In brief111Fixed air vents ..................... 105
2 Side air vents ...................... 105
3 Light switch .......................... 94
Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam .....96
4 Instruments .......................... 70
Driver Information Centre ...... 85
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper/washer ........................ 66
Trip odometer reset ............... 70
6 Centre air vents .................. 105
7 Document holder, pocket
for Personal Navigation
Device .................................. 56
8 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 95
Driver Information Centre
controls ................................ 85
Trip computer ........................ 91
Instrument illumination ..........97
Hazard warning flashers .......95Front fog lights .....................96
Rear fog light ........................ 96
Heated rear window ..............31
Heated exterior mirrors .........28
9 Front passenger airbag ........48
10 Glovebox .............................. 57
11 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
12 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 114
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 115
13 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............108
14 Steering wheel controls .......65
15 Horn ..................................... 65
Driver airbag ........................ 48
16 Steering wheel adjustment ..65
17 Cruise control .....................122
18 Fuse box ............................. 148
19 Bonnet release lever ..........134Exterior lighting
Turn light switch:
§:off / daytime running lights9:sidelights / headlights
Lighting 3 94, Daytime running
lights 3 95.
12In briefFog lights
Press light switch:
>:front fog lightsr:rear fog lightHeadlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:pull lever
High beam 3 94, Headlight flash
3 94.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 96.
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.
84Instruments and controlsDepending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Stop-start system Æ illuminates yellow.
A fault is present in the system. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if control indicator Æ is
not present.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85.
Generic warning 9 3 76.
Stop-start system 3 110.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 94.Control indicator 8 also illuminates
when the exit lighting feature has
been switched on 3 99.
Exterior light failure
µ illuminates yellow.
Failure of one or more of the exterior lights or associated fuse.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if µ is not present.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Generic warning 9 3 76.
Bulb replacement 3 140.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 94.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 96.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 96.
Cruise control
m illuminates green.
The system is switched on.
Depending on version, a message
may also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Cruise control 3 122.
Door open
( illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door, the bonnet
or the tailgate is open.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85.
When the vehicle starts to move, a
warning chime also sounds.
94LightingLightingExterior lighting............................ 94
Light switch ................................ 94
High beam ................................. 94
Headlight flash ........................... 94
Headlight range adjustment ......95
Headlights when driving abroad ...................................... 95
Daytime running lights ...............95
Hazard warning flashers ............95
Turn and lane-change signals ...96
Front fog lights ........................... 96
Rear fog lights ........................... 96
Reversing lights .........................96
Misted light covers .....................97
Interior lighting ............................. 97
Instrument panel illumination control ....................................... 97
Interior lights .............................. 97
Load compartment lighting ........98
Lighting features ..........................99
Exit lighting ................................ 99
Battery discharge protection ....100Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
§:off / daytime running lights9:sidelights / headlights
Control indicator 8 3 84.
Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together
with headlights and sidelights.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, pull lever.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
96LightingOperated by pressing ¨.
Turn and lane-change signalsLever up:right turn signalLever down:left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For five flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance is felt and then release.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the indicator off manually by
moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated by pressing >
.
Switching on front fog lights will
switch sidelights on automatically.
Press > again to turn the front fog
lights off.
Rear fog lights
Operated by pressing r.
The rear fog light can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and headlights or sidelights (with front
fog lights) are on.
Press r again to turn the rear fog light
off, or turn off the headlights and/or
the front fog lights.
Reversing lightsThe reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
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.