18In briefElectronic climate control system
● Press Ê. LED illuminates in the
button when activated.
● Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated
automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 45.
Electronic climate control system
3 120.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 188 and
condition 3 216.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 169.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 41,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief19Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 133.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 102.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 137.
20In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the remote control 3 26.
Activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 37 and anti-theft
alarm system 3 38.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 168.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 167.
32Keys, doors and windowsDeactivation
With the engine running, press and hold e on the central locking switch for
approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal
confirms deactivation.
Central locking switch 3 26.
Child locks
The child safety lock for the sliding
side door is located on its rearward
facing edge.
To prevent the sliding side door from being opened from the inside, open
the door and engage the child lock.
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats, to prevent unintentional
opening from the inside.
Using a suitable tool, turn the child
lock switch in the sliding side door to
the locked position; the door cannot
be opened from the inside.
The child lock remains engaged even after unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control. The door can only be
opened from outside.
To disengage, turn the child lock
switch to the unlocked position.
Doors
Sliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill
with the parking brake applied.
Pull the handle towards the rear to
unlock and open from the inside.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
Central locking system 3 26.
82StorageWarning triangle
The warning triangle can be
accommodated in the space under
the seats.
Underseat storage 3 76.
First aid kit
The first aid kit can be accommodated
in the space under the seats.
Underseat storage 3 76.Roof rack system
Roof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information, contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Note
If tyres of size 215/60 R17 C are
fitted, consult a workshop before
installing a roof rack.
Refer to "Loading information" below
for further information.Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenly
distributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects
can be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
3 79.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper and washer ..86
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 87
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 90
Ashtrays .................................... 90
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
Fuel economy gauge .................93
Service display .......................... 94
Control indicators ......................94Turn lights.................................. 97
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................... 99
Brake system ............................. 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Gear shifting ............................ 100
Electronic Stability Control ......100
Electronic Stability Control off . 100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 101
Engine oil pressure ..................101
Fuel economy mode ................102
Low fuel ................................... 102
Stop-start system ....................102
Exterior light ............................ 102
High beam ............................... 102
Front fog lights ......................... 103
Rear fog light ........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Speed limiter ........................... 103
Tachograph ............................. 103
Door open ................................ 103Displays..................................... 103
Driver Information Centre ........103
Info Display .............................. 104
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Engine oil level ........................ 106
Trip computer ............................. 106
Tachograph ................................ 108
Instruments and controls97Control indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 97XSeat belt reminder 3 98vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 98Ó ONAirbag activation 3 98* OFFAirbag deactivation 3 98pCharging system 3 99ZMalfunction indicator light
3 99jService vehicle soon 3 99CStop engine 3 99RBrake system 3 99uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 100kjGear shifting 3 100RElectronic Stability Control
3 100ØElectronic Stability Control
off 3 100WEngine coolant temperature
3 100!Preheating 3 101YAdBlue 3 101wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 101IEngine oil pressure 3 101ECOFuel economy mode 3 102YLow fuel 3 102DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 102\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system) 3 1029Exterior light 3 1028Exterior light 3 102CHigh beam 3 102>Fog light 3 103øRear fog light 3 103mCruise control 3 103USpeed limiter 3 103&Tachograph 3 103yDoor open 3 103
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.
Bulb replacement 3 177.
Fuses 3 183.
Instruments and controls99Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be
cut. 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.
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.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre 3 103. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message in theDriver Information Centre 3 103:
stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 149 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
Illuminates when the parking brake is released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 172.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.