Instruments and controls95Fuses 3 178.
Turn signals 3 109.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A
warning chime also sounds for up to
two minutes.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.
Notice
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.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.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 53,
3 57.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 62.
If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop
immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.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.
Airbag system 3 57, belt tensioners
3 53, airbag deactivation 3 62.
Vehicle care161Vehicle careGeneral Information...................162
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 162
Vehicle storage ........................162
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....163
Vehicle checks ........................... 163
Performing work ......................163
Bonnet ..................................... 163
Engine oil ................................. 164
Engine air filter ........................ 165
Engine coolant ......................... 166
Power steering fluid .................166
Washer fluid ............................ 167
Brakes ..................................... 167
Brake fluid ............................... 167
Vehicle battery ......................... 168
Diesel fuel filter ........................170
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....170
Wiper blade replacement ........171
Bulb replacement .......................172
Headlights ............................... 172
Fog lights ................................. 172
Front turn signal lights .............173
Tail lights ................................. 173
Side turn signal lights ..............174Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 174
Reversing light ......................... 175
Number plate light ...................176
Fog tail light ............................. 176
Interior lights ............................ 177
Instrument panel illumination ...177
Electrical system ........................178
Fuses ....................................... 178
Instrument panel fuse box .......179
Vehicle tools .............................. 182
Tools ........................................ 182
Wheels and tyres .......................183
Tyres ....................................... 183
Winter tyres ............................. 183
Tyre designations ....................183
Tyre pressure .......................... 183
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 185
Tread depth ............................. 187
Changing tyre and wheel size . 187
Wheel covers ........................... 187
Tyre chains .............................. 188
Tyre repair kit .......................... 188
Wheel changing .......................191
Spare wheel ............................ 192
Jump starting ............................. 194Towing....................................... 195
Towing the vehicle ...................195
Towing another vehicle ...........196
Appearance care .......................197
Exterior care ............................ 197
Interior care ............................. 199
178Vehicle careElectrical systemFuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● on the left-hand side of the instrument panel, behind the trimpanel
● in the engine compartment located next to the battery
Notice
The engine compartment fuse box
should only be accessed by a
workshop.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
There are different types of fuses in
the vehicle.
Depending on the type of fuse, a
blown fuse can be recognised by its
melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
It is advisable to carry a full set of
fuses. Provision is made in the fuse
box for the storing of spare fuses.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without existence of a function.
Notice
Not all fuse box descriptions in this
Owner's Manual may apply to your
vehicle. Refer to the fuse box label,
where fitted.
Fuse extractor
Vehicle care179
A fuse extractor may be located on
the instrument panel fuse box cover.
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located on the left-
hand side of the instrument panel, behind a trim panel.
Pull upper part of trim panel and
remove to access the fuse box.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
182Vehicle careNo.Circuit40Rear power outlet41Starting / Body control module42Heated seats43Tachograph44Windscreen wiper45Heating / Air conditioning
After having changed defective fuses,
replace the trim panel.
Vehicle tools
Tools
The jack, wheel wrench, wheel bolt
sleeve, torx key, adapters, wheel
cover hook, towing eye are contained
in a unit, stowed under the driver's
seat.
Slide seat forwards and fold the
backrest forwards 3 46 to access the
tool box. The tool box may be secured
in position with a wing nut. Rotate
wing nut anticlockwise to release.
Wheel changing 3 191, Spare wheel
3 192.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit: The
wheel cover hook and torx key are
stored within the tyre repair kit case,
stowed under the driver's seat.
Tyre repair kit 3 188.
224Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 197
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................12, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault messages .......................... 101
First aid kit ................................... 80
Fixed air vents ........................... 125
Fog light ....................................... 99
Fog lights ............................ 109, 172
Fog tail light ............................... 176
Folding centre seatback ...............73
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 48
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Foot well lights ............................ 110
Front airbag system .....................60
Front courtesy lights ...................110
Front door pockets........................ 74
Front fog lights ....................106, 109
Front reading light....................... 111
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 73
Front turn signal lights ...............173
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 158
Fuel cut-off system .....................132
Fuel economy gauge ....................91Fuel economy mode .....................99
Fuel economy rating ...........101, 103
Fuel for diesel engines ..............156
Fuel gauge ................................... 90
Fuel tank ..................................... 215
Fuse box ..................................... 179
Fuses ......................................... 178
G
Gauges ......................................... 89
General information ...................159
Glovebox ..................................... 72
Glovebox cooler ......................... 125
Glove box lighting .......................112
Grab handles ................................ 76
H Hand brake ................................. 144
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 145
Hazard warning flashers ............109
Headlight flash ........................... 107
Headlight range adjustment ......107
Headlights .................. 106, 107, 172
Headlights when driving abroad 108
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated exterior mirrors .................15
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ...............15, 43
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 114Heat-reflecting windscreen ...........41
High beam ........................... 99, 107
Hill start assist ........................... 145
Horn ....................................... 14, 83
I Identification plate .....................204
Idle speed control .......................132
Ignition switch positions .............129
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Indicators ...................................... 89
Info display ................................. 100
Information displays.................... 100
Infotainment system ...................100
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................89
Instrument panel fuse box .........179
Instrument panel illumination .....177
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 110
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............71
Instrument panel tray ....................71
Interior care ............................... 199
Interior lighting ............................ 110
Interior lights ...................... 110, 177
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 63