18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 291 and
condition 3 317.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 271.
● 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 46 and seat belts
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 227.
Stop-start system
An Autostop is indicated when controlindicator Ï illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Manual transmission
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
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in neutral, depress the
clutch pedal.
Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill and
certain conditions are fulfilled,
activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position N (or
D/M )
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
Instruments and controls1039Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check engine oil level 3 271.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 263.
Catalytic converter 3 234.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 276.
Stop-start system \ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates during an Autostop.
Ï flashes if the clutch is not released
sufficiently.
Stop-start system 3 228.
Exterior light
F illuminates green.
Illuminated when the side lights are
on 3 110.
Low beam
9 illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates
Illuminated when the headlights are on 3 110.Flashes
Fault in the lighting.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 111.
High beam assist f illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 111.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 113.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is on 3 114.
Cruise control
U , m illuminate green.
Climate control213Rear heating system
If the engine is switched off, the rear
compartment can be heated by the
additional heating, through low level
vents.
By programming values using the
control panel, the user can adjust the
time, day and temperature settings.
Heating will cease to operate if the
vehicle fuel level drops too low.
During operation, power from the
vehicle battery is used. For short
journey times, check the vehicle
battery regularly and recharge if
necessary.
Note
If the rear heating system is
activated while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be
inhibited.
To ensure efficient performance, the
low level air vents in the rear
passenger compartment must not be
obstructed.9 Warning
Do not operate the system when
refuelling, when dust or
combustible vapours are present
or in enclosed spaces (e.g.
garage).
9 Warning
If the warning light illuminates in
combination with the hazard
warning flashers, stop vehicle and switch off engine as soon as
possible. Evacuate the vehicle, there is a risk of fire.
Driving and operating255pedal to override the automatic
braking if the situation and the
surroundings permit.
In the following cases, active
emergency braking performance is limited:
● driving on winding or hilly roads
● detecting all vehicles, especially vehicles with a trailer, tractors,
muddy vehicles, etc.
● detecting a vehicle when weather
limits visibility, such as in fog,
rain, or snow
● driving during nighttime
● sensor in the windscreen or radar
unit behind the front bumper
blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt, etc.
● windscreen damaged or affected
by foreign objects, e.g. stickers
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes and / or steer the vehicle to
avoid crashes.Fault
In case the system requires a service,
a message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Additionally, warning lights l and
j illuminate at the same time.
When the system detects that its
function is not available, warning light l or j illuminates and stays on.
Additionally, a message in the Driver Information Centre appears. The
system may be temporarily disrupted
(for example: radar or camera
obscured by dirt, mud, snow etc.). In
this case, park the vehicle and switch
off the engine. Clean the windscreen
area around the camera and the
detection zone of the radar in the front bumper. When the warning lights and
messages still appear after starting
the vehicle again, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.
The parking assist measures the
distance between the vehicle and
obstacles behind and, if available, in
front of the vehicle. It informs and
warns the driver by giving acoustic
signals.
The system consists of four ultrasonic parking sensors in the rear bumper
and, if available, four ultrasonic
parking sensors in the front bumper.
268Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................269
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 269
Vehicle storage ........................269
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....270
Vehicle checks ........................... 270
Performing work ......................270
Bonnet ..................................... 270
Engine oil ................................. 271
Engine coolant ......................... 272
Power steering fluid .................273
Washer fluid ............................ 273
Brakes ..................................... 274
Brake fluid ............................... 274
Vehicle battery ......................... 274
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....276
Wiper blade replacement ........277
Bulb replacement .......................277
Headlights ............................... 278
Front fog lights ......................... 279
Front turn lights .......................279
Tail lights ................................. 280
Side turn lights ......................... 282
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 282Number plate light...................283
Interior lights ............................ 284
Instrument panel illumination ...285
Electrical system ........................285
Fuses ....................................... 285
Engine compartment fuse box . 286
Instrument panel fuse box .......287
Load compartment fuse box ....288
Vehicle tools .............................. 290
Tools ........................................ 290
Wheels and tyres .......................291
Tyres ....................................... 291
Winter tyres ............................. 291
Tyre designations ....................291
Tyre pressure .......................... 291
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 292
Tread depth ............................. 294
Changing tyre and wheel size . 295
Wheel covers ........................... 295
Tyre chains .............................. 295
Tyre repair kit .......................... 296
Wheel changing .......................299
Spare wheel ............................ 301
Jump starting ............................. 304
Towing ....................................... 306
Towing the vehicle ...................306
Towing another vehicle ...........307Appearance care .......................308
Exterior care ............................ 308
Interior care ............................. 310
Vehicle care271
Push the safety catch to the side and
open the bonnet.
