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.
Seats, restraints39Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational with the
ignition on and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 113.Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding the second row seats
(where fitted).
If a third row of seats are fitted, refer
to "Folding the seats" or "Removing
the seats" in the section "Third row
seats" 3 41 to increase the load
compartment area.
Folding the seats ● Press release buttons and push the head restraint downwards
3 34.
● Unfasten the seat belts and ensure they do not obstruct the
seat folding manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 61.
Instruments and controls67Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 68
Steering wheel adjustment ........68
Steering wheel controls .............68
Horn ........................................... 68
Windscreen wiper/washer .........69
Rear window wiper/washer .......69
Headlamp washer .....................70
Outside temperature ..................70
Clock ......................................... 70
Power outlets ............................. 72
Cigarette lighter ......................... 73
Ashtrays .................................... 73
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 74
Instrument cluster ......................74
Speedometer ............................. 74
Odometer .................................. 74
Trip odometer ............................ 74
Tachometer ............................... 74
Fuel gauge ................................ 75
Fuel selector .............................. 75
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 76
Service display .......................... 76Transmission display .................77
Control indicators ......................77
Generic warning ........................79
Turn signal ................................. 80
Seat belt reminder .....................80
Airbag and belt tensioners .........80
Airbag deactivation ....................81
Charging system .......................81
Malfunction indicator light ..........81
Brake system ............................. 82
Brake pad wear ......................... 82
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....82
Transmission ............................. 82
Gear shifting .............................. 83
Hill start assist ........................... 83
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........83
Electronic Stability Control ........83
Engine coolant temperature ......84
Preheating ................................. 84
Diesel particle filter ....................84
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 85
Engine oil pressure ....................85
Change engine oil .....................86
Low engine oil level ...................86
Low fuel ..................................... 86
Drain fuel filter ........................... 87
Immobiliser ................................ 87
Stop-start system ......................87
Exterior light .............................. 87High beam................................. 87
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Door open .................................. 88
Information displays .....................88
Driver Information Centre ..........88
Vehicle messages ........................93
Warning chimes .........................93
Fuel system messages ..............94
Trip computer ............................... 94
Instruments and controls79Control indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 51, 3 81.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 79OTurn signal 3 80XSeat belt reminder 3 80vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 80*Airbag deactivation 3 81pCharging system 3 81ZMalfunction indicator light
3 81RBrake system 3 82FBrake pad wear 3 82uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 82sTransmission 3 82[ ÒGear shifting 3 83ZHill start assist 3 83rUltrasonic parking assist
3 83RElectronic Stability Control
3 83$Engine coolant temperature
3 84!Preheating 3 84%Diesel particle filter 3 84wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 85IEngine oil pressure 3 85,
Change engine oil 3 86SLow engine oil level 3 86$Low fuel 3 86UDrain fuel filter 3 87dImmobiliser 3 87ÆStop-start system 3 878Exterior light 3 87µExterior light failure 3 87CHigh beam 3 87>Fog light 3 88øRear fog light 3 88mCruise control 3 88(Door open 3 88
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 87, t 3 87, Z 3 83 or r
3 83.
Instruments and controls81Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate in the event of the failure of
control indicator v.
Generic warning 9 3 79.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Airbag failure , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 88.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 43, 3 46.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
With the front passenger airbag
activated:
When the ignition is switched on, control indicator * illuminates for
approx. four seconds, flashes for another four seconds and then
extinguishes.
With the front passenger airbag
deactivated:
* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 51.9 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.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. The brake servo unit may cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
84Instruments and controlsFlashes during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates during driving A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. ESP unavailable , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
3 125, Traction control system/Anti-
Slip Regulator (ASR) 3 124.
Engine coolant temperature
$ illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.If control indicator $ illuminates, the
coolant temperature is too high. Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
the ignition. Danger to engine.
Check coolant level.
If the control indicator remains on, seek the assistance of your
workshop.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 76.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
Notice
In very hot outside
temperatures, ! may illuminate
briefly when the ignition is switched
on.
The engine can be started when !
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 111.
Flashes
A fault is detected in the engine
preheating system. Depending on
version, a corresponding warning
message, e.g. Check glow plugs ,
may also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 88.
If ! does not extinguish, consult a
workshop.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If it does not extinguish after a brief
delay or illuminates whilst driving, the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning.
Instruments and controls85Continue driving until %
extinguishes. Depending on version,
a warning message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
If possible, do not allow engine speed
to drop below 2000 rpm during the
cleaning process.
Control indicator % illuminates when
diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as possible
to avoid damage to the engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 116, Stop-start
system 3 113.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with a warning chime and, in
vehicles with Multifunction version of
the Driver Information Centre 3 88,a corresponding message also
appears when a puncture or severely
under-inflated tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After several
seconds w illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 156.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 88.Caution
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 (or move selector lever to N).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
86Instruments and controls9Warning
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 ignition key until
vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steering wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 139.
Change engine oil Diesel engines with diesel particle
filter
I flashes red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
The engine oil life monitor lets you know when to change the oil. Control
indicator I will flash to indicate that
engine oil life has been diminished
and the oil needs changing.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Change engine oil , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
Based on driving conditions, the
interval at which an oil change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
Depending on model variant, I may
flash in the following ways:
● for one minute every two hours, or
● for three minute cycles with I off
for intervals of five seconds
The warning will be repeated every
time the engine is started, until the
engine oil is changed and the service display is reset. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Service display 3 76.
Low engine oil level
S illuminates red.
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, the engine
oil level is insufficient.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Check engine oil level , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
Check oil level before seeking the assistance of a workshop 3 139.
Low fuel $ illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low. Refuel
immediately 3 131.
Never run the tank dry.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Warning low fuel , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Catalytic converter 3 117.