Instruments and controls87Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 88
Steering wheel adjustment ........88
Steering wheel controls .............88
Horn ........................................... 88
Steering column controls ...........88
Windscreen wiper and washer ..89
Outside temperature ..................90
Clock ......................................... 91
Power outlets ............................. 91
Cigarette lighter ......................... 93
Ashtrays .................................... 93
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 93
Instrument cluster ......................93
Speedometer ............................. 93
Odometer .................................. 94
Trip odometer ............................ 94
Tachometer ............................... 94
Fuel gauge ................................ 95
AdBlue gauge ............................ 95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95
Engine oil level monitor .............96
Service display .......................... 96Transmission display .................97
Control indicators ......................97
Turn lights ................................ 100
Seat belt reminder ...................100
Airbag and belt tensioners .......100
Airbag deactivation ..................100
Charging system .....................101
Malfunction indicator light ........101
Service vehicle soon ...............101
Stop engine ............................. 102
Brake system ........................... 102
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...102
Gear shifting ............................ 102
Lane departure warning ..........103
Electronic Stability Control ......103
Electronic Stability Control off . 103
Engine coolant temperature ....103
Preheating ............................... 103
AdBlue ..................................... 103
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 104
Engine oil pressure ..................104
Low fuel ................................... 104
Drain fuel filter ......................... 105
Stop-start system ....................105
Exterior light ............................ 105
Low beam ................................ 105
High beam ............................... 105
High beam assist .....................105
Front fog lights ......................... 105Rear fog light........................... 105
Cruise control .......................... 105
Active emergency braking .......105
Speed limiter ........................... 106
Tachograph ............................. 106
Door open ................................ 106
Displays ..................................... 106
Driver Information Centre ........106
Info Display .............................. 107
Vehicle messages ......................107
Warning chimes .......................108
Trip computer ............................. 109
Tachograph ................................ 111
Instruments and controls99Control indicators in the centre
console
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn lights 3 100XSeat belt reminder 3 100vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 100WAirbag deactivation 3 100pCharging system 3 101ZMalfunction indicator light
3 101jService vehicle soon 3 101oService display 3 101CStop engine 3 102RBrake system 3 102uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 102kjGear shifting 3 102ìLane departure warning 3 103RElectronic Stability Control
3 103ØElectronic Stability Control off
3 103WEngine coolant temperature
3 103!Preheating 3 103úAdBlue 3 103wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 104IEngine oil pressure 3 104kDrain fuel filter 3 105YLow fuel 3 104DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 105\Autostop inhibited (Stop-start
system) 3 1050Exterior light 3 1059Low beam 3 105CHigh beam 3 105íHigh beam assist 3 105>Fog light 3 105
102Instruments and controls9Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Service display
Control indicator o also illuminates in
the Driver Information Centre when
the remaining distance before the
next service reaches 0 km or the
service date is due.
The message SERVICE DUE also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
Service display 3 96.
Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and / or R ), stop
vehicle and switch off engine as soon
as possible.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 106.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied and extinguishes when the
parking brake is released 3 159.
When the parking brake is released, R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 187.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 158.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre 3 106, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESC are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 158.
Gear shifting
k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 137.
158Driving and operatingInterruption of power supplyThe clutch is not disengaged if there
is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 218.
If the cause of the fault is not a
discharged vehicle battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If neutral cannot be selected, the
vehicle must only be towed with the
drive wheels raised off the ground
3 221.
Towing the vehicle 3 221.Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when you depress the
brake pedal firmly. You need to use
considerably more force for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 102.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
Control indicator u 3 102.
Fault
If control indicators u and j
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre, there is a fault in
the ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Driving and operating1599Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
If control indicators u, j , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESC are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is shown in the
Driver Information Centre. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 102.
Parking 3 143.
Retractable parking brake
Depending on vehicle, the parking
brake lever retracts to the horizontal
position even with the parking brake
applied.
To release the parking brake, press the release button and pull the lever
up slightly, then return the lever to the
horizontal position.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up then release it. The lever
returns to the horizontal position.
Vehicle care201
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 beamuABSKWindscreen wiperSymbolCircuitnHeating 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.
202Vehicle careSome circuits may be protected by
several fuses.SymbolCircuitZInfotainment system / Seat
heating / Driver Information
Centre / Audio connec‐
tions / Alarm?Power outletÌCigarette lightereInstrument panelUCentral locking0Interior lightsOTurn lights / Rear fog lights / Body control moduleDIAGDiagnostic connectoruABS / Electronic Stability
ControldInterior lights / Brake lightsZBody control moduleSTOPBrake lightSymbolCircuitIBody 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 mirrorsTLeft-hand side lightSRight-hand side lightSymbolCircuitONavigation systemADPAdditional adaptations,Power windows / Body
control module
Load compartment fuse box
Combi
Located behind the trim panel on the
right-hand side of the load
compartment, beside the rear door.
222Vehicle careAfter towing, unscrew the towing eyeand refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
Caution
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.