Seats, restraints65The side airbag and curtain airbag
systems, the belt pretensioners and
all driver airbag systems will remain
active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a switch on the
passenger side of the instrument
panel.
Use the ignition key to choose the position:OFF
g:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision, control indicator
OFF g illuminates
continuously in the centre
consoleON
H:front passenger airbag is
active9 Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag in
combination with the use of a child restraint system, subject to the
instructions and restrictions in the
tables 3 69.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.
If the control indicator H illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If the control indicator g illuminates
after the ignition is switched on, the front passenger airbag system is
deactivated. It stays on while the
airbag is deactivated.
Change status only when the vehicle is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
If d is indicated in the instrument
cluster permanently there is a fault in
the airbag system. Seek the
110Instruments and controlsAirbag and belt tensionersd illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
several seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not extinguish after
several seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of d.9Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 56.
Airbag system 3 60.
Airbag deactivation
H ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
g OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.
Charging system
S 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
W illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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.
128Instruments and controlsNotice
Establishing an emergency call may
not be possible in areas without
sufficient network availability or due
to hardware damage during an
accident.
Automatic crash notification
In case of an accident with airbag
deployment, an automatic
emergency call is established and an automatic crash notification will be
transmitted to the next public safety
answering point.
Emergency assistance
In case of an emergency you can also
manually place an emergency call by pressing the red SOS button for more
than two seconds. The LED flashes to confirm that a connection to the
nearest PSAP is being established.
The LED illumates steadily as long as the call is active.
Pressing the SOS button immediately
a second time will terminate the call.
The LED switches off.Status LED
Illuminates green for three seconds
when the ignition is switched on: the
system works properly.
Illuminates red: fault in the system.
Contact a workshop.
Flashes red: backup battery needs
replacement.
Breakdown call function Pressing . for more than two
seconds connects you to a roadside
assistance service provider.
For information about coverage and
scope of services of the roadside
assistance, please refer to the
Service and warranty booklet.
Driving and operating155Turn key briefly to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 156.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 156.
Vehicles with power button● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins. Diesel engine
starts after control indicator z
for preheating extinguishes.
● Before restarting or to switch off the engine when vehicle is
stationary, press Start/Stop once
more briefly.
To start the engine during an
Autostop:
● Manual transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 156.
● Automatic transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by releasing the brake pedal 3 156.Emergency shut off during driving
If the engine needs to be switched offduring driving in case of emergency,
press Start/Stop for 5 seconds.9Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will
extinguish. Therefore power down the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.
Driving and operating159Parking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P (automatic
transmission type A) / N
(automatic transmission type B). On an uphill slope, turn the
front wheels away from the
kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P (automatic transmission type
A) / N (automatic transmission
type B). Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 212.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
In countries with extreme low
temperatures it may be necessary to park the vehicle without applied
parking brake. Make sure to park the
vehicle on a level surface.
285Particulate filter........................... 160
Performing work ........................212
Peripheral lighting .......................137
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 97
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power sliding doors ......................30
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 245
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 280
Radio (Infotainment system)....... 123
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 114
REACH ....................................... 276
Reading lights ............................ 135
Rear doors .................................... 30
Rear fog light .............114, 133, 225
Rear seats ................................... 52
Rear view camera ...................... 199
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper and washer ..96
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 262, 266
Refuelling ................................... 204 Registered trademarks ...............276
Reversing lights .........................134Ride control systems ..................170
Roadside assistance ..................127
Roller blinds ................................. 44
Roof .............................................. 45
Roof bars ...................................... 89
Roof load ...................................... 90
Roof rack ..................................... 89
S Safety net .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................109
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......161
Selective ride control ..................171
Selector lever.............................. 165
Service ............................... 150, 259
Service display .......................... 108
Service information ....................259
Service vehicle soon .................. 111
Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ............115, 194
Sidelights .................................... 129
Side turn lights ........................... 228
Sliding doors ................................ 30
Sliding side doors .........................30SOS............................................ 127
Spare wheel ............................... 245
Speed limiter....................... 115, 176
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................152
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 152
Steering column controls ..............94
Steering wheel .............................. 94
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 93
Steering wheel controls ...............93
Stop engine ................................ 111
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 77
Storage compartments .................77
Sunvisor lights ........................... 136
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 111
T
Table............................................. 86
Tachometer ............................... 106
Tailgate ......................................... 32
tailgate window ............................. 42
Tail lights ................................... 225
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 234
torch............................................ 134