Instruments and controls83If 9 illuminates together with I
3 89; stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
In the event of the failure of control
indicator v for airbags and belt
tensioners 3 83, 9 will illuminate.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. Consult a
workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 97, Vehicle
shutdown 3 116.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may
also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 91.
Turn signal 2 or 3 flashes green.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 149, Fuses
3 155.Turn signals 3 102.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat and / or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front
passenger seat belt is not fastened. A warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts are fastened.
Three-point seat belts 3 46.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Note
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 91.
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.
114Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 114
Control of the vehicle ...............114
Steering ................................... 115
Starting and operating ...............115
New vehicle running-in ............115
Ignition switch positions ...........115
Starting the engine ..................116
Vehicle shutdown ....................116
Overrun cut-off ........................ 117
Stop-start system ....................117
Parking .................................... 120
Engine exhaust .......................... 121
Diesel particle filter ..................121
Catalytic converter ...................121
Manual transmission ..................122
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 123
Transmission display ...............123
Starting the engine ..................123
Selector lever .......................... 123
Manual mode ........................... 125
Electronic driving programmes 125
Fault ........................................ 126Brakes........................................ 127
Antilock brake system .............127
Parking brake .......................... 128
Brake assist ............................. 128
Hill start assist ......................... 128
Ride control systems .................129
Traction Control system ..........129
Electronic Stability Control ......130
Driver assistance systems .........131
Cruise control .......................... 131
Parking assist .......................... 132
Fuel ............................................ 135
Fuel for petrol engines .............135
Fuel for diesel engines ............135
Fuel for natural gas operation . 136
Refuelling ................................ 136
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 138
Trailer hitch ................................ 139
General information .................139
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 139
Trailer towing ........................... 139Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there may be a controlled
reduction in power steering assist and
vehicle speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Driving downhill
Engage a gear when driving downhill to ensure that sufficient brake
pressure is available.
Driving and operating139Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles with natural gas engine may
require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
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
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 80 km/h.
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 3 191.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle 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 metres 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 metres 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
3 181.
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.
140Driving and operatingThe maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (60 kg) 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.
Rear axle load The permissible axle loads (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) must not be exceeded.
Service and maintenance177Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................177
Service information ..................177
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 178
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 178General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 79.
Engine identification 3 181.
European service intervals Petrol and CNG engines
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or
two years, whichever occurs first.
Diesel engines
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 35,000 km or
two years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91.A shorter service interval can be valid
for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
Service display 3 79.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first,unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
The international service intervals are valid for:
Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia,
Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia,
Ukraine.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
starting, stop and go operation, trailer operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
200T
Tachometer ................................. 77
Tailgate ......................................... 28
Tail lights ................................... 151
Technical data ............................ 183
Temperature ................................. 91
Third row seats ............................ 42
Three-point seat belt .................... 46
Toll road stickers .......................... 32
Tools .......................................... 159
Top-Tether .................................... 55
Towing ................................ 139, 172
Towing another vehicle .............173
Towing the vehicle .....................172
Traction Control system ............. 129
Trailer coupling ........................... 139
Trailer towing ............................. 139
Transmission ......................... 17, 85
Transmission display ...........80, 123
Tread depth ............................... 163
Trip computer ......................... 91, 97
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...102
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 164
Tyre designations ......................160
Tyre pressure ............................ 160
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 88, 161Tyre pressures ........................... 191
Tyre repair kit ............................. 164
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 132
Underseat storage .......................63
Unit of measurement ....................91
Upholstery .................................. 176
USB port ....................................... 75
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 147
Vehicle checks............................ 143
Vehicle data ................................ 182
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 194
Vehicle dimensions .................... 188
Vehicle Identification Number ....180
Vehicle jack ................................ 159
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Vehicle shutdown ...........82, 97, 116
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 142
Vehicle tools ............................... 159
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 187
Ventilation ................................... 107
Volume ......................................... 91W
Warning chime.............................. 91
Warning chimes ........................... 96
Warning lights ............................... 77
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 146
Wheel changing .........................166
Wheel covers ............................. 163
Wheels and tyres .......................160
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32 Windscreen stickers .....................32
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........72
Winter tyres ............................... 160
Wiper blade replacement ..........148