OPEL MOVANO
Owner's Manual
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 40
Storage ........................................ 67
Instruments and controls ............. 75
Lighting ........................................ 98
Climate control ........................... 106
Driving and operating ................. 119
Vehicle care ............................... 158
Service and maintenance .......... 201
Technical data ........................... 205
Customer information ................ 229
Index .......................................... 232
Contents
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
● The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where
the information is located.
● The index will enable you to
search for specific information.
● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales
designations can be found in the
section "Technical data".
● Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific
language.
● Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.
4 Introduction
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel AG
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Unlocking with key
Turn the key in the driver's door lock.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
Unlocking with remote control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
Press c to unlock the front doors.
Press again to unlock entire vehicle.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
With 3-button remote control, press
G; only the load compartment is
unlocked.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 22, Anti-theft
alarm system 3 32.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to
ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 42.
Backrests inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 42.
Seat height
Lever motion
up : seat higher
down : seat lower
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 42.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Press release catch, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 40.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 41, Seat belts
3 49, Airbag system 3 52.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror, Wide view mirror
3 36.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Manual adjustment
Swivel mirror in required direction.
Exterior mirrors 3 34.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 34,
Electric adjustment 3 34, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 35, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 35.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 52, Ignition
positions 3 121.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Fixed air vents .................... 117
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 100
Ultrasonic parking assist ..... 147
Traction control system ...... 141
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 142
3 Side air vents ..................... 116
4 Light switch .......................... 98
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 101
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ...................... 99
Sidelights .............................. 98
Automatic light control .......... 98
Exit lighting ......................... 104
Front fog lights ................... 101
Rear fog light ...................... 102
High beam assist .................. 99
5 Instruments .......................... 80
Transmission display ............ 83
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 93
6 Horn ..................................... 76
Driver airbag ........................ 55
7 Remote control on
steering wheel ....................... 76
Cruise control ..................... 143
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system .. 77
Trip computer ........................ 95
9 Coin tray ............................... 67
10 Power outlet, USB slot .......... 79
11 Centre air vents .................. 116
12 Storage compartment ........... 67
13 Info-display ............................ 93
14 Front passenger airbag ......... 55
15 Storage compartment .......... 67
16 Glovebox .............................. 68
17 Seat belt reminder ................. 87
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 56
18 Cupholders ........................... 68
19 Climate control system ....... 106
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 108
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 79
Power outlet ......................... 79
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 134
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 135
22 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 143
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes .... 137
Idle speed control ............... 122
Stop-start system ................ 123
ECO mode .......................... 120
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 121
24 Steering column controls ..... 76
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
26 Bonnet release lever .......... 160
In brief 13
14 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn outer light switch:
7
: off
0
: sidelights
9 P
: headlights
AUTO : automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Lighting 3 98, Automatic light
control 3 98, Headlight warning
device 3 94, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 101.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner light switch:
>
: front fog lights
ø
: rear fog lights
Front and rear fog lights 3 101,
3 102.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
Pull lever.
High beam 3 99, Headlight flash
3 100.
16 In brief
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
0 : off
P/AUTO : timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with
rain sensor
1 : slow
2 : fast
Windscreen wiper 3 77, Wiper
blade replacement 3 167.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
short
pull
: wiper swipes once and
washer fluid is sprayed onto
the windscreen
long
pull
: wiper swipes for a few
strokes and washer fluid is
sprayed onto the
windscreen
Windscreen washer 3 77, Washer
fluid 3 164.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 38.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 35.
In brief 17
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
● Set temperature control to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
●
Set air distribution control to V.
●
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards door
windows.
Climate control system 3 106.
Electronic climate control system
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
Electronic climate control system
3 108.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 134.
18 In brief
Manual transmission automated
N : neutral
o
: drive position
+ : higher gear
- : lower gear
A/M : switch between automatic and
manual mode
R : reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 135.
Starting off
Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 182, 3 227.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 161.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats
and seat belts 3 34, 3 41,
3 50.
● 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 (DIC).
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 122.
In brief 19
Stop-start system
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 N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when control
indicator Ï illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Parking
9 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.
● Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
●
Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the remote control 3 22.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 32.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 160.
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.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 159.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Car Pass .................................... 20
Radio remote control ................. 21
Door locks ................................. 22
Manual door locks ..................... 22
Central locking system .............. 22
Power door locks ....................... 25
Automatic locking ...................... 26
Child locks ................................. 26
Doors ........................................... 27
Sliding door ............................... 27
Rear doors ................................. 30
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Anti-theft locking system ........... 32
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 32
Immobiliser ................................ 33
Exterior mirrors ............................ 34
Convex shape ........................... 34
Manual adjustment .................... 34
Electric adjustment .................... 34
Folding mirrors .......................... 35
Heated mirrors ........................... 35
Interior mirrors ............................. 36
Manual anti-dazzle .................... 36
Windows ...................................... 36
Windscreen ............................... 36
Manual windows ........................ 36
Power windows ......................... 36
Rear windows ............................ 37
Heated rear window .................. 38
Sun visors .................................. 38
Roof ............................................. 39
Glass panel ............................... 39
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 198.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
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Radio remote control
Used to operate:
● central locking system
● anti-theft locking system
● anti-theft alarm system
Depending on model, the vehicle may
use a 2-button or 3-button remote
control.
The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. It can be affected
by external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
it may be due to the following:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of
the remote control while not in
range, which will require
reprogramming by a workshop.
● Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 22.
Remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Remove screw and open battery
compartment by inserting a coin into
the slot and twisting.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach both halves of cover
ensuring it engages correctly.
Replace screw and tighten.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Door locks
Anti-theft security lock
To prevent the front doors from being
opened from the outside, open the
door and engage the anti-theft
security lock.
Using a suitable tool, turn the lock
switch on the door to the horizontal
locked position. The door cannot be
opened from outside and can only be
opened from inside the vehicle or by
using the manual key.
To disengage, turn the switch to the
unlocked position.
Manual door locks
Turn the key in the driver's door lock.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors and load
compartment.
With the 3-button remote control, the
front doors and load compartment
(and, depending on vehicle
configuration, the sliding side doors)
can be unlocked and locked
separately.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking with 2-button remote
control
Press c to unlock the front doors.
Press again to unlock entire vehicle.
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Unlocking with 3-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
●
Press c: Front doors and sliding
side doors are unlocked.
Press c again: Load
compartment is also unlocked.
●
Press c: Front doors are
unlocked.
Press c again: Sliding side doors
and the load compartment are
also unlocked.
●
Press c: All doors and the load
compartment are unlocked.
Locking the vehicle
Close all doors and load
compartment. If the doors are not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Locking with 2-button remote control
Press e: All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
Locking with 3-button remote control
Press e: All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
Note
Where fitted, alarm monitoring of the
passenger compartment 3 32 is
switched off by pressing and holding
e (which is confirmed by an audible
signal).
If this was done unintentionally,
unlock the doors again and press e
briefly to lock the vehicle.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Load compartment
Locking and unlocking load
compartment with 2-button remote
control
After unlocking the front doors with c,
press c again: Load compartment is
unlocked.
Press e once: Load compartment is
locked.
Locking and unlocking load
compartment with 3-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
● Press G: Load compartment is
locked or unlocked.
● Press G: Load compartment
and sliding side doors are locked
or unlocked.
Central locking switch
Locks or unlocks the doors and load
compartment from inside the
passenger compartment.
Press e to lock or unlock.
LED in switch illuminates when the
vehicle is locked.
Depending on version, if the vehicle
is driven with an open load
compartment, the front doors (and
sliding side doors) can still be locked.
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold e for more than 5 seconds.
When closing the rear doors/tailgate,
they are locked automatically.
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Automatic locking when exiting the
vehicle
Depending on version, the e switch
can also be used to lock all doors and
the load compartment automatically
when closing the front door and
exiting the vehicle:
Remove key from ignition switch then
press and hold the e switch for more
than 5 seconds; vehicle is locked
when the front door is closed.
Automatic locking after driving off
3 26.
Fault in remote control system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the front door by
turning the key in the lock.
Switch on the ignition and press the
central locking switch e to open all
doors and the load compartment.
Locking
Manually lock the front door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the front door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handles.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key.
Power door locks
Combi, Bus
For safety, it is possible for the driver
to operate the passenger door locks
remotely.
All doors must be fully closed and
automatic locking deactivated 3 26.
To lock, press l side of switch; the
warning light alongside the switch will
flash once and a beep will be heard.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Warning lights in the appropriate
doors remain illuminated.
To unlock, press 0 side of switch.
Fault
In the event of a fault in the system,
the warning light alongside the switch
remains illuminated and an audible
warning will sound.
Check the doors are manually
unlocked (interior door lock switches).
If necessary, have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving off
Depending on version, this security
feature can be configured to
automatically lock all doors and the
load compartment as soon as the
vehicle is driven.
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold the central locking switch e
for approx. 5 seconds. An audible
signal confirms activation.
LED in switch illuminates when the
vehicle is locked.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold e for approx. 5 seconds. An
audible signal confirms deactivation.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Press down the child lock, door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Raise to deactivate.
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Doors
Sliding door
Lock and unlock the sliding side door
with the remote control or key (if
equipped).
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill
with the parking brake applied (on
certain models, a warning chime will
sound when the sliding side door is
open and the parking brake is
released).
The sliding side door can be locked
from inside the vehicle with the
interior lock switch.
Ensure the side door is fully closed
and secure before driving the vehicle.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sliding side door. Risk of injury.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operation and no-
one is standing within the moving
area.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope,
open sliding doors may move
accidentally on account of their
weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
Power sliding door
Opening
With vehicle at a standstill and the
parking brake applied, press switch
on instrument panel to open the
power sliding door automatically; the
LED in the switch flashes during
operation.
Note
If the parking brake is not applied
when the switch is pressed, a
warning chime will sound.
28 Keys, doors and windows
To stop movement at any time, press
the switch again. Press once more to
continue power sliding door
movement.
Note
If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active, a warning chime will sound.
Unlock the door manually from the
inside.
Closing
Press switch again; the LED flashes
and a chime sounds during operation.
In the event of opening or closing
difficulties, e.g. due to frost, press and
hold the switch to increase power to
the sliding door.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power sliding door. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Take particular care when the
vehicle is parked on a slope: open
or close the door fully until it
latches into its locking position.
Keep a close watch on the moving
door when operating. Ensure that
nothing becomes trapped during
operation and no-one is standing
within the moving area.
Note
Do not operate power sliding door
too often without engine running as
this will discharge the vehicle
battery.
Emergency exit
In an emergency, the sliding side door
can be opened manually after
releasing the interior handle.
Alternatively, if the vehicle is
unlocked, open the door using the
exterior handle (depending on model
variant). Lift the handle (3) to the
second notch position, then slide the
door backwards using the handle (2)
near the front edge of the door.
Reset
If the door has been opened
manually, the power sliding door
system must be reset.
Keys, doors and windows 29
Open the sliding side door halfway
and move the relevant handle to the
first notch position; the warning light
illuminates in the instrument panel.
Then press the button (1) on the
relevant handle.
Move the handle back and forth to
ensure the door actuator motor
operates, then press and hold the
switch on the instrument panel to fully
close the door; the warning light
extinguishes when the system is
reset correctly.
Maintenance
It is the owner's responsibility to have
the drive belt replaced after every
25,000 cycles, and for this purpose a
counter is incorporated in the lower B-
pillar. The counter is incremented at
each opening and closing, it is not
possible to reset the counter. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
If the drive belt should fail, the door
may still be opened and closed
manually.
Fault
If a system fault is detected when
unlocking the doors, an audible
warning will sound and the LED in the
switch illuminates. Check position of
exterior handle. Reset handle if in the
open position and use key to operate
door locks.
Seek the assistance of a workshop if
the fault remains.
Power side step
9 Warning
Take care when using the power
side step, particularly in wet and
cold weather conditions.
30 Keys, doors and windows
The power side step operates
automatically when the sliding door is
opened or closed.
9 Warning
Ensure there is adequate
clearance to allow the power side
step to fully extend and retract
without obstruction.
The indicator illuminates during
operation of the power side step. If it
remains illuminated with the door
closed, the step has not retracted.
In the event of a failure, manually
retract the power side step by
unscrewing the orange handwheel
located at the rear of the step,
ensuring that there are no obstacles
preventing closure. When the step is
retracted, screw in the orange
handwheel. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Rear doors
Lock and unlock the rear doors with
the remote control or key (if
equipped).
To open the right-hand rear door, pull
the exterior handle.
The right-hand door can also be
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
The left-hand rear door is then
released using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of
the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays.
Keys, doors and windows 31
To open the doors to 180º or further
(depending on model) release locking
stays from the catches on the door
frames and swing doors open to the
desired position.
When opening the doors to 270º, the
doors are retained in the fully open
position by magnets on the body side.
9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed
due to the force of the wind!
When closing the doors, secure each
locking stay to the catch on the door
frame.
The rear doors can be locked from
inside the vehicle with the interior lock
switch on the inside of the right-hand
door.
Always close the left-hand door
before the right-hand door.
Combi, Bus
In left-hand drive vehicles, the rear
doors are opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling the interior handle.
In right-hand drive vehicles, from
inside the vehicle pull the interior
handle on the right-hand door and
open, then release the left-hand door
by lowering the lever and open.
Always close the left-hand door
before the right-hand door.
32 Keys, doors and windows
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks the doors. All
doors must be closed or the system
cannot be activated.
Note
The anti-theft locking system cannot
be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not
possible with the central locking
switch.
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.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
It monitors:
● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment
● load compartment
● ignition
● interruption of alarm siren power
supply
Activation
All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.
Press e to activate anti-theft alarm
system. Hazard warning lights flash
twice to confirm activation.
Keys, doors and windows 33
If the hazard warning lights do not
flash upon activation, a door or the
bonnet is not fully closed.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior, e.g.
the use of seat covers, and open
windows, could impair the function
of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle or switching on
the ignition deactivates the anti-theft
alarm system. Hazard warning lights
flash once to confirm deactivation.
Note
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
3 112 is set for a timed or remote
controlled start.
Depending on vehicle configuration:
●
press and hold e, or
● switch ignition on and off twice
quickly, then close doors and
activate the anti-theft alarm
system
An audible signal will sound as
confirmation.
The status will remain until the doors
are unlocked.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via
a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. First
deactivate the anti-theft alarm system
if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.
To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect
vehicle battery and unlock vehicle
with remote control button c (or
switch on the ignition).
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
34 Keys, doors and windows
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch
off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt. If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 32.
Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind
spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling in
required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Electric adjustment
Switch on ignition to operate electric
exterior mirrors.
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to the left or
right, then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
No mirror is selected when the control
is in the centre position.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Keys, doors and windows 35
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the
mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing, e.g. when in a
confined parking situation.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü on either
system. LED illuminates in button
during operation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 106.
Electronic climate control system
3 108.
36 Keys, doors and windows
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Wide view mirror
Depending on vehicle, a large convex
mirror is located in the front
passenger sun visor which helps to
increase visibility and reduce blind
spots.
Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road
stickers or similar, on the windscreen
in the area of the interior mirror.
Otherwise the detection zone of the
sensor in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window cranks.
Power windows
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Keys, doors and windows 37
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling
to close.
For vehicles with automatic opening
feature for the driver's door window;
when opening, operate the switch
again to stop window movement.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Rear windows
Sliding side windows
Press catch and slide window to
open. Ensure catch engages when
closing.
