Instruments and controls93airbags 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 3 44.
Airbag system 3 47.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 52.
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 3 185.
96Instruments and controlsFlashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 172.
Catalytic converter 3 143.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 187.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a repairer.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 116.
High beam
C illuminates blue.Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 117 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 120.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 120.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Adaptive forward lighting 3 120.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the system has been activated 3 119.
Automatic light control 3 117.
Front fog lights > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 123.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 123.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 155.
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 ........................... 136
Retained power off ..................137
Starting the engine ..................137
Overrun cut-off ........................ 139
Stop-start system ....................139
Parking .................................... 141
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Exhaust filter ............................ 142
Catalytic converter ...................143
AdBlue ..................................... 144
Automatic transmission ..............146
Transmission display ...............146
Selector lever .......................... 147
Manual mode ........................... 148
Electronic driving programmes 148
Fault ........................................ 148
Interruption of power supply ....149Manual transmission ..................149
Drive systems ............................ 150
All-wheel drive ......................... 150
Brakes ........................................ 151
Antilock brake system .............151
Parking brake .......................... 151
Brake assist ............................. 152
Hill start assist ......................... 152
Ride control systems .................152
Traction Control system ..........152
Electronic Stability Control ......153
Descent control system ...........154
Driver assistance systems .........155
Cruise control .......................... 155
Speed limiter ........................... 157
Forward collision alert .............158
Following distance indication ...160
Parking assist .......................... 161
Rear view camera ...................163
Traffic sign assistant ................165
Lane departure warning ..........168
Fuel ............................................ 169
Fuel for petrol engines .............169
Fuel for diesel engines ............171
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....171
Refuelling ................................ 172
Trailer hitch ................................ 176
General information .................176Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 176
Trailer towing ........................... 177
Towing equipment ...................177
Driving and operating143indicated by illumination of % and a
warning message in the Driver
Information Centre.
% illuminates along with a warning
message illuminates when exhaust
filter is full. Start cleaning process as
soon as possible.
% flashes along with a warning
message when exhaust 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. Exhaust 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.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 169, 3 229 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
246IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 180
Adaptive forward lighting .....96, 120
AdBlue .................................. 95, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................52, 93
Airbag label................................... 47 Airbag system .............................. 47
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 128
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
All-wheel drive ........................... 150
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Appearance care ........................218
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic light control ...............117
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............146
Autostop ..................................... 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131B
Battery discharge protection ......126
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Bicycle rack .................................. 61
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 182
Brake and clutch fluid .................222
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 185
Brakes ............................... 151, 185
Breakdown.................................. 216
Bulb replacement ....................... 188
C Capacities .................................. 234
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................25
Centre console storage ...............61
Changing tyre and wheel size ...206
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............127
Clock............................................. 81
Code ........................................... 104