88Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
runningCaution
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, set 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. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 166.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 155.
Catalytic converter 3 131.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 171.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a repairer.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 107.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 108 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 110.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Adaptive forward lighting 3 110.
98Instruments and controls● average consumption 1
● average speed 1
● trip odometer 2
● average consumption 2
● average speed 2
● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
● route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2 The information of two trip computerscan be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed by pressing SET/CLR, making
it possible to display different trip information for different drivers.Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Range Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level and current consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
124Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 125
Control of the vehicle ...............125
Steering ................................... 125
Starting and operating ...............125
New vehicle running-in ............125
Ignition switch positions ...........126
Starting the engine ..................126
Overrun cut-off ........................ 127
Stop-start system ....................127
Parking .................................... 129
Engine exhaust .......................... 130
Diesel particle filter ..................130
Catalytic converter ...................131
Automatic transmission ..............131
Transmission display ...............131
Selector lever .......................... 132
Manual mode ........................... 133
Electronic driving programmes 133
Fault ........................................ 133
Interruption of power supply ....133
Manual transmission ..................134
Drive systems ............................ 135
All-wheel drive ......................... 135Brakes........................................ 136
Antilock brake system .............136
Parking brake .......................... 136
Brake assist ............................. 137
Hill start assist ......................... 137
Ride control systems .................137
Traction Control system ..........137
Electronic Stability Control ......138
Descent control system ...........139
Driver assistance systems .........140
Cruise control .......................... 140
Speed limiter ........................... 141
Forward collision alert .............142
Parking assist .......................... 144
Rear view camera ...................146
Traffic sign assistant ................148
Lane departure warning ..........151
Fuel ............................................ 152
Fuel for petrol engines .............152
Fuel for diesel engines ............152
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....153
Refuelling ................................ 155
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 158
Trailer hitch ................................ 159
General information .................159
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 159Trailer towing........................... 159
Towing equipment ...................160
Driving and operating155Refuelling9Danger
Before refuelling, switch off
ignition and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Push flap
and open.
156Driving and operatingTurn the fuel filler cap slowly
anticlockwise to open.
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, turn the fuel filler cap
clockwise until it clicks.
Close the flap and allow it to engage.
Liquid gas refuellingFollow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station when
refuelling.
The filling valve for the liquid gas is
behind the fuel filler cap.
Unscrew protective cap from the filler
neck.
Screw the required adapter hand-
tight onto the filler neck.
ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the
filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press
locking lever on filler nozzle down.
DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle
into the adapter. Press locking lever
on filler nozzle down.
Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle
on the adapter and turn clockwise or
anticlockwise through one quarter
turn. Pull locking lever of filler nozzle
fully.
EURO filler neck: Press the filler
nozzle onto the adapter until it
engages.
229Rear fog light ....................... 89, 113
Rear view camera ...................... 146
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 206, 210
Refuelling ................................... 155 Reversing lights .........................113
Ride control systems ..................137
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 132
Service ....................................... 123
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................205
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................46
Side turn signal lights ................177
Software acknowledgement .......222
Spare wheel ............................... 196
Speed limiter............................... 141
Speedometer ............................... 78Starting and operating ................125
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................126
Steering ...................................... 125
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 127
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sunvisor lights ........................... 115
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 176
Three-point seat belt .................... 41
Tools .......................................... 184
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 159
Towing ................................ 159, 200
Towing another vehicle .............201
Towing equipment .....................160
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 137
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................148
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission ............................... 17Transmission display .................131
Tread depth ............................... 189
Trip computer .............................. 97
Trip odometer .............................. 78
Turn and lane-change signals ...113
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 190
Tyre designations ......................185
Tyre pressure ............................ 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 186
Tyre pressures ........................... 218
Tyre repair kit ............................. 191
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 144
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery .................................. 204
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................89
Uplevel-Display............................. 89
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 169
Vehicle checks............................ 165
Vehicle data ................................ 210
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 224
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 216