Press catch and slide window to
open. Ensure catch engages when
closing.
Opening side windows
38 Keys, doors and windows
Pull handle to open window.
Note
Depending on vehicle, some
windows may not open fully.
Emergency exit
To provide an emergency exit from
the vehicle, use hammer 1 to strike
glass 2.
Depending on version, emergency
exit may be via the roof glass panel
3 39.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü on either
system. LED illuminates in button
during operation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 106.
Electronic climate control system
3 108.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,
the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
Sun visors may also feature a holder
for parking tickets etc.
Wide view mirror 3 36.
40 Seats, restraints
Seats, restraints
Head restraints ............................ 40
Front seats ................................... 41
Seat position .............................. 41
Seat adjustment ........................ 42
Armrest ...................................... 46
Heating ...................................... 46
Rear seats ................................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Three-point seat belt ................. 50
Airbag system .............................. 52
Front airbag system ................... 55
Side airbag system .................... 55
Airbag deactivation .................... 56
Child restraints ............................. 57
Child restraint systems .............. 57
Child restraint installation
locations ................................... 59
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..66
Top-tether fastening eyes .......... 66
Head restraints
Position
9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Pull up to raise or press the catch and
lower head restraint. Ensure the head
restraint engages.
Seats, restraints 41
Depending on version, head
restraints can also be tilted forwards
or backwards. Push or pull the lower
part of the head restraint to adjust.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat
head restraint if the seat is not in use.
Removal
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment. Do not drive with head
restraints removed if the seat is
occupied.
Front seats
Seat position
9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any loose objects
under the seats.
Underseat storage, storage box
3 69.
● Sit with buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to
have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
42 Seats, restraints
● Sit with shoulders as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 76.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 40.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt
3 50.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 42.
Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to
ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Suspension seat longitudinal
adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to
ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seats, restraints 43
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Suspension seat backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up : seat higher
down : seat lower
44 Seats, restraints
Suspension seat height
Pull up front release lever up to adjust
height of front part of seat.
Pull up rear release lever to adjust
height of rear part of seat.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal
requirements.
Increasing and decreasing support:
turn the handwheel while relieving the
load on the backrest.
Suspension seat lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal
requirements.
Operate hand pump repeatedly
(located on underside of unit) to
increase firmness.
Press release button (located at front
of unit) to decrease firmness.
Seats, restraints 45
Suspension seat sensitivity
Rotate knob to adjust the sensitivity of
the suspension seat.
turn right : more stiff
turn left : less stiff
Swivel seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Move handle 2, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to
ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat backrests
Pull lever 1, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat base angle
Move handle 3 to adjust angle of seat
base.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal
requirements.
Operate hand pump 8 repeatedly
(located on underside of unit) to
increase firmness.
Press release button 7 to decrease
firmness.
Seat base positioning
Lift handle 5, move seat base
backwards or forwards, release
handle.
Armrests
To adjust the height of the armrests,
turn control knob 4 or 9.
46 Seats, restraints
Swivelling the seat
The driver's seat can be swivelled up
to 180° from the forward-facing
position, e.g. for easier access to the
load compartment area when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is
switched off.
Before swivelling the seat, make the
following preparations:
● Unfasten seat belt.
● Fold up the armrests.
● Slide seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat base angle to its lowest
position.
● Adjust backrest inclination to
vertical position.
● Open the driver's door.
Lift handle 6, swivel seat from the
forward-facing position, release
handle.
Always return the seat to the forward-
facing position before driving and
ensure the seat is locked in place
before starting off.
Armrest
Armrests can be folded up when not
required.
Heating
Press ß for the respective seat. LED
in switch illuminates. Press other end
of rocker switch to turn seat heating
off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient. LED also illuminates
when the system is on, not just when
heating is active.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.
Seats, restraints 47
Rear seats
Rear seat access
Depending on version, to facilitate
access to the rear seats, pull release
lever and fold the seat backrest
forwards.
9 Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles are fastened
securely.
Fastening seat belt 3 50.
Removable rear seats
9 Warning
Never remove the rear seats while
driving as they could move
uncontrollably.
Removal
On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by removing the rear
seats.
● Pull up lever 1 on both sides of
the seat; the pins 2 visibly
protrude to indicate that the seat
is unlocked.
● Move the seat towards the rear to
release from the floor anchor
points.
● Lift seat to remove.
9 Warning
Removable rear seats are heavy!
Do not attempt to remove without
assistance.
Installation
Caution
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are not
interchangeable and must be fitted
back into their original position.
48 Seats, restraints
Position the seat guides immediately
behind the front floor anchor points,
and slide forwards to engage.
The seat locks automatically and the
pins 3 will no longer be visible, to
indicate that the seat is locked.
Caution
When installing the rear seats,
ensure they are properly located
on the floor anchor points and that
the locking catches are fully
engaged.
Combi, Bus
Removal
Using the tool from the tool kit located
in the glovebox, turn levers to unlock
the seat.
1. Release the outboard fixing.
2. Release the inboard fixing.
3. Lift the seat from the outboard
side and move the seat towards
the centre of the vehicle.
9 Warning
Removable rear seats are heavy!
Do not attempt to remove without
assistance.
Installation
1. Position the seat over the anchor
points.
2. Lower the seat until it engages.
3. Ensure the seat is locked securely
in position.
Seats, restraints 49
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore, the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 57.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage and proper
functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Front seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated by control
indicator X in the instrument panel
3 84, 3 87.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 87.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
50 Seats, restraints
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your
body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 87.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjustment
upwards or press button to
disengage and push the height
adjustment downwards.
Seats, restraints 51
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
9 Warning
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Using the seat belt while pregnant
9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
52 Seats, restraints
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.
9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.
Note
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not fix any objects onto the airbag
covers and do not cover them with
other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
When the airbags inflate escaping hot
gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 87.
Child restraint systems on front
passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02:
EN: NEVER use a rear-facing child
restraint system on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG
geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder
SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES
KINDES zur Folge haben kann.
FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège
d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un
siège protégé par un COUSSIN
GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui,
sous peine d'infliger des
BLESSURES GRAVES, voire
MORTELLES à l'ENFANT.
ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de
retención infantil orientado hacia
atrás en un asiento protegido por un
AIRBAG FRONTAL ACTIVO. Peligro
de MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES
para el NIÑO.
RU: ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ
устанавливать детское
удерживающее устройство лицом
назад на сиденье автомобиля,
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оборудованном фронтальной
подушкой безопасности, если
ПОДУШКА НЕ ОТКЛЮЧЕНА! Это
может привести к СМЕРТИ или
СЕРЬЕЗНЫМ ТРАВМАМ
РЕБЕНКА.
NL: Gebruik NOOIT een achterwaarts
gericht kinderzitje op een stoel met
een ACTIEVE AIRBAG ervoor, om
DODELIJK of ERNSTIG LETSEL van
het KIND te voorkomen.
DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt
autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV
AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme I
LIVSFARE eller komme ALVORLIGT
TIL SKADE.
SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd
barnstol på ett säte som skyddas med
en framförvarande AKTIV AIRBAG.
DÖDSFALL eller ALLVARLIGA
SKADOR kan drabba BARNET.
FI: ÄLÄ KOSKAAN sijoita taaksepäin
suunnattua lasten turvaistuinta
istuimelle, jonka edessä on
AKTIIVINEN TURVATYYNY, LAPSI
VOI KUOLLA tai VAMMAUTUA
VAKAVASTI.
NO: Bakovervendt
barnesikringsutstyr må ALDRI brukes
på et sete med AKTIV
KOLLISJONSPUTE foran, da det kan
føre til at BARNET utsettes for
LIVSFARE og fare for ALVORLIGE
SKADER.
PT: NUNCA use um sistema de
retenção para crianças voltado para
trás num banco protegido com um
AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do
mesmo, poderá ocorrer a PERDA DE
VIDA ou FERIMENTOS GRAVES na
CRIANÇA.
IT: Non usare mai un sistema di
sicurezza per bambini rivolto
all'indietro su un sedile protetto da
AIRBAG ATTIVO di fronte ad esso:
pericolo di MORTE o LESIONI
GRAVI per il BAMBINO!
EL: ΠΟΤΕ μη χρησιμοποιείτε παιδικό
κάθισμα ασφαλείας με φορά προς τα
πίσω σε κάθισμα που προστατεύεται
από μετωπικό ΕΝΕΡΓΟ ΑΕΡΟΣΑΚΟ,
διότι το παιδί μπορεί να υποστεί
ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟ ή ΣΟΒΑΡΟ
ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΣΜΟ.
PL: NIE WOLNO montować fotelika
dziecięcego zwróconego tyłem do
kierunku jazdy na fotelu, przed
którym znajduje się WŁĄCZONA
PODUSZKA POWIETRZNA.
Niezastosowanie się do tego
zalecenia może być przyczyną
ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH
OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA.
TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet
sistemini KESİNLİKLE önünde bir
AKTİF HAVA YASTIĞI ile
korunmakta olan bir koltukta
kullanmayınız. ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR
veya AĞIR ŞEKİLDE
YARALANABİLİR.
UK: НІКОЛИ не використовуйте
систему безпеки для дітей, що
встановлюється обличчям назад,
на сидінні з УВІМКНЕНОЮ
ПОДУШКОЮ БЕЗПЕКИ, інакше це
може призвести до СМЕРТІ чи
СЕРЙОЗНОГО ТРАВМУВАННЯ
ДИТИНИ.
HU: SOHA ne használjon hátrafelé
néző biztonsági gyerekülést előlről
AKTÍV LÉGZSÁKKAL védett ülésen,
mert a GYERMEK HALÁLÁT vagy
KOMOLY SÉRÜLÉSÉT okozhatja.
54 Seats, restraints
HR: NIKADA nemojte koristiti sustav
zadržavanja za djecu okrenut prema
natrag na sjedalu s AKTIVNIM
ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred njega,
to bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI ili
OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za DIJETE.
SL: NIKOLI ne nameščajte otroškega
varnostnega sedeža, obrnjenega v
nasprotni smeri vožnje, na sedež z
AKTIVNO ČELNO ZRAČNO
BLAZINO, saj pri tem obstaja
nevarnost RESNIH ali SMRTNIH
POŠKODB za OTROKA.
SR: NIKADA ne koristiti bezbednosni
sistem za decu u kome su deca
okrenuta unazad na sedištu sa
AKTIVNIM VAZDUŠNIM
JASTUKOM ispred sedišta zato što
DETE može da NASTRADA ili da se
TEŠKO POVREDI.
MK: НИКОГАШ не користете детско
седиште свртено наназад на
седиште заштитено со АКТИВНО
ВОЗДУШНО ПЕРНИЧЕ пред него,
затоа што детето може ДА ЗАГИНЕ
или да биде ТЕШКО ПОВРЕДЕНО.
BG: НИКОГА не използвайте
детска седалка, гледаща назад,
върху седалка, която е защитена
чрез АКТИВНА ВЪЗДУШНА
ВЪЗГЛАВНИЦА пред нея - може да
се стигне до СМЪРТ или
СЕРИОЗНО НАРАНЯВАНЕ на
ДЕТЕТО.
RO: Nu utilizaţi NICIODATĂ un scaun
pentru copil îndreptat spre partea din
spate a maşinii pe un scaun protejat
de un AIRBAG ACTIV în faţa sa;
acest lucru poate duce la DECESUL
sau VĂTĂMAREA GRAVĂ a
COPILULUI.
CS: NIKDY nepoužívejte dětský
zádržný systém instalovaný proti
směru jízdy na sedadle, které je
chráněno před sedadlem AKTIVNÍM
AIRBAGEM. Mohlo by dojít k
VÁŽNÉMU PORANĚNÍ nebo ÚMRTÍ
DÍTĚTE.
SK: NIKDY nepoužívajte detskú
sedačku otočenú vzad na sedadle
chránenom AKTÍVNYM AIRBAGOM,
pretože môže dôjsť k SMRTI alebo
VÁŽNYM ZRANENIAM DIEŤAŤA.
LT: JOKIU BŪDU nemontuokite atgal
atgręžtos vaiko tvirtinimo sistemos
sėdynėje, prieš kurią įrengta AKTYVI
ORO PAGALVĖ, nes VAIKAS GALI
ŽŪTI arba RIMTAI SUSIŽALOTI.
LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ
neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu
bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek
aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu
AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo
pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt
SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ.
ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole
suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille
ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA
kaitstud iste, sest see võib
põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või
TÕSISE VIGASTUSE.
MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
Beyond the warning required by
ECE R94.02, for safety reasons a
forward-facing child restraint system
must only be used subject to the
instructions and restrictions in the
table 3 59.
The airbag label may be located on
both sides of the front passenger sun
visor.
Seats, restraints 55
9 Danger
Do not use a child restraint system
on the passenger seat with active
front airbag.
Airbag deactivation 3 56.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
Additionally there is a warning label
on the side of the instrument panel,
visible when the front passenger door
is open.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 41.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fasten the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG.
The side airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
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9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that
have been approved for the vehicle.
Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Airbag deactivation
Front airbag and side airbag systems
for the front passenger seat must be
deactivated if a child restraint system
is to be fitted on this seat, in
accordance with the instructions in
the child restraint installation location
tables 3 59.
The belt pretensioners and all driver
airbag systems will remain active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a switch on the
side of the instrument panel.
With the ignition off, open the front
door, push switch in and rotate anti-
clockwise to the OFF position.
Front passenger seat airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the
event of a collision. Control indicator
W 3 87 illuminates continuously in
the instrument panel and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 93.
A child restraint system can be
installed in accordance with the
installation locations chart 3 59. An
adult must not occupy the front
passenger seat.
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9 Danger
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.
As long as control indicator W is not
illuminated, the airbag systems for
the front passenger seat will inflate in
the event of a collision.
If control indicator A remains
illuminated together with v, this
indicates a fault within the system.
The switch position may have been
changed inadvertently with the
ignition on. Turn ignition off and on
again and reset the switch position. If
A and v still remain illuminated,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off. Status
remains until the next change.
Control indicator W for airbag
deactivation 3 87.
Child restraints
Child restraint systems
We recommend the Opel child
restraint system which is tailored
specifically to the vehicle.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.
9 Warning
When using a child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag systems for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of
the airbags poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-
facing child restraint systems are
used on the front passenger seat.
Airbag deactivation 3 56.
Airbag label 3 52.
The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the
child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Child locks 3 26.
Selecting the right system
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child
restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system
to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
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Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not
in use, secure the seat with a seat belt
or remove it from the vehicle.
Child restraint systems could be
fastened with ISOFIX mounting
brackets, Top-tether if available, and/
or a three-point seat belt. Refer to the
following tables.
Note
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
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Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Front seats - All variants
Weight and age class
Single seat - front passenger side
1)
Bench seat - front passenger side
without airbag with airbag without airbag with airbag
centre outer centre outer
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
U
U
2)
U U
U
2)
U
2)
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years
U
U
2)
U U
U
2)
U
2)
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
U
U
2)
U U
U
2)
U
2)
1)
If adjustable, ensure seat is in its rearmost position. Make sure vehicle seat belt is as straight as possible between shoulder and
upper anchorage point.
2)
Ensure the front passenger airbag system is deactivated when installing a child restraint in this position.
