Keys, doors and windows21Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 21
Keys .......................................... 21
Car Pass .................................... 22
Radio remote control .................22
Electronic key system ................23
Door locks ................................. 25
Central locking system ..............26
Automatic locking ......................31
Child locks ................................. 32
Doors ........................................... 32
Sliding door ............................... 32
Rear doors ................................. 33
Load compartment ....................35
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Anti-theft locking system ...........37
Anti-theft alarm system ..............38
Immobiliser ................................ 40
Exterior mirrors ............................ 40
Convex shape ........................... 40
Manual adjustment ....................40
Electric adjustment ....................41
Folding mirrors .......................... 41
Heated mirrors ........................... 41Interior mirrors............................. 42
Manual anti-dazzle ....................42
Automatic anti-dazzle ................42
Windows ...................................... 43
Windscreen ............................... 43
Power windows ......................... 43
Rear windows ............................ 44
Heated rear window ..................45
Sun visors .................................. 45Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on the
key or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
If the electronic key needs to be
replaced, the vehicle must be taken to a workshop.
Locks 3 201.
Radio remote control 3 22.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Central locking system 3 26.
Starting the engine 3 135.
Keys, doors and windows29Operation of central locking system
with the electronic key is confirmed by
the hazard warning flashers. The
hazard warning flashers flash once to
indicate the vehicle is unlocked, and twice to indicate the vehicle is locked.
When locking, if a door is open or
incorrectly closed, the central locking
system will lock and unlock in quick
succession without flashing the
hazard warning flashers.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Unlocking with electronic key - hands-
free operation
Press the button on either front door
exterior handle to unlock, and pull the
handle to open.
For the rear doors / tailgate, press the button on the exterior handle to
unlock, and pull the handle to open.
The vehicle only unlocks when at
least three seconds have passed
since locking using hands-free
operation.
Hands-free operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated. To re-
enable hands-free operation, restart
the engine.
32Keys, doors and windowsDeactivation
With the engine running, press and hold e on the central locking switch for
approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal
confirms deactivation.
Central locking switch 3 26.
Child locks
The child safety lock for the sliding
side door is located on its rearward
facing edge.
To prevent the sliding side door from being opened from the inside, open
the door and engage the child lock.
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats, to prevent unintentional
opening from the inside.
Using a suitable tool, turn the child
lock switch in the sliding side door to
the locked position; the door cannot
be opened from the inside.
The child lock remains engaged even after unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control. The door can only be
opened from outside.
To disengage, turn the child lock
switch to the unlocked position.
Doors
Sliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill
with the parking brake applied.
Pull the handle towards the rear to
unlock and open from the inside.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
Central locking system 3 26.
Seats, restraints67Top-Tether anchorsTop-Tether anchors are located on
the back of the seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting
brackets, fasten the Top-Tether strap
to the Top-Tether anchors. The strap
must run between the two guide rods of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF 3 68.
Selecting the right system The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the
child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.
Note
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
Child locks 3 32.
Central locking system 3 26.
Driving and operating135These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the vehicle is locked.
Note
Always take the electronic key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning
chime 3 105 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 104
when the driver's door is opened.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Fault
If the engine cannot be started, the
cause may be one of the following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key out of reception range.
● Battery voltage too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Battery replacement 3 22.
Central locking system 3 26.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
instrument cluster 3 101.
Turn key to position 3 and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Stop-start system 3 137.
200Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 186.
Release cap using a suitable tool.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully
using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied.
Child locks 3 32.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Note
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 113.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 119 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
233Child locks ................................... 32
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 66
Child restraint systems ................66
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning the vehicle ...................201
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............118
Clock ............................................ 88
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Coin holder ................................... 73
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 85
Controls in steering wheel ............85
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 170
Coolant and antifreeze ...............207
Coolant heater ............................ 124
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 119
Cornering lights .......................... 112
Cruise control ....................103, 153
Cupholders .................................. 75
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........111, 112Declaration of conformity ............224
DEF ............................................ 142
Demisting and defrosting ..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel ................................... 161
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 174
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......174
Diesel particle filter ....................141
Directional tyres ..................187, 197
Distance to service .......................94
Document tray .............................. 75
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................. 103
Door panel storage .......................76
Doors ............................................ 32
Double cab ................................... 76
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........141
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre ...........103
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 163
Driving economically................... 131
Driving hints ........................ 131, 132
Driving style indicator ...................93
E
ECO mode .................................. 131
ecoScoring.................................. 106
Electric adjustment ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................89Electrical system......................... 182
Electronic climate control system 120
Electronic data recording ..............43
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Program .....
................................ 100, 151, 164
Electronic Stability Program off . 100
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......167
Engine air filter............................ 169
Engine air flow indicator .............169
Engine coolant ........................... 170
Engine coolant temperature ......100
Engine data ............................... 212
Engine Drag Torque Control ......151
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................210
Engine oil ................... 168, 207, 211
Engine oil additives ....................207
Engine oil level .......................... 106
Engine oil pressure ....................101
Engine oil viscosity grades .........207
Enhanced Traction function 150, 151
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................228
Exhaust gases ....................141, 200
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 201
Exterior light ............................... 102
Exterior lighting ....................14, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40