Driving and operating133Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 134
Control of the vehicle ...............134
Steering ................................... 134
Starting and operating ...............134
New vehicle running-in ............134
Ignition switch positions ...........135
Power button ........................... 135
Retained power off ..................136
Starting the engine ..................137
Overrun cut-off ........................ 138
Stop-start system ....................138
Parking .................................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Diesel particle filter ..................142
Catalytic converter ...................142
Automatic transmission ..............143
Transmission display ...............143
Selector lever .......................... 143
Manual mode ........................... 144
Electronic driving programmes 145
Fault ........................................ 145
Interruption of power supply ....145
Manual transmission ..................146Drive systems ............................ 147
All-wheel drive ......................... 147
Brakes ........................................ 148
Antilock brake system .............148
Parking brake .......................... 148
Brake assist ............................. 149
Hill start assist ......................... 149
Ride control systems .................149
Traction Control system ..........149
Electronic Stability Control ......150
Descent control system ...........151
Driver assistance systems .........152
Cruise control .......................... 152
Speed limiter ........................... 154
Forward collision alert .............155
Following distance indication ...157
Parking assist .......................... 158
Rear view camera ...................160
Traffic sign assistant ................162
Lane departure warning ..........165
Fuel ............................................ 166
Fuel for petrol engines .............166
Fuel for diesel engines ............167
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....168
Refuelling ................................ 168
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 172Trailer hitch................................ 172
General information .................172
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 173
Trailer towing ........................... 173
Towing equipment ...................174
134Driving and operatingDriving 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 will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 138.
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.Steering
If 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.
A vehicle message will be displayed
in the Info-Display.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 10 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
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 and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 142.
142Driving and operatingDiesel particle filterAutomatic cleaning process
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs between seven and twelve
minutes. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
System requires manual cleaning
process
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
driving short distances, the system
cannot clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and
if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will beindicated by illumination of % and a
warning message in the Driver Information Centre.
% illuminates along with a warning
message illuminates when diesel
particle filter is full. Start cleaning
process as soon as possible.
% flashes along with a warning
message when diesel particle filter
has reached the maximum filling
level. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Activate manual cleaning process To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 rpm. Shift down if
necessary. Diesel particle filter
cleaning is then started.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high
engine speeds and loads.
Control indicator % extinguishes as
soon as the self-cleaning operation is
complete. Keep on driving until self-
cleaning operation is complete.Caution
If possible, do not interrupt
cleaning process. Drive until
cleaning is completed to avoid the need for service or repair by a
workshop.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for anyreasons, control indicator Z
illuminates and a warning message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Engine power may be
reduced. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Technical data231Capacities
Engine oilEngineB14NETB14NET
LPGB14XFTB16XERA18XERB16DTH,
B16DTU,
B16DTNincluding Filter [l]4.04.04.04.54.55.0between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.01.01.01.0
Fuel tank
EngineB14NETB14NET
LPGB14XFTB16XERA18XERB16DTH,
B16DTU,
B16DTNPetrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l]535353535352LPG, refilling quantity [l]–34––––
243Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............218
Cruise control ...................... 96, 152
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............234
Delayed locking ............................ 26
Descent control system .......94, 151
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......184
Diesel particle filter ....................142
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 173
Driving hints ................................ 134
E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 190
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..145
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......178
Engine compartment fuse box ...190
Engine coolant ........................... 181
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 226
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................222
Engine oil ................... 180, 218, 223
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 124
ERA GLONASS .......................... 113
Event data recorders ..................240
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 213
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................12, 115
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
Fault ........................................... 145
First aid kit ................................... 73
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Flex-Fix system ............................ 61
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 187
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......157
Forward collision alert................. 155Front airbag system .....................48
Front fog lights ........................... 122
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 60
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 172
Fuel for diesel engines ..............167
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......168
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 190
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................172
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Glove box lighting .......................124
H Halogen headlights ....................186
Hand brake ................................. 148
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights when driving abroad 118
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
244Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 41
Heating and ventilation system . 126
High beam ........................... 96, 116
High beam assist ..................96, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................221
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 30, 95
Indicators ...................................... 84
Info display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 97
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........192
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 215
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights .............................. 123
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....57
J
Jump starting ............................. 209K
Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane departure warning .......94, 165
Lashing eyes ............................... 73
Lighting features .........................124
Light switch ................................ 115
Load compartment ................28, 71
Load compartment cover .............72
Load compartment fuse box ......193
Loading information .....................74
Low fuel ....................................... 95
LPG .............................. 86, 168, 223
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 144
Manual transmission .................. 146
Manual windows ..........................33
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display ............................ 97
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................123
N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................189O
Object detection systems ...........158
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 218, 223
OnStar ........................................ 109
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 18, 140
Parking assist ............................ 158
Parking brake ............................ 148
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 228
Performing work ........................179
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power button .............................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power steering fluid ....................181
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 205
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 241
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 238
Reading lights ............................ 124
Rear carrier system ......................61
Rear floor storage cover ..............73