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.
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 operating137Deactivation
The Laden mode is switched off by:
● pressing kg again
● turning off the ignition
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed past the pressure point, the
transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed. Full
engine power is available for
acceleration.
If engine speed is too high the
transmission switches to a higher
gear, even in manual mode. Without
kickdown this automatic shift is not
effected in manual mode.
Fault
In the event of a fault, control indicator W is shown in the transmission
display. Continued driving is possible
provided the vehicle is driven with
care and anticipation.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.Interruption of power supply
The clutch is not disengaged if there
is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 193.
If the cause of the fault is not a
discharged vehicle battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If neutral cannot be selected, the
vehicle must only be towed with the
drive wheels raised off the ground
3 195.
Towing the vehicle 3 195.Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when you depress the
brake pedal firmly. You need to use
considerably more force for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 88.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.
Driving and operating139Control indicator R 3 88.
Parking 3 124.
Retractable parking brake
Depending on vehicle, the parking
brake lever retracts to the horizontal
position even with the parking brake
applied.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release
button and return the lever to the
horizontal position.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up and release it. The lever rests
in a horizontal position.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop. Stop-start system 3 122.
Hill start assist The system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain on
for a further 2 seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 122.
Driving and operating153After automatic cut-off, it can be
topped up by operating the pump
nozzle a maximum of two more times.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
When refuelling is complete, replace
the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.
Diesel-engined vehicles have special
fuel filler caps.
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions For the values specific to your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
General information
The official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation
715/2007 692/2008 A, taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the
regulation.
The figures must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
Additional equipment may result in
slightly higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust fitting of towing equipment at
a later date to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 50 mph must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.
Vehicle care157Vehicle careGeneral Information...................158
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Vehicle storage ........................158
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....159
Vehicle checks ........................... 159
Performing work ......................159
Bonnet ..................................... 159
Engine oil ................................. 160
Engine coolant ......................... 161
Power steering fluid .................162
Washer fluid ............................ 163
Brakes ..................................... 163
Brake fluid ............................... 163
Vehicle battery ......................... 163
Diesel fuel filter ........................165
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....166
Wiper blade replacement ........166
Bulb replacement .......................167
Headlights ............................... 167
Adaptive forward lighting .........169
Fog lights ................................. 169
Front turn signal lights .............170
Tail lights ................................. 170
Side turn signal lights ..............171Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 172
Number plate light ...................173
Interior lights ............................ 173
Instrument panel illumination ...174
Electrical system ........................174
Fuses ....................................... 174
Engine compartment fuse box . 176
Instrument panel fuse box .......176
Load compartment fuse box ....177
Vehicle tools .............................. 179
Tools ........................................ 179
Wheels and tyres .......................180
Tyres ....................................... 180
Winter tyres ............................. 180
Tyre designations ....................180
Tyre pressure .......................... 181
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 182
Tread depth ............................. 184
Changing tyre and wheel size . 184 Wheel covers ........................... 184
Tyre chains .............................. 185
Tyre repair kit .......................... 185
Wheel changing .......................188
Spare wheel ............................ 190
Jump starting ............................. 193Towing....................................... 195
Towing the vehicle ...................195
Towing another vehicle ...........196
Appearance care .......................197
Exterior care ............................ 197
Interior care ............................. 198
Vehicle care163Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake linings replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use brake fluid approved for
your vehicle.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 201.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
230IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....163
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Adaptive forward lighting ...100, 169
AdBlue .......................... 89, 128, 201
Adblue gauge ............................... 80
AdBlue tank ................................ 224
Adjustable air vents ...................115
AGM battery ............................... 163
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........86
Airbag deactivation ................55, 86
Airbag label................................... 51 Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 117
Air conditioning system .............. 106
Air intake .................................... 116
Air suspension ........................... 125
Air suspension system................ 195
Air vents...................................... 115
Antifreeze ................................... 161
Antilock brake system ................ 137
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft bolts............................. 188
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Anti-theft security lock ..................21
Appearance care ........................197
Armrest ........................................ 45Ashtrays ....................................... 79
Automatic light control .................97
Automatic locking ...................21, 25
Autostop ............................. 121, 122
Auxiliary heater ........................... 111
B
Battery discharge protection ......104
Battery, jump starting.................. 193
Belts.............................................. 48 BlueInjection ............................... 128
Bonnet ....................................... 159
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .......................... 163, 201
Brakes ............................... 137, 163
Brake system ............................... 88
Breakdown.................................. 195
Bulb replacement ....................... 167
C Capacities .................................. 224
Cargo management system ........69
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................127
Central locking system ................21
Centre high-mounted brake light 172
Changing tyre and wheel size ...184
Charging system .......................... 87
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58