Storage71● Secure loose objects in the loadcompartment to prevent from
sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, 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.9Warning
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 car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 230) 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 is
60 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
88Instruments and controlsOverdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
distance. F flashes and then lights up
permanently until service is executed.
Reset of service interval After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance
of a workshop.
If service is executed by yourself, operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold button M or
CHECK
● switch on ignition; the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button. Symbol F
disappearsRetrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
M or CHECK . The service
information is displayed for a few
seconds.
Service information 3 226.
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
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 80.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 193, Fuses
3 201.
Turn lights 3 113.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on all seats
X illuminates or flashes red in the
instrument cluster together with the
indication in the roof console for each
seat belt.
Instruments and controls89
●When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbol for the respective
seat in the roof console comes
on, if the seat belt of any
occupied seat has not been
fastened.
● After running up, X in the
instrument cluster and the
symbol for the respective seat in
the roof console flashes for a
certain time together with a
chime. After a certain time of
driving X illuminates constantly
until the seat belt of the
respective seat has been
fastened or if any passenger has
unfastened the seat belt.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 48.
Airbag system 3 51.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 56.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
158Driving and operatingEmergency automatic braking may
slow the vehicle to a complete stop to
try to avoid a potential crash.9 Warning
Emergency automatic braking is
an emergency crash preparation
feature and is not designed to
avoid crashes. Do not rely on the
system to brake the vehicle.
Emergency automatic braking will
not brake outside of its operating speed range and only responds to
detected vehicles and
pedestrians.
Forward looking brake assist
In addition to emergency automatic
braking, the forward looking brake
assist function makes the brake assist more sensitive. Therefore, pressing
the brake pedal less strongly results in immediate hard braking. This
function helps the driver brake
quicker and harder before the
imminent collision.
9 Warning
Active emergency braking is not
designed to apply hard
autonomous braking or to
automatically avoid a collision. It is designed to reduce the vehicle
speed before a collision. It may not
react to animals. After a sudden
lane change, the system needs a
certain time to detect the next
preceding vehicle.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver must always be
ready to take action and apply the brakes and steer to avoid
collisions.
The system is designed to work with
all occupants wearing their seat belts.
Forward collision alert
3 155.
Front pedestrian protection
3 159.
Deactivation
Active emergency braking can bedeactivated in the personalisation
menu 3 101. If deactivated, m
illuminates in the instrument cluster
and a warning message is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.
We recommend to deactivate the
system in the vehicle personalisation
in the following cases:
● when towing a trailer or caravan
● when carrying long objects on roof bars or a roof rack
● when the vehicle is being towed with the engine running
● when a spare wheel is fitted that is smaller than the other wheels
● before using an automatic car wash with the engine running
● before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in a workshop
● if the windscreen has been damaged close to the camera
● if the front bumper has been damaged
● if the brake lamps are not working
Vehicle care223Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Service and maintenance227otherwise indicated in the service
display. Maintenance of your vehicle
with any other engine than mentioned
before is required every 25,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated in the
service display.
These service intervals are valid for
the following countries:
Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland,
Serbia, Slovenia.
Service intervals - country group 3 Maintenance of your vehicle
equipped with engine EB2DTS is
required every 10,000 km or after one
year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display. Maintenance of your vehicle
equipped with engine EB2F or
EB2DT is required every 15,000 km
or after one year, whichever occurs
first, unless otherwise indicated in the
service display. Maintenance of yourvehicle with any other engine than
mentioned before is required every
25,000 km or after one year,whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
These service intervals are valid for
the following countries:
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary,
Romania, Slovakia.
Service intervals - country group 4 Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after one
year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
These service intervals are valid for
the countries which are not listed in
country group 1, 2 or 3.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded inthe Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof ofservice is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
257QQuickheat ................................... 126
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 252
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 93
REACH ....................................... 246
Reading lights ............................ 115
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
Rear fog light ....................... 93, 114
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 228, 232
Refuelling ................................... 178
Registered trademarks ...............248
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S
Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 48Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43
Selective catalytic reduction .......140
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ............................... 129, 226
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................226
Service vehicle soon .................... 90
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ..............94, 168
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn lights ........................... 200
Software acknowledgement .......246
Software update ......................... 248
Spare wheel ............................... 215
Speed limiter......................... 94, 153
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................134
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 90
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 116
Sun visors .................................... 40Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 90
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 196
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 206
Tow bar....................................... 181 Towing ................................ 181, 221
Towing another vehicle .............222
Towing equipment .....................183
Towing the vehicle .....................221
Trailer coupling ........................... 181
Trailer towing ............................. 182
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................143
Tread depth ............................... 209
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 88, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 211
Tyre deflation detection system . 208
Tyre designations ......................207
Tyre pressure ............................ 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 241
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 160
Upholstery .................................. 225
Using this manual ..........................3