In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 163, 3 196.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 145.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 36, 3 42,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 116.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 114.
72Storageluggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
200 kg for H1 Roof height
variants and 150 kg for H2 Roof
height variants (excludes
Platform cab conversions). The
roof load is the combined weight
of the roof rack and the load.
Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment ........74
Steering wheel controls .............74
Horn ........................................... 74
Steering column controls ...........74
Windscreen wiper/washer .........75
Rear window wiper/washer .......76
Outside temperature ..................76
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 80
Fuel economy gauge .................80
Service display .......................... 80
Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83Seat belt reminder.....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........85
Service vehicle soon .................85
Stop engine ............................... 85
Brake system ............................. 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Electronic Stability Program ......86
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 86
Engine coolant temperature ......86
Preheating ................................. 87
AdBlue ....................................... 87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Fuel economy mode ..................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Autostop .................................... 88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Tachograph ............................... 89
Door open .................................. 89Information displays.....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................90
Engine oil level .......................... 91
Trip computer ............................... 91
Tachograph .................................. 93
Instruments and controls83Control indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 83XSeat belt reminder 3 84vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 84Ó ONAirbag activation 3 84* OFFAirbag deactivation 3 84pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 85FService vehicle soon 3 85CStop engine 3 85RBrake system 3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 86kjUpshift, downshift 3 86RElectronic Stability Program
3 86ØElectronic Stability Program
off 3 86WEngine coolant temperature
3 86!Preheating 3 87YAdBlue 3 87wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87ECOFuel economy mode 3 88YLow fuel 3 88DAutostop 3 88\Autostop inhibited 3 889Exterior light 3 888Exterior light 3 88CHigh beam 3 88>Fog light 3 88rRear fog light 3 88mCruise control 3 88UCruise control speed limiter
3 88&Tachograph 3 89yDoor open 3 89
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on.
Bulb replacement 3 152.
Fuses 3 157.
Instruments and controls87If there is sufficient coolant, consult a
workshop.
The control indicator must be blue
before continuing driving.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue
Y illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator F to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine
starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.Adblue percentage remaining can
also be checked by pressing button
repeatedly on end of wiper lever. Trip computer 3 91.
AdBlue 3 121.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After a delay the control
indicator illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 3 164.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator I illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move selector lever to N).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
92Instruments and controls● trip odometer
● average speed
● distance before service 3 80
● clock 3 76, outside temperature
3 76
● cruise control and speed limiter stored speed 3 131
● fuel economy rating
● tyre pressures 3 164
● Adblue percentage remaining 3 121
● fault and information messages
Fuel used Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time by pressing and holding the
button.
Average consumption The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Instantaneous consumption
The value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 20 mph.
Range The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
The range will not display if control
indicator Y is illuminated in the
instrument cluster 3 88.
Trip odometer
Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.Trip odometer 3 79.
Average speed The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.
The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the
ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Reset trip computer information
To reset the trip computer, select one of its functions then press and hold
the button on the end of the wiper
lever.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● trip odometer
● average speed
140Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
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 thecoupling 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 3 196.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle 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 sealevel. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10% for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 184.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.
142Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................143
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 143
Vehicle storage ........................143
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....144
Vehicle checks ........................... 144
Performing work ......................144
Bonnet ..................................... 144
Engine oil ................................. 145
Engine air filter ........................ 146
Engine coolant ......................... 147
Power steering fluid .................147
Washer fluid ............................ 148
Brakes ..................................... 148
Brake fluid ............................... 148
Vehicle battery ......................... 149
Diesel fuel filter ........................150
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....151
Wiper blade replacement ........152
Bulb replacement .......................152
Headlights ............................... 152
Fog lights ................................. 153
Front turn signal lights .............154
Tail lights ................................. 154
Side turn signal lights ..............155Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 155
Reversing light ......................... 155
Number plate light ...................156
Fog tail light ............................. 156
Interior lights ............................ 156
Instrument panel illumination ...157
Electrical system ........................157
Fuses ....................................... 157
Instrument panel fuse box .......159
Vehicle tools .............................. 162
Tools ........................................ 162
Wheels and tyres .......................163
Tyres ....................................... 163
Winter tyres ............................. 163
Tyre designations ....................163
Tyre pressure .......................... 163
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 164
Tread depth ............................. 167
Changing tyre and wheel size . 167
Wheel covers ........................... 167
Tyre chains .............................. 168
Tyre repair kit .......................... 168
Wheel changing .......................171
Spare wheel ............................ 172
Jump starting ............................. 174Towing....................................... 175
Towing the vehicle ...................175
Towing another vehicle ...........176
Appearance care .......................177
Exterior care ............................ 177
Interior care ............................. 178