AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAFMulti-purpose vehiclesAFSAdaptive headlightsAGAutomatic gearboxAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlRDRim depthEUEuropean UnionHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYkeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeMFDMultifunction displayMGManual gearboxMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionMSREngine drag torque controlN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNiMHNickel metal hydrideAbbreviationDefinitionNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torquePINpersonal identification numberSCRDiesel engine for which the AdBlue ®
solution is requiredTDI CRDiesel engine with turbo-charging and common rail injection
systemTSATrailer stabilisationTSIPetrol engine with turbo charging and direct injectionVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerWi-Fiwireless data network9Abbreviations
Fuel reserveRead and observe
on page 31 first.
illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 9 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 139.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
System fault
lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
Error: Airbag
▶
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition has been switched on.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
illuminates for around 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and then
flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
Airbag / belt tensioner deactivated.WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
lights up - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
▶ Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 151.
▶ Correct the tyre pressure, if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 155 or use the repair kit » page 159.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 123.
System fault
flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
▶ Continued driving is possible with appropriate caution. Seek assistance from
a specialist garage immediately.
Other incidents
The following reasons can explain the warning light being illuminated.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.36Using the system
WARNING■Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ised persons (e.g. children) could lock the car, turn on the ignition or start
the engine - There is risk of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the key grooves clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a nega-
tive effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ignition lock.
Unlock / lock using key and lock
Fig. 29
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 48 first.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 29
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
CAUTION
If the locking cylinder is provided with a cap, the cap must be removed before-
hand to unlock/lock the vehicle. » page 165.Unlocking/locking with the remote control keyFig. 30
Key with pop-out key bit
Read and observe and on page 48 first.
Description of the key » Fig. 30
Unlock button
Lock button
Button to lock/unlock the boot lid
Button for folding out/folding in the key bit
Battery status warning light - if the warning light does not flash when you
press a button on the key, the battery is discharged
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By pressing lightly on the button
the lid is unlocked.
By pressing down on the button
the lid is unlocked and unlatched (partly-
opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the button , then the lid is automati-
cally locked after closing. The period of time after which the flap is locked can
be set » page 53 .
CAUTION
■
The remote control may be affected by signal superimposition from transmit-
ters close to the car.■
The range of the remote control key is about 30 m. The battery must be re-
placed if the central locking only reacts to the remote control at a distance of
less than 3 m away » page 164.
AB48Using the system
›To
open from the inside pull the door opening lever B and push the door
away from you.›
To the lock from the inside , grab the handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■
The door must be closed properly, otherwise it could open whilst the ve-
hicle is in motion - There is a risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – There is a risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
Child safety lock
Fig. 34
Rear door: Switching the child safety system on/off
Read and observe
and on page 48 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
›
To turn on the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position
» Fig. 34 .
›
To turn off the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position
.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 48 first.
Synchronise remote
If the buttons on the remote control key have been depressed several times
beyond the effective range of the equipment, or the battery has been replaced
in the remote control key and the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the remote
control, the key must be synchronised.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Central locking fault
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then illuminates for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
In the case of a fault with the central locking system, the vehicle doors and the
boot lid can be emergency locked or emergency released » page 165.
Failure of the KESSY system
If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the appropriate error message is dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
Low voltage of the key battery
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, a message appears in the display of
the instrument cluster referring to the need to replace the battery. Replace
the battery » page 164.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Alarm trigger
52
Interior monitor and towing protection
52
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
The alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.
51Unlocking and opening
Opening / closing the boot lidFig. 36
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 52 first.
›
To open the lid, press
--
--
» Fig. 36 button A in the direction of arrow 1.
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
To close , grab the mount
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
Note
Button A » Fig. 36 is disabled when starting off or driving at a speed of over 5
km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 52 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the button on the key, then the boot lid is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically.Window operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical windows
54
Electric window
54
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
54
Force limiter
55
Window convenience operation
55
Operational faults
55
The windows can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
The windows can be operated electrically from the following locations; all win-
dows from the driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the
passenger door or the rear doors.
WARNING■ Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise
these could cause severe crushing injuries.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 55. If there is an obsta-
cle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several
centimetres. However, the windows should be closed carefully – risk of in-
jury.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
tionality of the electric windows.■
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
If the windows are opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle
and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.53Unlocking and opening
›or:
press the button underneath to the stop, the window automatically opens
fully. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop.›
To open , lightly press the button above and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
›
or: press the button above to the stop, the window automatically opens fully.
Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop.
Force limiter
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The electric windows are fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only not operational if you attempt to close the window
again within the next 10 seconds – the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The convenience operation for the window offers the option to open/close all
the windows at once (or only the window in the driver's door). The setting, ac-
tivation and deactivation for the window convenience operation is in the MAXI
DOT display in the
Window op.
menu item. » page 43.
Opening
›
Press and hold the button on the key.
›
Or
Hold the key in the unlock position in the driver's door lock.
›
Or: Hold the central locking button in the area of the symbol
» Fig. 32 on
page 49 .
›Or
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key A until it
stops in the open position » Fig. 38 on page 54 .
Closing›
Press and hold the
button on the key.
›
Or Hold the key in the lock position in the driver's door lock.
›
Or: Hold the central locking button in the area of the symbol
» Fig. 32 on
page 49 .
›
Or Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the closed position » Fig. 38 on page 54 .
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 31 on page 49 .
The convenience operation will only function correctly if all the windows auto- matically open/close properly.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's door
locking cylinder is only possible within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the respective
button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mecha-
nism to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate
the window again as soon as the operating mechanism has cooled down.
The electric windows are deactivated after the vehicle battery has been dis-
connected. After connecting the vehicle battery, the system is activated as fol-
lows.
Window in the driver's door
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.
Windows in the other doors
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the respective key above and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button above and hold for 1 second.
55Unlocking and opening
WARNINGIf the tilt / slide sunroof is closed, by pulling on the recess of the switch in
the direction of arrow 2, » Fig. 40 on page 56 and the closing process is
hindered by an obstacle, then at the third attempt at closing, the force limi-
tation will cease to function (if less than 5 s passes between the individual
attempts to close). The tilt / slide sunroof closes with full force - There is a
risk of injury.
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
The convenience operation makes it possible to open or close the sliding/tilt-ing roof using the key or the KESSY system via the sensor in the door handle of
the front door.
›
To open out , press and hold the
button on the key.
›
Or
Hold the key in the unlock position in the driver's door lock.
›
To close , press and hold the
button on the key. In the KESSY system, hold
your finger on the sensor on the outside of the front door handle » Fig. 31 on
page 49 .
›
Or Hold the key in the lock position in the driver's door lock.
By interrupting the locking process, the closing operation is interrupted.
Activate operation of the tilt / slide sunroof
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
If the tilt / slide sunroof stops working (e.g. after disconnecting and connecting
the battery), then the operation must be reactivated.
›
Turn on the ignition and set the switch to position
» Fig. 40 on page 56 .
›
Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
The tilt / slide sunroof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
›
Release the lever.
Sunshade with electric operationFig. 41
Button for operating the sun-
shade
Read and observe and on page 56 first.
Operation of the sunblind » Fig. 41
Open - by pressing (press again - sunshade stops moving)
Close - by pressing (press again - sunshade stops moving)
The sunshade can also be operated by pressing and holding the appropriate
button (starts movement of the sunshade) and releasing it when the sunshade
reaches the desired position.
Activating operation of the sunshade
Read and observe
and on page 56 first.
If the operation of sunshade is deactivated (e.g. after disconnecting and con-necting the battery), then the operation will have to be activated.
›
Turn on the ignition and set the switch to position
» Fig. 41 on page 57 .
›
Press the button
and hold down.
The sunshade opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
›
Release the button.
57Unlocking and opening
Switching on the side light on both sides ›Switch on the ignition and turn the light switch to position » page 58 , the
parking lights are turned on.›
Switch off the ignition and lock the car.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible warning is turned off.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking lights may switch off automatically due to a low battery charge.
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, the
parking lights will not switch on automatically!
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
You can adjust the settings of the Xenon headlights for a reverse traffic sys-
tem in the menu of the MAXI DOT display under the
Travel mode
menu
item » page 43 , Menu item
Settings
. In this mode, no automatic beam adjust-
ment is made ahead of the vehicle. When switching on the ignition the warn-
ing light flashes for 10 seconds.
Interior lighting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
62
Interior lighting, rear
63
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off. With the ignition
switched off, the lights will automatically switch off after approximately after
10 minutes.
Front interior lightFig. 47
Front interior lights: Version 1/version 2
Toggle switch positions
A
» Fig. 47
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
There is no icon available for the centre position (automatic operation) in Ver-
sion 2.
Switch on / off (by pressing the relevant switch
B
) » Fig. 47
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right
Automatic operation - position
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors or the luggage compartment lid is being opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
62Using the system