12In brief28Storage compartment ..........71
Fuse box ............................ 195Exterior lighting
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Lighting 3 107, Automatic light
control 3 107, Headlight warning
device 3 102, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 110.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
Front and rear fog lights 3 111,
3 111.
Instruments and controls95UCruise control speed limiter
3 100&Tachograph 3 100yDoor open 3 100
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 184.
Fuses 3 193.
Turn signals 3 110.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A warning chime also sounds for
approx. 90 seconds.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.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.
Three-point seat belts 3 52.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates briefly. If
it does not illuminate 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.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 51, 3 55.
Airbag deactivation
W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 59.
Climate control123Control unitsThe timer or remote control unit turns
the system on and off, and is used to
programme specific departure times.
Timer (Type A)1 Display:Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Y, Ö and x2 l:Adjusts values up3 7:Long press: switch
heater on, short press:
turns display on or
confirms selection4 k:Adjusts values down5 d:Long press: switch
heater off, short press:
turns display on or exit
menu
Remote control (Type A)
1 Display:Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Z, Ü , Y ,
Ö and x2 7:Long press: switch heater on,
short press: turns display on
or confirms selection3 l:Adjusts values up4 d:Long press: switch heater off,
short press: turns display on
or exit menu5 k:Adjusts values down
If no buttons are pressed within
ten seconds the display automatically
turns off.
Remote control (Type A) fault
displays
INIT:automatic detection –
wait until automatic
detection is finishedNO
SIGNAL:no signal –
check heater fuseZ:poor signal –
move closerÜ:battery low –
replace batteryY:heater fault –
consult workshopAdd, AddE:system in learning
mode
Teach remote control (Type A)
If the vehicle battery is reconnected,
the LED in the instrument panel
button illuminates and the system
124Climate controlconfigures the remote control menuautomatically. If the LED flashes,
select Add or AddE and confirm.
Additional remote control units may
also be configured. Press the button
until LED flashes, switch on the
remote control, select Add and
confirm.
AddE teaches the current remote
control unit exclusively and blocks all
previously configured units. Add
teaches up to four remote control
units, but only one unit can operate the system at any one time.
Remote control (Type B)1 Display:Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Z, Ü , Y ,
Ö and x2 l:Adjusts values up3
OFF:Switch heater off, or press
Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm selection4 Y:Switch heater on, or press Y
and OFF simultaneously to
confirm selection5 k:Adjusts values down
If no buttons are pressed within
30 seconds the display automatically
turns off.
9 Warning
When refuelling, switch off the
remote control unit as well as the
heater!
The remote control has a maximum
range of 1000 metres. The range may
be reduced due to environmental
conditions and as the battery
becomes weaker.
Remote control (Type B) fault
displaysZ:poor signal – adjust positionFAIL:error during signal
transmission –
move closer or check heater
fuseÜ:battery low – replace battery
Teach remote control (Type B)
Up to four additional remote control
units may also be configured. During
additional teaching processes, the
oldest transmitter will be deleted each
time.
Remove the heater fuse for
five seconds, then refit the fuse.
Within two - six seconds press OFF
for one second. Teaching is
completed.
If the remote has not been used for a long period, press the OFF button six
times at intervals of two seconds,
then press and hold for another
two seconds, then wait two minutes.
Vehicle care173Vehicle careGeneral Information...................174
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Vehicle storage ........................174
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....175
Vehicle checks ........................... 175
Performing work ......................175
Bonnet ..................................... 175
Engine oil ................................. 176
Engine coolant ......................... 178
Power steering fluid .................178
Washer fluid ............................ 179
Brakes ..................................... 180
Brake fluid ............................... 180
Vehicle battery ......................... 180
Diesel fuel filter ........................182
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....183
Wiper blade replacement ........183
Bulb replacement .......................184
Headlights ............................... 184
Adaptive forward lighting .........187
Fog lights ................................. 187
Front turn signal lights .............187
Tail lights ................................. 188
Side turn signal lights ..............190Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 190
Number plate light ...................191
Interior lights ............................ 192
Instrument panel illumination ...193
Electrical system ........................193
Fuses ....................................... 193
Engine compartment fuse box . 194
Instrument panel fuse box .......195
Load compartment fuse box ....196
Vehicle tools .............................. 198
Tools ........................................ 198
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Tyres ....................................... 199
Winter tyres ............................. 199
Tyre designations ....................199
Tyre pressure .......................... 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 200
Tread depth ............................. 202
Changing tyre and wheel size . 203 Wheel covers ........................... 203
Tyre chains .............................. 203
Tyre repair kit .......................... 204
Wheel changing .......................207
Spare wheel ............................ 209
Jump starting ............................. 212Towing....................................... 214
Towing the vehicle ...................214
Towing another vehicle ...........215
Appearance care .......................216
Exterior care ............................ 216
Interior care ............................. 218
Vehicle care193Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● on the left-hand side of the instrument panel, behind the trim
panel
● in the engine compartment located below the coolant
expansion tankCombi
An additional fuse box is located
behind a trim panel on the right-hand
side of the load compartment, beside the rear door.Bus
An additional fuse box is located on
the lower right-hand side of the load
compartment, below the step trim
panel.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
194Vehicle careIt is advisable to carry a full set of
fuses. Consult a workshop.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Notice
Not all fuse box descriptions in this
manual may apply to your vehicle.
When inspecting the fuse box, refer to the fuse box label.
Fuse extractor
To help in replacing fuses, a fuse
extractor is located in the instrument
panel fuse box.
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine compartment fusebox
Located below the coolant expansion tank.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Due to restricted accessibility, have
fuses replaced by a workshop.SymbolCircuitSRight side lightsTLeft side lightsWRight low beamaLeft low beam>Front fog lightLLeft high beamNRight high beamuABS
Vehicle care195SymbolCircuitKWindscreen wipernHeating and ventilation
system / Air conditioningVHeated windscreenQPneumatic suspension
Instrument panel fuse box
Located behind the trim panel on the
left-hand side of the instrument panel. Pull upper part of trim panel to
remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.SymbolCircuitZInfotainment system / Seat
heating / Driver Information
Centre / Audio connec‐
tions / Alarm?Power outletÌCigarette lightereInstrument panelUCentral locking0Interior lightsOTurn signals / Rear fog
lights / Body control moduleDIAGDiagnostic connectoruABS / Electronic Stability
ProgramdInterior lights / Brake lightsZBody control moduleSymbolCircuitSTOPBrake lightIBody control module /
Power windows / Heating
and ventilation system / Air
conditioningmLeft heated rear windownRight heated rear windowRWindscreen washerMElectronic immobiliserUHeated seatsFBLCornering lightlHands-free connection&TachographPTOPower take-offjHornÍPreheating / Diesel fuel filterxClimate control fandHeated exterior mirrors