218Vehicle careDischarge protection
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
window, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Heating functionalities Note
Individual heating functionalities,
such as heated seats or heated
steering wheel, may be temporarily
unavailable in the event of electrical
loading constraints. Functions will
be resumed after some minutes.
Power saving mode
This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
Infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.
281Climate control systems.............139
Clock............................................. 98
Control indicators........................ 110
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 94
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............262
Cornering lights .......................... 133
Cruise control ....................115, 174
Cupholders .................................. 78
Curtain airbag system .................. 65
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............273
DEF ............................................ 162
Deflation detection system .........114
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219
Door open .................................. 116
Doors ...................................... 31, 33
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........174
Driver Information Centre ...........116
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 153E
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 231
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..113, 171
Emergency call ........................... 128
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...232
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature ......113
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 108
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Engine identification ...................265
Engine oil ................... 214, 262, 266
Engine oil level monitor ..............109
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 137
Event data recorders ..................275
Exhaust filter ....................... 113, 161
Exit lighting ................................ 137
Exterior care .............................. 253
Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................13, 130
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39F
Fault ........................................... 168
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Floor mats................................... 256
Folding front seat ..........................51
Folding mirrors ............................. 40
Folding tray .................................. 86
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................64
Front fog lights ...........115, 134, 224
Front pedestrian protection ........191
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 79
Front turn lights .......................... 225
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 107 Fuses ......................................... 231
G
Gauges ....................................... 105
Gear selection ........................... 166
Gear shifting ............................... 113
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 46
Glovebox ..................................... 78
Glovebox cooler ......................... 150
H
Halogen headlights ....................220
Hand brake ................................. 170
Hazard warning flashers ............133
283Parking heater............................ 147
Particulate filter ........................... 161
Performing work ........................213
Peripheral lighting .......................138
Power button .............................. 154
Power outlets ............................... 98
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power sliding doors ......................31
Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ................................. 113
Puncture ..................................... 245
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 278
Radio (Infotainment system)....... 124
Radio remote control ...................23
Rain sensor ................................ 115
REACH ....................................... 274
Reading lights ............................ 136
Rear doors .................................... 31
Rear fog light .............115, 134, 226
Rear seats ................................... 53
Rear view camera ...................... 199
Rear windows .............................. 43
Rear window wiper and washer ..97
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 262, 266
Refuelling ................................... 204
Registered trademarks ...............275Reversing lights .........................135
Ride control systems ..................171
Roadside assistance ..................128
Roller blinds ................................. 45
Roof .............................................. 46
Roof bars ...................................... 90
Roof load ...................................... 91
Roof rack ..................................... 90
S Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat folding .................................. 51
Seat heating ................................. 52
Seat position ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......162
Selective ride control ..................172
Selector lever.............................. 166
Service ............................... 151, 259
Service display .......................... 109
Service information ....................259
Service vehicle soon .................. 112
Side airbag system ......................64
Side blind spot alert ............116, 194
Sidelights .................................... 130
Side turn lights ........................... 228
Sliding doors ................................ 31Sliding side doors.........................31
SOS ............................................ 128
Spare wheel ............................... 245
Speed limiter....................... 116, 177 Speedometer ............................. 105
Starting and operating ................153
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 153
Steering column controls ..............95
Steering wheel .............................. 95
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 94
Steering wheel controls ...............94
Stop engine ................................ 112
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 78
Storage compartments .................78
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 112
T
Table............................................. 87
Tachometer ............................... 107
Tailgate ......................................... 33
tailgate window ............................. 43
Tail lights ................................... 226
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 234