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Doublecab - rear seats
Weight and age class 2nd row seats
Outer Centre
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
U X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years
U X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
U X
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Combi - rear seats
Weight and age class 2nd row seats 3rd row seats
Driver side
outer seat Centre seat
Passenger side
outer seat
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
U
3)
, <
X X X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years
U
4)
, < UF
4)
, < UF
4)
X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
U
4)
UF
4)
UF
4)
X
3)
Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear facing child seat, then move back the seat in front in accordance with
the child seat instructions.
4)
Forward facing child seat; position the seatback of the child seat in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. Adjust the height
of the headrest or remove it if necessary; do not push the seat in front of the child more than halfway back on its runners and do not
recline the seatback more than 25°.
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Bus - rear seats
Weight and age class Rear seats
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years
X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
X
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Crew cab - rear seats
Weight and age class 2nd row seats
Outer Centre
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
U X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years
U X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
U X
U : suitable for universal category restraint systems for use in this weight and age class, in conjunction with three-point
seat belt.
UF : suitable for universal category forward-facing restraint systems for use in this weight and age class, in conjunction
with three-point seat belt.
<
: suitable for ISOFIX child restraint system with mounting brackets and anchorage points, where fitted. When mounting
an ISOFIX child restraint system, only systems that have been approved for the vehicle may be used. Refer to
"Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system".
X : seat position not suitable for children in this weight and age class.
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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system
Combi
Weight class Size class Fixture Front seats 2nd row seats 3rd row
seats
Driver side
outer seat Centre seat
Passenger side
outer seat
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
E ISO/R1 X IL X X X
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
E ISO/R1 X IL X X X
D ISO/R2 X IL X X X
C ISO/R3 X IL X X X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years
D ISO/R2 X IL X X X
C ISO/R3 X IL X X X
B ISO/F2 X IL, IUF IL, IUF X X
B1 ISO/F2X X IL, IUF IL, IUF X X
A ISO/F3 X IL, IUF IL, IUF X X
IL : suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.
IUF : suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.
X : no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.
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ISOFIX size class and seat device
A - ISO/F3 : forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.
B - ISO/F2 : forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.
B1 - ISO/F2X : forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.
C - ISO/R3 : rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.
D - ISO/R2 : rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.
E - ISO/R1 : rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
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ISOFIX child restraint
systems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets.
When using ISOFIX mounting
brackets for seat mounting,
universally approved child restraint
systems for ISOFIX may be used.
Permissible mounting location
positions for ISOFIX child restraint
systems are marked in the tables by
<, IL and IUF.
Top-tether fastening eyes
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
located on the back of the seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods
of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Storage 67
Storage
Storage compartments ................ 67
Instrument panel storage ........... 67
Glovebox ................................... 68
Cupholders ................................ 68
Front storage ............................. 68
Overhead console ..................... 68
Underseat storage ..................... 69
Overcab storage ........................ 69
Load compartment ....................... 70
Lashing eyes ............................. 70
Cargo management system ...... 70
Safety net .................................. 72
Warning triangle ........................ 72
First aid kit ................................. 72
Fire extinguisher ........................ 72
Roof rack system ......................... 73
Roof rack ................................... 73
Loading information ..................... 73
Storage compartments
9 Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise vehicle
occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
event of hard braking, a sudden
change in direction or an accident.
Instrument panel storage
Storage compartments, pockets and
trays are located in the instrument
panel.
A phone holder and/or a coin holder
with a clip for holding tickets is located
on the top of the instrument panel.
The tray located centrally on top of the
instrument panel has a lid.
Document holder
Withdraw the document holder from
the instrument panel by pulling the
base towards you and then swivelling
it downwards.
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To fold away, raise the base until the
document holder is horizontal, then
push fully in.
Glovebox
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Glovebox cooler 3 117.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located at either end
of the instrument panel and centrally
in the lower instrument panel.
The cupholders can also be used to
hold the portable ashtray unit 3 80.
Front storage
Three coat hooks are located on the
cabin bulkhead
The front door pockets contain bottle
holders.
Folding passenger seatback
The passenger seat backrest, when
folded fully forwards, features storage
compartments and cupholders.
The swivelling shelf, which can be
used for writing or documents, must
be returned to its original position
before raising the seat backrest.
Overhead console
The total weight in these
compartments must not exceed 5 kg.
Storage 69
Underseat storage
Using the two loops on the passenger
seat cushion, pull the cushion
forwards to gain access to the storage
under the seat.
Rear bench seat
Raise seat base to gain access to
storage compartment under the
bench seat.
Overcab storage
The total weight in this compartment
must not exceed 35 kg.
Rear storage
Combi, Bus
Objects can be stored in the overhead
storage compartments above the rear
passenger seats.
The total weight must not exceed
20 kg evenly distributed.
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Load compartment
Lashing eyes
Lashing eyes are mounted in the load
compartment to enable cargo to be
secured in position using lashing
straps or a luggage floor net.
The maximum force applied to the
lashing eyes should not exceed
6250 N at 30°.
Removable lashing eyes
To reposition, press down on the
centre cap and slide to the desired
position. Ensure the lashing eye
engages correctly in the recess.
Loading information 3 73.
Cargo management system
Moveable partition wall
The moveable partition wall can be
used between the floor and roof rails.
To move, pull down on the latch to
release and position the wall as
required. Ensure the latch engages
fully and the partition wall is upright.
Storage 71
Store the partition wall to one side of
the load compartment when not in
use.
Telescopic blocking bars
The telescope blocking bars can be
used in a vertical or horizontal
position.
Ensure the blocking bars are fully
engaged in the load rails before
loading.
To release, press down on the lock
and slide the bar at the same time.
Maximum loading 100 daN/700 mm.
Ratchet straps
Using the appropriate ratchet straps,
objects can be secured to the
removable lashing eyes in the side or
floor load rails.
The maximum loading for the floor
rails is 500 daN/700 mm.
The maximum loading for the side
rails is 100 daN/700 mm.
Removable lashing eyes 3 70,
Loading information 3 73.
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Safety net
Lower the safety net from the roof
area and attach to the lashing eyes
3 70.
Adjust the tension on the straps to
ensure the load is secure.
When not in use the safety net should
be stored in the roof area.
Loading information 3 73.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle can be
accommodated in the space under
the front seats.
Underseat storage 3 69.
First aid kit
As a visible indication of the presence
of a first aid kit, a label may be located
on the overhead console 3 68.
The first aid kit can be accommodated
in the space under the front seats.
Using the two loops on the seat
cushion, pull the cushion forwards to
gain access.
Underseat storage 3 69.
Depending on version, the first aid kit
may alternatively be located in the
space between the front seats or in
the overhead console.
Fire extinguisher
As a visible indication of the presence
of a fire extinguisher, a label may be
located on the overhead console
3 68.
The fire extinguisher can be
accommodated in the space under
the front seats. Using the two loops on
the seat cushion, pull the cushion
forwards to gain access.
Underseat storage 3 69.
Depending on version, the fire
extinguisher may alternatively be
located in the space between the front
seats.
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An additional fire extinguisher may be
located in the front door panel or in the
load compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load
compartment should be evenly
distributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects
can be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing
straps attached to lashing eyes
3 70.
● Secure loose objects in load
compartment to prevent them
from sliding.
● The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load
compartment. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated
correctly if the doors are closed.
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9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 206) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (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.
Instruments and controls 75
Instruments and
controls
Controls ....................................... 76
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 76
Steering wheel controls ............. 76
Horn ........................................... 76
Steering column controls ........... 76
Windscreen wiper/washer ......... 77
Outside temperature .................. 78
Clock ......................................... 78
Power outlets ............................. 79
Cigarette lighter ......................... 79
Ashtrays .................................... 80
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 80
Instrument cluster ...................... 80
Speedometer ............................. 80
Odometer .................................. 81
Trip odometer ............................ 81
Tachometer ............................... 81
Fuel gauge ................................ 81
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 82
Engine oil level monitor ............. 82
Service display .......................... 83
Transmission display ................. 83
Control indicators ...................... 84
Turn signal ................................. 87
Seat belt reminder ..................... 87
Airbag and belt tensioners ......... 87
Airbag deactivation .................... 87
Charging system ....................... 88
Malfunction indicator light .......... 88
Service vehicle soon ................. 88
Stop engine ............................... 89
Brake system ............................. 89
Antilock brake system (ABS) ..... 89
Upshift ....................................... 89
Lane departure warning ............ 89
Electronic Stability Program ...... 90
Electronic Stability Program
off ............................................. 90
Engine coolant temperature ...... 90
Preheating ................................. 90
AdBlue ....................................... 90
Tyre pressure monitoring
system ...................................... 90
Engine oil pressure .................... 91
Low fuel ..................................... 91
Stop-start system ...................... 91
Exterior light .............................. 92
High beam ................................. 92
High beam assist ....................... 92
Fog light ..................................... 92
Rear fog light ............................. 92
Cruise control ............................ 92
Tachograph ............................... 92
Door open .................................. 92
Information displays ..................... 93
Driver Information Centre .......... 93
Info display ................................ 93
Vehicle messages ........................ 93
Warning chimes ......................... 94
Trip computer ............................... 95
Tachograph .................................. 97
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Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 143.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls
The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
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Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper
0 : off
P/AUTO : timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with
rain sensor
1 : slow
2 : fast
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Automatic wiping with rain sensor
P/AUTO : automatic wiping with
rain sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of
water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wipers.
Automatic wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity : turn adjuster
wheel downwards
high sensitivity : turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
78 Instruments and controls
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
short pull : wiper swipes once
long pull : wiper swipes for a few
strokes
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C,
the °C flashes in the information
display as a warning for icy road
conditions. This will continue to flash
until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
9
Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time and/or date may appear in the
information display 3 93 or the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 93.
Set time and date in information
display
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Set time in DIC
Display the clock function by pressing
button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever. When the time flashes (after
approx. 2 seconds):
● Press and hold the bottom
button.
● Hours flash.
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● Press top button to change
hours.
● Press and hold bottom button to
set hours.
● Minutes flash.
● Press top button to change
minutes.
● Press and hold bottom button to
set minutes and exit setting
mode.
Power outlets
12 V power outlets are located in the
instrument panel and in the rear of the
vehicle.
Connecting electrical accessories
while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off the power outlet is
deactivated.
Additionally the power outlet may be
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Caution
Do not connect any current-
delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
Cigarette lighter
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
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Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for
combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Speed limiter
Maximum speed may be restricted by
a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for
10 seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Note
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 146, cruise control
speed limiter 3 143.
Instruments and controls 81
Odometer
Displays the recorded distance in km.
Trip odometer
The trip odometer displays the
distance travelled since the last reset.
Press button once on end of
windscreen wiper lever to display the
trip odometer.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button for a
few seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to zero.
Tachograph 3 97.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for
each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine
at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately 3 153.
Never run the tank dry. Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 167.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
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Adblue gauge
Displays Adblue level in the tank.
Control indicator Y 3 90 illuminates
if the level in the tank is low. Refill
Adblue as soon as possible to avoid
prevention of engine starts 3 129.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area : engine operating
temperature not yet
reached
central
area
: normal operating
temperature
right area : temperature too high
Control indicator W illuminates if the
temperature is too high 3 89,
3 90.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
For physical reasons, the coolant
temperature gauge shows the coolant
temperature only if the coolant level is
adequate.
Engine oil level monitor
The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on OIL LEVEL
CORRECT appears briefly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
If the engine oil is above the minimum
level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with the
squares that correspond to the oil
level.
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As the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the display are replaced
with dashes.
▢▢▢▢▢▢ : maximum level
▢▢▢- - - : intermediate level
- - - - - - : minimum level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached TOP-UP OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with control
indicator A after the ignition is
switched on for 30 seconds. Check
and top up engine oil 3 161.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press either trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 95.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC).
Based on driving conditions, the
interval at which a service will be
indicated can vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
3000 km or 2 months, SERVICE IN
appears in the DIC.
When the distance reaches 0 km or
the service date is due, control
indicators o and A illuminate in the
instrument cluster and SERVICE
DUE appears in the DIC.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display
After a service, the service display
must be reset: if available, select the
distance before service display in the
DIC, then press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for approx.
10 seconds until the distance before
service is displayed continuously.
Trip computer 3 95.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 93.
Service information 3 201.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is
shown in the transmission display.
R : reverse gear
N : neutral
A : automatic mode
kg : laden mode
V
: winter mode
T
: apply footbrake
W
: transmission electronics
Manual transmission automated
3 135.
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Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red : danger, important reminder
yellow : warning, information, fault
green : confirmation of activation
blue : confirmation of activation
white : confirmation of activation
Instruments and controls 85
Control indicators in the instrument cluster
86 Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the
instrument panel
Control indicators in the roof
console
Overview
O
Turn signal 3 87
X
Seat belt reminder 3 87
v
Airbag and belt tensioners
3 87
W
Airbag deactivation 3 87
p
Charging system 3 88
Z
Malfunction indicator light
3 88
A
Service vehicle soon 3 88
o
Service display 3 88
C
Stop engine 3 89
R
Brake system 3 89
u
Antilock brake system (ABS)
3 89
kj
Upshift, downshift 3 89
ì
Lane departure warning 3 89
R
Electronic Stability Program
3 90
Ø
Electronic Stability Program off
3 90
W
Engine coolant temperature
3 90
!
Preheating 3 90
Y
AdBlue 3 90
w
Tyre pressure monitoring
system 3 90
I
Engine oil pressure 3 91
Y
Low fuel 3 91
D
Autostop 3 123
\
Autostop inhibited 3 123
9
Exterior light 3 92
C
High beam 3 92
í
High beam assist 3 92
>
Fog light 3 92
ø
Rear fog light 3 92
m
Cruise control 3 92
Instruments and controls 87
U
Cruise control speed limiter
3 92
&
Tachograph 3 92
y
Door open 3 92
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 168.
Fuses 3 175.
Turn signals 3 101.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A
warning chime also sounds for
approx. 90 seconds.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Three-point seat belts 3 50.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates briefly. If
it does not illuminate 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 v.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 49, 3 52.
Airbag deactivation
W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 56.
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9 Danger
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 52, belt tensioners
3 49, airbag deactivation 3 56.
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
A 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 (DIC) 3 93.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel
particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 128.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Service display
Control indicator o also illuminates in
the DIC when the remaining distance
before the next service reaches
0 km or the service date is due.
The message SERVICE DUE also
appears in the DIC.
Instruments and controls 89
Service display 3 83.
Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and/or R), stop
vehicle and switch off engine as soon
as possible.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 93.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied and extinguishes when the
parking brake is released 3 139.
When the parking brake is released,
R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 164.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 138.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 93,
there is a fault in the ABS. The brake
system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, A, R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 138.
Upshift
k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 120.
Lane departure warning
ì illuminates white.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on and the system is ready
to operate.
A warning chime sounds in
conjunction with ì when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
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Lane departure warning 3 151.
Electronic Stability Program
b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 142.
Illuminates during driving
The system is unavailable.
May illuminate together with control
indicator A 3 88. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 93.
ESP®
Plus
3 142, Traction Control
system 3 141.
Electronic Stability Program
off
Ø illuminates green.
If ESP®
Plus
has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 93.
ESP®
Plus
3 142, Traction Control
system 3 141.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.
Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 162.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a
workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue
Õ illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator A 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 appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 93.
AdBlue 3 129.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Instruments and controls 91
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 89 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
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 A 3 88 and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC when a tyre without a
pressure sensor is mounted (e.g.
spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 183.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
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.
9 Warning
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 steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 161.
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 3 153.
