
Driving and operating1499Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
The fuel tank filler neck with bayonet
cap is located on the left front side of
the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked and the door is opened. Open the fuel filler flap by
hand.
9 Danger
Vehicles with stop-start system:
The engine must be switched off
and the ignition key removed, to
avoid risk of engine being
restarted automatically by the
system.
Capacities 3 218.
Remove the fuel filler cap by turning
it anti-clockwise.
The fuel filler cap can be hung on the lower hook of the fuel filler flap.
For refuelling, fully insert the pump
nozzle and switch it on.
After automatic cut-off, it can be
topped-up with max. two doses of
fuel.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
When refuelling is complete, replace
the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.
Diesel-engined vehicles have special
fuel filler caps.
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions For the values specific to your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.

150Driving and operatingGeneral information
The official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation
715/2007 692/2008 A, taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the
regulation.
The figures must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
Additional equipment may result in
slightly higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust fitting of towing equipment at
a later date to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 50 mph must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 219.
Trailer towing Trailer loadsThe permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent and engine-
dependent maximum values which
must not be exceeded. The actual
trailer load is the difference between
the actual gross weight of the trailer
and the actual coupling socket load
with the trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea

156Vehicle care
Pull the safety catch, located slightly
left of centre, and open the bonnet.
Pull up the support rod from its holder,
then secure it in the right side hook on the underside of the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an Autostop, the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Engine oil Check the engine oil level manuallyon a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants 3 196.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil.

224IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 154
Adaptive forward lighting .....98, 164
AdBlue .......................... 87, 125, 196
Adblue gauge ............................... 79
AdBlue tank ................................ 218
Adjustable air vents ...................113
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................53, 84
Airbag label................................... 49 Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 114
Air conditioning system .............. 104
Air intake .................................... 114
Air suspension ........................... 122
Air suspension system................ 190
Air vents...................................... 113
Antifreeze ................................... 157
Antilock brake system ................ 134
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft bolts............................. 184
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Anti-theft security lock ..................21
Appearance care ........................192
Armrest ........................................ 44
Ashtrays ....................................... 77
Automatic light control .................95Automatic locking ...................21, 25
Autostop ..................................... 118
Auxiliary heater ........................... 109
B Battery discharge protection ......102
Battery, jump starting.................. 188
Belts.............................................. 46 BlueInjection ............................... 125
Bonnet ....................................... 155
Brake assist ............................... 136
Brake fluid .......................... 159, 196
Brakes ............................... 134, 159
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 190
Bulb replacement ....................... 162
C Capacities .................................. 218
Cargo management system ........67
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................124
Central locking system ................21
Centre high-mounted brake light 167
Changing tyre and wheel size ...179
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55

228Steering...................................... 116
Steering column controls ..............73
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 85
Stop-start system............ 16, 88, 119
Storage ......................................... 64
Storage compartments .................64
Sunglasses storage .....................65
Sun visors .................................... 37
Suspension height ......................122
Suspension seat ........................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 89, 94
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 166
Technical data ............................ 201
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 174
Top-tether fastening eyes ............63
Tow bar....................................... 150
Towing ........................................ 150
Towing another vehicle .............191
Towing a trailer ........................... 150
Towing equipment .....................151
Towing eye ................................. 190
Towing the vehicle .....................190
Traction Control system ............. 136Trailer coupling ........................... 150
Trailer stability assist .................151
Trailer towing ............................. 150
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........81, 130
Tread depth ............................... 179
Trip computer .............................. 92
Triple-Info-Display .......................90
Trip odometer .............................. 78
Turbo engine warm-up ...............118
Turn and lane-change signals .....98
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 180
Tyre changing ............................. 184
Tyre designations ......................176
Tyre pressure ............................ 176
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 177
Tyre pressures ........................... 219
Tyre repair kit ............................. 180
Tyres .......................................... 175
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 179
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 142
Underseat storage .......................66
Upholstery .................................. 193
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 159
Vehicle checks............................ 155
Vehicle data ................................ 200
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 221
Vehicle dimensions .................... 209
Vehicle Identification Number ....198
Vehicle jack ................................ 174
Vehicle messages .......................90
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 154
Vehicle tools ............................... 174
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 202
Ventilation ................................... 103
W
Warning chimes ........................... 91
Warning lights ............................... 77
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 159
Washing the vehicle ...................192
Wheel changing .........................184
Wheel covers ............................. 180
Wheels and tyres .......................175
Wheel wrench ............................. 174
Wide view mirror .....................34, 37