116Instruments 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 key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 261.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 248.
Catalytic converter 3 205.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 266.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 130.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 131 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
3 131.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 134.LED headlights
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 133.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 135.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 136.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Instruments and controls119● average fuel economy
● average vehicle speed
● instantaneous fuel economy
● fuel range
● fuel range, bi-fuel engine
● fuel level, bi-fuel engine
● timer
Digital vehicle speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the current
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to 9999 km
and then restarts at 0.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
between trip page 1 and 2.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds while viewing this page.
The information of trip page 1 and 2 can be reset separately while the
respective display is active.Average fuel economy
Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds while viewing this page.
The information of trip page 1 and 2
can be reset separately while the
respective display is active.
On vehicles with bi-fuel engines:
Average consumption is indicated for
the currently selected mode, LPG,
CNG or petrol.
Average vehicle speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds while viewing this page.
The information of trip page 1 and 2
can be reset separately while the
respective display is active.
Instantaneous fuel economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.On vehicles with bi-fuel engines:
Instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected
mode, LPG, CNG or petrol.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level and current consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on the display
and control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y
flashes in the fuel gauge 3 116.
Driving and operating197Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 198
Control of the vehicle ...............198
Steering ................................... 198
Starting and operating ...............198
New vehicle running-in ............198
Ignition switch positions ...........198
Retained power off ..................199
Starting the engine ..................199
Overrun cut-off ........................ 200
Stop-start system ....................201
Parking .................................... 203
Engine exhaust .......................... 204
Exhaust filter ............................ 204
Catalytic converter ...................205
AdBlue ..................................... 206
Automatic transmission ..............209
Transmission display ...............209
Selector lever .......................... 209
Manual mode ........................... 210
Electronic driving programmes 210
Fault ........................................ 211
Interruption of power supply ....211
Manual transmission ..................212Brakes........................................ 213
Antilock brake system .............213
Parking brake .......................... 213
Brake assist ............................. 215
Hill start assist ......................... 215
Ride control systems .................216
Traction Control system ..........216
Electronic Stability Control ......217
Interactive driving system ........218
Driver assistance systems .........219
Cruise control .......................... 219
Speed limiter ........................... 221
Adaptive cruise control ............222
Forward collision alert .............229
Following distance indication ...232
Active Emergency Braking ......233
Parking assist .......................... 234
Side blind spot alert .................237
Rear view camera ...................239
Traffic sign assistant ................240
Lane departure warning ..........244
Fuel ............................................ 245
Fuel for petrol engines .............245
Fuel for diesel engines ............246
Fuel for natural gas operation . 247
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....247
Refuelling ................................ 248
Trailer hitch ................................ 253
General information .................253Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 253
Trailer towing ........................... 253
Towing equipment ...................254
Trailer stability assist ...............256
248Driving and operatingCaution
The system works at an ambient
temperature of approx. -8 °C to
100 °C.
Full functioning of the LPG system
can only be guaranteed with liquid
gas which complies with the minimum
requirements of DIN EN 589.
Fuel selector 3 105.
Refuelling
9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off
ignition and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
A label with symbols at the fuel filler
flap is indicating the allowed fuel
types. In Europe the pump nozzles of
the filling stations are marked with
these symbols. Refuel only the
allowed fuel type.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.
Petrol and Diesel refuelling To open, turn the cap slowly
anticlockwise.
250Driving and operatingThe funnel is located on the right-
hand side storage compartment in the load compartment.
Place the funnel in a straight line to
the filler neck and press with slight force to insert.
Use the funnel to fill the diesel fuel into
the filler neck.
After topping-up, put the funnel into
the plastic bag and stow it in the storage compartment.
Selective catalytic reduction system
3 206.
Natural gas refuellingThe fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.9 Warning
Refuel only with a maximum
output pressure of 250 bar. Use
only temperature-compensated
filling stations.
The refuelling procedure must be
completed, i.e. the filler neck must be
vented.
The capacity of the natural gas tank depends on outside temperature,
filling pressure and type of refuelling
system. Capacities 3 317.
Close the flap and allow it to engage. Terms for "natural gas vehicles"
abroad:
GermanErdgasfahrzeugeEnglishNGVs = Natural Gas Vehi‐
clesFrenchVéhicules au gaz naturel -
or - Véhicules GNVItalianMetano auto
Terms for "natural gas" abroad:
GermanErdgasEnglishCNG = Compressed
Natural GasFrenchGNV = Gaz Naturel (pour)
Véhicules - or -
CGN = carburantgaz
naturelItalianMetano (per auto)
Liquid gas refuelling
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station when
refuelling.
336Performance .............................. 314
Performing work ........................260
Phone Bluetooth ................................. 180
Bluetooth connection ..............181
Call history .............................. 184
Emergency calls ......................183
Entering a number ..................184
Functions during a call ............184
General information ................180
Incoming call ........................... 184
Phone book ............................. 184
Phone main menu ...................184
Selecting the ring tone ............184
Speed dial number ..................184
Phone book ................................ 184
Phone projection ........................164
Picture files ................................. 159
Playing audio .............................. 161
Playing movies ........................... 163
POIs............................................ 171
Power outlets ............................. 101
Power seat adjustment ................41
Power steering............................ 114
Power steering fluid ....................263
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................. 115
Puncture ..................................... 290Q
Quickheat ................................... 195
R Radio Activating................................. 153
Configuring DAB .....................157
Configuring RDS .....................156
DAB announcements ..............157
Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 157
Favourite lists .......................... 155
Intellitext .................................. 157
Radio data system (RDS) .......156
Regional .................................. 156
Regionalisation ....................... 156
Retrieving stations................... 155
Selecting the waveband ..........153
Station search ......................... 154
Station tuning .......................... 154
Storing stations .......................155
Usage ...................................... 153
Radio data system .....................156
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 331
Radio remote control ...................21
RDS ............................................ 156
REACH ....................................... 326
Reading lights ............................ 138
Rear carrier system ......................70Rear floor storage cover ..............83
Rear fog light .....................116, 136
Rear seats .................................... 44
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 239
Rear window wiper and washer ..99
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 304, 308
Refuelling ................................... 248
Regional ..................................... 156
Regionalisation ........................... 156
Registered trademarks ...............328
Retained power off .....................199
Retrieving stations ......................155
Reversing lights .........................136
Ride control system ....................216
Ring tone Changing the ring tone ............184
Ring tone volume ....................150
Roller blinds ................................. 34
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
Route guidance .......................... 176
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................111