Catalytic converter 3 128.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 167.
Stop-start system
\
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Illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates
Illuminates green during an Autostop.
If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 98.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 99.
High beam assist
í illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 99.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 101.
Rear fog light
ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 102.
Cruise control
m, U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 143.
Tachograph
& illuminates when there is a fault
3 97.
Door open
y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the load
compartment is open.
Depending on version, control
indicator also illuminates in
transmission display, indicating
relevant open door.
Instruments and controls 93
Information displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
below the speedometer.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 78
● clock 3 78
● odometer, trip odometer 3 81
● engine oil level monitor 3 82
● service display 3 83
● vehicle messages 3 93
● trip computer 3 95
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Info display
Displays time, outside temperature
and Infotainment system information
when the ignition is on.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC), in
combination with control indicator
A or C.
Information messages
Information messages
BATTERY MODE: ECONOMY
ESP OFF
AUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATED
OIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages
Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
94 Instruments and controls
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.
Fault messages
CHECK ESP
CHECK FUEL FILTER
CHECK GEARBOX
CHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messages
INJECTION FAULT
ENGINE OVERHEATING
GEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 183.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 50.
● If a certain speed is exceeded
with the parking brake applied
3 139.
● If the parking assist detects an
object or a fault is present
3 147.
● If the vehicle has manual
transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 135.
● If the vehicle speed briefly
exceeds a set limit 3 80.
● During closing of the power
sliding door 3 27.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 27.
● During activation and
deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 32.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a
certain amount or a fault is
present 3 129.
● If the lane departure warning
system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 151.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition
switch.
● With exterior lights on.
● If the vehicle has manual
transmission automated 3 135;
the parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or
the brake pedal has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 93.
Instruments and controls 95
● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 27.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 123.
Trip computer
The 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
button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
● average speed
● distance before service 3 83
● clock 3 78
● odometer 3 81, trip odometer
3 81
● cruise control and speed limiter
stored speed 3 143
● fault and information messages
Fuel used
Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time by pressing and holding the
button on the end of the wiper lever.
Average consumption
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 400 metres.
Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
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Instantaneous consumption
The value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 30 km/h.
Range
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 400 metres.
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
The range will not display if control
indicator Y is illuminated in the
instrument cluster 3 91.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Distance travelled
Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Average speed
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 400 metres.
The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
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
button on end of wiper lever.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● range
● distance travelled
● average speed
The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring)
If equipped, a rating of 0 to 100 is
shown in the display to help evaluate
fuel efficiency, based on your driving
style.
Higher ratings indicate better fuel
economy.
Tips to improve fuel economy are also
given in the display. Journeys can be
saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances. Refer to Infotainment
system manual for further
information.
Vehicle messages 3 93.
Journey record
When the engine is switched off, a
record of the last journey is shown in
the display.
The following information is
displayed:
● average fuel consumption
● trip odometer
● fuel saved in km
Instruments and controls 97
Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, the
values stored in the trip computer will
be lost.
Tachograph
The tachograph is operated as
described in the operating
instructions supplied. Observe
regulations regarding use.
Control indicator & illuminates in the
instrument cluster in the event of a
fault. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Note
When a tachograph is fitted, the total
distance travelled may be shown
only on the tachograph and not in the
odometer within the instrument
display.
Odometer 3 81.
98 Lighting
Lighting
Exterior lighting ............................ 98
Light switch ................................ 98
Automatic light control ............... 98
High beam ................................. 99
High beam assist ....................... 99
Headlight flash ......................... 100
Headlight range adjustment ....100
Headlights when driving
abroad .................................... 100
Daytime running lights ............. 100
Adaptive forward lighting ......... 101
Hazard warning flashers .......... 101
Turn and lane-change signals . 101
Front fog lights ......................... 101
Rear fog lights ......................... 102
Reversing lights ....................... 102
Misted light covers ................... 102
Interior lighting ........................... 102
Interior lights ............................ 102
Load compartment lighting ...... 103
Reading lights .......................... 103
Lighting features ........................ 104
Exit lighting .............................. 104
Battery discharge protection .... 105
Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer light switch:
7
: off
0
: sidelights
9 P
: headlights
AUTO : automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Turn inner light switch:
>
: front fog lights
ø
: rear fog lights
High beam control indicator P 3 92.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 92.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights (where fitted) and headlights,
depending on the lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Lighting 99
Daytime running lights 3 100.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
High beam assist
This feature allows high beam to
function as the main driving light at
night and when vehicle speed is
faster than 45 km/h.
It switches to low beam when:
● A sensor detects the lights of
oncoming or preceding vehicles.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
Activation
Turn the outer light switch to AUTO
then push the turn signal lever
forwards to activate high beam assist.
The control indicator í illuminates
continuously in the instrument cluster
when the assist is activated, while the
blue control indicator 7 3 92
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator í 3 92.
Note
Use of the system does not relieve
the driver from full responsibility for
vehicle operation.
Deactivation
Push the turn signal lever forwards
again. Control indicator í
extinguishes.
High beam assist is also deactivated
when the outer light switch is moved
out of the AUTO position.
Note
Depending on version, the system
can be also be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
100 Lighting
General information
Performance 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.
● Oncoming or preceding vehicle
lights are not detected.
● Headlights are not adjusted
correctly.
● Various reflective surfaces may
also cause the system to fail to
detect other vehicles.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
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 required
position:
0 : front seat occupied
4 : loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
Headlights 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.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 98.
Lighting 101
Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light
Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side.
The cornering light is switched off
automatically after prolonged use and
at vehicle speeds above 40 km/h.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on
automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨.
Turn and lane-change
signals
lever up : right turn signal
lever down : left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the
indicator is deactivated. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, move lever part way to first
stop. When released, lever will spring
back.
If the lever is moved past the first stop,
the indicator is switched on
constantly. Switch the indicator off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position > and
release.
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Front fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Rear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position
ø and
release.
Rear fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist
up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the
headlights.
Interior lighting
Interior lights
Courtesy lights illuminate when the
vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control or the front doors are opened.
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay or immediately after the ignition
is switched on.
Front courtesy light
With the switch in its central position,
the light functions as a courtesy light.
Lighting 103
Operated by pressing the switch c:
● on constantly
● on when the doors are unlocked
and opened
● off constantly
Rear courtesy lights
Combi, Bus
Low level and overhead courtesy
lights are located in the rear
passenger compartment.
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
press OFF : off
press c
: on
Reading lights l 3 103.
Load compartment lighting
Load compartment lighting can be set
to illuminate when the side and rear
doors are opened, or switched on
constantly.
With the switch in its central position,
the light functions as a courtesy light.
Operated by pressing the switch c:
● on constantly
● on when the doors are unlocked
and opened
● off constantly
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay or immediately after the ignition
is switched on.
Reading lights
Front reading light
Operated with l.
The reading light can be directed as
required, depending on version.
104 Lighting
Rear reading lights
Combi, Bus
Operate rocker switch on the
instrument panel:
press l : on
press OFF : off
Courtesy lights c 3 102.
Each reading light can then be
switched on or off individually and
directed as required.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Pull turn signal lever towards
steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to
four times.
Lighting 105
The headlights are turned off
immediately by turning the light switch
to any position and returning to 7.
Battery discharge protection
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights may be
switched off automatically after some
time.
106 Climate control
Climate control
Climate control systems ............. 106
Heating and ventilation system 106
Air conditioning system ........... 107
Electronic climate control
system .................................... 108
Rear heating system ............... 110
Rear air conditioning system ... 111
Auxiliary heater ........................ 112
Air vents ..................................... 116
Adjustable air vents ................. 116
Fixed air vents ......................... 117
Glovebox cooler ...................... 117
Maintenance .............................. 117
Air intake ................................. 117
Pollen filter ............................... 117
Air conditioning regular
operation ................................ 118
Service .................................... 118
Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for:
● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
● demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 38, Heated
seats ß 3 46.
Temperature
red : warm
blue : cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M
: to head area
L
: to head area and foot well
K
: to foot well
J
: to windscreen, front door
windows and foot well
V
: to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
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●
Set air distribution control to V.
●
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Air conditioning system
Additional to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
A/C : cooling
u
: air recirculation
Heated rear window Ü 3 38, Heated
seats ß 3 46.
Cooling (A/C)
Operated by pressing A/C and
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is a little above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from
under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
Note
If the climate control is set to
maximum cooling while the ambient
temperature is high, an Autostop
may be inhibited until the required
temperature in the passenger
compartment has been reached.
If the climate control is set to
maximum cooling while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine may
restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Air recirculation system
Operated by pressing u.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the
vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Cooling A/C on.
● Air recirculation system u on.
●
Set air distribution control to M.
● Set temperature control to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all air vents.
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Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Set temperature control to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
●
Set air distribution control to V.
●
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Electronic climate control
system
Controls for:
● temperature
●
air distribution (s or K) and menu
selection
●
fan speed x
AUTO : automatic mode
u
: air recirculation
V
: demisting and defrosting
Ü
: heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors
A/C OFF : switch off air conditioning
Heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors Ü 3 38, 3 35, heated seats ß
3 46.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted
by use of air distribution and air flow
controls.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
For correct operation do not cover the
sensor on the instrument panel.
Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO ("AUTO" appears in
the display).
● Set desired temperature (the
temperature appears in the
display).
● Open all air vents.
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During automatic mode, the settings
for fan speed, air distribution, air
conditioning and air recirculation are
automatically regulated by the system
and are not shown on the display.
Temperature preselection
Temperatures can be set to the
desired value with the 2 buttons
below the display.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.
red : warm
blue : cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
If the minimum temperature of 15 ℃
is set, the electronic climate control
system runs at maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature of 27 ℃
is set, the electronic climate control
system runs at maximum heating.
Note
If the temperature is to be reduced
for climate comfort reasons, an
Autostop can be inhibited or the
engine will restart automatically
when cooling is switched on.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Fan speed
Fan speed can be increased or
decreased with the x buttons.
The selected fan speed is indicated
with x in the display.
If the fan is switched off the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V. LED illuminates.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically, air conditioning is
switched on and the fan runs at a high
speed.
To return to automatic mode: press
V or AUTO.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Air distribution
Press s or K repeatedly.
Arrows shown in the display indicate
the distribution settings:
s
: to windscreen and front door
windows
9
: to windscreen, front door
windows and foot well
M
: to head area
L
: to head area and foot well
K
: to foot well
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO.
110 Climate control
Cooling
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level.
Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required
press A/C OFF to switch the cooling
system off, thus saving fuel.
"A/C OFF" appears in the display.
Manual air recirculation mode
Press u. LED illuminates and u
appears in the display.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the
vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
To return to automatic mode: press
u or AUTO.
Rear 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.
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).
Setting the time and day
Press Ö until the time display flashes.
If the vehicle battery supply has been
interrupted prior to its use, press m
or n briefly to make the time display
flash.
Adjust the time by pressing m or n.
The time is set when the displayed
time stops flashing.
The display for the day will then flash:
adjust the day by pressing m or n.
The day is set when the display stops
flashing.
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The display will remain illuminated for
approx. 15 seconds after the ignition
is switched off.
Operating the rear compartment
additional heating
Press Y to operate heating. Y will
appear in the display to indicate that
the heating is operating.
Changing the period for which
heating is operating
With the heating switched off ( Y
extinguished in display), press m for
approx. 3 seconds until the time
period for which heating is provided
flashes in the display.
Press m or n to adjust the heating
duration. The duration is set when the
display extinguishes.
Programming the heating mode
It is possible to store up to three
programmes which allow the heating
to be switched on.
Press P the appropriate number of
times to select the desired stored
programme.
Press m or n briefly; the
programming time flashes in the
display.
Press m or n to adjust to the
desired time, then, as soon as the
time display stops flashing, adjust the
day by pressing m or n.
The time and day are set when the
display stops flashing and the clock is
displayed.
Recalling a programming mode
To activate a stored programme,
press P the appropriate number of
times until the corresponding number
appears on the display.
Neutral position or no stored
programme activated
Press P until there is no stored
programme number visible in the
display.
Adjusting the temperature
To adjust the temperature of the
heating, turn the rotary knob located
on the control panel.
turn clockwise : increase
temperature
turn anti-clock‐
wise
: decrease
temperature
Rear air conditioning
system
The rear air conditioning system is
actuated in conjunction with the front
passenger compartment air
conditioning system.
Bus
Rear air vents
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Additional air conditioning is supplied
to the rear passenger compartment
via the overhead air vents.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow to select the
desired speed.
turn clockwise : increase air flow
turn anti-clock‐
wise
: decrease air flow
Combi
Additional air conditioning is supplied
to the rear passenger compartment
via the air vents located above the
driver and front passenger
compartment.
With the front passenger
compartment air conditioning system
switched on, adjust the air flow to
select the desired speed.
Ensure the air vents are open when in
use, to prevent ice forming in the
system due to lack of air movement.
Auxiliary heater
Coolant heater
The Eberspächer engine-
independent, fuel-powered coolant
heater provides rapid heating of the
engine coolant to enable heating of
the vehicle interior without the engine
running.
9 Warning
Do not operate the system when
refuelling, when dust or
combustible vapours are present
or in enclosed spaces (e.g.
garage).
Before starting or programming the
system to start, turn the vehicle's
climate control system to heat, set the
air distribution to V and turn the fan
on.
Switch off when not required. Heating
stops automatically after the
programmed runtime. It will also
cease to operate if the vehicle fuel
level drops too low.
During operation, power from the
vehicle battery is used. The driving
time should therefore be at least as
long as the heating time. For short
journey times, check the vehicle
battery regularly and recharge if
necessary.
To ensure efficient performance,
briefly operate the auxiliary heater
once a month.
Control units
The timer or remote control unit turns
the system on and off, and is used to
programme specific departure times.
Climate control 113
Timer
1 Display : Displays preset,
weekday or preset
day, current time or
preset time,
temperature, Z and
Y
2 Temperature : Selects
temperature
3 l : Adjusts values up
4 k : Adjusts values
down
5 Y
: Selects heat
settings
6 P : Selects preset
settings
7 Þ : Selects time and
weekday settings
Remote control (Type A)
1 Display : Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Z, Ü, Y,
Ö and x
2 7 : Long press: switch heater on,
short press: turns display on
or confirms selection
3 l : Adjusts values up
4 d
: Long press: switch heater off,
short press: exit menu or turns
display off
5 k : Adjusts values down
If no buttons are pressed within
10 seconds the display automatically
turns off.
Remote control (Type B)
1 Display : Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Z, Ü, Y,
Ö and x
2 l : Adjusts values up
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3
OFF
: Switch heater off, or press
Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm selection
4 Y
:
Switch heater on, or press Y
and OFF simultaneously to
confirm selection
5 k : Adjusts values down
If no buttons are pressed within
30 seconds the display automatically
turns off.
9 Warning
When refuelling, switch off the
remote control unit as well as the
heater!
The remote control has a maximum
range of 1000 metres. The range may
be reduced due to environmental
conditions and as the battery
becomes weaker.
In addition to a remote control unit,
the heating can also be switched on
for 30 minutes, or off, using the button
on the instrument panel.
Battery replacement
Replace the battery when the range
of the remote control is reduced or
when the battery charge symbol
flashes.
Open the cover and replace the
battery (Type A: CR 2430, Type B:
2CR 11108, or equivalent), ensuring
the new battery is correctly installed
with the positive (<) side facing the
positive terminals. Replace the cover
securely.
