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
Storage83luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
● The permissible roof load (which includes the weight of the roof
rack) is 200 kg for standard roof
variants. The roof load is the combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper and washer ..86
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 88
Inductive charging .....................90
Cigarette lighter ......................... 91
Ashtrays .................................... 91
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 93
AdBlue gauge ............................ 93
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 93
Service display .......................... 94Transmission display .................94
Control indicators ......................95
Turn lights .................................. 98
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................. 100
Brake system ........................... 100
Parking brake .......................... 100
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Gear shifting ............................ 100
Variable effort steering ............100
Lane departure warning ..........101
Electronic Stability Control ......101
Engine coolant temperature ....101
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 102
Engine oil pressure ..................102
Low fuel ................................... 103
Stop-start system ....................103
Exterior light ............................ 103
Low beam ................................ 103
High beam ............................... 103
High beam assist .....................103
Front fog lights ......................... 103Rear fog light........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Active emergency braking .......104
Speed warning ........................ 104
Speed limiter ........................... 104
Tachograph ............................. 104
Door open ................................ 104
Displays ..................................... 105
Driver Information Centre ........105
Info Display .............................. 105
Vehicle messages ......................106
Warning chimes .......................107
Trip computer ............................. 108
Tachograph ................................ 109
Instruments and controls97Control indicators in the overheadconsole
Overview
OTurn lights 3 98XSeat belt reminder 3 98vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 98WAirbag deactivation 3 98pCharging system 3 99ZMalfunction indicator light
3 99jService vehicle soon
3 99CStop engine 3 100RBrake system 3 100jParking brake 3 100uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 100baGear shifting 3 100§Variable effort steering
3 100QLane departure warning
3 101RElectronic Stability Control
3 101WEngine coolant temperature
3 101!Preheating 3 101úAdBlue 3 101wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 102IEngine oil pressure 3 102YLow fuel 3 103DAutostop (Stop-start
system) 3 103\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system) 3 103FExterior light 3 1039Low beam 3 103CHigh beam 3 103fHigh beam assist 3 103>Front fog lights 3 103øRear fog light 3 103mCruise control 3 103lActive emergency braking
3 104$Speed warning 3 104UCruise control 3 103,
speed limiter 3 104&Tachograph 3 104yDoor open 3 104
102Instruments and controlsAdBlue 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 may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 105.
AdBlue 3 234.
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 3 100 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 j 3 99 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
3 292.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
108Instruments and controlsTrip computerThe trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following functions can be selected by pressing one of the buttons repeatedly on end
of wiper lever 3 105:
● odometer 3 92
● trip odometer 3 92
● average fuel consumption
● instantaneous fuel consumption
● fuel range
● distance travelled
● average speed
● digital speed
● engine coolent temperature 3 93
● clock 3 88
● distance before service 3 94
● tyre pressure reset 3 292
● settings● fault and information messages 3 106
● AdBlue range
Average fuel consumption The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 400 m.
Average fuel consumption is displayed, taking into consideration
the distance travelled and the fuel
used since the last reset.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
The value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 20 km/h.
Fuel range
The value is displayed after driving a distance of 400 m.
The fuel range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average fuel consumption since
the last reset.
The fuel range will not display if control indicator Y is illuminated
3 103.Distance travelled
Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
Average speed The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 400 m.
The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
Interruptions in the journey with the
ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Reset trip computer information
To reset the trip computer, select one of its functions then press and hold
one of the buttons on end of wiper
lever.
The following trip computer
information can be reset:
● average fuel consumption
● distance travelled
● average speed
The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.
Driving and operating265Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust fitting of towing equipment at
a later date to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 80 km/h must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 317.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent and engine-
dependent maximum values which
must not be exceeded. The actual
trailer load is the difference between
the actual gross weight of the trailer
and the actual coupling socket load
with the trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 m above sea level.Since engine power decreases as
altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 m of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 316.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.
266Driving and operatingIn the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) can be exceeded by 15%. If the permissible rear axle
load is exceeded, a maximum speed
of 80 km/h applies and the tyre
pressure must be increased by 20
kPA / 0.2 bar.
Towing equipment For vehicles fitted with towing
equipment, when connected to a
trailer the pitch of the audible warning
changes upon operation of the turn
lights.
The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn light on the trailer or
the towing vehicle fails.Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle / trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While the system is working,
keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
3 248.Auxiliary features
Power take-off
Activation
To activate the power take-off, with
the vehicle stationary and the engine
idling:
● Set the gearshift lever to neutral (vehicles with manual
transmission automated:
selector lever in position N).
● Depress the clutch pedal.