44Seats, restraintsRemoving
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear seats
The seat belt for the rear centre seat
can only be withdrawn from the
retractor if the backrest is in the rear
position.
Using the seat belt while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.
Notice
Depending on the severity of a
collision, the fuel system may also be cut-off and the engine switched
off automatically, for safety reasons. Resetting the fuel cut-off system;
refer to "Fuel system messages"
3 91.
Notice
Expiry dates for replacing the airbag system components may be found
on the label inside the glovebox. Contact a workshop to have the
airbag system components
replaced.
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.
Driving and operating117chime will sound and the
transmission automatically shifts to
N in certain situations.
When stopping on gradients, engage
parking brake or depress the brake pedal. To prevent overheating of theclutch, an intermittent audible
warning chime may sound as a signal
to depress the brake pedal or apply
the parking brake.
Switch off engine if stopping for a
lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been reached. It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, snow or a hole. Move the
selector lever between R and A/M (or
between + and -) in a repeat pattern,
while applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal. Do not race the
engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.
Parking
Apply the parking brake. The most
recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged.Caution
Do not leave the vehicle with the
transmission in position N.
When the ignition is switched on, a
warning chime will sound when the
vehicle is parked if the transmission is
still in N.
When the ignition is switched off, the transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Manual mode
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions. If engine
speed is too high, the transmission
only switches to a higher gear via
kickdown 3 118.
When gearshifting is recommended
to improve fuel economy, control
indicator [ or Ò illuminates in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 80.
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.
128Driving and operatingTo refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle
and switch it on.
After the automatic cut-off, the fuel
tank can be topped up with a
maximum of two doses of fuel.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
To close, replace fuel filler cap and
turn clockwise.
Insert key into fuel filler cap and turn
clockwise to lock, then remove key.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Natural gas refuelling
Open the fuel filler flap.
9 Warning
Refuel only with a maximum
output pressure of 250 bar. Use
only temperature compensated
filling stations.
The refuelling procedure must be
completed, i.e. the filler neck must be
vented.
The capacity of the natural gas tank depends on outside temperature,
filling pressure and type of refuelling
system.
Close the fuel filler flap after
refuelling.
Terms for " natural gas vehicles "
abroad:GermanErdgasfahrzeugeEnglishNGVs = Natural Gas Vehi‐
clesFrenchVéhicules au gaz naturel –
or – Véhicules GNVItalianMetano auto
Terms for " natural gas " abroad:
Vehicle care133Vehicle storageStorage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
locking system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plates if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Natural gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for
natural gas vehicles.
Vehicle care151Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.
Tyre pressure 3 179.
The tyre pressure information label
on the door frame (if fitted) indicates the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 173.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 179.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressures.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) uses radio and
sensor technology to check tyre
pressure levels.Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tyres and transmit tyre
pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
All wheels must be equipped with
pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
Tyre pressure chart 3 179.