In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 186 and
condition 3 213.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 167.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 45 and seat belts
3 54.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting 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 3 133.
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 3 131.
38Keys, doors and windowsActivation without monitoring of
passenger compartment
Disable monitoring of the passenger
compartment, e.g. when animals are
being left in the vehicle, or if the
auxiliary heater has been set for a
timed or remote controlled start
3 122.
Press and hold e on the remote
control or electronic key. An audible
signal will sound as confirmation.
The status will remain until the doors
are unlocked.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. First
deactivate the anti-theft alarm system
if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect vehicle battery and unlock the vehicle
or switch on the ignition.
Immobiliser
The immobiliser is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. two seconds and then repeat
the start attempt. If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.Notice
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 24,
3 36.
164Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................165
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Vehicle storage ........................165
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....166
Vehicle checks ........................... 166
Performing work ......................166
Bonnet ..................................... 166
Engine oil ................................. 167
Engine air filter ........................ 168
Engine coolant ......................... 169
Power steering fluid .................169
Washer fluid ............................ 170
Brakes ..................................... 170
Brake fluid ............................... 170
Vehicle battery ......................... 171
Diesel fuel filter ........................173
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....173
Wiper blade replacement ........174
Bulb replacement .......................175
Headlights ............................... 175
Front fog lights ......................... 176
Front turn lights .......................176
Tail lights ................................. 176
Side turn lights ......................... 177Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 177
Reversing light ......................... 178
Number plate light ...................179
Fog tail light ............................. 179
Interior lights ............................ 180
Instrument panel illumination ...181
Electrical system ........................181
Fuses ....................................... 181
Instrument panel fuse box .......182
Vehicle tools .............................. 185
Tools ........................................ 185
Wheels and tyres .......................186
Tyres ....................................... 186
Winter tyres ............................. 186
Tyre designations ....................186
Tyre pressure .......................... 186
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 188
Tread depth ............................. 189
Changing tyre and wheel size . 190
Wheel covers ........................... 190
Tyre chains .............................. 190
Tyre repair kit .......................... 191
Wheel changing .......................194
Spare wheel ............................ 195
Jump starting ............................. 197Towing....................................... 198
Towing the vehicle ...................198
Towing another vehicle ...........199
Appearance care .......................200
Exterior care ............................ 200
Interior care ............................. 202
Vehicle care167
Move the safety catch, located
slightly right of centre, to the left and raise the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Caution
Ensure the windscreen wiper is
switched off before opening the
bonnet 3 84.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(approx. 30 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
3 204.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Vehicle care175Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn off the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlights Low beam and high beam
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
1. Remove protective cover by rotating it anticlockwise.
2. Detach wiring connector.
3. Release retaining clip (see illustration) and remove bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install retaining clip ensuring that bulb is in correct
orientation.
5. Reattach wiring connector and protective cover.
Sidelights / Daytime running lights
1. Remove protective cover byrotating it anticlockwise.
2. Release retaining clips and remove bulb holder from reflector
housing.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Install bulb holder in reflector housing and engage retaining
clips.
5. Install protective cover.