Storage73To fold away, raise the base until the
document holder is horizontal, then push fully in.
Glovebox
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Glovebox cooler 3 130.
Cupholders Cupholders are located at either end
of the instrument panel and centrally
in the lower instrument panel.
The cupholders can also be used to
hold the portable ashtray unit 3 89.
Additionally, cupholders may be
located in the rear side of the front
centre passenger seat. Folding
passenger seatback 3 73.
Depending on model, cupholders
may also be located in the lower front
part of the rear seats.
Front storage Depending on model, coat hooks orstorage nets may be located on the
cabin bulkhead.
The front door pockets contain bottle
holders.Folding front centre passenger
seatback
Pull backrest release lever on the
front centre passenger seat towards
front of vehicle before folding down
the backrest to the horizontal
position.
The rear side of the backrest features storage compartments, cupholders
and a swivelling shelf, which can be
used for writing or documents.
Return the swivelling shelf to its
original position before pulling
backrest release lever and raising the
backrest.
Storage75Overcab storage
The total weight in this compartment
must not exceed 35 kg.
Rear storage
Combi, Bus
Objects can be stored in the overhead
storage compartments above the rear passenger seats.
The total weight must not exceed
20 kg evenly distributed.
Load compartment9 Warning
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.
Use the grab handles, located beside
the rear and sliding side door(s), to
assist during entry and exit of the load compartment.
Lashing eyes
Lashing eyes are mounted in the load
compartment to enable cargo to be secured in position using lashing
straps or a luggage floor net.
Storage81Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenlydistributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects
can be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 75.
● Secure objects into position or prevent loads from sliding
excessively by attaching optional cargo management features to
the load rails using removable
lashing eyes. Cargo
management system 3 76.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent them
from sliding.
● The load must not obstruct the operation 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. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated correctly if the doors are closed.9 Warning
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 3 225) 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).
96Instruments and controlsUCruise control speed limiter
3 101&Tachograph 3 101yDoor open 3 101
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. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 185.
Fuses 3 194.
Turn signals 3 111.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A warning chime also sounds for
approx. 90 seconds.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Three-point seat belts 3 54.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates briefly. If
it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
airbag system. Seek the assistance
of a workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 53, 3 57.
Airbag deactivation
W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 61.
Lighting115Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to
four times.
The headlights are turned off immediately by turning the light switch
to any position and returning to 7.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights may be
switched off automatically after some
time.
Climate control117●Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Air conditioning system
Additional to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
A/C:coolingu:air recirculationHeated rear window Ü 3 41, Heated
seats ß 3 50.
Cooling (A/C)
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running
and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is a little above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
Note
If the climate control is set to
maximum cooling while the ambient temperature is high, an Autostop
may be inhibited until the required
temperature in the passenger
compartment has been reached.If the climate control is set to
maximum cooling while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine may
restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Air recirculation system Press u to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press u again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hotair can disperse quickly.
118Climate control● Cooling A/C on.
● Air recirculation system u on.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all air vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Electronic climate control systemControls for: ● temperature
● air distribution ( ï or î) and
menu selection
● fan speed xAUTO:automatic modeu:air recirculationV:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrorsA/C OFF:switch off air conditioning
Heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors Ü 3 41, 3 37.
Heated seats ß 3 50.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted by use of air distribution and air flowcontrols.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
For correct operation, do not cover
the sensor on the instrument panel.
132Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 133
Driving economically ...............133
Control of the vehicle ...............133
Steering ................................... 133
Starting and operating ...............134
New vehicle running-in ............134
Ignition switch positions ...........134
Starting the engine ..................135
Idle speed control ....................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 136
Stop-start system ....................136
Parking .................................... 139
Air suspension ......................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Diesel particle filter ..................142
Catalytic converter ...................142
AdBlue ..................................... 143
Manual transmission ..................150
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 150
Transmission display ...............150
Starting the engine ..................151
Selector lever .......................... 151Manual mode........................... 152
Electronic driving programmes 152
Fault ........................................ 153
Interruption of power supply ....154
Brakes ........................................ 154
Antilock brake system .............154
Parking brake .......................... 155
Brake assist ............................. 156
Hill start assist ......................... 156
Ride control systems .................156
Traction Control system ..........156
Electronic stability program .....157
Limited-slip rear axle ...............159
Driver assistance systems .........159
Cruise control .......................... 159
Speed limiter ........................... 163
Parking assist .......................... 163
Rear view camera ...................165
Lane departure warning ..........167
Fuel ............................................ 168
Fuel for diesel engines ............168
Refuelling ................................ 169
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 170
Trailer hitch ................................ 171
General information .................171
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Trailer towing ........................... 171Towing equipment ...................172
Trailer stability assist ...............172
Auxiliary features .......................172
Power take-off ......................... 172