Keys, doors and windows27Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when people or animals
are being left in the vehicle, because
of high volume ultrasonic signals,
movements triggering the alarm and
when the vehicle is on a ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press o. Control indicator o
illuminates yellow in the
instrument cluster.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Press o again to cancel. Control
indicator o extinguishes.
Status LED
Status LED is located in the centre
console.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates:test, arming delay.LED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault.Status after system is armed:LED flashes
slowly:system is armed.LED flashes
quickly 3 times
after unlocking:system is
disarmed.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
anti-theft alarm system. Hazard
warning lights flash twice upon
deactivation.
If no door is opened or the engine is
not started within 5 minutes after the
vehicle has been unlocked, the
vehicle is relocked automatically and
the alarm is reactivated.
If the alarm has been triggered, the
hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation.
AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm sounds via
a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
28Keys, doors and windowslights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals are stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or manually unlocking
the driver's door with the ignition key.
The anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated at the same time.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
Control indicator d illuminates in the
instrument cluster when the ignition is switched on, then extinguishes. If d
remains illuminated when the ignition
is on, there is a fault in the system; the
engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt.
If the control indicator remains
illuminated, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 26.
Control indicator d 3 90.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the switch to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
42Seats, restraintsSeat belts are designed to be used byonly one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 51.
Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage and proper
functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
by control indicator X in the
instrument cluster 3 83 and for
passenger seat by control indicator
k on the passenger side of the
instrument panel 3 42.Belt force limiters
Located on the front seats. Stress on the body is reduced by the gradual
release of the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on collision or
side impact of a certain severity, the
front seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by illumination of control
indicator v 3 83.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Seat belt reminder X 3 83.
Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment ........72
Steering wheel controls .............72
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........73
Rear window wiper/washer .......74
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Service display .......................... 80
Transmission display .................80
Control indicators ......................80
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83
Airbag and belt tensioners .........83
Airbag deactivation ....................83Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Service vehicle soon .................84
Brake system ............................. 85
Electrical parking brake .............85
Electrical parking brake fault .....85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....85
Upshift ....................................... 86
All wheel drive ........................... 86
Sport mode ................................ 86
Descent control system .............86
Power steering .......................... 86
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........87
Electronic Stability Control ........87
Electronic Stability Control off ...87
Engine coolant temperature ......87
Preheating ................................. 87
Diesel particle filter ....................88
AdBlue ....................................... 88
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 88
Engine oil pressure ....................88
Change engine oil .....................89
Low engine oil level ...................89
Fuel economy mode ..................89
Low fuel ..................................... 89
Drain fuel filter ........................... 90
Immobiliser ................................ 90
Reduced engine power .............90
Apply footbrake ......................... 90High beam................................. 90
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 90
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 91
Cruise control ............................ 91
Speed warning .......................... 91
Trailer indicator .......................... 91
Door open .................................. 91
Anti-theft alarm system ..............91
Information displays .....................91
Driver Information Centre ..........91
Board-Info-Display .....................92
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 94
Vehicle messages ........................99
Warning chimes .........................99
Tyre pressure ............................ 99
Trip computer ............................. 100
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display .................................... 100
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-
Display .................................... 102
74Instruments and controlsTo turn wiper off, move lever to
position §.
Keep the rain sensor area clean by
activating the windscreen washer
system.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
If the lever is held longer, the wiper
operates for two cycles after the lever has been released and once more
after a 3 second delay.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights.
The headlight washer system can
only be operated again after a short
delay. If washer fluid level is low then
this delay is increased.
Control indicator G illuminates in the
instrument cluster when the washer
fluid level is low.
Wiper activated lighting With light switch in the AUTO
position, when the windscreen wiper
is operated for 8 cycles or more the
exterior lights illuminate
automatically.
Rear window wiper/washer
Move lever to activate the rear
window wiper:
Push lever:wiper onPull lever:wiper off
78Instruments and controlsCaution
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The odometer display is shown in the Driver Information Centre 3 91,
located in the centre of the instrument
cluster.
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.
80Instruments and controlsBecause of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Capacities 3 211.
Service display The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be indicated can vary considerably.
Change engine oil 3 89.
Service information 3 201.
Transmission display The transmission display is shown in
the Driver Information Centre 3 91,
located in the centre of the instrument
cluster.
Displays the mode or selected gear
with automatic transmission.
P:park positionR:reverse gearN:neutralD:drive position (automatic
mode)1-6:selected gear in manual mode
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment, the
position of the control indicators may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
Control indicators on the
instrument panel
Instruments and controls81Control indicators in the instrument cluster