In brief19Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when control indicator Ï illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the remote control 3 23.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 33.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 171.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 170.
Keys, doors and windows27
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold the central locking switch e
for approx. five seconds. An audible
signal confirms activation.
LED in switch illuminates when the
vehicle is locked.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e for approx. five seconds.
An audible signal confirms
deactivation.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Press down the child lock, door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Raise to deactivate.
Doors
Sliding door
Unlock the sliding side door with the remote control or key (if equipped).
Open the door by pulling the handle
and sliding the door towards the rear.
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill with the parking brake applied (on
certain models, a warning chime will
sound when the sliding side door is
open and the parking brake is
released).
28Keys, doors and windowsThe sliding side door can be locked
from inside the vehicle with the
interior lock switch.
Ensure the side door is fully closed
and secure before driving the vehicle.9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sliding side door. Risk of injury.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operation and no-
one is standing within the moving
area.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope,
open sliding doors may move
accidentally on account of their
weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
9 Danger
Do not drive with the sliding side
door open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which cannot
be seen or smelled, could enter
the vehicle. This can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
Central locking system 3 23.
Power sliding door
Opening
With vehicle at a standstill and the
parking brake applied, press switch
on instrument panel to open the
power sliding door automatically; the
LED in the switch flashes during
operation.
If the switch is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Note
If the parking brake is not applied when the switch is pressed, a
warning chime will sound and the
power sliding door will not open.
To stop movement at any time, press
the switch again. Press once more to
continue power sliding door
movement.
Note
If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active, a warning chime will sound.
Unlock the door manually from the
inside.
Closing
Press switch again; the LED flashes and a chime sounds during operation.
In the event of opening or closing
difficulties, e.g. due to frost, press and
hold the switch to increase power to
the sliding door.
78StorageLoading 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 73.
● 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 73.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent themfrom 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 3 218) 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).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
● The permissible roof load (which includes the weight of the roof
rack) is 200 kg for standard roof
variants. The roof load is the combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
94Instruments and controlsThe message SERVICE DUE also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
Service display 3 88.
Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and/or R), stop
vehicle and switch off engine as soon
as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 98.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied and extinguishes when the
parking brake is released 3 150.
When the parking brake is released, R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 175.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 149.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre 3 98, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 149.
Upshift
k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 129.
Lane departure warning
ì illuminates white.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on and the system is ready
to operate.
A warning chime sounds in
conjunction with ì when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
Instruments and controls99Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.
Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 194.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 52.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 150.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 158.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 145.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 85.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 27.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 27.
100Instruments and controls● During activation anddeactivation of alarm monitoringof vehicle inclination 3 33.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 138.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 162.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on 3 104.
● There is a fault with the power door lock system 3 26.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 145;
the parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or
the brake pedal has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 98.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 27.
● If the parking brake is not applied
when the power sliding door
switch is pressed 3 27.
● If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active 3 27.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 132.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
128Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 129
Driving economically ...............129
Control of the vehicle ...............129
Steering ................................... 129
Starting and operating ...............130
New vehicle running-in ............130
Ignition switch positions ...........130
Starting the engine ..................130
Idle speed control ....................131
Overrun cut-off ........................ 131
Stop-start system ....................132
Parking .................................... 134
Air suspension ......................... 135
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Diesel particle filter ..................137
Catalytic converter ...................137
AdBlue ..................................... 138
Manual transmission ..................145
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 145
Transmission display ...............145
Starting the engine ..................146
Selector lever .......................... 146Manual mode........................... 147
Electronic driving programmes 147
Fault ........................................ 148
Interruption of power supply ....149
Brakes ........................................ 149
Antilock brake system .............149
Parking brake .......................... 150
Brake assist ............................. 151
Hill start assist ......................... 151
Ride control systems .................151
Traction Control system ..........151
Electronic stability program .....152
Limited-slip rear axle ...............154
Driver assistance systems .........154
Cruise control .......................... 154
Speed limiter ........................... 158
Parking assist .......................... 158
Rear view camera ...................160
Lane departure warning ..........162
Fuel ............................................ 163
Fuel for diesel engines ............163
Refuelling ................................ 164
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 165
Trailer hitch ................................ 166
General information .................166
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 166
Trailer towing ........................... 166Towing equipment ...................167
Trailer stability assist ...............167
Auxiliary features .......................167
Power take-off ......................... 167