / Body
control module
Load compartment fuse box
Combi
Located behind the trim panel on the
right-hand side of the load
compartment, beside the rear door.
Using a suitable tool, e.g. a flat-blade screwdriver, unclip the trim panel at
the 3 locations shown in the
illustration and remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.No.Circuit1Speed 3: additional evaporator2Speed 2: additional evaporator3Speed 1: additional evaporator
231Child restraints.............................. 56
Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
Cleaning the vehicle ...................197
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............105
Clock ............................................ 77
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................119
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant ....................................... 161
Coolant and antifreeze ...............201
Coolant heater ............................ 111
Cornering light ....................100, 169
Coupling ball bar ........................154
Cruise control ...................... 91, 142
Cupholders .................................. 67
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................99
Declaration of conformity ............227
DEF ............................................ 128
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................128
Diesel fuel ................................... 151
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 165
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......166Diesel particle filter ....................127
Door locks..................................... 21
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 26
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........127
Driver assistance systems ..........142
Driver Information Centre .............92
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 153
Driving economically................... 119
Driving hints ................................ 119
E ECO mode .................................. 119
ecoScoring.................................... 94
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 174
Electronic climate control system 107
Electronic driving programmes ..136
Electronic Stability Program 89,
141, 155
Electronic Stability Program off ...89
Emergency exit .......................36, 38
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......159
Engine compartment fuse box ...176
Engine coolant ........................... 161
Engine coolant temperature ........89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine data ............................... 206Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................204
Engine oil ...........160, 201, 205, 224
Engine oil additives ....................201
Engine oil level monitor ................81
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Engine oil viscosity grades .........201
Enhanced Traction function 140, 141
Event data recorders ..................227
Exhaust gases ............................ 127
Exit lighting ................................ 103
Exterior care .............................. 197
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ......................12, 97
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ........................................... 137
Fire extinguisher ........................... 71
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 116
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights ............................ 100, 169
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Front airbag system .....................54
Front courtesy light .....................101
Front fog lights ......................97, 100
Front reading light....................... 102
Front seats.................................... 40