In brief111Fixed air vents ..................... 108
2 Side air vents ...................... 108
3 Light switch .......................... 97
High beam, low beam ...........97
Headlight flash ......................97
Daytime running lights ..........98
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 99
4 Instruments ........................... 74
Driver Information Centre ...... 88
5 Windscreen wiper/washer .....69
Rear window wiper/washer ..69
Headlamp washer .................70
Trip odometer reset ............... 74
6 Centre air vents .................. 108
7 Document holder, pocket
for Personal Navigation
Device .................................. 58
8 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 98
Driver Information Centre
controls ................................ 88Trip computer........................ 94
Instrument illumination ........100
Hazard warning flashers .......98
Front fog lights .....................99
Rear fog light ........................ 99
Heated rear window ..............33
Heated exterior mirrors .........30
Clock ..................................... 70
Airbag deactivation ...............51
9 Front passenger airbag ........50
10 Glovebox .............................. 59
11 Heating and ventilation
system ................................. 104
Air conditioning system .......105
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 106
12 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 117
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 118
13 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............11114Steering wheel controls .......68
15 Horn ..................................... 68
Driver airbag ........................ 50
16 Steering wheel adjustment ..68
17 Cruise control .....................126
18 Fuse box ............................. 153
19 Bonnet release lever ..........138
16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on
the selector lever and engage the
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 117.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 155, 3 185.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 139.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 29, 3 35,
3 44.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral).
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 1 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes
out.
● Turn key to position 2 and release.
Starting the engine 3 111.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Instruments and controls77Resetting the service displayAfter a service, the service displaymust be reset by a workshop.
Service information 3 172.
Transmission display
The mode and current gear of the
manual transmission automated is
shown in the transmission display.
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
Instruments and controls83s illuminates during driving when a
fault is present in the transmission.
A warning message may also appear
in the Driver Information Centre
3 88 in conjunction with a warning
chime.
Continued driving is possible,
provided the vehicle is driven with
care and anticipation.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop as soon as possible.
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Gear shifting
[ or Ò illuminates green in the
Driver Information Centre 3 88
when gearshifting is recommended
for fuel saving reasons.
Hill start assist
Z illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is afault in the Hill start assist. Seek the
assistance of a workshop to have the
fault remedied.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) control indicator R may also
illuminate 3 83 in conjunction with
Z .
Depending on version, 9 may
illuminate as an alternative if control
indicator Z is not present. A
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Hill holder unavailable , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
Generic warning 9 3 79.
Hill start assist 3 124.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
orInterference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if control indicator r
is not present. Depending on version,
a corresponding warning message,
e.g. Parking help unavailable , may
also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 88.
Generic warning 9 3 79.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 128.
Electronic Stability Control
R illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
94Instruments and controls● Vehicles with manualtransmission automated; brakepedal has not been depressed
when starting the engine.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; an
incorrect gear has been selected
when starting-off or during
driving.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; when
the vehicle is at a standstill, if
engine is running and a gear is engaged; transmission
automatically shifts to N in certain
situations.
● If the clutch temperature is too high in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a transmission fault is detected
in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a warning message, e.g. low tyre pressure, appears in the
Driver Information Centre.When the vehicle is parked
and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
Fuel system messages Fuel cut-off system
In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.
Control indicator 9 3 79 illuminates if
the fuel cut-off switch is triggered and,
depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may also appear in the Driver InformationCentre 3 88.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven, refer
to " Vehicle shutdown " 3 112.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on version, the following
functions may be selected by
pressing TRIP repeatedly on the end
of the wiper lever:
Standard version ● outside temperature (if available)
● range
● distance travelled
110Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 110
Control of the vehicle ...............110
Steering ................................... 110
Starting and operating ...............111
New vehicle running-in ............111
Ignition switch positions ...........111
Starting the engine ..................111
Vehicle shutdown ....................112
Overrun cut-off ........................ 113
Stop-start system ....................113
Parking .................................... 115
Engine exhaust .......................... 116
Diesel particle filter ..................116
Catalytic converter ...................117
Manual transmission ..................117
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 118
Transmission display ...............118
Starting the engine ..................118
Selector lever .......................... 119
Manual mode ........................... 120
Electronic driving programmes 121
Fault ........................................ 121Brakes........................................ 122
Antilock brake system .............122
Parking brake .......................... 123
Brake assist ............................. 123
Hill start assist ......................... 124
Ride control systems .................124
Traction Control system ..........124
Electronic Stability Control ......125
Driver assistance systems .........126
Cruise control .......................... 126
Parking assist .......................... 128
Fuel ............................................ 130
Fuel for petrol engines .............130
Fuel for diesel engines ............130
Fuel for natural gas operation . 130
Refuelling ................................ 131
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 133
Trailer hitch ................................ 134
General information .................134
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Trailer towing ........................... 134Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Steering
If 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.
Driving and operating111Caution
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 and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
vehicle battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 116.Ignition switch positions0:steering wheel lock released,
ignition off1:ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating2:starting
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake.
Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral)
Do not operate the accelerator pedal.