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
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
82Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 83XDriver's seat belt reminder
3 83kFront passenger seat belt
reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 83*Airbag activation 3 83pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84gService vehicle soon 3 84RBrake system 3 85mElectrical parking brake
3 85pElectrical parking brake fault
3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 85[Upshift 3 86BAll wheel drive 3 86SSport mode 3 86uDescent control system
3 862Power steering 3 86rUltrasonic parking assist
3 87RElectronic Stability Control
3 87tElectronic Stability Control
off 3 87WEngine coolant temperature
3 87!Preheating 3 87%Diesel particle filter 3 88YAdBlue 3 88wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 88IEngine oil pressure 3 88¢Change engine oil 3 89SLow engine oil level 3 89sFuel economy mode 3 89YLow fuel 3 89UDrain fuel filter 3 90dImmobiliser 3 90#Reduced engine power
3 90-Apply footbrake 3 90CHigh beam 3 90qAutomatic headlight levelling
system 3 90>Fog light 3 90øRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91àSpeed warning 3 91áTrailer indicator 3 91
84Instruments and controls9Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag deactivation 3 50.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop vehicle and switch off engine.
Battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective.
Interrupt your journey immediately.
Remove key and check drive belt
condition and tensioning before
seeking the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Can illuminate briefly when driving;
this is normal and does not indicate a system fault.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Control indicator Z also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle
filter 3 129 or with the automatictransmission 3 138. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Ensure the fuel filler cap is screwed in completely 3 150.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage 3 130 . Ease up on
the accelerator until the flashing
stops. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running to indicate a fault in the
engine or transmission electronics.
The electronics switch to an
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may be increased and
vehicle handling may be impaired.
In some cases, the fault can be
eliminated by switching the engine off
and back on again. If g illuminates
again after restarting the engine, the vehicle may need a service.
90Instruments and controlsWhen the engine is started, Y
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates during driving when fuel
level in tank is too low. Refuel
immediately 3 150.
Never run the tank dry. Erratic fuel
supply can cause catalytic converter
to overheat 3 130.
If the tank has been run dry, bleed the fuel system 3 165.
Fuel tank capacity 3 211.
Catalytic converter 3 130.
Drain fuel filter
U illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when water level in diesel fuel filter exceeds a specified level.
Residual water in the diesel fuel filter
must be drained 3 164. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Immobiliser d illuminates red.When the engine is started, d
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates to indicate a fault in the
immobiliser system. The engine
cannot be started.
Electronic immobiliser 3 28.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
Illuminates in conjunction with control
indicator g; the vehicle needs a
service. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles, stop the
engine and restart after 10 seconds.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Apply footbrake
- illuminates yellow.
Brake pedal must be depressed to
release the electrical parking brake
3 143.Clutch pedal must be depressed to
restart the engine.
Stop-start system 3 126.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 106.
Automatic headlight levelling system
q illuminates yellow
Illuminates during driving to indicate a fault that requires immediate
attention. Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.
Automatic headlight range
adjustment 3 106.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminates when the front fog lights
are switched on 3 108.
122Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 122
Driving economically ...............122
Control of the vehicle ...............123
Steering ................................... 124
Starting and operating ...............124
New vehicle running-in ............124
Ignition switch positions ...........125
Starting the engine ..................125
Overrun cut-off ........................ 126
Stop-start system ....................126
Parking .................................... 128
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Diesel particle filter ..................129
Catalytic converter ...................130
AdBlue ..................................... 131
Automatic transmission ..............136
Transmission display ...............136
Selector lever .......................... 136
Sport mode .............................. 137
Manual mode ........................... 138
Electronic driving programmes 138
Fault ........................................ 138
Interruption of power supply ....139Manual transmission ..................139
Drive systems ............................ 140
All-wheel drive ......................... 140
Brakes ........................................ 142
Antilock brake system .............142
Parking brake .......................... 143
Brake assist ............................. 144
Hill start assist ......................... 144
Ride control systems .................145
Electronic Stability Control ......145
Descent control system ...........146
Automatic level control ............147
Driver assistance systems .........147
Cruise control .......................... 147
Parking assist .......................... 148
Fuel ............................................ 150
Fuel for diesel engines ............150
Refuelling ................................ 150
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Trailer hitch ................................ 152
General information .................152
Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 152
Trailer towing ........................... 153
Towing equipment ...................153
Trailer stability assist ...............155Driving hints
Driving economically Fuel economy mode
Fuel economy mode is a function that optimises fuel consumption. It affects,
e.g., engine power and torque,
acceleration and gear shift indication.
Manual transmissionActivation
Press s on the instrument panel;
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
124Driving and operatingPedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
SteeringCaution
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is
stationary, as this may damage
the power steering pump.
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Electric power steering Electric power steering does not havepower steering fluid. Regular
maintenance is not required.
Note
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel, and is
held in that position for an extended
period of time, power steering assist
may be reduced. If used for an
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced.
Normal use of the power steering
assist should return when the
system cools down.
If power steering assist is lost due to
a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Control indicator 2 3 86.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
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 of the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 129.
Driving and operating129● Lock the vehicle by pressing p
on the radio remote control 3 22.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 26.Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Malfunction indicator light 3 84.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification.
The filter is cleaned by periodically
burning off the soot particles at high
temperature. This process takes
place automatically under set driving
conditions and may take more than
15 minutes. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.