48Seats, restraintsSeat foldingFolding front centre passenger
seat
Pull release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.
Notice
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor
3 43, cup holder 3 73.
To restore, pull release lever, raise
backrest then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 62.
Armrest
Fold away armrest in most upright
position when not required or to
enable movement into lowest
position.
Raise the armrest as required.
Heating
Press ß
for the respective seat when
the engine is running; LED in switch
illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
82Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 83
Steering wheel adjustment ........83
Steering wheel controls .............83
Horn ........................................... 83
Steering column controls ...........83
Windscreen wiper and washer ..84
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 85
Outside temperature ..................85
Clock ......................................... 86
Power outlets ............................. 87
Cigarette lighter ......................... 88
Ashtrays .................................... 88
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 89
Instrument cluster ......................89
Speedometer ............................. 89
Odometer .................................. 90
Trip odometer ............................ 90
Tachometer ............................... 90
Fuel gauge ................................ 90
Fuel economy gauge .................91
Service display .......................... 92
Control indicators ......................92Turn lights.................................. 95
Seat belt reminder .....................96
Airbag and belt tensioners .........96
Airbag deactivation ....................96
Charging system .......................97
Malfunction indicator light ..........97
Service vehicle soon .................97
Stop engine ............................... 97
Brake system ............................. 97
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....98
Gear shifting .............................. 98
Electronic Stability Control ........98
Electronic Stability Control off ...98
Engine coolant temperature ......98
Preheating ................................. 99
AdBlue ....................................... 99
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 99
Engine oil pressure ....................99
Fuel economy mode ................100
Low fuel ................................... 100
Stop-start system ....................100
Exterior light ............................ 100
High beam ............................... 100
Front fog lights ......................... 101
Rear fog light ........................... 101
Cruise control .......................... 101
Speed limiter ........................... 101
Tachograph ............................. 101
Door open ................................ 101Displays..................................... 101
Driver Information Centre ........101
Info Display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................103
Engine oil level ........................ 104
Trip computer ............................. 104
Tachograph ................................ 106
Instruments and controls87● press button repeatedly tochange minutes
● wait for approx. 5 seconds to set minutes
Driver Information Centre 3 101.
Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located on the
instrument panel. Fold the cover
upwards.
Depending on vehicle, an additional
outlet may be located in the rear of the
vehicle.
A further additional outlet may be
located alongside the outer edge of
the bench seat.
Connecting electrical accessories while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption of
120 W.9 Danger
To avoid the risk of fire, if multiple
power outlets are used
simultaneously, the total power
consumption of connected
accessories must not exceed
180 W.
With ignition off the power outlet may
be deactivated.
Additionally, the power outlet may be
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
90Instruments and controlsOdometer
Displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The trip odometer appears below the
odometer in the Driver Information
Centre and displays the distance
travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for a few seconds
with the ignition on. The display will
flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre 3 101.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the yellow
warning zone, the maximum
permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side
where the fuel filler flap is located.
Control indicator Y also illuminates in
instrument cluster 3 92 when fuel
level is low (range of approx.
30 miles): refuel immediately 3 160.
Never run the tank dry.
Diesel fuel system, bleeding 3 173.
Instruments and controls95Control indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 95XSeat belt reminder 3 96vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 96Ó ONAirbag activation 3 96* OFFAirbag deactivation 3 96pCharging system 3 97ZMalfunction indicator light
3 97jService vehicle soon 3 97CStop engine 3 97RBrake system 3 97uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 98kjGear shifting 3 98RElectronic Stability Control
3 98ØElectronic Stability Control
off 3 98WEngine coolant temperature
3 98!Preheating 3 99YAdBlue 3 99wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 99IEngine oil pressure 3 99ECOFuel economy mode 3 100YLow fuel 3 100DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 100\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system) 3 1009Exterior light 3 1008Exterior light 3 100CHigh beam 3 100>Fog light 3 101øRear fog light 3 101mCruise control 3 101USpeed limiter 3 101&Tachograph 3 101yDoor open 3 101
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 3 175.
Fuses 3 181.
Instruments and controls97Charging 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 3 101. 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 3 101:
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 3 147 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
Illuminates when the parking brake is released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 170.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
98Instruments and controlsIf R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 101 . Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 146.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator j may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in
the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation and Electronic Stability
Control.If control indicators u, j , R and
C illuminate, there is a fault in the
braking system. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 146.
Gear shifting k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability Control
R flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.Illuminates while driving
The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 101.
ESC 3 149.
Traction Control system 3 148.
Electronic Stability Control
off
Ø illuminates green.
If ESC has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
ESC 3 149.
Traction Control system 3 148.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates red briefly when the
ignition is switched on, then turns
blue.
Instruments and controls99Illuminates red when the engine isrunning
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 169.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
The control indicator must be blue
before continuing driving.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue Y illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator j to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine
starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
AdBlue percentage remaining can
also be checked by pressing button
repeatedly on end of wiper lever.
Trip computer 3 104.
AdBlue 3 140.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 97 and a
corresponding message appears inthe Driver Information Centre when a puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 97 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 188.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.