34Keys, doors and windowsOverload
If the system is overloaded, the power supply is automatically cut-off for a
short time. The system is protected by
fuses in the fuse box 3 206.
Initialising the sun roof
If the sunroof cannot be operated,
activate the electronics as follows:
with ignition on close the sunroof and
hold d depressed for at least ten
seconds.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
90Instruments and controlsFlashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 198, Fuses
3 206.
Turn signals 3 119.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console
when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on, until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds, until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 41.
Seat belt status on rear seatsX in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat
belt has been fastened.
Also illuminates if an unfastened seat belt is fastened whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 41.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Vehicle care189Vehicle careGeneral Information...................190
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 190
Vehicle storage ........................190
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....190
Vehicle checks ........................... 191
Performing work ......................191
Bonnet ..................................... 191
Engine oil ................................. 192
Engine coolant ......................... 193
Washer fluid ............................ 195
Brakes ..................................... 195
Brake fluid ............................... 195
Vehicle battery ......................... 195
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....197
Wiper blade replacement ........197
Bulb replacement .......................198
Halogen headlights ..................198
Xenon headlights .....................201
Fog lights ................................. 202
Front turn signal lights .............202
Tail lights ................................. 202
Side turn signal lights ..............204
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 205Number plate light...................205
Interior lights ............................ 205
Instrument panel illumination ...205
Electrical system ........................206
Fuses ....................................... 206
Engine compartment fuse box . 207
Instrument panel fuse box .......209
Vehicle tools .............................. 211
Tools ........................................ 211
Wheels and tyres .......................212
Winter tyres ............................. 212
Tyre designations ....................212
Tyre pressure .......................... 212
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 213
Tread depth ............................. 217
Changing tyre and wheel size . 218
Wheel covers ........................... 218
Tyre chains .............................. 218
Tyre repair kit .......................... 219
Wheel changing .......................224
Spare wheel ............................ 226
Jump starting ............................. 228
Towing ....................................... 230
Towing the vehicle ...................230
Towing another vehicle ...........231Appearance care .......................232
Exterior care ............................ 232
Interior care ............................. 234
206Vehicle careElectrical systemFuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● in the front left of the engine compartment
● in left-hand drive vehicles, behind
the light switch, or, in right-hand
drive vehicles, behind the
glovebox
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.There are different kinds of fuses in
the vehicle.
Depending on the type of fuse, a
blown fuse can be recognized by its
melted wire. Do not replace the fuse until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without existence of a function.
Fuse extractorA fuse extractor may be located in the
fuse box in the engine compartment.
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top, and withdraw fuse.
Vehicle care209No.Circuit1ABS pump2Front wiper3Blower4Instrument panel5–6Diesel fuel heater7Transmission8Cooling fan low9Cooling fan high10Cooling fan11Starter
After having changed defective fuses
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover in the glovebox. Open the
glovebox, then open the cover and
fold it down.
261Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................136
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............237
Corner lighting ............................ 117
Cruise control ...................... 95, 156
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 48
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............117
Declaration of conformity ............254
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......197
Diesel particle filter ...............93, 142
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........156
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 184
Driving hints ................................ 136
E Easy entry..................................... 38
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 206
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 145, 150Electronic Stability Control.......... 154
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93
Electronic Stability Control off....... 93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......190
Engine compartment fuse box ...207
Engine coolant ........................... 193
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 244
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................240
Engine oil ................... 192, 237, 241
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................258
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 232
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................12, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 146, 150
First aid ......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 133
Flex-Fix system ............................ 59
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 202Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......161
Forward collision alert................. 159
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 58
Front turn signal lights ...............202
Fuel............................................. 178
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 183
Fuel for diesel engines ..............178
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......179
Fuel for petrol engines ...............178
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 206
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 92
General information ...................184
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Graphic-Info-Display ...................102
H Halogen headlights ....................198
Hand brake ......................... 151, 152
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......116