Instruments and controls101Caution
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.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 165.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 129.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
low (range of approx. 50 km); refuel
immediately 3 158.
Catalytic converter 3 139.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 171.
Stop-start system
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
\ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Stop-start system 3 135.Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 108.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 109.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 111.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 112.
104Instruments and controlsWarning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at a time.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 55.
● If the parking assist detects an object 3 154.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 150,
3 153.
● If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 38.
● If there is a fault in the brake system 3 98.
● If the vehicle battery is not charging 3 98.● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3 100.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present 3 139.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 24,
Power button 3 131.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened:
● If the key has been left in the ignition.
● If the electronic key has been left
in the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 24,
Power button 3 131.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 135.
● If the exterior lights are on 3 108.Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 102
for 30 seconds after the engine is
started.
Check oil level 3 165.
108LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 108
Light switch .............................. 108
Automatic light control .............109
High beam ............................... 109
Headlight flash ......................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ....109
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 110
Daytime running lights .............110
Adaptive forward lighting .........110
Hazard warning flashers ..........111
Turn and lane-change signals . 111
Front fog lights ......................... 111
Rear fog lights ......................... 112
Reversing lights .......................112
Misted light covers ...................112
Interior lighting ........................... 112
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 112
Interior lights ............................ 112
Load compartment lighting ......113
Reading lights .......................... 113
Glove box lighting ....................114
Lighting features ........................114
Entry lighting ............................ 114Exit lighting.............................. 114
Battery discharge protection ....115Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer switch:
7:off8:sidelights9P:headlights
High beam control indicator P
3 101.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 101.
Note
If the headlights have been switched
on manually, a warning chime will
sound when the engine is switched
Lighting111Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals are
operational when engine is running
and during an Autostop.
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the turn
signal is deactivated. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, move lever part way to first
stop and then release.
If the lever is moved past the first stop, the turn signal is switched on
constantly. Switch the turn signal off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >
;
control indicator > illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
182Vehicle careNo.Circuit1Battery backup (with electronic
key system)2Adaptations3Adaptations4Vehicle battery (with electronic
key system)5Additional heating and ventila‐
tion / Air conditioning system6Supplementary heating and
ventilation system7Electric exterior mirrors / Addi‐
tional adaptations8Heated exterior mirrors9Radio / Multimedia / Electric
exterior mirrors / Diagnostic
socket10Multimedia / Trailer hitch11Courtesy lights / Battery
discharge protectionNo.Circuit12Right-hand high beam / Left-
hand low beam / Sidelights /
Right-hand daytime running
light13Hazard warning flashers / Turn
and lane-change signals14Central locking15Left-hand high beam / Right-
hand low beam / Tail lights /
Left-hand daytime running light16Front fog lights / Rear fog lights /
Number plate lighting17Alarm / Horn / Lighting / Wiper18Instrument cluster19Heating and ventilation system20Rear window wiper / Wind‐
screen washer pump / Horn21General battery22Reversing lights23Brake switchNo.Circuit24Fuel injection / Starter25Airbag / Steering column lock26Passenger power window27Power steering28Brake lights29Battery backup (with electronic
key system)30Service display31Cigarette lighter / Power outlet32Heating and ventilation system33Brake lights / ABS / Immobiliser34Interior lighting / Air conditioning35Starting with electronic key
system36Rear window wiper37Warning chimes38Load compartment power outlet39Driver power window
Vehicle care197Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 32.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Note
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 111.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 117 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper, on the left vehicle
side.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
225Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 32
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning the vehicle ...................198
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 88
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Coin holder ................................... 73
Collision damage repair ..............221
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................130
Controls ........................................ 85
Controls in steering wheel ............85
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 167
Coolant and antifreeze ...............203
Coolant heater ............................ 121
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 117
Cornering light ............................ 110
Cruise control ....................102, 150
Cupholders .................................. 75
Curtain airbag system .................. 63D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........109, 110
Declaration of conformity ............219
DEF ............................................ 139
Demisting and defrosting ..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................139
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 171
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......171
Diesel particle filter ....................138
Directional tyres ..................184, 193
Distance to service .......................93
Document tray .............................. 75
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................. 102
Door panel storage .......................76
Doors ............................................ 32
Double cab ................................... 76
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........138
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre ...........102
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 160
Driving economically................... 129
Driving hints ........................ 129, 130
Driving style indicator ...................93E
ECO mode .................................. 129
ecoScoring.................................. 105
Electric adjustment ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................88
Electrical system......................... 179
Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic data recording ..............43
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Program 99,
149, 161
Electronic Stability Program off ...99
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......164
Engine air filter............................ 166
Engine air flow indicator .............166
Engine coolant ........................... 167
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine data ............................... 208
Engine Drag Torque Control ......149
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................206
Engine oil ...........165, 203, 207, 217
Engine oil additives ....................203
Engine oil level .......................... 104
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Engine oil viscosity grades .........203
Enhanced Traction function 148, 149
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................221
Exhaust gases ....................138, 196
226Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 198
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................14, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
F
Fault messages .......................... 103
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 127
Fog light ..................................... 101
Fog lights ............................ 111, 173
Fog tail light ............................... 177
Folding centre seatback ...............75
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 50
Folding mirrors ............................. 41
Foot well lights ............................ 112
Front airbag system .....................62
Front courtesy lights ...................112
Front door pockets........................ 76
Front fog lights ....................108, 111
Front reading light....................... 113
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 75
Front turn signal lights ...............174
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 160
Fuel cut-off system .....................134
Fuel economy gauge ....................93Fuel economy mode ...................101
Fuel economy rating ...........103, 105
Fuel for diesel engines ..............158
Fuel gauge ................................... 92
Fuel tank ..................................... 217
Fuse box ..................................... 180
Fuses ......................................... 179
G Gauges ......................................... 91
General information ...................160
Glovebox ..................................... 74
Glovebox cooler ......................... 127
Glove box lighting .......................114
Grab handles ................................ 78
H Hand brake ................................. 146
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 147
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights .................. 108, 109, 173
Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated exterior mirrors .................17
Heated mirrors ............................. 41
Heated rear window ...............17, 45
Heating ........................................ 50
Heating and ventilation system . 116Heat-reflecting windscreen ...........43
High beam ......................... 101, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 147
Horn ....................................... 16, 85
I
Identification plate .....................206
Idle speed control .......................134
Ignition switch positions .............131
Immobiliser .................................. 40
Indicators ...................................... 91
Info display ................................. 102
Information displays.................... 102
Infotainment system ...................102
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................91
Instrument panel fuse box .........180
Instrument panel illumination .....178
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 112
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............73
Instrument panel tray ....................73
Interior care ............................... 200
Interior lighting ............................ 112
Interior lights ...................... 112, 178
Interior mirrors .............................. 42
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 65