
Climate control109Additional air conditioning is supplied
to the rear passenger compartment
via the overhead air vents.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow to select the
desired speed.
turn clockwise:increase air flowturn anti-clock‐
wise:decrease air flow
Combi
Additional air conditioning is supplied
to the rear passenger compartment
via the air vents located above the
driver and front passenger
compartment.
With the front passenger
compartment air conditioning system
switched on, adjust the air flow to
select the desired speed.
Ensure the air vents are open when in use, to prevent ice forming in the
system due to lack of air movement.
Auxiliary heater
Coolant heater The Eberspächer engine-
independent, fuel-powered coolant
heater provides rapid heating of the
engine coolant to enable heating of
the vehicle interior without the engine
running.9 Warning
Do not operate the system when
refuelling, when dust or
combustible vapours are present
or in enclosed spaces (e.g.
garage).
Before starting or programming the
system to start, turn the vehicle's
climate control system to heat and the
air distribution to V.
Switch off when not required. Heating stops automatically after the
programmed runtime. It will also
cease to operate if the vehicle fuel
level drops too low.
During operation, power from the
vehicle battery is used. The driving
time should therefore be at least as
long as the heating time. For short
journey times, check the vehicle
battery regularly and recharge if
necessary.
To ensure efficient performance,
briefly operate the auxiliary heater
once a month.
Control units The timer or remote control unit turns
the system on and off, and is used to programme specific departure times.

Climate control111Open the cover using a coin and
replace the battery (CR 2430 or
equivalent), ensuring the new battery
is correctly installed with the positive
( < ) side facing the positive terminals.
Replace the cover securely.
Dispose of old batteries in
accordance with environmental
regulations.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Remote control fault displays
cobA:poor signal –
adjust positionconP:no signal – move closerbALo:battery low –
change batteryErr:system error –
consult workshopAdd,
AddE:system in learning mode
Teach remote control
If the vehicle battery is reconnected,
the LED in the instrument panel
button illuminates and the system
configures the remote control menu
automatically. If the LED flashes,
press OK on remote control, select
Add or AddE and confirm.
Additional remote control units may
also be configured. Press the button
until LED flashes, switch on the
remote control, select Add and
confirm.
AddE teaches the current remote
control unit exclusively and blocks all
previously configured units. Add
teaches up to 4 remote control units,
but only one unit can operate the
system at any one time.
Operation
Heating Y
Select Y in the menu bar and confirm.
The predetermined heating duration,
e.g. L 30, flashes in the display. The
factory setting is 30 minutes.
To temporarily adjust the heating
duration, adjust with q or r and
confirm. The value can be set from 10 to 120 minutes. Due to the power
consumption, note the heating
duration.
To switch off, select Y in the menu bar
again and confirm.
Ventilation x
Select x in the menu bar and confirm.
The ventilation duration can be
accepted or adjusted. The duration
shown is accepted without
confirmation.
To switch off, select x in the menu bar
again and confirm.
Programming P
Up to 3 preset departure times can be programmed, either during one day or
over one week.

Driving and operating115Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 116
Driving economically ...............116
Control of the vehicle ...............116
Steering ................................... 116
Starting and operating ...............117
New vehicle running-in ............117
Ignition switch positions ...........117
Starting the engine ..................118
Idle speed control ....................118
Overrun cut-off ........................ 119
Stop-start system ....................119
Parking .................................... 121
Air suspension ......................... 122
Engine exhaust .......................... 124
Diesel particle filter ..................124
Catalytic converter ...................124
AdBlue ..................................... 125
Manual transmission ..................130
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 130
Transmission display ...............130
Starting the engine ..................131
Selector lever .......................... 131Manual mode........................... 132
Electronic driving programmes 132
Fault ........................................ 133
Interruption of power supply ....134
Brakes ........................................ 134
Antilock brake system .............134
Parking brake .......................... 135
Brake assist ............................. 136
Hill start assist ......................... 136
Ride control systems .................136
Traction Control system ..........136
Electronic stability program .....137
Driver assistance systems .........139
Cruise control .......................... 139
Speed limiter ........................... 142
Parking assist .......................... 142
Rear view camera ...................144
Lane departure warning ..........146
Fuel ............................................ 148
Fuel for diesel engines ............148
Refuelling ................................ 148
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 149
Trailer hitch ................................ 150
General information .................150
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 150
Trailer towing ........................... 150Towing equipment ...................151
Trailer stability assist ...............151
Auxiliary features .......................152
Power take-off ......................... 152

Driving and operating117than 15 seconds, damage mayoccur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
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
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 119.
Diesel particle filter 3 124.Ignition switch positions0:ignition off1:steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2:ignition on
diesel engines: preheating3:starting

122Driving and operatingfirst gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 21 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 30 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 31.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 199 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switch
Caution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 188, Towing the
vehicle 3 190.
The master switch is located on the
door pillar.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.

128Driving and operatingWhen the fault is critical, Õ and A
flash continuously and after the next
engine restart the vehicle speed will
be limited to approx. 12 mph.
Notice
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
Seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
Refilling AdBlueCaution
Only use AdBlue that complies
with European standards
DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.
Do not use additives.
Do not dilute AdBlue.
Otherwise the selective catalytic
reduction system could be
damaged.
Notice
If AdBlue must be refilled at very low temperatures, the refilling of AdBlue
may not be detected by the system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
space with a higher ambient
temperature until AdBlue is
liquefied.
Notice
If engine starting is prohibited due to low Adblue level, we recommend
adding a volume of at least 10 litres
of AdBlue when refilling. Avoid minor
top-ups (e.g. less than 5 litres),
otherwise the system may not detect a refill.
Notice
When unscrewing the protective cap from the filler neck, ammonia fumes
may emerge. Do not inhale as the fumes have a pungent smell. The
fumes are not harmful by inhalation.
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.
The filler neck for AdBlue is located
behind the filler flap located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
The filler flap can only be opened if the vehicle is unlocked and the right-hand door is opened.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.
Filling station
9 Danger
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refilling Adblue.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Pull filler flap to open.

Driving and operating129
3. Unscrew protective capanticlockwise from the filler neck.
4. Fully insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and switch it on.
5. When refilling is complete, mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
6. Close filler flap and right-hand door.
AdBlue canister Notice
Only use the designated AdBlue canisters for refilling, to prevent a
topping-up of too much AdBlue.
Additionally, the fumes in the tank
are captured in the canister and do
not emerge.
Notice
Since AdBlue has a limited
durability, check the date of expiry
before refilling.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Pull filler flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective cap anticlockwise from the filler neck.
4. Open AdBlue canister.
5. Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
6. Lift the canister until it is empty.
7. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.
8. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
9. Close filler flap and right-hand door.
Notice
Dispose of AdBlue canister and
hose according to environmental requirements.
Filler cap
Only use genuine filler caps. Adblue
tank has a special filler cap.
Fault
If the system detects an operating fault, control indicator Õ illuminates
together with A and a warning
chime. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message may also
appear in the DIC 3 89.

134Driving and operatingInterruption of power supplyThe clutch is not disengaged if there
is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 188.
If the cause of the fault is not a
discharged vehicle battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If neutral cannot be selected, the
vehicle must only be towed with the
drive wheels raised off the ground
3 190.
Towing the vehicle 3 190.Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when you depress the
brake pedal firmly. You need to use
considerably more force for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 85.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
Control indicator u 3 86.
Fault
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC), there is a fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.