Depending on version, pull the safety catch, located slightly beside the
centre, and open the bonnet.
Pull up the support rod from its holder,
then secure it in the hook on the
underside of the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 228.Caution
Ensure the windscreen wiper is
switched off before opening the
bonnet 3 86.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch from a low height
(20-25 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
3 313.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.
Vehicle care277If the engine cannot be started after
several attempts to bleed the diesel
fuel system, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen
If required, use the step located below
the headlights to reach the
windscreen wiper.
Lift wiper arm, press retaining clip
towards wiper arm and detach wiper
blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.Bulb replacement
Ensure the ignition is switched off
completely (the vehicle must not be in
an Autostop 3 228) 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.
Have additional lighting bulbs of the
body conversions replaced by a
workshop.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Performing work 3 270.
349Step............................................ 337
Stop engine ................................ 100
Stop-start system.......... 18, 103, 228
Storage ................................. 73, 339
Storage compartments .................73
Storage net ............................. 74, 75
Stored stations............................ 145
Sun visors .................................... 43
Suspension height ......................231
Suspension seat ........................... 47
Switching on/off .......................... 129
Swivelling shelf ............................. 74
Symbols ......................................... 4
Symbols overview ...................... 190
System settings .......................... 139
T
Tachograph ........................ 104, 109
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tailboard..................................... 328
Tail lights ................................... 280
Technical data ............................ 335
Text information (Radio text) ......148
Theft-deterrent feature ..............120
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Thumbnails ................................. 161
Time............................................ 129
Tipper operation ......................... 330
Tone settings .............................. 137
Toolbox ....................................... 334Tools .......................................... 290
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Touch operation overview ..........136
Touchscreen ............................... 105
Tow bar....................................... 265
Towing ........................................ 265
Towing another vehicle .............307
Towing a trailer ........................... 265
Towing equipment .....................266
Towing eye ................................. 306
Towing the vehicle .....................306
Traction Control system ............. 247
Traffic announcements (TA) .......148
Traffic announcement volume ....138
Traffic information .......................183
Traffic info service ......................164
Traffic safety ....................... 118, 193
Trailer coupling ........................... 265
Trailer stability assist .................266
Trailer towing ............................. 265
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........94, 241
Tread depth ............................... 294
Treble ......................................... 137
Trip computer ....................108, 129
Trip odometer .............................. 92
Trip report ................................... 129
Turbo engine warm-up ...............227
Turn lights ............................ 98, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 295Tyre changing............................. 299
Tyre designations ......................291
Tyre pressure ............................ 291
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 102, 292
Tyre pressures ........................... 318
Tyre repair kit ............................. 296
Tyres .......................................... 291
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 295
U Underseat storage .......................75
Unpairing a mobile phone ..........197
Update FM list ............................ 147
Updating stations list ..................147
Upholstery .................................. 310
Usage ................. 129, 144, 152, 166
USB drive ................................... 153
USB drives.................................. 154
USB memory stick ..............164, 166
USB port ..................................... 153
USB socket ........................... 88, 154
Using smartphone applications ..163
Using the display screen ............129
Using the Infotainment system ...129
Using this manual ..................3, 118
V
Variable effort steering ...............100
Vehicle battery ...................274, 304
Vehicle checks ...................270, 334