100Instruments and controlsøRear fog light 3 105mCruise control 3 105lActive emergency braking
3 105USpeed limiter 3 106&Tachograph 3 106yDoor open 3 106
Turn lights
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn light or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or
associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn lights are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 191.
Fuses 3 200.
Turn lights 3 115.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. 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 58.
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 3 57.
Airbag system 3 61.
Airbag deactivation W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 65.
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.
Vehicle care221Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye and wheel wrench are stowed with the vehicle tools 3 204.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 144.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 167, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 154.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 121 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
243Child locks ................................... 31
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 70
Child restraints.............................. 67
Child restraint systems ................67
Cigarette lighter ........................... 93
Cleaning the vehicle ...................222
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............120
Clock ............................................ 91
Coat hooks ................................... 77
Control indicators.......................... 97
Control of the vehicle .................137
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 185
Coolant and antifreeze ...............228
Coolant heater ............................ 127
Cornering light ....................115, 191
Cornering lights .......................... 115
Coupling ball bar ........................178
Cruise control ....................105, 163
Cupholders .................................. 77
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............234
DEF ............................................ 147Demisting and defrosting..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................147
Diesel fuel ................................... 174
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 189
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......189
Diesel particle filter ....................146
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................. 106
Doors ............................................ 32
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........146
Drain fuel filter ........................... 105
Drink holders ................................ 77
Driver assistance systems ..........163
Driver Information Centre ...........106
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 177
Driving economically................... 137
Driving hints ................................ 137
E
ECO mode .................................. 137
ecoScoring.................................. 109
Electric adjustment ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................91
Electrical system......................... 200
Electronic climate control system 122
Electronic driving programmes ..156
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control 103, 161, 178Electronic Stability Control off..... 103
Emergency exit .......................44, 46
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......182
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 185
Engine coolant temperature ......103
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95
Engine drag torque control .........161
Engine exhaust .......................... 146
Engine identification ...................231
Engine oil ................... 183, 228, 232
Engine oil additives ....................228
Engine oil level monitor ................96
Engine oil pressure ....................104
Engine oil viscosity grades .........228
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 160, 161, 163
Event data recorders ..................238
Exhaust gases ............................ 146
Exit lighting ................................ 119
Exterior care .............................. 222
Exterior light ............................... 105
Exterior lighting ....................15, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
F
Fault ........................................... 157
Fire extinguisher ........................... 84
First aid ......................................... 84