Instruments and controls91Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 182.
Fuses 3 187.
Turn lights 3 117.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console
when seat is occupied.Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine until
the seat belt has been fastened.
Seat belt status on rear seats
(vehicles with Midlevel display)
X illuminates or flashes white or >
illuminates white in the Driver
Information Centre for a certain time,
after the ignition has been switched
on.
X illuminates
Until the seat belt has been fastened.
> illuminates
When the seat belt has been
fastened.
X flashes
When fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.Seat belt status on rear seats
(vehicles with Uplevel display)
X illuminates grey or flashes red in
the Driver Information Centre for a
certain time, after the ignition has
been switched on.
Illuminates grey
Until the seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes red
When fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 44.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for a few
seconds. If it does not illuminate, does not go out after a few secondsor 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.
92Instruments and controlsDeployment 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 3 43.
Airbag system 3 46.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 51.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. The brake servo unit may cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 179.
136Driving and operatingNotice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain time.Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Exhaust filter
The exhaust filter is a particle filter for diesel and gasoline engines.
Automatic cleaning process
The exhaust 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 be
236Customer informationDepending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settingscan be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● seat and steering wheel position settings
● chassis and air conditioning settings
● custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system
● address book data for use with an
integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system
240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Adaptive forward lighting .....95, 114
AdBlue .................................. 94, 138
Adjustable air vents ...................125
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................51, 92
Airbag label................................... 46 Airbag system .............................. 46
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Air conditioning system .............. 122
Air intake .................................... 126
Air vents...................................... 125
All-wheel drive ........................... 144
Antilock brake system ................ 145
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................212
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............140
Autostop ..................................... 133
Auxiliary heater ........................... 125B
Battery discharge protection ......120
Battery voltage ........................... 104
Bicycle rack .................................. 60
BlueInjection ............................... 138
Bonnet ....................................... 176
Brake and clutch fluid .................216
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 146
Brake fluid .................................. 179
Brakes ............................... 145, 179
Breakdown.................................. 209
Bulb replacement ....................... 182
C Capacities .................................. 228
Catalytic converter .....................137
Central locking system ................24
Centre console storage ...............60
Changing tyre and wheel size ...199
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
Child restraints.............................. 52
Child restraint systems ................52
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............121
Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 103
241Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............216
Cruise control ...................... 95, 149
Cupholders .................................. 58
Curtain airbag system .................. 50
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............230
DEF ............................................ 138
Delayed locking ............................ 27
Descent control system .......93, 148
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................138
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........149
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 170
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 187
Electronic climate control system 123
Electronic driving programmes ..142Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 147
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93
Electronic Stability Control off....... 93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...188
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 223
Engine exhaust .......................... 136
Engine identification ...................219
Engine oil ................... 177, 216, 220
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 119
Event data recorders ..................235
Exhaust filter ............................... 136
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 212
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ........................................... 142
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Flex-Fix system ............................ 60
Folding mirrors ............................. 32Following distance indication ......154
Forward collision alert................. 152
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights .............95, 117, 184
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 59
Fuel............................................. 163
Fuel for diesel engines ..............165
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......165
Fuel for petrol engines ...............163
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 187
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................170
Glovebox ..................................... 58
Glove box lighting .......................119
H Halogen headlights ....................183
Hand brake ................................. 145
Hazard warning flashers ............116
Headlight flash ........................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ......113
Headlights when driving abroad 113
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
243Rear window wiper and washer ..79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 216, 220
Refuelling ................................... 166
Registered trademarks ...............234
Retained power off .....................131
Reversing lights .........................117
Ride control systems ..................146
Roof .............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 40
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 43
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 39
Selective catalytic reduction .......138
Selector lever ............................. 141
Service ....................................... 126
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................215
Side airbag system ......................50
Software acknowledgement .......233
Spare wheel ............................... 204
Speed limiter......................... 96, 151
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................128Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................131
Steering ...................................... 128
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 133
Storage compartments .................58
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 119
Sun visors .................................... 36
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 185
Three-point seat belt .................... 44
Tools .......................................... 192
Tow bar....................................... 170
Towing ................................ 170, 209
Towing another vehicle .............211
Towing equipment .....................171
Towing the vehicle .....................209
Traction Control system ............. 146
Traction Control system off........... 94
Traffic sign assistant .............96, 159
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................140
Tread depth ............................... 199
Trip odometer .............................. 83Turn lights ............................ 91, 117
Tyre chains ................................ 200
Tyre designations ......................193
Tyre pressure ............................ 194
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 195
Tyre pressures ........................... 229
Tyre repair kit ............................. 200
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 155
Underseat storage .......................59
Upholstery .................................. 214
Uplevel display ............................. 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 101
Vehicle battery ........................... 180
Vehicle checks............................ 176
Vehicle data ................................ 220
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 235
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 227
Vehicle Identification Number ....218
Vehicle jack ................................ 192
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............105
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3