In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on
the selector lever and engage the
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 121.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 122.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 159, 3 190.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 143.
● 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 30, 3 36,
3 46.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
18In briefStarting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral).
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 1 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes
out.
● Turn key to position 2 and release.
Starting the engine 3 115.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 116.
In brief19Parking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before switching off
the ignition. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towardsthe kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it from the
ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
remote control.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 142.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 141.
68Storage● The load must not obstruct theoperation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 180) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
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
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load (which
includes the weight of the roof
rack) is 100 kg. The roof load is
the combined weight of the roof
rack and the load.
Instruments and controls69Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 70
Steering wheel adjustment ........70
Steering wheel controls .............70
Horn ........................................... 70
Windscreen wiper/washer .........71
Rear window wiper/washer .......71
Headlamp washer .....................72
Outside temperature ..................72
Clock ......................................... 72
Power outlets ............................. 74
Cigarette lighter ......................... 75
Ashtrays .................................... 75
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 76
Instrument cluster ......................76
Speedometer ............................. 76
Odometer .................................. 76
Trip odometer ............................ 76
Tachometer ............................... 76
Fuel gauge ................................ 77
Fuel selector .............................. 77
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 78
Service display .......................... 78Transmission display .................79
Control indicators ......................79
Generic warning ........................81
Turn signal ................................. 82
Seat belt reminder .....................82
Airbag and belt tensioners .........82
Airbag deactivation ....................83
Charging system .......................83
Malfunction indicator light ..........83
Brake system ............................. 84
Brake pad wear ......................... 84
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....84
Transmission ............................. 84
Gear shifting .............................. 85
Hill start assist ........................... 85
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........85
Electronic Stability Control ........85
Engine coolant temperature ......86
Preheating ................................. 86
Diesel particle filter ....................86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Change engine oil .....................88
Low engine oil level ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Drain fuel filter ........................... 89
Immobiliser ................................ 89
Stop-start system ......................89
Exterior light .............................. 89High beam................................. 89
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 90
Cruise control ............................ 90
Door open .................................. 90
Information displays .....................90
Driver Information Centre ..........90
Vehicle messages ........................95
Warning chimes .........................95
Fuel system messages ..............96
Trip computer ............................... 96
Instruments and controls81Control indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 53, 3 83.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 81OTurn signal 3 82XSeat belt reminder 3 82vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 82*Airbag deactivation 3 83pCharging system 3 83ZMalfunction indicator light
3 83RBrake system 3 84FBrake pad wear 3 84uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 84sTransmission 3 84[ ÒGear shifting 3 85ZHill start assist 3 85rUltrasonic parking assist
3 85RElectronic Stability Control
3 85$Engine coolant temperature
3 86!Preheating 3 86%Diesel particle filter 3 86wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87,
Change engine oil 3 88SLow engine oil level 3 88$Low fuel 3 88UDrain fuel filter 3 89dImmobiliser 3 89ÆStop-start system 3 898Exterior light 3 89µExterior light failure 3 89CHigh beam 3 89>Fog light 3 90øRear fog light 3 90mCruise control 3 90(Door open 3 90
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 89, t 3 89, Z 3 85 or r
3 85.
Instruments and controls83Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate in the event of the failure of
control indicator v.
Generic warning 9 3 81.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Airbag failure , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 90.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 45, 3 48.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
With the front passenger airbag
activated:
When the ignition is switched on, control indicator * illuminates for
approx. four seconds, flashes for another four seconds and then
extinguishes.
With the front passenger airbag
deactivated:
* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 53.9 Danger
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.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek 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.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
84Instruments and controlsFlashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 127. A warning chime will
sound if a certain speed is exceeded
with the parking brake applied.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 145.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates if the brake vacuum servo
fails; the brake pedal becomes stiff
when pressed. The brake system
remains operational however,
assistance will be reduced. The
steering may also require
considerably more effort when
turning.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Brake fluid level insuff. , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Brake pad wear
F illuminates yellow.
The front brake pads are worn, seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message, e.g. Check brake pads , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the controlindicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it
illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If u illuminates together with R,
there is a fault in the braking system. Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. ABS unavailable , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 126.
Transmission
s illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.