16In briefManual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 115.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 151, 3 179.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 135.
● 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 28, 3 33,
3 42.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral).
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
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
Instruments and controls77If 9 illuminates together with I
3 82; stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
In the event of the failure of control
indicator v for airbags and belt
tensioners 3 77, 9 will illuminate.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. Consult a
workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 91, Vehicle
shutdown 3 109.
Depending on version, corresponding
warning messages may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Turn signal 2 or 3 flashes green.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 140, Fuses
3 146.Turn signals 3 96.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat and/or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched
on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front
passenger seat belt is not engaged. A
warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts
are fastened.
Three-point seat belts 3 42.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
To deactivate the seat belt reminder,
consult a workshop. Reactivation of the warning chime for seat belt
reminder can be done via the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds.
If it does not illuminate, does not go
out after 4 seconds or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
airbag system. Seek the assistance
78Instruments and controlsof a workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.
Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate in the event of the failure of
control indicator v.
Generic warning 9 3 76.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 41, 3 44.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
With the front passenger airbag
activated:
When the ignition is switched on, control indicator * illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds, flashes for
another 4 seconds and then
extinguishes.
With the front passenger airbag
deactivated:
* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 49.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. The brake servo unit may cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
90Instruments and controlsappears in the display. Select YES (to
confirm changes) or No (to cancel
changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 49.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
Activate the daytime running lights to
increase visibility of the vehicle during daylight (set to On). Deactivate when
not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 95.
EXIT MENU
Select this menu option to exit the
settings menu.Vehicle messages
Warning chimes Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If a fault is detected in the parking
assist.
● If a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is not fully closed when
starting-off.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit.
● If the stop-start system cannot restart the engine automatically.● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; brake
pedal has not been depressed
when starting the engine.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; an
incorrect gear has been selected when starting-off or during
driving.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; whenthe vehicle is at a standstill, if
engine is running and a gear is
engaged; transmission
automatically shifts to N in certain
situations.
● If the clutch temperature is too high in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a transmission fault is detected
in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a warning message, e.g. low tyre pressure, appears in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
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 operating111AutostopIf the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● set the lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated when control
indicator ^ flashes in the DIC 3 85.
During an Autostop, the heating,
power steering and brake
performance will be maintained.
Caution
The steering assist may be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed and the
driver's seat belt is fastened
● the battery is sufficiently charged
and in good condition
● the engine is warmed up
● the engine coolant temperature is
not too high
● the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load
● the ambient temperature is not too low
● the climate control system allows
an Autostop
● the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
● the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop
● the brake vacuum is sufficient ● the windscreen wipers are not operating at fast speed
● reverse gear is not selected
● heated rear window is not operating
Ambient temperature near to the
freezing point can inhibit an
Autostop.
For manual transmission automated vehicles, an Autostop may be
inhibited until a speed of approx.
6 mph is reached.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 108.
Battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
112Driving and operatingRestarting the engine
Manual transmission
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Manual transmission automated
If the lever is in position N, select
another gear, otherwise release the
brake pedal or move the lever to +, –
or R to enable an automatic restart.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during the restart may be noticeable.
Restarting the engine with the key When one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will need to be restarted
manually using the key.
● the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened
● three minutes have elapsed since the engine was switched offIn this event, control indicator ^
flashes in the DIC in conjunction with
a warning chime. Depending on
version, a corresponding message
may also appear in the DIC 3 85.
Fault
If control indicator Æ illuminates in the
instrument cluster, there is a fault in
the stop-start system 3 84.
Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate as an alternative if control
indicator Æ is not present. A warning
message may also be displayed in
the DIC 3 85.
Generic warning 9 3 76.
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. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel
lock is felt to engage.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before switching off
the ignition. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towardsthe kerb.
Lock the vehicle 3 21 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 26 .