In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then 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 3 152.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 153.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 204 and
condition 3 249.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 181.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 46 and seat belts
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
84Storageluggage (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 75 mph.
● The permissible roof load (which includes the weight of the roof
rack) is 200 kg for standard roof
variants. The roof load is the combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
Instruments and controls85Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 86
Steering wheel adjustment ........86
Steering wheel controls .............86
Horn ........................................... 86
Steering column controls ...........86
Windscreen wiper and washer ..87
Outside temperature ..................88
Clock ......................................... 89
Power outlets ............................. 89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 91
Ashtrays .................................... 91
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 93
AdBlue gauge ............................ 93
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 93
Engine oil level monitor .............94
Service display .......................... 94Transmission display .................95
Control indicators ......................95
Turn lights .................................. 98
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................. 100
Brake system ........................... 100
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Upshift ..................................... 100
Lane departure warning ..........101
Electronic Stability Program ....101
Electronic Stability Program off ........................................... 101
Engine coolant temperature ....101
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 102
Engine oil pressure ..................102
Low fuel ................................... 102
Drain fuel filter ......................... 103
Stop-start system ....................103
Exterior light ............................ 103
Low beam ................................ 103
High beam ............................... 103
High beam assist .....................103Fog light................................... 103
Rear fog light ........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Active emergency braking .......103
Speed limiter ........................... 104
Tachograph ............................. 104
Door open ................................ 104
Displays ..................................... 104
Driver Information Centre ........104
Info Display .............................. 105
Vehicle messages ......................105
Warning chimes .......................106
Trip computer ............................. 107
Tachograph ................................ 109
Instruments and controls97Control indicators in the centre
console
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn lights 3 98XSeat belt reminder 3 98vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 98WAirbag deactivation 3 98pCharging system 3 99ZMalfunction indicator light
3 99jService vehicle soon 3 99oService display 3 99CStop engine 3 100RBrake system 3 100uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 100kjUpshift, downshift 3 100ìLane departure warning 3 101RElectronic Stability Program
3 101ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 101WEngine coolant temperature
3 101!Preheating 3 101úAdBlue 3 101wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 102IEngine oil pressure 3 102kDrain fuel filter 3 103YLow fuel 3 102DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 103\Autostop inhibited (Stop-start
system) 3 1030Exterior light 3 1039Low beam 3 103CHigh beam 3 103íHigh beam assist 3 103>Fog light 3 103
102Instruments and controlsIlluminates together with control
indicator A to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine
starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 104.
AdBlue 3 145.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 100 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a puncture or severely under-inflatedtyre is detected.Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 99 and a
corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 205.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
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, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
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
assistance of a workshop 3 181.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
106Instruments and controlsdisappear automatically and j
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTSWARNING AEBS CHECKWARNING AEBS DISABLED
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 205.
Warning chimes If several warnings appear at thesame time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 56.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 157.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 167.
● If the vehicle has manual
transmission automated and theclutch temperature is too high3 153.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 91.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 30.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 30.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoringof vehicle inclination 3 36.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 145.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 171.
When the vehicle is parked and / or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on 3 110.
Driving and operating175Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust fitting of towing equipment at
a later date to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 50 mph must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 249.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent and engine-
dependent maximum values which
must not be exceeded. The actual
trailer load is the difference between
the actual gross weight of the trailer
and the actual coupling socket load
with the trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 m above sea level.Since engine power decreases as
altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 m of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 228.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.
178Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................179
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 179
Vehicle storage ........................179
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....180
Vehicle checks ........................... 180
Performing work ......................180
Bonnet ..................................... 180
Engine oil ................................. 181
Engine coolant ......................... 183
Power steering fluid .................183
Washer fluid ............................ 184
Brakes ..................................... 185
Brake fluid ............................... 185
Vehicle battery ......................... 185
Diesel fuel filter ........................187
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....188
Wiper blade replacement ........188
Bulb replacement .......................189
Headlights ............................... 189
Fog lights ................................. 192
Front turn lights .......................192
Tail lights ................................. 193
Side turn lights ......................... 195Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 195
Number plate light ...................196
Interior lights ............................ 197
Instrument panel illumination ...198
Electrical system ........................198
Fuses ....................................... 198
Engine compartment fuse box . 199
Instrument panel fuse box .......200
Load compartment fuse box ....201
Vehicle tools .............................. 203
Tools ........................................ 203
Wheels and tyres .......................204
Tyres ....................................... 204
Winter tyres ............................. 204
Tyre designations ....................204
Tyre pressure .......................... 204
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 205
Tread depth ............................. 207
Changing tyre and wheel size . 208 Wheel covers ........................... 208
Tyre chains .............................. 208
Tyre repair kit .......................... 209
Wheel changing .......................212
Spare wheel ............................ 214
Jump starting ............................. 217Towing....................................... 219
Towing the vehicle ...................219
Towing another vehicle ...........220
Appearance care .......................221
Exterior care ............................ 221
Interior care ............................. 223