98Instruments and controlsøRear fog light 3 103mCruise control 3 103lActive emergency braking
3 103USpeed limiter 3 104&Tachograph 3 104yDoor open 3 104
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 3 189.
Fuses 3 198.
Turn lights 3 113.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. 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 56.
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 55.
Airbag system 3 59.
Airbag deactivation W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 63.
134Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 135
Driving economically ...............135
Control of the vehicle ...............135
Steering ................................... 135
Starting and operating ...............136
New vehicle running-in ............136
Ignition switch positions ...........136
Starting the engine ..................137
Idle speed control ....................138
Overrun cut-off ........................ 138
Stop-start system ....................138
Parking .................................... 141
Air suspension ......................... 142
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Diesel particle filter ..................144
Catalytic converter ...................144
AdBlue ..................................... 145
Manual transmission ..................152
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 152
Transmission display ...............152
Starting the engine ..................153
Selector lever .......................... 153Manual mode........................... 154
Electronic driving programmes 154
Fault ........................................ 155
Interruption of power supply ....156
Brakes ........................................ 156
Antilock brake system .............156
Parking brake .......................... 157
Brake assist ............................. 158
Hill start assist ......................... 158
Ride control systems .................158
Traction Control system ..........158
Electronic Stability Control ......159
Limited-slip rear axle ...............161
Driver assistance systems .........161
Cruise control .......................... 161
Speed limiter ........................... 163
Active emergency braking .......165
Parking assist .......................... 167
Rear view camera ...................169
Lane departure warning ..........171
Fuel ............................................ 172
Fuel for diesel engines ............172
Refuelling ................................ 173
Trailer hitch ................................ 175
General information .................175
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Trailer towing ........................... 175Towing equipment ...................176
Trailer stability assist ...............176
Auxiliary features .......................176
Power take-off ......................... 176
144Driving 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 99. 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 3 172 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 care219far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye and wheel wrench are
stowed with the vehicle tools 3 203.
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 3 142.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 165, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
241Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Cleaning the vehicle ...................221
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............118
Clock ............................................ 89
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Control indicators.......................... 95
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant ....................................... 183
Coolant and antifreeze ...............225
Coolant heater ............................ 125
Cornering light ....................113, 189
Cornering lights .......................... 113
Coupling ball bar ........................176
Cruise control ....................103, 161
Cupholders .................................. 75
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 145Demisting and defrosting..............16
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................145
Diesel fuel ................................... 172
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 187
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......188
Diesel particle filter ....................144
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................. 104
Doors ............................................ 30
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........144
Drain fuel filter ........................... 103
Drink holders ................................ 75
Driver assistance systems ..........161
Driver Information Centre ...........104
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Driving economically................... 135
Driving hints ................................ 135
E
ECO mode .................................. 135
ecoScoring.................................. 107
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical accessories ...................89
Electrical system......................... 198
Electronic climate control system 120
Electronic driving programmes ..154
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control 101, 159, 176Electronic Stability Control off..... 101
Emergency exit .......................42, 44
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......180
Engine compartment fuse box ...199
Engine coolant ........................... 183
Engine coolant temperature ......101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 93
Engine drag torque control .........159
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Engine identification ...................228
Engine oil ................... 181, 225, 229
Engine oil additives ....................225
Engine oil level monitor ................94
Engine oil pressure ....................102
Engine oil viscosity grades .........225
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 158, 159, 161
Event data recorders ..................235
Exhaust gases ............................ 144
Exit lighting ................................ 117
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ............................... 103
Exterior lighting ....................13, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ........................................... 155
Fire extinguisher ........................... 82
First aid ......................................... 82