12In brief1Side air vents ...................... 220
2 Light switch ........................ 109
Turn lights ........................... 112
Front / rear fog lights ..........112
Headlight flash ....................111
High beam ........................... 110
High beam assist ...............110
Exit lighting ......................... 115
3 Horn ..................................... 84
Driver airbag ......................... 61
4 Instruments .......................... 90
Driver Information Centre .... 104
5 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 85
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............104
6 Air vents ............................. 220
7 Info Display ........................ 104
8 USB socket, AUX socket,
SD card slot .......................... 87
9 Storage ................................. 7210Cupholder ............................. 73
11 Tray ....................................... 72
12 Glovebox .............................. 73
13 Parking assist ...................... 254
Lane departure warning ......260
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........246
Hazard warning flashers ....112
Central locking system ..........23
Stop-start system ................227
Side blind spot alert ............256
ECO mode .......................... 224
14 Inductive charging .................89
15 Climate control system ........ 207
16 Power outlet .......................... 87
17 Cruise control .....................248
Speed limiter ....................... 250
18 Manual transmission ..........240
Manual transmission
automated .......................... 240
19 Ignition switch .....................22520Infotainment controls
21 Steering wheel adjustment ..84
22 Bonnet release lever ..........269
23 Fuse box ............................ 286
24 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 111
25 Power take-off .....................265
Idle speed control ...............227
Laden mode kg ...................242
Keys, doors and windows352-button and 3-button remote
control operation
Activation
Press e twice within 3 seconds.
Hazard warning lights flash
five times as confirmation.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing c on the
remote control.
Electronic key system operation Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers.
Activation
For hands-free operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the front doors or load
compartment.
Press the button twice on any exterior
door handle.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle.
Hands-free operation is automatically
disabled when the central locking
switch e is pressed. To re-enable
hands-free operation, restart the
engine.
Central locking system 3 23.
Electronic key system 3 21.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
It monitors: ● doors, bonnet
● passenger compartment
● load compartment
● ignition
● interruption of alarm siren power supply
Activation
All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.
36Keys, doors and windows
Press e to activate anti-theft alarm
system. Hazard warning lights flash
twice to confirm activation.
If the hazard warning lights do not
flash upon activation, a door or the
bonnet is not fully closed.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior, e.g.
the use of seat covers, and open
windows, could impair the function
of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Electronic key
For hands-free operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the front doors or load
compartment.
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
Electronic key system 3 21.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft
alarm system. Hazard warning lights
flash once to confirm deactivation.
Notice
If the alarm has been triggered,
unlocking the vehicle with the key
will not stop the alarm siren. To stop the siren, switch on the ignition. The
hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation if the alarm has
been triggered.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment
Switch off monitoring of the
passenger compartment when
people or animals are being left in the
vehicle, or if the auxiliary heater
3 215 is set for a timed or remote
controlled start.
Lighting111General informationPerformance of the system can be
affected due to the following:
● Extreme weather conditions, e.g.
heavy rain, fog or snow.
● The front camera or the windscreen is obstructed, e.g. bya portable navigation system.
● Oncoming or preceding vehicle lights are not detected.
● Headlights are not adjusted correctly.
● Various reflective surfaces may also cause the system to fail todetect other vehicles.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
the lever briefly without passing the
resistance point.
High beam 3 110.Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
With low beam switched on, adapt the
headlight range to suit the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to proposed
position:
0:driver only2:front seats occupied and loaded
up to permissible maximum
weight3:driver only and loaded up to
permissible maximum weightHeadlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Open the bonnet and adjust both
headlights with a screwdriver by
turning the screw a quarter turn in -
direction. Adjust to standard position
by turning the screw a quarter turn in
+ direction.
228Driving and operatingDeactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing ).
Deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
To reactivate, press Ï again. The
LED extinguishes in the button. The system is reactivated automatically
the next time the ignition is switched
on.
Notice
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated and
cannot be reactivated by pressing
Ï . LED in button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 104.
Idle speed control 3 227.
AutostopManual transmission
If the vehicle is at low speed or
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
Control indicator Ï may flash if the
clutch is not released sufficiently.Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill, activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position D, M or
N
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on if the required
conditions are fulfilled.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates 3 102.
During an Autostop, the heating
performance, power steering and
brake performance will be
maintained. Brake assist, however, is
not available 3 245.
Notice
If you exit the vehicle while the
engine is in an Autostop, a warning
chime will sound as a reminder that
the engine is on standby and has not been switched off.9 Warning
Switch off engine and ignition
before exiting the vehicle.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled,
otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited and control indicator \ will
illuminate.
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
230Driving and operatingRestart of the engine by the stop-
start system
If one of the conditions for an
Autostop is not fulfilled anymore or
the vehicle starts to move, the engine
may be restarted automatically by the
stop-start system.
An automatic engine restart may not
be possible if a door or the bonnet is
open.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
If the Infotainment system is active,
audio sound may briefly be reduced
or interrupted during the restart.
Fault
If the LED illuminates in deactivation
button ) without first being pressed
to deactivate the system, there is a
fault in the stop-start system and it is
deactivated. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver Information Centre 3 104.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 23 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 34 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 35.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 314 or the
vehicle documents.
Vehicle care267Vehicle careGeneral Information...................268
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 268
Vehicle storage ........................268
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....269
Vehicle checks ........................... 269
Performing work ......................269
Bonnet ..................................... 269
Engine oil ................................. 270
Engine coolant ......................... 272
Power steering fluid .................272
Washer fluid ............................ 272
Brakes ..................................... 273
Brake fluid ............................... 273
Vehicle battery ......................... 273
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....275
Wiper blade replacement ........276
Bulb replacement .......................276
Headlights ............................... 277
Front fog lights ......................... 278
Front turn lights .......................278
Tail lights ................................. 279
Side turn lights ......................... 281
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 281Number plate light...................282
Interior lights ............................ 283
Instrument panel illumination ...284
Electrical system ........................284
Fuses ....................................... 284
Engine compartment fuse box . 285
Instrument panel fuse box .......286
Load compartment fuse box ....287
Vehicle tools .............................. 289
Tools ........................................ 289
Wheels and tyres .......................290
Tyres ....................................... 290
Winter tyres ............................. 290
Tyre designations ....................290
Tyre pressure .......................... 290
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 291
Tread depth ............................. 293
Changing tyre and wheel size . 294
Wheel covers ........................... 294
Tyre chains .............................. 294
Tyre repair kit .......................... 295
Wheel changing .......................298
Spare wheel ............................ 300
Jump starting ............................. 303
Towing ....................................... 305
Towing the vehicle ...................305
Towing another vehicle ...........306Appearance care .......................307
Exterior care ............................ 307
Interior care ............................. 309
Vehicle care269End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The vehicle must not be in an
Autostop 3 227.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.