Instruments and controls81Control indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 52, 3 83.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 81OTurn signal 3 82XSeat belt reminder 3 82vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 82*Airbag deactivation 3 83pCharging system 3 83ZMalfunction indicator light
3 83RBrake system 3 84FBrake pad wear 3 84uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 84sTransmission 3 84[ ÒGear shifting 3 85ZHill start assist 3 85rUltrasonic parking assist
3 85RElectronic Stability Control
3 85$Engine coolant temperature
3 86!Preheating 3 86%Diesel particle filter 3 86wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87,
Change engine oil 3 88SLow engine oil level 3 88$Low fuel 3 88UDrain fuel filter 3 89dImmobiliser 3 89ÆStop-start system 3 898Exterior light 3 89µExterior light failure 3 89CHigh beam 3 89>Fog light 3 90øRear fog light 3 90mCruise control 3 90(Door open 3 90
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 89, t 3 89, Z 3 85 or r
3 85.
94Instruments and controlsSee radio or Radio info (Display audioand radio information)
Available depending on version,
activate radio info (set to On) to
display audio and radio information
(e.g. station frequency, RDS
messages, track number). Deactivate
when not required (set to Off).
Autoclose (Automatic central locking when driving)
Activate the autoclose feature (set to
On ) to automatically lock the doors
when vehicle speed exceeds
12 mph. Deactivate when not
required (set to Off).
Units or Unit of Measurement (for
Distance, Fuel consumption and
Temperature)
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to set the unit of
measurement for distance, fuel
consumption and temperature.
Select Distance and confirm. Set the
unit of measurement to km or mi
(miles) and confirm.
Select Consumption and confirm.
When the Distance unit is set to km, it
is possible to set the unit ofmeasurement for fuel consumption to
either l/100km or km/l . When the
Distance unit is set to mi (miles), fuel
consumption is shown in mpg.
Select Temperature and confirm. Set
the unit of measurement to °C or °F
and confirm.
Language
Languages selectable include:
English, German, French, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Polish
and Turkish. Select desired language and confirm.
Buzzer volume or Warning volume (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. eight volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 95.
Button vol. or Button volume A chime is sounded every time
SET q, R or S is pressed.
Adjust the volume of these chimes
and confirm. eight volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 95.Belt buzzer or Seat belt buzzer
(Reactivate warning chime for driver
and/or front passenger seat belt
reminder)
This menu option is available only if
the seat belt reminder is not active.
When reactivated, the driver and/or
front passenger are alerted with a
warning chime when the
corresponding seat belt is not
fastened.
Seat belt reminder 3 82.
Service (Distance to next service)
Access this menu option to view the
remaining distance to the next service
(available depending on version).
The distance to next service is also
displayed automatically when the
distance reaches 1,250 miles and is
repeated after every additional
125 miles.
Service display 3 78.
114Driving and operatingSteeringIf power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Caution
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is
stationary, as this may damage
the power steering pump.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 120.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for
charging of the vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 116.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:0:ignition off:
Some functions remain active
until key is removed or driver's
door is opened, provided the
ignition was on previously1:ignition on, steering wheel lock
released.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable.
Diesel engine is preheating.2:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
Driving and operating135Low temperature operationAt temperatures below 0° C, some
diesel products with biodiesel blends
may clog, freeze or gel, which may
affect the fuel supply system. Starting
and engine operation may not work
properly. Make sure to fill winter
grade diesel fuel at ambient
temperatures below 0°C.
Arctic grade diesel fuel can be used
in extreme cold temperatures below
-20° C. Using this fuel grade in warm
or hot climates is not recommended
and may cause engine stalling, poor
starting or damage on the fuel
injection system.
Fuel for natural gas
operation
Use natural gas with a methane
content of approx. 78 - 99%. L-gas
(low) has approx. 78 - 87% and H-gas (high) has approx. 87 - 99%. Biogas
with the same methane content can
also be used if it has been chemically
prepared and desulphurised.
Only use natural gas or biogas that complies with DIN 51624.Liquid gas or LPG must not be used.
Refuelling Fuel filler flap is located at left rearside of vehicle.9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
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.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Release the fuel filler flap by pulling
the flap by hand.
Insert ignition key into fuel filler cap
and turn anticlockwise to unlock.
To remove fuel filler cap, rotate
anticlockwise.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not attempt
to operate the sliding side door
when the fuel filler flap is open.
Notice
Depending on model, the sliding
side door may be fitted with a safety system that prevents the door from
being opened fully when the fuel
filler flap is open.
Sliding side door 3 25.
Vehicle care141Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
locking system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plates if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Natural gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for
natural gas vehicles.
Vehicle care153
2.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
to remove from the bulb housing.
Remove the bulb by pulling.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise
5. Install the bulb housing ensuring it
engages correctly.
Rear doors
1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by
the arrows, press to the left and
release the bulb housing.
2. Press bulb slightly towards spring
clip and remove.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Install the bulb housing ensuring it
engages correctly.
Interior lights
Front and rear courtesy light
1. Remove lens using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Open the rear cover. 3. Renew bulb.
4. Close rear cover.
5. Reinstall lens.
Vehicle care173The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 159.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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.
WashingThe 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. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
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 wiper
and 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.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Technical data181Identification plate
The identification plate is located in
the door frame.
Information on identification label:1:vehicle identification number2:permissible gross vehicle weight
rating in kg3:permissible gross train weight
in kg4:maximum permissible front axle
load in kg5:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg6:engine type
Notice
The identification plate on your
vehicle may differ from the
illustration shown.
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block.
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 183.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.