98Instruments and controls9Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 58.
Belt tensioners 3 54.
Airbag deactivation 3 62.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
If Z illuminates in combination with
A , stop vehicle and switch off engine
as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 104.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 232.
102Instruments and controls9Warning
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 3 270.
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 3 262.
Catalytic converter 3 233.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 275.
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 3 227.
Exterior light
F illuminates green.
Illuminated when the side lights are
on 3 109.
Low beam
9 illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates
Illuminated when the headlights are on 3 109.Flashes
Fault in the lighting.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 110.
High beam assist f illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 110.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 112.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is on 3 113.
Cruise control
U , m illuminate green.
Driving and operating223Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 224
Driving economically ...............224
Control of the vehicle ...............224
Steering ................................... 224
Starting and operating ...............225
New vehicle running-in ............225
Ignition switch positions ...........225
Starting the engine ..................226
Idle speed control ....................227
Overrun cut-off ........................ 227
Stop-start system ....................227
Parking .................................... 230
Air suspension ......................... 230
Engine exhaust .......................... 232
Diesel particle filter ..................232
Catalytic converter ...................233
AdBlue ..................................... 233
Manual transmission ..................240
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 240
Transmission display ...............240
Starting the engine ..................241
Selector lever .......................... 241Manual mode........................... 242
Electronic driving programmes 242
Fault ........................................ 243
Interruption of power supply ....243
Brakes ........................................ 243
Antilock brake system .............243
Parking brake .......................... 244
Brake assist ............................. 245
Hill start assist ......................... 245
Ride control systems .................246
Traction Control system ..........246
Electronic Stability Control ......247
Limited-slip rear axle ...............248
Driver assistance systems .........248
Cruise control .......................... 248
Speed limiter ........................... 250
Active emergency braking .......252
Parking assist .......................... 254
Side blind spot alert .................256
Rear view camera ...................258
Lane departure warning ..........260
Fuel ............................................ 261
Fuel for diesel engines ............261
Refuelling ................................ 262
Trailer hitch ................................ 264
General information .................264
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 264
Trailer towing ........................... 264Towing equipment ...................265
Trailer stability assist ...............265
Auxiliary features .......................265
Power take-off ......................... 265
Driving and operating233conditions. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process
is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will be
indicated by illumination of control
indicator j 3 98. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Caution
If the cleaning process is
interrupted, there is a risk of
provoking severe engine damage.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high engine speeds and loads.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on page 3 261 could damage the
catalytic converter or electronic
components.
Unburnt fuel will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of
the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
If control indicator Z flashes, the
permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Lift your foot off the
accelerator until Z stops flashing and
is steadily illuminated. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Malfunction indicator light 3 98.
AdBlue
General information The selective catalytic reduction is a
method to substantially reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission. This is achieved by
injecting a Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) into the exhaust system.
The designation of this fluid is
AdBlue ®
. It is a non-toxic, non-
flammable, colourless and odourless
fluid which consists of 32% urea and
68% water.9 Warning
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin
with AdBlue.
In case of eye or skin contact,
rinse off with water.
341Battery.................... 20, 21, 215, 273
Battery discharge protection ......116
Battery, jump starting.................. 303
Battery replacement ...................165
Belts.............................................. 54 Bluetooth .................................... 192
Bluetooth connection ..........155, 196
Bluetooth device list ...................196
Bluetooth music .......................... 155
Bonnet ....................................... 269
Bottle holders................................ 73
Brake assist ............................... 245
Brake fluid .......................... 273, 311
Brakes ............................... 243, 273
Brake system ............................... 99
Breakdown.................................. 305
Browse map................................ 182
Bulb replacement ....................... 276
Bus Rear seats ................................. 51
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................79
Call lists ...................................... 200
Call waiting ................................. 200
Capacities .................................. 315
Cargo management system ........77
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................233
Central locking system ................23Centre high-mounted brake light 281
Change Home location ...............165
Change passkey for Bluetooth connection ............................... 196
Change system language ...128, 138
Changing tyre and wheel size ...294
Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ........64, 337
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning ..................................... 332
Cleaning the vehicle ...................307
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............207
Clock ................... 87, 128, 138, 165
Coat hooks ................................... 73
Compass .................................... 165
Connecting an audio device .......155
Connection ................................. 194
Control elements overview .........121
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................224
Controls ........................................ 84
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant ....................................... 272
Coolant and antifreeze ...............311
Coolant heater ............................ 215Co-ordinates....................... 165, 176
Country information ............182, 199
Cruise control ....................102, 248
Cupholders .................................. 73
D DAB ............................................ 150
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Data sharing settings ..................128
Daytime running lights ...............112
Daytime running lights setting ....128
Deactivating Bluetooth function ..196
Deactivating guidance ................182
Declaration of conformity ....317, 333
DEF ............................................ 233
Defining the priority phone .........194
Delete a favourite destination .....176
Delete device from Bluetooth device list ................................ 196
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Destination.................................. 165
Destination input ........................176
Dialling a telephone number .......200
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................233
Diesel fuel ................................... 261
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......275
Diesel particle filter ....................232
Digital audio broadcasting ..........150
Disconnecting an audio device ...155