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
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.
146Vehicle careElectrical systemFuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● on the right of the engine compartment, next to the battery
● behind a cover on the lower part of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
There are different types of fuses in
the vehicle.
Depending on the type of fuse, a
blown fuse can be recognised by its
melted wire. Do not replace the fuse until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
It is advisable to carry a full set of
fuses.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses. Fuses may also be
inserted without existence of a
function.
Notice
Not all fuse box descriptions in this
Owner's Manual may apply to your
vehicle. Refer to the fuse box label,
where fitted.
Fuse extractor
Use a fuse extractor to remove fuses.
Vehicle care147
To help in replacing fuses, a fuse
extractor may be used.
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the right of the
engine compartment, next to the
battery.
To remove the protective cover and
access the fuses, remove the two
screws (see illustration).
148Vehicle careNo.CircuitF09Rear door switchF10HornF14High beamF15PTCI heaterF19Air conditioning systemF20Heated rear windowF21Fuel pumpF30Fog lightsF84CNG systemF85Power outletsF86Cigarette lighter / heated seatsF87Stop-start systemF88Mirror heating
After having changed defective fuses
refit the fuse box cover.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover on the lower part of the
instrument panel, on the driver's side.
183Cigarette lighter ........................... 69
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............101
Clock....................................... 67, 85
CNG............................................ 178
Control indicators.......................... 73
Control of the vehicle .................107
Controls ........................................ 65
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............168
Cruise control ...................... 84, 122
Cupholders .................................. 57
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 85
Daytime running lights ............85, 95
Declaration of conformity ............180
DIC ............................................... 85
Diesel particle filter ...............81, 113
Distance to next service ...............85
Door locks..................................... 21
Door open .................................... 84
Doors ................................ 23, 24, 25
Drain fuel filter ............................. 83
Driver assistance systems ..........122
Driver Information Centre .............85
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 130
Driving hints ................................ 107E
Eco mode (E).............................. 118
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 146
Electronic climate control system 103
Electronic driving programmes ..118
Electronic Stability Control ..80, 121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 80
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......133
Engine compartment fuse box ...147
Engine coolant ........................... 136
Engine coolant temperature ........81
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 72
Engine data ............................... 173
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Engine identification ...................171
Engine oil ...........135, 168, 171, 178
Engine oil pressure ......................82
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 121
Event data recorders ..................180
Exit lighting .................................. 99
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 58, 62
Exterior care .............................. 164
Exterior light ................................. 84
Exterior lighting ......................11, 94
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27F
Fault ........................................... 118
Fixed air vents ........................... 105
Fog light ....................................... 84
Fog lights ................................... 142
Folding front passenger seat ........35
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding seats .......................... 37, 39
Front airbag system .....................48
Front fog lights ............................. 96
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 35
Table position ............................ 35
Front seats.................................... 33
Front turn signal light ..................140
Fuel............................................. 125
Fuel consumption .........................85
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 129
Fuel cut-off system .........76, 91, 109
Fuel for diesel engines ..............126
Fuel for natural gas operation ...126
Fuel for petrol engines ...............125
Fuel gauge ................................... 71
Fuel selector ................................ 72
Fuel system messages .........91, 109
Fuel tank ..................................... 178
Fuses ......................................... 146