Instruments and controls1019Danger
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.
Airbag system 3 61.
Belt tensioners 3 57.
Airbag deactivation 3 65.
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. Vehicle
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 briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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.
If Z illuminates in combination with
A , stop vehicle and switch off engine
as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 106.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 146.
Instruments and controls105Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 175.
Catalytic converter 3 146.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 189.
Drain fuel filter
k illuminates yellow.
Water has been detected in the fuel
filter.
Diesel fuel filter 3 189.
Stop-start system
\ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates
Illuminates green during an Autostop.If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Exterior light
0 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the side lights are
on 3 112.
Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on 3 112.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 113.High beam assist
í illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 113.
Front fog lights > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 116.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 116.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Cruise control 3 163.
Active emergency braking
l illuminates or flashes yellow.
136Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 137
Driving economically ...............137
Control of the vehicle ...............137
Steering ................................... 137
Starting and operating ...............138
New vehicle running-in ............138
Ignition switch positions ...........138
Starting the engine ..................139
Idle speed control ....................140
Overrun cut-off ........................ 140
Stop-start system ....................140
Parking .................................... 143
Air suspension ......................... 144
Engine exhaust .......................... 146
Diesel particle filter ..................146
Catalytic converter ...................146
AdBlue ..................................... 147
Manual transmission ..................154
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 154
Transmission display ...............154
Starting the engine ..................155
Selector lever .......................... 155Manual mode........................... 156
Electronic driving programmes 156
Fault ........................................ 157
Interruption of power supply ....158
Brakes ........................................ 158
Antilock brake system .............158
Parking brake .......................... 159
Brake assist ............................. 160
Hill start assist ......................... 160
Ride control systems .................160
Traction Control system ..........160
Electronic Stability Control ......161
Limited-slip rear axle ...............163
Driver assistance systems .........163
Cruise control .......................... 163
Speed limiter ........................... 165
Active emergency braking .......167
Parking assist .......................... 169
Rear view camera ...................171
Lane departure warning ..........173
Fuel ............................................ 174
Fuel for diesel engines ............174
Refuelling ................................ 175
Trailer hitch ................................ 177
General information .................177
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 177
Trailer towing ........................... 177Towing equipment ...................178
Trailer stability assist ...............178
Auxiliary features .......................178
Power take-off ......................... 178
146Driving and operatingEngine exhaust9Danger
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.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
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. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
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
indicated by illumination of control
indicator j 3 101. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Caution
If the cleaning process is
interrupted, there is a risk of
provoking severe engine damage.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high engine speeds and loads.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on page 3 174 could damage the
catalytic converter or electronic
components.
Unburnt fuel 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.
If control indicator Z flashes, the
permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Lift your foot off the
accelerator until Z stops flashing and
is steadily illuminated. Contact a
workshop immediately.
242IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....187
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 181
Active emergency braking ..105, 167
AdBlue ........................ 103, 147, 228
AdBlue gauge ............................... 95
AdBlue tank ................................ 232
Adjustable air vents ...................133
Airbag and belt tensioners .........100
Airbag deactivation ..............65, 100
Airbag label................................... 61 Airbag system .............................. 61
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Air conditioning system .............. 121
Air intake .................................... 134
Air suspension ........................... 144
Air suspension system................ 221
Air vents...................................... 133
Antifreeze ................................... 185
Antilock brake system ................ 158
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....102
Anti-theft alarm system ................38
Anti-theft bolts............................. 214
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................222
Armrest ........................................ 53
Ashtrays ....................................... 93Automatic light control ...............112
Automatic locking ...................26, 31
Autostop ....................... 19, 139, 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 127
B Battery .................... 23, 24, 127, 187
Battery discharge protection ......119
Battery, jump starting.................. 218
Belts.............................................. 57 Bonnet ....................................... 182
Bottle holders................................ 77
Brake assist ............................... 160
Brake fluid .......................... 187, 228
Brakes ............................... 158, 187
Brake system ............................. 102
Breakdown.................................. 221
Bulb replacement ....................... 191
Bus Rear seats ................................. 54
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................83
Capacities .................................. 232
Cargo management system ........80
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................146
Central locking system ................26
Centre high-mounted brake light 197
Changing tyre and wheel size ...210
Charging system ........................ 101