Dispose of old batteries in
accordance with environmental
regulations.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Remote control fault displays
Z
: poor signal –
adjust position
Z
: no signal – move closer
Ü
: battery low –
change battery
Y
: system error –
consult workshop
Add,
AddE
: system in learning mode
Climate control 115
Teach remote control
If the vehicle battery is reconnected,
the LED in the instrument panel
button illuminates and the system
configures the remote control menu
automatically. If the LED flashes,
select Add or AddE and confirm.
Additional remote control units may
also be configured. Press the button
until LED flashes, switch on the
remote control, select Add and
confirm.
AddE teaches the current remote
control unit exclusively and blocks all
previously configured units. Add
teaches up to 4 remote control units,
but only one unit can operate the
system at any one time.
Operation
Heating Y
Press Y, the predetermined heating
duration, e.g. 30 is displayed.
To temporarily adjust the heating
duration, adjust with k or l. The
value can be set from 10 to
120 minutes. Due to the power
consumption, note the heating
duration.
To switch off, press Y.
To change the default predetermined
heating duration, ensure the heater is
switched off, press and hold k until
the display flashes and adjust with
k or l.
Programming P
Up to 3 preset departure times during
one day, or one preset departure time
over one week can be programmed.
● Press P once to select preset
memory number 1.
● Press P twice to select preset
memory number 2.
● Press P three times to select
preset memory number 3.
● Press P again to exit the preset
memory.
Start heating within 24 hours
● Press P to select desired preset
memory number 1, 2 or 3.
● Briefly press k or l; the preset
time flashes.
● Adjust the preset time with k or
l.
● Press P to confirm and exit the
preset memory.
Start heating up to 7 days
● Press P to select desired preset
memory number 1, 2 or 3.
● Briefly press k or l; the preset
time flashes.
● Adjust the preset time with k or
l.
● After 5 seconds the preset day
flashes.
● Adjust the preset day with k or
l.
● The preset time and day are set
once the display changes to the
current time.
Set time and weekday Þ
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its voltage is too low, the unit will
need to be reset.
● Press Þ until the time flashes.
● Press k or l to change the
current time.
116 Climate control
● Time is stored when the display
stops flashing.
● Wait for weekday to flash.
● Press k or l to change the
weekday.
● Weekday is stored when the
display stops flashing.
Heating level
The preferred heating level for
programmed departure times can be
set between 10 to 30℃.
Adjust using the temperature
preselection dial.
Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on in order to prevent
the evaporator from icing up due to
lack of air movement.
Centre air vents
Press the vent to open.
Direct the flow of air by swivelling the
vent.
Push vent to close.
Side air vents
Press the vent to open.
Direct the flow of air by swivelling the
vent.
Depending upon the position of the
temperature control, air will be
directed into the vehicle via the side
air vents.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in the event of
an accident.
Climate control 117
Combi
Adjustable air vents may be located in
the roof frame. To open, press air
vent. Hold air vent and turn it to the
required position to direct the airflow.
Bus
Adjustable air vents may be located in
the roof frame above the seats. Turn
adjuster to increase/decrease airflow
to the appropriate seat.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door
windows and in the foot wells.
Glovebox cooler
The air conditioning system can also
keep the contents of the glovebox
cool.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter
The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
118 Climate control
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is too low.
Service
For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and
evaporator drainage
● performance check
Driving and operating 119
Driving and
operating
Driving hints ............................... 120
Driving economically ............... 120
Control of the vehicle ............... 120
Steering ................................... 120
Starting and operating ............... 121
New vehicle running-in ............ 121
Ignition switch positions ........... 121
Starting the engine .................. 122
Idle speed control .................... 122
Overrun cut-off ........................ 123
Stop-start system .................... 123
Parking .................................... 125
Air suspension ......................... 126
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Diesel particle filter .................. 128
Catalytic converter ................... 128
AdBlue ..................................... 129
Manual transmission .................. 134
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 135
Transmission display ............... 135
Starting the engine .................. 135
Selector lever .......................... 135
Manual mode ........................... 136
Electronic driving programmes 137
Fault ........................................ 138
Interruption of power supply .... 138
Brakes ........................................ 138
Antilock brake system ............. 138
Parking brake .......................... 139
Brake assist ............................. 140
Hill start assist ......................... 140
Ride control systems ................. 141
Traction Control system .......... 141
Electronic stability program ..... 142
Driver assistance systems ......... 143
Cruise control .......................... 143
Speed limiter ........................... 146
Parking assist .......................... 147
Rear view camera ................... 148
Lane departure warning .......... 151
Fuel ............................................ 152
Fuel for diesel engines ............ 152
Refuelling ................................ 153
Fuel consumption - CO
2
-
Emissions ............................... 154
Trailer hitch ................................ 154
General information ................. 154
Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 154
Trailer towing ........................... 155
Towing equipment ................... 155
Trailer stability assist ............... 156
Auxiliary features ....................... 156
Power take-off ......................... 156
120 Driving and operating
Driving hints
Driving economically
ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects
engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical
consumers.
Activation
Press ECO. Control indicator
illuminates when activated and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 93.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal.
Deactivation
Press ECO again. Control indicator
extinguishes.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until
it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
Driving and operating 121
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Diesel particle filter 3 128.
Ignition switch positions
0 : ignition off
1 : steering wheel lock released,
ignition off
2 : ignition on
diesel engines: preheating
3 : starting
122 Driving and operating
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake; transmission
automatically shifts to N.
Do not accelerate.
Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating, and hold until control
indicator N extinguishes from the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
Turn key to position 3 and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal. Stop-start system 3 123.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time,
especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
Idle speed control
To increase the idle speed press the
switch. After a few seconds the
function will be activated.
The function will be deactivated
when:
● The clutch pedal is depressed.
● The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
● MTA is not in N (neutral).
● Vehicle speed is above 0 km/h.
●
Control indicator A, W or C
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.
Driving and operating 123
To increase or decrease the fast idle
speed rate, consult a workshop.
Note
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator is released.
Stop-start system
The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emission. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam. It starts the engine
automatically as soon as the clutch is
depressed. A vehicle battery sensor
ensures that an Autostop is only
performed if the vehicle battery is
sufficiently charged for a restart.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Î.
Deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
Note
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated and
cannot be reactivated by pressing
Î. LED in button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 93.
Idle speed control 3 122.
Autostop
If the vehicle is at low speed or
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● shift the selector lever to neutral
(manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission
automated)
● release the clutch pedal
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on if the required
conditions are met.
124 Driving and operating
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster.
During an Autostop, the heating
performance, power steering and
brake performance will be
maintained. Brake assist, however, is
not available 3 140.
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 in the instrument cluster.
● the stop-start system is not
manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed or the
driver's seat belt is fastened
● the vehicle battery is sufficiently
charged and in good condition
● the engine is warmed up
● the engine coolant temperature is
not too high
● the ambient temperature is not
too low
● the defrosting function is not
activated
● the climate control system does
not inhibit an Autostop
● the brake vacuum is sufficient
● the self-cleaning function of the
diesel particle filter is not active
● the vehicle has moved since the
last Autostop
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
An Autostop may become
unavailable as the ambient
temperature approaches freezing
point.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may also inhibit an Autostop.
See "Climate control" chapter for
further information 3 106.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
Autostop may also be inhibited
temporarily if the vehicle battery has
been recharged by an external
source.
New vehicle running-in 3 121.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Driving and operating 125
If the selector lever has been shifted
out of neutral (manual transmission)
or N (manual transmission
automated) or other conditions are
not met, start using the ignition key.
The green control indicator Ï will
extinguish in the instrument cluster
when the engine is restarted.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated)
before depressing the clutch first, a
restart will not take place.
Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
(manual transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated) to enable an
automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system. Control
indicator Ï will flash green in the
instrument cluster during an
automatic engine restart.
● the stop-start system is manually
deactivated
● the bonnet is opened
● the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door
is opened
● the engine temperature is too low
● the vehicle battery is discharged
● the brake vacuum is not sufficient
● the vehicle starts to move
● the defrosting function is
activated
● the climate control system
requests an engine start
● the predetermined timing has
been exceeded
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.
Warning chimes 3 94.
Fault
If control indicator Ï illuminates
yellow, there is a fault in the stop-start
system 3 91. A corresponding
message also appears in the DIC
3 93. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Parking
9 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
126 Driving and operating
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 22 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 32 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 32.
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 3 206 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switch
Caution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is
being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 194, Towing the
vehicle 3 196.
The master switch is located on the
door pillar.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
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Remote control
When increased ground clearance or
improved vehicle access is required,
the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance and that there are no
obstructions when adjusting the
suspension height.
The remote control unit is magnetic
and may be fixed to any metal part of
the vehicle or stored in its holder.
With the engine running, press the
appropriate button for 2 seconds to
adjust the suspension height.
Indicator light will flash intermittently
while height adjustment is in progress
and illuminates when complete.
If the ignition is switched on with
engine not running, the suspension
height can only be lowered.
Note
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Pre-programmed settings
Adjusts the suspension height to one
of three pre-programmed positions.
l
: lowered position
k
: normal position
j
: raised position
Caution
If an obstacle is detected while
raising or lowering, the
suspension height is returned to
the normal position after a delay.
This does not guarantee damage-
free operation. Ensuring sufficient
clearance and freedom from
obstacles is the responsibility of
the driver.
Manual settings
Manual adjustment can only be
performed when the vehicle is
stationary.
Select by pressing h for 2 seconds,
then R to raise, or S to lower.
To exit, press any of the pre-
programmed buttons.
Note
Obstacle detection is not available
during manual adjustment.
When a certain low speed is
exceeded or when the ignition is
switched off, height adjustment is
deactivated automatically and the
suspension height is returned to the
normal position.
Service mode
When the vehicle is stationary, press
i for 5 seconds to put the vehicle into
service mode. The indicator light will
illuminate.
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When service mode has been
activated, the air suspension master
switch must be turned off.
To exit service mode, press i again
for 5 seconds.
Fault
If a fault is detected, i will flash
intermittently. If service mode has
been activated and there is a fault, h,
S and R will flash simultaneously.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Engine exhaust
9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless
and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification.
The filter is cleaned by periodically
burning off the soot particles at high
temperature. This process takes
place automatically under set driving
conditions. 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 A 3 88. 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.
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Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed
on page 3 152, 3 208 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol 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 88.
AdBlue
General information
The selective catalytic reduction
(BlueInjection) 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.
Note
AdBlue Ⓡ is a registered trademark
of the Verband der
Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA).
9 Warning
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin
with AdBlue.
In case of eye or skin contact,
rinse off with water.
Caution
Avoid contact of the paintwork with
AdBlue.
In case of contact, rinse off with
water.
AdBlue freezes at a temperature of
approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is
equipped with an AdBlue pre-heater,
the emissions reduction at low
temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue
pre-heater works automatically.
Adblue gauge
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The current fluid level remaining is
shown in the Adblue gauge 3 81.
Level warnings
The AdBlue consumption is approx.
1.5 litres per 1000 km and depends
on the driving behaviour.
Version with level warnings in the
Driver Information Centre
If the AdBlue level falls below a
certain value, a level warning will be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 93.
Additionally, control indicator Õ
illuminates continuously together with
a warning chime.
Refill the Adblue tank as soon as
possible. Refer to "Refilling AdBlue"
below.
Driving is possible without any
restrictions.
If AdBlue is not refilled within a certain
distance, further level warnings are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre depending on the current
AdBlue level.
Engine restarts prevented
Subsequent requests to refill AdBlue
and finally the announcement that an
engine restart will be prevented are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Note
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
Before the prevention of an engine
restart, a warning message with
0 km is displayed in the DIC,
indicating that after switching off the
ignition an engine restart will be
prohibited.
After the prevention of an engine
start, a warning message is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre
reminding the driver that AdBlue level
is insufficient.
To allow the engine to be restarted,
the tank should be filled with at least
10 litres of AdBlue.
High emission warnings
If the exhaust emission rises above a
certain value, warnings similar to the
range warnings as described above
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Control indicator
Õ illuminates continuously together
with A 3 88 and a warning chime.
Requests to have the exhaust system
checked and finally the
announcement that an engine restart
with be prevented are displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Note
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
At an AdBlue range of 1100 km, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre showing
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the remaining distance the vehicle
can travel before engine restarts are
prevented. This warning message is
repeated every 100 km.
Seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
Version without level warnings in the
Driver Information Centre
When the Adblue gauge shows the
level is very low, control indicator Õ
first illuminates continuously, then as
Adblue level drops to a certain
amount Õ flashes for a few seconds
then illuminates continuously.
Refill the Adblue tank as soon as
possible. Refer to "Refilling AdBlue"
below.
Driving is possible without any
restrictions.
Engine power loss
As the Adblue level drops further,
control indicator Õ flashes for a few
seconds then illuminates
continuously, accompanied by a
warning chime and loss of engine
power.
Note
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
If AdBlue is not refilled before the tank
is empty, Õ flashes and after the next
engine restart the vehicle speed will
be limited to approx. 20 km/h.
Refill immediately with at least
10 litres of AdBlue.
High emission warnings
If the exhaust emission rises above a
certain value, control indicator Õ
illuminates together with A 3 88.
Consult a workshop as soon as
possible.
If the fault is not rectified within a
certain distance, Õ and A flash for
a few seconds then illuminate
continuously. Loss of engine power.
When the fault is critical, Õ and A
flash continuously and after the next
engine restart the vehicle speed will
be limited to approx. 20 km/h.
Note
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
Seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
Refilling AdBlue
132 Driving and operating
Caution
Only use AdBlue that complies
with European standards
DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.
Do not use additives.
Do not dilute AdBlue.
Otherwise the selective catalytic
reduction system could be
damaged.
Note
If AdBlue must be refilled at very low
temperatures, the refilling of AdBlue
may not be detected by the system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
space with a higher ambient
temperature until AdBlue is
liquefied.
Note
If engine starting is prohibited due to
low Adblue level, we recommend
adding a volume of at least 10 litres
of AdBlue when refilling. Avoid minor
top-ups (e.g. less than 5 litres),
otherwise the system may not detect
a refill.
Note
When unscrewing the protective cap
from the filler neck, ammonia fumes
may emerge. Do not inhale as the
fumes have a pungent smell. The
fumes are not harmful by inhalation.
The vehicle must be parked on a level
surface.
The filler neck for AdBlue is located
behind the filler flap located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
The filler flap can only be opened if
the vehicle is unlocked and the right-
hand door is opened.
9 Danger
Vehicles with stop-start system:
The engine must be switched off
and the ignition key removed, to
avoid risk of engine being
restarted automatically by the
system.
Capacities 3 226.
Filling station
9 Danger
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refilling Adblue.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Pull filler flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective cap
anticlockwise from the filler neck.
4. Fully insert the pump nozzle into
the filler neck and switch it on.
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5. When refilling is complete, mount
the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
6. Close filler flap and right-hand
door.
AdBlue canister
Note
Only use the designated AdBlue
canisters for refilling, to prevent a
topping-up of too much AdBlue.
Additionally, the fumes in the tank
are captured in the canister and do
not emerge.
Note
Since AdBlue has a limited
durability, check the date of expiry
before refilling.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Pull filler flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective cap
anticlockwise from the filler neck.
4. Open AdBlue canister.
5. Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
6. Lift the canister until it is empty.
7. Unscrew the hose from the filler
neck.
8. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
9. Close filler flap and right-hand
door.
