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Driving and operating113SteeringIf 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.Caution
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is
stationary, as this may damage
the power steering pump.
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.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Diesel particle filter
3 119.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging of the vehicle battery. Stop-start system 3 115.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:0:ignition off:
Some functions remain active
until key is removed or driver's
door is opened, provided the
ignition was on previously1:ignition on, steering wheel lock
released.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable.
Diesel engine is preheating.2:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
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Driving and operating135Notice
Depending on model, the sliding
side door may be fitted with a safety
system that prevents the door from
being opened fully when the fuel
filler flap is open.
Sliding side door 3 25.
The fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle
and switch it on.
After automatic cut-off, the tank can be topped up by operating the pump
nozzle a maximum of two more times.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
To close, replace fuel filler cap and
turn clockwise.
Insert ignition key into fuel filler cap
and turn clockwise to lock, then
remove key.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Natural gas refuelling
Open the fuel filler flap.
9 Warning
Refuel only with a maximum
output pressure of 250 bar. Use
only temperature compensated
filling stations.
The refuelling procedure must be
completed, i.e. the filler neck must be vented.
The capacity of the natural gas tank
depends on outside temperature,
filling pressure and type of refuelling
system.
Close the fuel filler flap after
refuelling.
Terms for " natural gas vehicles "
abroad:
GermanErdgasfahrzeugeEnglishNGVs = Natural Gas Vehi‐
clesFrenchVéhicules au gaz naturel –
or – Véhicules GNVItalianMetano auto
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156Vehicle careNo.CircuitF09Rear door switchF10HornF14High beamF15PTCI additional heaterF19Air conditioning systemF20Heated rear windowF21Fuel pumpF30Fog lightsF84CNG systemF85Power outletsF86Cigarette lighter/Heated seatsF87Stop-start systemF88Mirror heating
After having changed defective fuses
refit the fuse box cover.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover on the lower part of the
instrument panel.
In left-hand drive vehicles; on the left-
hand side of the instrument panel or,
in right-hand drive vehicles; on the
right-hand side of the instrument
panel.