
174Driving and operatingcontrol indicator ì flashes together
with a warning chime to alert the
driver.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by
pressing  ì; LED in the button
illuminates. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
At speeds below 60 km/h the system is inoperable.
Operation hints The lane departure warning systemmay not operate properly when:
● The windscreen is not clean.
● There are adverse environmental
conditions like heavy rain, snow,
direct sunlight or shadows.
The system cannot operate when no
lane marking is detected.Fault
In the event of a fault in the system, a warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre (possibly in combination with control indicator  j)
and the LED in the button illuminates.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Driver Information Centre  3 106.Fuel
Fuel for diesel engines The Diesel engines are compatible
with bio-fuels that conform to current and future European standards and
can be obtained from filling stations:
Diesel fuel that meets standard
EN590 mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester). 

178Driving and operatingIn the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) must not be
exceeded.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Towing equipment audible
warning
For vehicles fitted with towing
equipment, when connected to a
trailer the pitch of the audible warning
changes upon operation of the turn
lights.
The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn light on the trailer or
the towing vehicle fails.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle / trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While the system is working, keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
3  161.Auxiliary features
Power take-off
Activation
To activate the power take-off, with
the vehicle stationary and the engine
idling:
● Set the gearshift lever to neutral (vehicles with manual
transmission automated:
selector lever in position  N).
● Depress the clutch pedal. 

Vehicle care183
Pull the safety catch, located slightly
beside the centre, and open the
bonnet.
Pull up the support rod from its holder,
then secure it in the hook on the
underside of the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system  3 140.Caution
Ensure the windscreen wiper is
switched off before opening the
bonnet  3 89.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
9 Warning
In the event of even a minor head-
on collision, have the bonnet
safety catch checked by a
workshop.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of engine oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3  228.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes. 

204Vehicle careNo.Circuit1Stop-start2Power sliding door lock electro‐
magnet3Power sliding door lock chime4Speed 2: right-hand evaporator
fan5Speed 2: left-hand evaporator
fan6Speed 1: left-hand evaporator
fan7Left-hand heating8Speed 3: left-hand evaporator
fan9Condenser fan10Right-hand heating11Speed 3: right-hand evaporator
fan12Power sliding door13Corridor lightingNo.Circuit14Foot panel15Child safety warning chime16Speed 1: right-hand evaporator
fan
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack, wheel wrench, adapters (for
spare wheel removal), hub cap hook
and towing eye are contained in a
unit, stowed under the front seat.
Note
Depending on vehicle, there may be
multiple adapters for spare wheel
removal. 

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 

244First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents  ........................... 134
Fog lights .................................... 116
Folding mirrors ............................. 41
Folding seat .................................. 77
Front airbag system  .....................64
Front courtesy light .....................117
Front fog lights  ...105, 112, 116, 194
Front reading light....................... 118
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 77
Front turn lights .......................... 194
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) ............................ 109
Fuel for diesel engines  ..............174
Fuel gauge ................................... 95
Fuel tank ..................................... 232
Fuse box ............................. 201, 202
Fuses  ......................................... 200
G
Gauges ......................................... 93
Gear shifting ............................... 102
General information  ...................177
Glass panel .................................. 46
Glovebox  ..................................... 77
Glovebox cooler ......................... 134
Grab handles ................................ 79
Ground clearance .......................144H
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 159
Hazard warning flashers  ............115
Headlight flash  ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment  ......114
Headlights .................. 112, 113, 191
Headlights when driving abroad  115
Head restraint adjustment  .............8
Head restraints  ............................ 47
Heated exterior mirrors .................17
Heated mirrors  ............................. 41
Heated rear window ...............17, 45
Heating  ........................................ 54
Heating and ventilation system . 120
High beam  ......................... 105, 113
High beam assist ................105, 113
Hill start assist  ........................... 160
Horn  ....................................... 16, 88
Hub cap hook ............................. 204
I
Identification plate  .....................231
Idle speed control .......................140
Ignition switch positions  .............138
Immobiliser  .................................. 40
Indicators ...................................... 93
Info Display ................................. 107
Information displays.................... 106
Infotainment system ...................107
Initial drive information.................... 6Instrument cluster  ........................93
Instrument panel fuse box  .........201
Instrument panel illumination  .....199
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Instrument panel storage ..............76
Interior care  ............................... 224
Interior lighting ............................ 117
Interior lights  ...................... 117, 198
Interior mirrors .............................. 42
Interruption of power supply  ......158
Introduction  .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 67
J Jack ............................................ 204
Journey record............................ 109
Jump starting  ............................. 218
K Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L
Lane departure warning .....103, 173
Lashing eyes  ............................... 79
Lashing straps .............................. 79
Laying up the vehicle ..................187
Light covers, misted.................... 116
Lighting ....................................... 112
Lighting features .........................119
Light switch  ................................ 112 

247Upholstery.................................. 224
USB socket ................................... 91
Using this manual  ..........................3
V Vehicle battery  ...................187, 218
Vehicle checks............................ 182
Vehicle data ................................ 232
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 238
Vehicle Identification Number  ....230
Vehicle jack ................................ 204
Vehicle messages  .....................107
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Vehicle specific data  ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 181
Vehicle tools ............................... 204
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 120
W
Warning chimes  .........................108
Warning lights ............................... 93
Warning triangle  .......................... 83
Washer and wiper systems  .........17
Washer fluid ............................... 186
Washing the vehicle ...................222
Wheel changing  .........................214
Wheel covers  ............................. 210
Wheels and tyres  .......................205
Wheel wrench ............................. 204Wide view mirror.....................42, 45
Window guard............................... 83
Windows ....................................... 43
Windscreen................................... 43
Windscreen wiper and washer  ....89
Winter tyres  ............................... 206
Wiper blade replacement  ..........190