Note
Dispose of AdBlue canister and
hose according to environmental
requirements.
Note
Let the vehicle idle for 10 seconds to
allow the system to detect the
AdBlue refill.
Failure to observe this procedure will
result in the system only recognising
the AdBlue refill after 20 minutes of
driving.
If the AdBlue refill is detected
successfully, AdBlue level warnings
will disappear.
If the AdBlue refill is not detected
some time after running the engine,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Filler cap
Only use genuine filler caps. Adblue
tank has a special filler cap.
Fault
If the system detects an operating
fault, control indicator Õ illuminates
together with A and a warning
chime. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
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Depending on version, a
corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 93.
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary depress the clutch pedal,
pull up the collar on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is inadvisable to drive with hand
resting on the selector lever.
Driving and operating 135
Manual transmission
automated
The manual transmission automated
(MTA) permits manual (manual
mode) or automatic gear shifting
(automatic mode), both with
automatic clutch control.
Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine. If the brake pedal
is not depressed, T illuminates in the
transmission display and the engine
cannot be started.
When the brake pedal is depressed,
the transmission automatically shifts
to N (neutral); "N" appears in the
transmission display and the engine
can be started. There may be a slight
delay.
Selector lever
Always move the selector lever in the
appropriate direction as far as it will
go. Upon release, it automatically
returns to the centre position.
N : neutral
A/M : switch between automatic and
manual mode
The transmission display
shows "A" when in automatic
mode.
R : reverse gear
Engage only when vehicle is
stationary. The transmission
display shows "R" when
reverse gear is engaged.
+ : shift to a higher gear.
- : shift to a lower gear.
Starting off
When the engine is started, the
transmission is in automatic mode.
Depress the brake pedal and move
the selector lever towards + to
engage first gear.
If R is selected, reverse gear is
engaged. The vehicle starts to move
when the brake pedal is released. To
136 Driving and operating
start off quickly, release the brake
pedal and accelerate immediately
after engaging a gear.
In automatic mode the transmission
shifts to other gears automatically,
dependent on driving conditions.
To engage manual mode, move the
selector lever towards A/M. The
current gear will appear in the
transmission display.
To engage first gear, depress brake
pedal and move selector lever
towards + or -. Shift to a higher or
lower gear by moving selector lever to
+ or -. Gears can be skipped by
moving the selector lever repeatedly
at short intervals.
Stopping the vehicle
In automatic or manual mode,
first gear is engaged and the clutch is
released when the vehicle is stopped.
In R, reverse gear remains engaged.
When stopping on gradients, engage
parking brake or depress the brake
pedal. To prevent overheating of the
clutch, an intermittent audible
warning may sound as a signal to
depress the brake pedal or apply the
parking brake.
Switch off engine if stopping for a
lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver's door is opened, a warning
chime will sound if neutral is not
selected or the brake pedal has not
been depressed.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been reached.
It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, snow or a hole. Move the
selector lever between R and A/M (or
between + and -) in a repeat pattern,
while applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal. Do not race the
engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.
Parking
Apply the parking brake. The most
recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged. With N, no gear is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off, the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
If the ignition is not switched off, or the
parking brake has not been applied, a
warning chime will sound upon
opening the driver's door.
Manual mode
If a higher gear is selected when the
engine speed is too low, or a lower
gear when the speed is too high, the
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shift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or
too high an engine speed.
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
If engine speed is too high, the
transmission only switches to a higher
gear via kickdown.
Electronic driving
programmes
Winter mode V
Activate the Winter mode if you have
problems starting off on a slippery
road surface.
Activation
Press V. Control indicator V is shown
in the transmission display. The
transmission switches to automatic
mode and the vehicle starts off in a
suitable gear.
Deactivation
The Winter mode is switched off by:
●
pressing V again
● turning off the ignition
● switching to manual mode
In order to protect the transmission at
extremely high clutch temperatures,
an intermittent audible warning may
sound. In such cases, depress the
brake pedal, select "N" and apply the
parking brake to allow the clutch to
cool down.
Laden mode kg
It is possible to use the Laden mode
in both manual and automatic modes.
In both cases, the gearshifting
patterns are adapted automatically
for carrying an increased payload.
Activation
Press kg. Control indicator kg is
shown in the transmission display.
The transmission will then select
optimized gearshift patterns.
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Deactivation
The Laden mode is switched off by:
● pressing kg again
● turning off the ignition
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
past the pressure point, the
transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed. Full
engine power is available for
acceleration.
If engine speed is too high the
transmission switches to a higher
gear, even in manual mode. Without
kickdown this automatic shift is not
effected in manual mode.
Fault
In the event of a fault, control indicator
W is shown in the transmission
display. Continued driving is possible
provided the vehicle is driven with
care and anticipation.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power supply
The clutch is not disengaged if there
is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 194.
If the cause of the fault is not a
discharged vehicle battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If neutral cannot be selected, the
vehicle must only be towed with the
drive wheels raised off the ground
3 196.
Towing the vehicle 3 196.
Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when you depress the
brake pedal firmly. You need to use
considerably more force for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear
this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 89.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.
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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency
to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
Control indicator u 3 89.
Fault
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC), there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS
are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no
longer be steered and may
swerve.
If control indicators u, A, R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is shown in the
DIC. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
140 Driving and operating
Control indicator R 3 89.
Parking 3 125.
Retractable parking brake
Depending on vehicle, the parking
brake lever retracts to the horizontal
position even with the parking brake
applied.
To release the parking brake, pull the
lever up slightly, press the release
button and return the lever to the
horizontal position.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up and release it. The lever rests
in a horizontal position.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop. Stop-start system 3 123.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended
movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain on
for a further 2 seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.
Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop. Stop-start system
3 123.
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Ride control systems
Traction Control system
The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP®
Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to
spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 93.
When TC is active b flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 90.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 156.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 93.
When vehicle speed reaches
50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
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TC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control
indicator b 3 90 illuminates together
with A 3 88 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 93.
The Traction control system (TC) is
not operational. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 93.
Electronic stability program
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP®
Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the
type of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP®
Plus
is operational as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 93.
When ESP®
Plus
comes into action b
flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 90.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 156.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESP®
Plus
can be
deactivated to enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
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Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 93.
When vehicle speed reaches
50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP®
Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP®
Plus
is reactivated by pressing
Ø again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESP®
Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control
indicator b 3 90 illuminates together
with A 3 88 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 93.
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP®
Plus
) is not operational. Have
the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 93.
Driver assistance
systems
9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of 30 km/h and
above. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving uphill
or downhill. The stored speed will
flash in the Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 3 93.
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For safety reasons the cruise control
cannot be activated until the brake
pedal has been operated once.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not
advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
With manual transmission
automated, only activate cruise
control in automatic mode.
Control indicators m and U 3 92.
Activation
Press m, control indicator U
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster.
Cruise control is now in standby mode
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC.
Accelerate to the desired speed and
press < or ]. The current speed is
now stored and maintained and the
accelerator pedal can be released.
Control indicator m illuminates green
in the instrument cluster together with
U and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC.
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
The stored speed flashes in the
instrument cluster. When the
accelerator pedal is released, the
previously stored speed is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while gearshifting.
The speed is saved until the ignition
is switched off.
Driving and operating 145
Increase speed
With cruise control active, the vehicle
speed can be increased continuously
or in small increments by holding
down or tapping < repeatedly.
When the switch is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.
Alternatively, accelerate to the
desired speed and store by pressing
<.
Reduce speed
With cruise control active, the vehicle
speed can be decreased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping ]
repeatedly.
When the switch is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.
Deactivation
Press §: cruise control is deactivated
and the green control indicator m
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
Automatic deactivation:
● vehicle speed drops below
30 km/h
● the brake pedal is depressed
● the clutch pedal is depressed
● selector lever in N
The speed is stored and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
Reactivation
Press R at a speed above 30 km/h.
If the stored speed is much higher
than the current speed, the vehicle
will accelerate powerfully until the
stored speed is obtained.
Pressing < will also reactivate the
cruise control function, but at the
current vehicle speed only, not the
stored speed.
Deleting the stored speed
Press m: Green control indicators
U and m extinguish in the instrument
cluster.
Cruise control speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum
speed above 30 km/h.
Activation
Press U, control indicator U
illuminates yellow in the instrument
cluster.
Cruise control speed limiter function
is now in standby mode and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
Accelerate to the desired speed and
press < or ]. The current speed is
recorded.
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The vehicle can be driven normally
but it will not be possible to exceed the
programmed speed limit except in an
emergency.
Where the limit speed cannot be
maintained, e.g. when driving on a
steep decline, the limit speed will
flash in the DIC.
Increase limit speed
The limit speed can be increased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping <
repeatedly.
Reduce limit speed
The limit speed can be decreased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping ]
repeatedly.
Exceeding the limit speed
In the event of an emergency it is
possible to exceed the limit speed by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
The limit speed will flash in the DIC
during this period.
Release the accelerator pedal and
the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.
Note
In vehicles fitted with a Speed
limiter, fully depressing the
accelerator pedal will not allow you
to exceed the set maximum vehicle
speed. Speed limiter 3 146.
Deactivation
Press §: speed limiter is deactivated
and the vehicle can be driven
normally.
The limit speed is stored and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
Reactivation
Press R. The speed limiter function is
reactivated.
Pressing < will also reactivate the
speed limiter function, but at the
current vehicle speed only, not the
stored speed.
Deleting the limit speed
Press U.
Yellow control indicator
U
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
Speed limiter
Maximum speed limiter
In accordance with local or national
regulations, the vehicle may be
equipped with a fixed maximum
speed limiter that cannot be disabled.
If equipped, a warning label indicating
the fixed maximum speed limit (90 to
130 km/h) is located on the
instrument panel.
Deviations from the maximum speed
limit may occur briefly when driving
downhill, for physical reasons.
A warning buzzer may sound for
10 seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Vehicles also equipped with cruise
control speed limiter: the maximum
speed cannot be exceeded by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
Cruise control speed limiter 3 143.
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Parking assist
The parking assist makes reverse
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the rear of the
vehicle and obstacles. It is the driver,
however, who bears full responsibility
for the parking manoeuvre.
The system consists of four ultrasonic
parking sensors in the rear bumper.
Note
Attached parts in the detection area
cause system malfunction.
Activation
When reverse gear is engaged, the
system switches itself on
automatically. Readiness for
operation is indicated by a brief
acoustic alarm.
An obstacle is indicated by buzzers.
The interval between the buzzers
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets
closer to the obstacle. When the
distance is less than 30 cm, the
buzzer is continuous.
9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause
the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
Caution
Performance of the sensor can be
reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
system can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there
are taller vehicles involved (e.g.
off-road vehicles, mini vans,
vans). Object identification in the
upper part of these vehicles
cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection
cross section, like objects of
narrow size or soft materials, may
not be detected by the system.
Parking assist will not detect
objects out of the detection range.
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Deactivation
It is possible to deactivate or
temporarily deactivate the system.
Temporary deactivation
Temporarily deactivate the system by
pressing r on the instrument panel
with the ignition on. Control indicator
in the button illuminates.
When reverse gear is selected no
acoustic signal will sound, indicating
deactivation.
The function is reactivated by
pressing r again or the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Permanent deactivation
Permanently deactivate the system
by pressing and holding r on the
instrument panel for approx.
3 seconds with the ignition on. Control
indicator in the button illuminates
continuously.
The system is deactivated and will not
operate. When reverse gear is
selected no acoustic signal will
sound, indicating deactivation.
The function is reactivated by
pressing and holding r for approx.
3 seconds.
Fault
If the system detects an operating
fault, a continuous acoustic alarm will
sound for approx. 3 seconds when
selecting reverse gear. Consult a
workshop to have the cause of the
fault remedied.
Caution
When reversing, the area should
be free from obstacles which could
impact on the underside of the
vehicle.
Impact to the rear axle, which may
not be visible, could lead to
uncharacteristic changes in the
vehicle handling. In the event of
such an impact, consult a
workshop.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle in
either the interior mirror, the driver's
sun visor or the Infotainment system
display screen.
9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
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camera's field of view, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only
looking at the display and check
the surrounding area behind and
around the vehicle before
reversing.
The camera is typically installed on
the rear doors/tailgate, beneath the
number plate moulding.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Note
To achieve the optimum visibility, the
rear view camera must not be
obscured by dirt, snow or ice.
Activation
Interior mirror display screen
Rear view camera display is
automatically activated when reverse
gear is engaged. An audible signal
confirms activation.
Sun visor display screen
The system can be activated or
deactivated by selecting the
Start/Stop button located on the right-
hand side of the display screen.
The remaining buttons beside the
screen enable the user to select
source AV1 or AV2 and adjust the
brightness and contrast of the display
screen.
150 Driving and operating
Infotainment system display screen
In vehicles with Navigation system,
the rear view camera display is shown
on the Infotainment system display
screen.
Trajectory lane display image (1)
Depending on version, the trajectory
lane (1) of the vehicle is shown in blue
on the Info-Display. It shows the path
of the vehicle in accordance with the
steering angle.
Fixed lane display image (2)
The fixed lane display (2) shows the
path of the vehicle if the wheels are
kept straight.
Guide lines (3, 4, 5) are used together
with the fixed lane display (2) and
indicate the distance behind the
vehicle.
The guide line intervals are as
follows:
3 (red) : 30 cm
4 (yellow) : 70 cm
5 (green) : 150 cm
Settings
Settings, e.g. brightness, can be set
via the Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated after a
delay if reverse gear is not engaged.
Fault
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● the surrounding is dark
● the sun or the beam of headlights
is shining directly into the camera
lens
● ice, snow, mud, or anything else
covers the camera lens. Clean
the lens, rinse it with water, and
wipe it with a soft cloth
Driving and operating 151
● the rear doors/tailgate are not
closed correctly
● the vehicle had a rear-end
accident
● there are extreme temperature
changes
Lane departure warning
The lane departure warning system
uses a front camera to observe the
lane markings between which the
vehicle is driving. The system detects
lane changes and warns the driver in
the event of an unintended lane
change via visual and acoustic
signals.
Criteria for the detection of an
unintended lane change are:
● no operation of turn and lane-
change signals
● no active steering
If the driver is performing these
actions, no warning will be issued.
Activation
The lane departure warning system is
activated by pressing ì in the roof
console; LED in the button
extinguishes to indicate that the
system is switched on.
When control indicator ì 3 89
illuminates in the instrument cluster,
the system is ready to operate. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 93.
Control indicator ì extinguishes
when the system is not ready to warn
the driver.
The system is only operable at
vehicle speeds above 60 km/h and if
lane markings are available and
detected.
If the turn and lane-change signals
are not operated when changing
lanes, i.e. an unintended lane change
152 Driving and operating
is detected, control indicator ì
flashes together with a warning chime
to alert the driver.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by
pressing ì; LED in the button
illuminates. A corresponding
message also appears in the DIC.
At speeds below 60 km/h the system
is inoperable.
Operation hints
The lane departure warning system
may not operate properly when:
● The windscreen is not clean.
● There are adverse environmental
conditions like heavy rain, snow,
direct sunlight or shadows.
The system cannot operate when no
lane marking is detected.
Fault
In the event of a fault in the system, a
warning message appears in the DIC
and the LED in the button illuminates.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 93.
Fuel
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590. The fuel must have low
sulphur content (max. 10 ppm).
