64Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 65
Steering wheel adjustment ........65
Steering wheel controls .............65
Horn ........................................... 65
Windscreen wiper/washer .........66
Rear window wiper/washer .......66
Headlamp washer .....................67
Outside temperature ..................67
Clock ......................................... 67
Power outlets ............................. 68
Cigarette lighter ......................... 69
Ashtrays .................................... 70
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 70
Instrument cluster ......................70
Speedometer ............................. 70
Odometer .................................. 70
Trip odometer ............................ 70
Tachometer ............................... 71
Fuel gauge ................................ 71
Fuel selector .............................. 72
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 72
Service display .......................... 73Transmission display .................73
Control indicators ......................73
Generic warning ........................76
Turn signal ................................. 77
Seat belt reminder .....................77
Airbag and belt tensioners .........77
Airbag deactivation ....................78
Charging system .......................78
Malfunction indicator light ..........78
Brake system ............................. 79
Brake pad wear ......................... 79
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....79
Transmission ............................. 79
Upshift ....................................... 80
Hill start assist ........................... 80
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........80
Electronic Stability Control ........80
Engine coolant temperature ......81
Preheating ................................. 81
Diesel particle filter ....................81
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 82
Engine oil pressure ....................82
Change engine oil .....................82
Low engine oil level ...................83
Low fuel ..................................... 83
Drain fuel filter ........................... 83
Immobiliser ................................ 83
Stop-start system ......................84
Exterior light .............................. 84High beam................................. 84
Fog light ..................................... 84
Rear fog light ............................. 84
Cruise control ............................ 84
Door open .................................. 84
Information displays .....................85
Driver Information Centre ..........85
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................90
Fuel system messages ..............91
Trip computer ............................... 91
76Instruments and controlsControl indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 49, 3 78.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 76OTurn signal 3 77XSeat belt reminder 3 77vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 77*Airbag deactivation 3 78pCharging system 3 78ZMalfunction indicator light
3 78RBrake system 3 79FBrake pad wear 3 79uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 79sTransmission 3 79[ ÒUpshift 3 80ZHill start assist 3 80rUltrasonic parking assist
3 80RElectronic Stability Control
3 80$Engine coolant temperature
3 81!Preheating 3 81%Diesel particle filter 3 81wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 82IEngine oil pressure 3 82,
Change engine oil 3 82SLow engine oil level 3 83$Low fuel 3 83UDrain fuel filter 3 83dImmobiliser 3 83ÆStop-start system 3 848Exterior light 3 84µExterior light failure 3 84CHigh beam 3 84>Fog light 3 84rRear fog light 3 84mCruise control 3 84(Door open 3 84
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 84, t 3 84, Z 3 80 or r
3 80.
Instruments and controls81Illuminates during drivingA fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
3 121, Traction control system/Anti-
Slip Regulator (ASR) 3 121.
Engine coolant temperature
$ illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If control indicator $ illuminates, the
coolant temperature is too high. Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
the ignition. Danger to engine.
Check coolant level.
If the control indicator remains on, seek the assistance of your
workshop.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 72.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Notice
In very hot outside
temperatures, ! may illuminate
briefly when the ignition is switched
on.
The engine can be started when !
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 109.
Flashes
A fault is detected in the engine
preheating system. Depending on
version, a warning message may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85.
If ! does not extinguish, consult a
workshop.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If it does not extinguish after a brief
delay or illuminates whilst driving, the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning. Continue driving until %
extinguishes. Depending on version,
a warning message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85.
If possible, do not allow engine speed
to drop below 2000 rpm during the
cleaning process.
82Instruments and controlsControl indicator % illuminates when
diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as possible
to avoid damage to the engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 113, Stop-start
system 3 110.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with a warning chime and, in
vehicles with Multifunction version of
the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 85, a corresponding message
also appears when a puncture or
severely under-inflated tyre is
detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After several
seconds w illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.Depending on version, a
corresponding message also
appears in the DIC when a tyre
without a pressure sensor is mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 151.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.Caution
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 (or move 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 is
stationary, otherwise the steering wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 135.
Change engine oil
Diesel engines with diesel particle filter
I flashes red.
Instruments and controls83Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
The engine oil life monitor lets you know when to change the oil. Control
indicator I will flash to indicate that
engine oil life has been diminished
and the oil needs changing.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Based on driving conditions, the
interval at which an oil change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
Depending on model variant, I may
flash in the following ways:
● for 1 minute every 2 hours, or
● for 3 minute cycles with I off for
intervals of 5 seconds
The warning will be repeated every
time the engine is started, until the
engine oil is changed and the service
display is reset. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Service display 3 73.Low engine oil level
S illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, the engine
oil level is insufficient.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85.
Check oil level before seeking the assistance of a workshop 3 135.
Low fuel $ illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low. Refuel
immediately 3 127.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 114.Flashes
Fault in fuel system. Have the cause
of the fault remedied by a workshop.
The needle in the fuel gauge will point to 0. Fuel gauge 3 71.
Drain fuel filter U illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Indicates the presence of water in the
diesel. Depending on version, a
warning message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Immobiliser d illuminates yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Climate control101Climate controlClimate control systems.............101
Heating and ventilation system 101
Air conditioning system ...........102
Electronic climate control system .................................... 103
Air vents ..................................... 105
Adjustable air vents .................105
Fixed air vents ......................... 105
Maintenance .............................. 106
Air intake ................................. 106
Pollen filter ............................... 106
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 106
Service .................................... 106Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 31.
Temperature
red:warmblue:coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distributionM:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot wellJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellV:to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
106Climate controlMaintenanceAir 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.
Air 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.
ServiceFor 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 operating107Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 107
Control of the vehicle ...............107
Steering ................................... 107
Starting and operating ...............108
New vehicle running-in ............108
Ignition switch positions ...........108
Starting the engine ..................109
Vehicle shutdown ....................109
Overrun cut-off ........................ 110
Stop-start system ....................110
Parking .................................... 112
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Diesel particle filter ..................113
Catalytic converter ...................114
Manual transmission ..................114
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 115
Transmission display ...............115
Starting the engine ..................115
Selector lever .......................... 116
Manual mode ........................... 117
Electronic driving programmes 118
Fault ........................................ 118Brakes........................................ 119
Antilock brake system .............119
Parking brake .......................... 119
Brake assist ............................. 120
Hill start assist ......................... 120
Ride control systems .................121
Traction Control system ..........121
Electronic Stability Control ......121
Driver assistance systems .........122
Cruise control .......................... 122
Parking assist .......................... 124
Fuel ............................................ 125
Fuel for petrol engines .............125
Fuel for diesel engines ............126
Fuel for natural gas operation . 126
Refuelling ................................ 127
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 129
Trailer hitch ................................ 130
General information .................130
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 130
Trailer towing ........................... 130Driving hints
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 3 110.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
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.