120Driving and operating9Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
A warning chime will sound if a certain
speed is exceeded with the parking
brake applied.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Control indicator R 3 79.
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.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate.
If control indicator Z illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the Hill
start assist 3 80 . Seek the assistance
of a workshop to have the fault remedied.The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 110.
130Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles with natural gas engine may
require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
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
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 179.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10% for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate
3 170.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
132Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................132
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 132
Vehicle storage ........................133
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....133
Vehicle checks ........................... 134
Performing work ......................134
Bonnet ..................................... 134
Engine oil ................................. 135
Engine coolant ......................... 136
Power steering fluid .................136
Washer fluid ............................ 137
Brakes ..................................... 137
Brake fluid ............................... 137
Vehicle battery ......................... 137
Wiper blade replacement ........139
Bulb replacement .......................140
Halogen headlights ..................140
Fog lights ................................. 142
Tail lights ................................. 142
Side turn signal lights ..............143
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 143
Number plate light ...................143Interior lights ............................ 144
Instrument panel illumination ...145
Electrical system ........................146
Fuses ....................................... 146
Engine compartment fuse box . 147
Instrument panel fuse box .......148
Vehicle tools .............................. 149
Tools ........................................ 149
Wheels and tyres .......................150
Winter tyres ............................. 150
Tyre designations ....................150
Tyre pressure .......................... 151
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 151
Tread depth ............................. 153
Changing tyre and wheel size . 153 Wheel covers ........................... 154
Tyre chains .............................. 154
Tyre repair kit .......................... 154
Wheel changing .......................157
Spare wheel ............................ 158
Jump starting ............................. 161
Towing ....................................... 162
Towing the vehicle ...................162
Towing another vehicle ...........163
Appearance care .......................164
Exterior care ............................ 164
Interior care ............................. 166General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle care143
Brake light (1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Tail light ( 3)
Tail light/fog light ( 4)
7. Install seal on bulb holder ensuring it is fitted correctly.
Install bulb holder in light housing
ensuring that it engages correctly.
Tighten the four retaining screws
using a screwdriver.
8. Install reverse light bulb holder and turn clockwise to tighten.
9. Engage connector plug.
10. Insert light housing in body, ensuring correct positioning.
Tighten the three retaining
screws.
11. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Side turn signal lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Centre high-mounted brake light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Number plate light
Tailgate
1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by
the arrows, press to the side and
release the bulb housing.
Vehicle care163Caution
The towing eye must only be usedfor towing and not for recovering
the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Notice
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the cap.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
side of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully levering the screwdriver. To
prevent damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver
and the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 149.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap.
182IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 132
Adjustable air vents ...................105
Airbag activation ........................... 85
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........77
Airbag deactivation ..........49, 78, 85
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 106
Air conditioning system .............. 102
Air intake .................................... 106
Air vents...................................... 105
Alert .............................................. 90
Antilock brake system ................ 119
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......79
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) ...........121
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Anti-theft security lock ..................21
Appearance care ........................164
Armrest ......................................... 36
Ashtrays ....................................... 70
ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator) ...........121
Audible warning chimes................ 90
Autoclose ...................................... 85
Automatic fuel cut-off ............91, 109
Automatic locking .........................85B
Battery discharge protection ......100
Belts.............................................. 41
Bonnet ....................................... 134
Brake and clutch fluid .................168
Brake assist ............................... 120
Brake fluid .................................. 137
Brake pad wear ............................ 79
Brakes ............................... 119, 137
Brake system ............................... 79
Breakdown.................................. 162
Bulb replacement ....................... 140
C Capacities .................................. 178
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................114
Central locking system ................21
Centre high-mounted brake light 143
Change engine oil .......................82
Changing tyre and wheel size ...153
Charging system .......................... 78
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Child safety system for rear windows .................................... 29
Chimes ......................................... 90
184GGauges ......................................... 70
General information ...................130
Generic warning .............76, 91, 109
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................62
H Halogen headlights ....................140
Hand brake ................................. 119
Hazard warning flashers ..............95
Headlamp washer......................... 67
Headlight flash ............................. 94
Headlight range adjustment ........95
Headlights..................................... 94 Headlights when driving abroad ..95
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 37
Heating and ventilation system . 101
High beam ............................. 84, 94
Hill start assist ...................... 80, 120
Horn ....................................... 13, 65
I
Identification plate .....................170
Ignition switch positions .............108
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 83
Indicators ...................................... 70Information displays...................... 85
Initial drive information.................... 6 Installing seats .............................. 39
Instrument cluster ........................70
Instrument panel fuse box .........148
Instrument panel illumination .....145
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 97
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............56
Interior care ............................... 166
Interior lighting ........................ 85, 97
Interior lights ........................ 97, 144
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J
Jump starting ............................. 161
K Kerb weight................................... 62Key number .................................. 19
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Language ..................................... 85
Lashing eyes ......................... 61, 62
Light switch .................................. 94
Load compartment ................25, 58Load compartment cover .............58
Load compartment grille ...............61
Load compartment lighting ...........98
Loading ............................. 35, 37, 39
Loading information .....................62
Lock cylinders ............................... 19
Low engine oil level .....................83
Low fuel ....................................... 83
Lumbar support ............................ 34
M
Malfunction indicator light ............78
Manual adjustment ......................27
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 117
Manual transmission .................. 114
Manual transmission automated 115
Manual windows ..........................29
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .......................97
Multifunction display .....................85
N
Natural gas ................................. 178
New vehicle running-in ..............108
Number plate light .....................143
O Object detection systems ...........124
Odometer ..................................... 70
Oil, engine .......................... 168, 171
185Operating windows from outside..29
Outside temperature ....................67
Overhead console .......................57
Overrun cut-off ........................... 110
P Parking ................................ 17, 112
Parking assist ............................ 124
Parking brake ............................ 119
Particulate filter ........................... 113
Payload......................................... 62
Pedals......................................... 107
Performance .............................. 175
Performing work ........................134
Pollen filter ................................. 106
Power outlets ............................... 68
Power steering fluid ....................136
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 81
Puncture ..................................... 157
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 181
Radio info ..................................... 85
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear doors ................................... 24
Rear fog light ............................... 84
Rear fog lights ............................. 96
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 58
Rear seats .................................... 37Rear storage................................. 58
Rear windows .............................. 31
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 66
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 168, 171
Refuelling ................................... 127 Removing seats ............................ 39
Reversing lights ........................... 96
Ride control systems ..................121
Roof bars ...................................... 58
Roof load ...................................... 62
Roof rack ..................................... 62
Roof racks .................................... 62
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................77
Seat belt reminder warning chime 85
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat heating ................................. 37
Seat position ................................ 33
Second row seats ........................37
Selector lever ............................. 116
Service ............................... 106, 167
Service display ......................73, 85
Service information ....................167
Settings menu............................... 85Side airbag system ......................49
Sidelights ...................................... 94
Side turn signal lights ................143
Sliding door .................................. 23
Sliding side door ........................... 23
Spare wheel ............................... 158
Speed limit warning chime............ 85
Speedometer ............................... 70
Standard display ........................... 85
Starting and operating ................108
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............109, 115
Steering ...................................... 107
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 65
Steering wheel controls ...............65
Stop engine .................................. 76
Stop-start system.................. 84, 110
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 71
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 142
Temperature ................................. 85
Third row seats ............................ 39
Three-point seat belt .................... 42
Tools .......................................... 149