88Instruments and controls●Daytime running lights
● Exit menu
LIGHTING (Brightness of interior
lighting)
When driving at night with the low
beam on, adjust the brightness of the
vehicle's interior lighting (e.g.
instrument panel, climate control
display).
It is also possible to adjust the
brightness by pressing R or S
without accessing the settings menu.
SPEED BEEP (Speed limit warning
chime)
Activate or deactivate the speed limit
warning chime or change the speed
limit. Speeds between 20 and
125 mph can be stored.
When activated, the driver is alerted
with a warning chime when the set
speed limit is exceeded.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the function
(set to On or Off) and confirm.
Press SETq when activated ( On) to
access the current set speed. Adjust
as required and confirm.Warning chimes 3 90.
TRIP B DATA
Activate or deactivate the second trip
computer (set to On or Off).
Trip B records average consumption, distance travelled, average speed
and travel time (driving time). The
measurement can be restarted at any
time. Trip computer 3 91.
SET TIME (Setting the clock and clock mode)
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to either set the time or
change the clock mode between 12
hour and 24 hour clock.
Select Time and confirm. Adjust the
hours setting (flashing value) and
confirm. Adjust minutes setting
(flashing value) and confirm.
Select Mode and confirm. Select
12h or 24h and confirm.
Clock 3 67.SET DATE
Adjust the year setting (flashing
value) and confirm. Adjust month
setting (flashing value) and confirm.
Adjust the day setting (flashing value)
and confirm.
RADIO INFO (Display audio and
radio information)
Activate radio info (set to On) to
display audio and radio information (e.g. station frequency, RDS
messages, track number). Deactivate
when not required (set to Off).
AUTOCLOSE (Automatic central
locking when driving)
Activate the autoclose feature (set to
On ) to automatically lock the doors
when vehicle speed exceeds
12 mph. Deactivate when not
required (set to Off).
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT (for
Distance, Fuel consumption and
Temperature)
After accessing this menu option, it is
possible to set the unit of
measurement for distance, fuel
consumption and temperature.
Instruments and controls89Select Distance and confirm. Set the
unit of measurement to km or mi
(miles) and confirm.
Select Consumption and confirm.
When the Distance unit is set to km, it
is possible to set the unit of
measurement for fuel consumption to
either l/100km or km/l . When the
Distance unit is set to mi (miles), fuel
consumption is shown in mpg.
Select Temperature and confirm. Set
the unit of measurement to °C or °F
and confirm.
LANGUAGE
Languages selectable include:
English, German, French, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Polish and Turkish. Select desired language
and confirm.
WARNING VOLUME (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. 8 volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 90.BUTTON VOLUME
A chime is sounded every time
SET q, R or S is pressed.
Adjust the volume of these chimes
and confirm. 8 volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 90.
SEAT BELT BUZZER (Reactivate
warning chime for driver and/or front
passenger seat belt reminder)
This menu option is available only
when the seat belt reminder has
already been deactivated by a
workshop.
When reactivated, the driver and/or
front passenger are alerted with a
warning chime when the
corresponding seat belt is not
fastened.
Seat belt reminder 3 77.
SERVICE (Distance to next service)
Access this menu option to view the
remaining distance to the next
service.The distance to next service is also
displayed automatically when the
distance reaches 1,250 miles and is
repeated after every additional
125 miles.
Service display 3 73.
PASSENGER AIRBAG (Passenger
front and side airbags activation/
deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( Bag Pass On or Bag Pass Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message
Instruments and controls91When the vehicle is parked
and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
Fuel system messages
Fuel cut-off system
In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.
Control indicator 9 3 76 illuminates if
the fuel cut-off switch is triggered and, depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may
also appear in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven, refer
to " Vehicle shutdown " 3 109.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on version, the following
functions may be selected by
pressing TRIP repeatedly on the end
of the wiper lever:
Standard version ● outside temperature
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)
Multifunction version
Two trip odometers, Trip A and Trip
B, are available for selection and are
recorded separately.
The information of the two trip
computers can be reset separately,
making it possible to display different
trip distances.
Trip A ● outside temperature
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)
Trip B ● average consumption
● distance travelled
92Instruments and controls● average speed
● travel time (driving time)
Trip B can be deactivated via the
Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Reset trip computer information
To reset the trip computer, select one
of its functions, then press and hold
TRIP for a few seconds.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
● average consumption
● distance travelled
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)
The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.
Outside temperature The temperature outside the vehicle
is displayed.
Outside temperature 3 67, 3 85.
Average consumption Average consumption is displayed,taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous fuel
consumption.
_ _ _ _ will appear in the display if the
vehicle is left parked with the engine
running for a long time.Range
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
When the range is less than 30 miles ,
_ _ _ _ will appear in the display.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Notice
The range will not be displayed if the
vehicle is left parked with the engine
running for a long time.
Distance travelled
Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Average speed The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
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.
108Driving and operatingCaution
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is
stationary, as this may damage
the power steering pump.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 113.Ignition switch positions0:steering wheel lock released,
ignition off1:ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating2:starting
Driving and operating113Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain
time.Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs 15 minutes. Autostop is not
available and fuel consumption may
be higher during this period. The
emission of smells and smoke during
this process is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If the cleaning of the filter is required
and if previous driving conditions did
not enable automatic cleaning, it will
be indicated by control indicator %.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Control indicator % illuminates when
diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as possible
to avoid damage to the engine.
Cleaning process To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 rpm. Shift down if
necessary. Diesel particle filter
cleaning is then started.
118Driving and operatingElectronic drivingprogrammes
Eco mode E
When automatic mode is engaged,
the Eco mode can be selected to
reduce fuel consumption.
Eco mode selects the most suitable gear depending on the speed of the
vehicle, the engine speed and the
intensity with which the accelerator is pressed.
Activation
Press E on the selector lever housing.
Control indicator E is shown in the
transmission display to indicate
activation.
Deactivation
Eco mode is switched off by:
● pressing E again
● switching to manual mode
In order to protect the transmission at extremely high clutch temperatures,
an intermittent audible warning chime
may sound. In such cases, depress
the brake pedal, select N and apply
the parking brake to allow the clutch
to cool down.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
past the pressure point, the
transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed. Full
engine power is available for
acceleration.If engine speed is too high the
transmission switches to a higher
gear, even in manual mode. Without
kickdown this automatic shift is not
effected in manual mode.
Fault
In the event of a fault, control indicator s is shown in the transmission
display.
Continued driving is possible,
provided the vehicle is driven with
care and anticipation. A warning
message may appear in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) in
conjunction with a warning chime
3 90.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.