Equivalent standardised fuels with a
biodiesel (= FAME according to
EN14214) content of max. 7% by
volume (like DIN 51628 or equivalent
standards) may be used.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to
EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils or entirely plant-based diesel
fuels, such as rape seed oil or bio
diesel, Aquazole and similar diesel-
Driving and operating 153
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
The flow and filterability of diesel fuels
are temperature-dependent. When
temperatures are low, refuel with
diesel fuel with guaranteed winter
properties.
Diesel fuel filter 3 166, diesel fuel
system bleeding 3 167.
Refuelling
9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers. Switch off
any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
The fuel tank filler neck with bayonet
cap is located on the left front side of
the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked and the door
is opened. Open the fuel filler flap by
hand.
9 Danger
Vehicles with stop-start system:
The engine must be switched off
and the ignition key removed, to
avoid risk of engine being
restarted automatically by the
system.
Capacities 3 226.
Remove the fuel filler cap by turning
it anti-clockwise.
The fuel filler cap can be hung on the
lower hook of the fuel filler flap.
For refuelling, fully insert the pump
nozzle and switch it on.
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After automatic cut-off, it can be
topped up by operating the pump
nozzle a maximum of two more times.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
When refuelling is complete, replace
the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.
Diesel-engined vehicles have special
fuel filler caps.
Fuel consumption - CO
2
-
Emissions
For the values specific to your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
General information
The official fuel consumption and
specific CO
2
emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO
2
emission data are determined
according to regulation
715/2007 692/2008 A, taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the
regulation.
The figures must not be taken as a
guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
Additional equipment may result in
slightly higher results than the stated
consumption and CO
2
figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.
Trailer 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.
Driving and operating 155
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 3 227.
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 metres 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 metres 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
3 206.
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.
In 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) must not be
exceeded.
Towing equipment
Caution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Towing equipment audible
warning
For vehicles fitted with towing
equipment, when connected to a
trailer the pitch of the audible warning
changes upon operation of the turn
signals.
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The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn signal 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 (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) 3 142.
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.
● Press switch on the instrument
panel; LED in switch illuminates
after approx. 2 seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine idle speed increases to
1,200 rpm.
Caution
During operation of the power
take-off, never move the selector
lever out of neutral (vehicles with
manual transmission automated:
selector lever in position N), to
avoid damage to the transmission.
If a gear change becomes
necessary, i.e. to adjust the driving
speed, the power take-off must
always be deactivated first.
Deactivation
To deactivate the power take-off:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Press switch on the instrument
panel; LED in switch
extinguishes after approx.
2 seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
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Fault
If the LED in the switch does not
illuminate when attempting to activate
the power take-off and/or the system
does not operate:
Gradually release the clutch pedal.
- or -
● Set the gearshift lever to neutral
(vehicles with manual
transmission automated:
selector lever in position N).
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Press switch on the instrument
panel; LED in switch illuminates
after approx. 2 seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
Then repeat the above procedure.
Note
The power take-off function is not
available when control indicator A
3 88, C 3 89 or W 3 90 is
illuminated.
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Vehicle care
General Information ................... 159
Accessories and vehicle
modifications .......................... 159
Vehicle storage ........................ 159
End-of-life vehicle recovery ..... 160
Vehicle checks ........................... 160
Performing work ...................... 160
Bonnet ..................................... 160
Engine oil ................................. 161
Engine coolant ......................... 162
Power steering fluid ................. 163
Washer fluid ............................ 164
Brakes ..................................... 164
Brake fluid ............................... 164
Vehicle battery ......................... 164
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 166
Diesel fuel system bleeding ..... 167
Wiper blade replacement ........ 167
Bulb replacement ....................... 168
Headlights ............................... 168
Adaptive forward lighting ......... 170
Fog lights ................................. 170
Front turn signal lights ............. 171
Tail lights ................................. 171
Side turn signal lights .............. 172
Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 173
Number plate light ................... 174
Interior lights ............................ 174
Instrument panel illumination ... 175
Electrical system ........................ 175
Fuses ....................................... 175
Engine compartment fuse box . 177
Instrument panel fuse box ....... 177
Load compartment fuse box .... 178
Vehicle tools .............................. 180
Tools ........................................ 180
Wheels and tyres ....................... 181
Tyres ....................................... 181
Winter tyres ............................. 181
Tyre designations .................... 181
Tyre pressure .......................... 182
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 183
Tread depth ............................. 185
Changing tyre and wheel size . 185
Wheel covers ........................... 185
Tyre chains .............................. 186
Tyre repair kit .......................... 186
Wheel changing ....................... 189
Spare wheel ............................ 191
Jump starting ............................. 194
Towing ....................................... 196
Towing the vehicle ................... 196
Towing another vehicle ........... 197
Appearance care ....................... 198
Exterior care ............................ 198
Interior care ............................. 200
Vehicle care 159
General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve rubber seals.
● Change engine oil.
● Drain washer fluid reservoir.
● Check coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
● Park vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
● Do not apply parking brake.
● Open bonnet, close all doors and
lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate, if
necessary.
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End-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 work
9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
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.
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Pull the safety catch, located slightly
left of centre, and open the bonnet.
Pull up the support rod from its holder,
then secure it in the right side hook on
the underside of the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
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.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants 3 203.
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.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil.
Caution
Do not allow the engine oil level to
drop below the minimum level!
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We recommend the use of the same
type of engine oil that was used at the
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the maximum mark MAX on the
dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
To prevent spillage when
replenishing the engine oil, we
recommend using a funnel. Ensure
funnel is securely located onto the
filler pipe.
A stabilization of the engine oil
consumption will not take place until
the vehicle has been driven several
thousand kilometres. Only then can
the actual degree of consumption be
established.
If consumption exceeds more than
0.6 litres every 1000 km after this
running-in period, consult a
workshop.
Capacities 3 226, Engine oil level
monitor 3 82.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be just above the
MINI mark. Top up if the level is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
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Top up with antifreeze. If no
antifreeze is available, use clean tap
water or distilled water. Install the cap
tightly. Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by
a workshop.
If a substantial amount of coolant is
required, it will be necessary to bleed
any trapped air from the cooling
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not
work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap or from
entering the reservoir.
The fluid level normally does not need
to be checked. If an unusual noise is
heard during steering or if the power
steering reacts conspicuously, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Depending on vehicle, the power
steering fluid reservoir may be
located in the engine compartment
(Type A) or below the front wheel
arch, behind a trim panel (Type B).
Type A
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MINI mark, consult a
workshop.
Type B
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark, consult a
workshop.
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Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake linings replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use brake fluid approved for
your vehicle.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 203.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
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battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery access
The battery is located behind a panel
in the front left-hand door step.
Remove the panel to access the
battery.
Replacing the vehicle battery
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery, make sure to
have the battery replaced with
another AGM battery.
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Opel battery.
Note
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Opel
vehicle battery may result in a lower
performance of the stop-start
system.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 123.
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Charging the vehicle battery
9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging
potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
9 Danger
Ensure adequate ventilation when
charging the battery. There is a
risk of explosion if gases
generated during charging are
allowed to accumulate!
Jump starting 3 194.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of
reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains
sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for
further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in
the vicinity of the battery.
Additional battery
Depending on the vehicle's auxiliary
equipment, certain models may have
an additional battery mounted under
the front seat.
Diesel fuel filter
Drain diesel fuel filter of residual
water at every engine oil change.
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Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screws on the filter cover and on the
lower part of the filter by approx. one
turn, to drain off the water.
The filter is drained as soon as diesel
fuel emerges from the knurled screw
at the bottom. Retighten the two
screws.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will
be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.
Fill the tank with fuel and proceed as
follows:
1. Place a suitable container
underneath the fuel filter vent
screw to collect fuel.
2. Loosen the vent screw (arrowed)
by one turn.
3. Manually operate the in-line
supply pump slowly and steadily
until fuel discharging from the
loosened vent screw is free of air
bubbles.
4. Retighten the vent screw.
If 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
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.
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Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition 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.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlights
Headlights have separate systems for
high beam 1 and low beam 2.
High beam
1. Remove headlamp protective
cover.
2. Detach wiring connector from
bulb.
3. Release spring clip.
4. Withdraw bulb from reflector
housing.
5. Renew bulb and secure with
spring clip.
6. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.
7. Replace headlamp protective
cover.
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Low beam
1. Remove headlamp protective
cover.
2. Detach wiring connector from
bulb.
3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
to disengage.
4. Withdraw bulb holder from
reflector housing.
5. Detach bulb from bulb holder and
renew the bulb.
6. Insert the bulb holder, engaging
the two lugs in the reflector
housing and rotate clockwise to
secure.
7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.
8. Replace headlamp protective
cover.
Sidelights
1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach wiring connector from
bulb.
3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
to disengage.
4. Withdraw bulb holder from
reflector housing.
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5. Detach bulb from bulb holder and
renew the bulb.
6. Insert the bulb holder, engaging
the two lugs in the reflector
housing and rotate clockwise to
secure.
7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.
8. Replace protective cover.
Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light
Headlights have separate systems for
high beam 1 and low beam 2. The
cornering light 3 is located between
the headlights.
1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach wiring connector from
bulb.
3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
to disengage.
4. Withdraw bulb holder from
reflector housing.
5. Detach bulb from bulb holder and
renew the bulb.
6. Insert the bulb holder, engaging
the two lugs in the reflector
housing and rotate clockwise to
secure.
7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.
8. Replace protective cover.
Fog lights
Have the front fog light bulbs replaced
by a workshop.
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Front turn signal lights
1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach wiring connector from
bulb.
3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
to disengage.
4. Withdraw bulb holder from
reflector housing.
5. Detach bulb from bulb holder and
renew the bulb.
6. Insert the bulb holder, engaging
the two lugs in the reflector
housing and rotate clockwise to
secure.
7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.
8. Replace protective cover.
Tail lights
Rear brake, tail, turn signal,
reverse and fog tail lights
1. Remove the upper and lower trim
panels from the rear pillar.
2. Unscrew the two nuts from the
locating pins on the rear of the
lamp assembly.
3. Withdraw the lamp assembly
rearwards from the outer side.
4. Detach wiring connector from
lamp assembly.
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5. Remove the three screws from
the rear of the lamp assembly.
6. Remove bulb holder from the
lamp assembly.
7. Push bulb into socket slightly,
rotate anti-clockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
Turn signal light (1)
Tail and brake light (2)
Reverse light (3)
Rear fog light, may be on one side
only (4)
8. Replace bulb holder in lamp
assembly.
9. Replace the three screws on the
rear of the lamp assembly.
10. Reattach wiring connector to lamp
assembly.
11. Replace lamp assembly from the
outer side into original position,
ensuring that it is seated correctly.
12. Replace the two nuts onto the
locating pins on the rear of the
lamp assembly.
13. Install the upper and lower trim
panels to the rear pillar.
Side turn signal lights
1. Push the lamp assembly to the
right and pull at the left-hand side
of the lamp assembly to release
from the aperture.
2. Detach wiring connector from
lamp assembly.
3. Remove bulb holder from lamp
assembly by rotating 90° and
renew bulb.
4. Install bulb holder in lamp
assembly.
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5. Reattach wiring connector.
6. Install lamp assembly into
aperture and push to the left to
secure.
Mirror turn signal lights
1. Move the lower mirror assembly
from the front to access the screw.
2. Remove the screw using a torx
screwdriver.
3. Remove bulb holder from the rear
of the lower mirror assembly.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Replace bulb holder.
6. Replace the screw.
Centre high-mounted brake
light
1. Remove cover from the inside of
the rear door.
2. Unscrew the nut from the locating
pin at the rear of the lamp
assembly.
3. Remove the lamp assembly from
the aperture on the outer side.
4. Detach wiring connector from
lamp assembly.
5. Remove bulb holder from lamp
assembly and renew bulb.
6. Install bulb holder in lamp
assembly and reattach wiring
connector to lamp assembly.
7. Replace lamp assembly into
aperture, ensuring that it is seated
correctly.
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8. Replace the nut onto the locating
pin on the rear of the lamp
assembly.
9. Install cover on the inside of the
rear door.
Number plate light
1. Unclip lens using a flat blade
screwdriver.
2. Remove cover and renew bulb.
3. Reinstall lens.
Interior lights
Front courtesy light
1. Remove lens using a flat blade
screwdriver.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Reinstall lens.
Load compartment light
1. Remove lamp assembly using a
flat blade screwdriver.
2. Detach wiring connector from
lamp assembly.
3. Remove lens cover and renew
bulb.
4. Reattach wiring connector and
reinstall lamp assembly.
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Front door panel light
1. Remove lamp assembly using a
flat blade screwdriver.
2. Remove lens on lamp assembly.
3. Renew bulb and install lens.
4. Reinstall lamp assembly.
Rear courtesy lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Glovebox light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Electrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel, behind the trim
panel
● in the engine compartment
located below the coolant
expansion tank
Combi
An additional fuse box is located
behind a trim panel on the right-hand
side of the load compartment, beside
the rear door.
Bus
An additional fuse box is located on
the lower right-hand side of the load
compartment, below the step trim
panel.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
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A blown fuse can be recognised by its
melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
It is advisable to carry a full set of
fuses. Consult a workshop.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Note
Not all fuse box descriptions in this
manual may apply to your vehicle.
When inspecting the fuse box, refer
to the fuse box label.
Fuse extractor
To help in replacing fuses, a fuse
extractor is located in the instrument
panel fuse box.
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Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine compartment fuse
box
Located below the coolant expansion
tank.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Due to restricted accessibility, have
fuses replaced by a workshop.
Symbol Circuit
S
Right side lights
T
Left side lights
W
Right low beam
a
Left low beam
>
Front fog light
L
Left high beam
N
Right high beam
u
ABS
K
Windscreen wiper
Symbol Circuit
n
Heating and ventilation
system / Air conditioning
V
Heated windscreen
Instrument panel fuse box
Located behind the trim panel on the
left-hand side of the instrument panel.
Pull upper part of trim panel to
remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Symbol Circuit
Z
Infotainment system / Seat
heating / Vehicle display
screen / Audio connec‐
tions / Alarm
?
Power outlet
Ì
Cigarette lighter
e
Instrument panel
U
Central locking
0
Interior lights
O
Turn signals / Rear fog
lights / Body control module
DIAG Diagnostic connector
u
ABS / Electronic Stability
Program
d
Interior lights / Brake lights
Z
Body control module
STOP Brake light
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Symbol Circuit
I
Body control module /
Power windows / Heating
and ventilation system / Air
conditioning
m
Left heated rear window
n
Right heated rear window
R
Windscreen washer
M
Electronic immobiliser
U
Heated seats
FBL Cornering light
l
Hands-free connection
&
Tachograph
PTO Power take-off
j
Horn
Í
Preheating / Diesel fuel filter
x
Climate control fan
d
Heated exterior mirrors
T
Left-hand side light
S
Right-hand side light
Symbol Circuit
Q
Pneumatic suspension
O
Navigation system
ADP Additional adaptations
,
Power windows / Body
control module
Load compartment fuse box
Combi
Located behind the trim panel on the
right-hand side of the load
compartment, beside the rear door.
Using a suitable tool, e.g. a flat-blade
screwdriver, unclip the trim panel at
the 3 locations shown in the
illustration and remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.
No. Circuit
1 Speed 3: additional evaporator
2 Speed 2: additional evaporator
3 Speed 1: additional evaporator
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Bus
Located below the step trim panel on
the lower right-hand side of the load
compartment.
