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Driving and operating135Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
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.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
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 side.
Driving downhill
Engage a gear when driving downhill
to ensure that sufficient brake
pressure is available.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 3 141.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:
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180Driving and operatingSome fuels, mainly high octane
racing fuels, can contain an octane
enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use fuels or fuel additives with MMT as they can
reduce spark plug life and affect
emission control system
performance. The malfunction
indicator light Z may turn on 3 92. If
this occurs, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Fuel for diesel engines Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590 and which has a sulphur
concentration of max. 10 ppm.
Fuels with a biodiesel (compliant with
EN 14214) content of max. 7% by
volume may be used (e.g. named
B7).
If travelling in countries outside the
European Union occasional use of
Euro-Diesel fuel with a sulphur
concentration below 50 ppm is
possible.Caution
Frequent usage of diesel fuel containing more than 15 ppm
sulphur will cause severe engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Low temperature operation At temperatures below 0° C, some
diesel products with biodiesel blends may clog, freeze or gel, which mayaffect 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 liquid gas operation
Liquid gas is known as LPG
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole Liquéfié). LPG is also known as
Autogas.
LPG consists mainly of propane and
butane. The octane rating is between
105 and 115, depending on the
butane proportion. LPG is stored
liquid at around five to ten bar
pressure.
The boiling point depends on the
pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure
propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).
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265Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............238
Corner lighting ............................ 117
Cruise control ...................... 96, 155
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 48
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............117
Declaration of conformity ............256
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......198
Diesel particle filter ...............94, 141
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........155
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 185
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Easy entry..................................... 38
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 207
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 144, 149Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......192
Engine compartment fuse box ...208
Engine coolant ........................... 194
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 246
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................242
Engine oil ................... 193, 238, 243
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................262
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 233
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................12, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 145, 149
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 202Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......161
Forward collision alert................. 158
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn signal lights ...............203
Fuel............................................. 179
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 184
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............179
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 207
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................185
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display ...................102
H Halogen headlights ....................199
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......116