Using a suitable tool, e.g. a flat-blade
screwdriver, unclip the trim panel at
the 3 locations shown in the
illustration and remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.
No. Circuit
1 Speed 2: right-hand evaporator
fan
2 Speed 2: left-hand evaporator
fan
3 Speed 1: left-hand evaporator
fan
4 Left-hand heating
5 Speed 3: left-hand evaporator
fan
6 Condenser fan
7 Right-hand heating
8 Speed 3: right-hand evaporator
fan
9 Power sliding door
10 Corridor lighting
11 Foot panel
12 Child safety warning buzzer
13 Speed 1: right-hand evaporator
fan
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Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Vehicle tools
Tools
The jack, wheel wrench, adapters (for
spare wheel removal), hub cap hook
and towing eye are contained in a
unit, stowed under the front seat.
Note
Depending on vehicle, there may be
multiple adapters for spare wheel
removal.
Vehicles with Rear-wheel drive: A
hydraulic jack and a set of extension
pieces for use with the jack are also
included.
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To access this unit, slide the seat fully
forwards and fold down the backrest.
Tyre repair kit 3 186.
Wheel changing 3 189.
Spare wheel 3 191.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb
when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
We recommend not swapping the
front wheels with the rear wheels and
vice versa, as this can affect vehicle
stability. Always use less worn tyres
on the rear axle.
Tyres
Factory-fitted tyres are matched to
the chassis and offer optimum driving
comfort and safety.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the maximum speed
sticker in the driver's field of view.
Tyre designations
E.g. 215/65 R 16 C 109 R
215 : tyre width, mm
65 : cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %
R : belt type: Radial
RF : type: RunFlat
16 : wheel diameter, inches
C : cargo or commercial use
88 : load index e.g. 109 is
equivalent to approx. 1030 kg
R : speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q : up to 160 km/h
S : up to 180 km/h
T : up to 190 km/h
H : up to 210 km/h
V : up to 240 km/h
W : up to 270 km/h
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Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at
kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
The tyre pressure information label
on the driver's door frame indicates
the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
Always inflate tyres to the pressures
shown on the label.
Tyre pressures 3 227.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter
tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 208.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 227.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.
9
Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to
tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table
may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Temperature dependency
Tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase.
Tyre pressure values provided on the
tyre information label and tyre
pressure chart are valid for cold tyres,
which means at 20 °C. The pressure
increases by nearly 10 kPa (0.1 bar)
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for a 10 °C temperature increase.
This must be considered when warm
tyres are checked.
Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear
wheels
When inflating the outer tyre, the
inflation tube should be passed
between the two wheels.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) uses radio and
sensor technology to check tyre
pressure levels.
Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure
condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.
All wheels must be equipped with
pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
Note
In countries where the tyre pressure
monitoring system is legally
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle type approval.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air
pressure in the tyres and transmit tyre
pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
Tyre pressure chart 3 227.
Low tyre pressure condition
A detected low tyre pressure
condition is indicated by illumination
of control indicator w 3 90 and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
If w illuminates, stop as soon as
possible and inflate the tyres as
recommended 3 227.
After inflating, some driving may be
required to update the tyre pressure
values in the system. During this time
w may illuminate.
If w illuminates at lower temperatures
and extinguishes after some driving,
this could be an indicator for
approaching a low tyre pressure
condition. Check tyre pressure of all
four tyres.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased, switch off ignition.
Only mount wheels with pressure
sensors, otherwise w flashes for
several seconds then illuminates
continuously together with control
indicator A 3 88 and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
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A spare wheel or temporary spare
wheel is not equipped with pressure
sensors. TPMS is not operational for
these wheels. For the further three
wheels, TPMS remains operational.
Control indicator w and the
corresponding message appears at
each ignition cycle until the tyres are
inflated to the correct tyre pressure.
Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 93.
Vehicle messages 3 93.
Puncture
A puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is indicated by illumination of
control indicator w together with C
3 89 and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC. Stop vehicle and
switch off engine.
Tyre pressure 3 227, Tyre repair kit
3 186, Spare wheel 3 191, Wheel
changing 3 189.
Relearn function
After a puncture has been repaired
and the driver has inflated the tyres to
the correct tyre pressure, TPMS
needs to recalculate.
Tyre pressure 3 227, Tyre repair kit
3 186.
During driving, select the tyre
pressure menu in the DIC by pressing
button on end of wiper lever. Press
and hold button for approx.
5 seconds to initialise recalculation. A
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
Several minutes of driving at a speed
above 40 km/h may be required to
complete the relearn process. The
system can only provide limited
information during this time.
If problems occur during the relearn
process, control indicator w remains
illuminated and a warning message is
displayed in the DIC.
Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 93.
Vehicle messages 3 93.
General information
The use of tyre chains or
commercially available liquid tyre
repair kits can impair the function of
the system. Factory-approved tyre
repair kits can be used.
Tyre repair kit 3 186, Tyre chains
3 186.
External high-power radio equipment
could disrupt the tyre pressure
monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced,
TPMS sensors must be dismounted
and serviced by a workshop.
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Tread depth
Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended
that the tread depth of the tyres on
one axle should not vary by more than
2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be
necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle
modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
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Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
drive wheels.
On vehicles with twin rear wheels,
tyre chains are only permitted on the
outer wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add
no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 50 km/h and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid
wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted
on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair
kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated).
The tyre repair kit is located under the
front seat. Slide seat forwards fully
and fold backrest down to access kit.
1. Take the tyre repair kit out from
under the front seat.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead(s)
and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
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4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the
retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the sealant filler hose to the
tyre valve.
8. The rocker switch on the
compressor must be set to
position O.
9.
Connect the red < power supply
lead on the compressor to the
jump start terminal 3 194.
Note
Depending on model, the jump start
terminal may be located at the left-
hand or right-hand side of the engine
compartment.
10.
Connect the black ] power
supply lead to a vehicle grounding
point, e.g. the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt.
Note
Depending on tyre repair kit type, it
may be necessary to connect the
single power supply lead to the
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power outlet or cigarette lighter
socket.
For this type, the red < and
black ] power supply leads will not
be present.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
11. Set the rocker switch on the
compressor to position I. The tyre
is filled with sealant.
12. The compressor pressure gauge
briefly indicates up to 6 bar. Then
the pressure starts to drop.
13. All of the sealant is pumped into
the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.
14. The prescribed tyre pressure
should be obtained within
10 minutes. Tyre pressure
3 227. When the correct pressure
is obtained, turn off the
compressor by setting rocker
switch to position O.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is
not obtained within 10 minutes,
remove the tyre repair kit. Move
the vehicle one tyre rotation
(approx. 2 metres). Reattach the
tyre repair kit and continue the
filling procedure for 10 minutes. If
the prescribed tyre pressure is still
not obtained, the tyre is too badly
damaged. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Drain excess tyre pressure with
the button beside the pressure
indicator.
Do not run the compressor for
longer than 10 minutes.
15. Detach the tyre repair kit.
16. Remove any excess sealant
using a cloth.
17. Take the label indicating
maximum permitted speed from
the tyre repair kit and affix in the
driver's field of view.
18. Screw the sealant filler hose to the
free connection on the sealant
bottle. This prevents sealant from
escaping. Store the sealant bottle
in the plastic bag. Stow tyre repair
kit under the front seat.
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19. Continue driving immediately so
that the sealant is evenly
distributed throughout the tyre.
After driving approx. 10 km, but no
more than 10 minutes, stop and
check tyre pressure using the
compressor. Screw compressor
air hose directly onto tyre valve
and compressor when doing this.
20. If the tyre pressure is more than
3.1 bar, set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 3.1 bar, the vehicle must
not be driven. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
21. Stow tyre repair kit under the front
seat.
Note
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle.
Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 186.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm
and non-slippery surface. The
front wheels must be in the
straight-ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and
engage first gear or reverse gear
(manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission
automated).
● Switch off the air suspension
system 3 126.
● Remove the spare wheel 3 191.
● Never change more than one
wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change
wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
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● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● No people or animals may be in
the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up
vehicle.
● Do not start the engine when the
vehicle is raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel bolts/nuts and their
threads before mounting the
wheel.
9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Remove the wheel cover using
the hook supplied. Vehicle tools
3 180.
2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring
that it locates securely and loosen
each wheel bolt/nut by half a turn.
3. Vehicles with Front-wheel drive:
Raise vehicle by placing lifting
pad spigot of the jack under the
jacking hole located nearest the
wheel concerned.
Ensure the jack is positioned
correctly. The jack base must be
on the ground directly below the
jacking hole in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach wheel wrench onto the jack
and raise the vehicle by turning
the wrench until the wheel is clear
of the ground.
Vehicles with Rear-wheel drive:
Pay attention to the operating
instructions supplied with the
hydraulic jack and assemble the
parts required as specified.
Position the adapter at the jacking
hole located nearest the wheel
concerned.
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Ensure the jack is positioned
correctly. The jack head must be
level with the jacking hole. Pump
the jack by pressing the wheel
wrench, to position the base plate
correctly.
Raise the vehicle by pressing the
wheel wrench until the wheel is
clear of the ground.
4. Unscrew wheel bolts/nuts
completely and wipe clean with a
cloth.
Put wheel bolts/nuts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.
5. Change the wheel.
6. Screw in the wheel bolts/nuts.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install the wheel wrench ensuring
that it locates securely and tighten
each wheel bolt/nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is:
172 Nm (Front-wheel drive),
235 Nm (Rear-wheel drive with
twin rear wheels), 264 Nm (Rear-
wheel drive with single rear
wheels).
9. Refit wheel cover.
Note
If applicable, fit anti-theft bolts
nearest the tyre valve (otherwise it
may not be possible to refit the wheel
cover).
10. Stow the replaced wheel 3 191
and the vehicle tools 3 180.
11. Have the new wheel balanced on
the vehicle. Check the tyre
pressure of the installed tyre
3 227 and also the wheel bolt/nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 186.
If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is
smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is held under the
vehicle frame using a winch and
secured by tightening a cable using
the wheel wrench and adapters
(depending on vehicle).
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a
flat rear tyre.
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To release the spare wheel, loosen
cable by connecting the wheel
wrench and adapters (depending on
vehicle) to the slot position illustrated
and lower the wheel fully by turning
wrench clockwise.
Caution
Only use the wheel wrench and
adapters (depending on vehicle)
to lower the spare wheel.
The use of pneumatic tools is
prohibited. This may result in
damage to the winch cable and
equipment.
Place wheel upright, unclip retainer
from wheel rim and release the wheel
from the cable and connected
retainer by routing these components
through the centre of the wheel.
Twin rear wheel vehicles have an
additional mounting plate attached to
the spare wheel. Before using the
wheel, undo the nut and remove the
mounting plate.
When reinstalling a spare wheel, first
attach the mounting plate (twin rear
wheel vehicles) and secure with the
nut.
Place wheel upright, then route the
cable and connected retainer from
the front of the wheel (side with tyre
valve) and through the centre of the
wheel. Attach the retainer and clip it
into place, ensuring it is correctly
positioned and that the front of the
wheel (side with tyre valve) will be
facing upwards when reinstalled.
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Place wheel below the vehicle frame,
directly beneath the winch
mechanism.
Then tighten cable using the wheel
wrench and adapters by connecting
to the slot position illustrated above
and turning wrench anticlockwise
until the wheel is secured in the fully
raised position.
9 Warning
Ensure the front of the wheel (side
with tyre valve) is facing upwards
when the spare wheel is
reinstalled below the vehicle
frame.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is
smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 186.
Summer and winter tyres
If you use winter tyres, the spare
wheel may still be fitted with a
summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is
fitted with a summer tyre the vehicle's
driveability may be affected,
especially on slippery road surfaces.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
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● Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.
Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the battery of another vehicle.
9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to
the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
fabrics, and painted surfaces. The
fluid contains sulphuric acid which
can cause injuries and damage in
the event of direct contact.
Caution
The air suspension system must
be switched off prior to jump
starting.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can
already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump
leads.
● Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.
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● Use a booster battery with the
same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated
terminals and a cross section of
at least 25 mm
2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary
electrical consumers.
● Switch off the air suspension
system 3 126.
● Do not lean over the vehicle
battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into
contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake and
engage neutral (manual
transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated).
Jump start terminal
In the event of a discharged vehicle
battery, the jump start terminal
enables the vehicle to be started
without the need to access the battery
inside the vehicle.
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment and
identified by a "<" sign on the red
insulating cover. Lift the red insulating
cover to access the terminal
connector.
Ensure the red insulating cover is
latched back into position when not in
use.
Jump starting procedure
Depending on model, the jump start
terminal may be located at the left-
hand or right-hand side of the engine
compartment.
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Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the
positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red
lead to the jump start terminal of
the vehicle with the discharged
vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the
negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine:
1. Start the engine of the vehicle
providing the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other
engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for
approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers
(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly
when removing leads.
Towing
Towing the vehicle
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 180.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully
using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Vehicle care 197
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system
3 126.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral
cannot be selected, the vehicle
must only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 135.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 107 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
198 Vehicle care
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers
must be switched off and the exterior
mirrors must be folded in. Remove
antenna and external accessories
such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.
Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot
surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment
with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Vehicle care 199
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not
be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes
must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes
if the vehicle is equipped with these
parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and
window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
200 Vehicle care
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean leather upholstery with clear
water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol
in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Service and maintenance 201
Service and
maintenance
General information ................... 201
Service information .................. 201
Recommended fluids, lubricants
and parts .................................... 203
Recommended fluids and
lubricants ................................ 203
General information
Service information
In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the
proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for the vehicle is available at
the workshop.
Service display 3 83.
Engine identification 3 206.
European service intervals -
except Bus
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 40,000 km or after
2 years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
A shorter service interval can be valid
for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
European service intervals - Bus
only
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United
Kingdom.
International service intervals
Israel:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 40,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
202 Service and maintenance
Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro,
Serbia:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
2 years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Cyprus:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
2 years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Australia, New Zealand:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
2 years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Turkey:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
Morocco:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
South Africa:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,
Kazakhstan:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
Algeria, Tunisia:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
International:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
International countries include:
Malta, Singapore.
International +:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
International + countries include: To
be defined.
International ++:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 8,000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated by the service
display.
International ++ countries include:
Hong Kong.
Service and maintenance 203
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in
the Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service display
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display, located in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC),
indicates when the next service is
due. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Service display 3 83.
Engine oil lever monitor 3 82.
Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and
lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The
oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
diesel engines. If it is unavailable,
engine oils of other listed qualities
must be used.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 207.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 207.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
204 Service and maintenance
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature
viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 207.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant
(LLC) antifreeze approved for the
vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C.
This concentration should be
maintained all year round. The use of
additional coolant additives that
intend to give additional corrosion
protection or seal against minor leaks
can cause function problems. Liability
for consequences resulting from the
use of additional coolant additives will
be rejected.
Brake fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
AdBlue
Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 129.
Technical data 205
Technical data
Vehicle identification .................. 205
Vehicle Identification Number .. 205
Identification plate ................... 206
Engine identification ................ 206
Vehicle data ............................... 207
Recommended fluids and
lubricants ................................ 207
Engine data ............................. 208
Vehicle weight ......................... 210
Vehicle dimensions ................. 217
Capacities ................................ 226
Tyre pressures ........................ 227
Vehicle identification
Vehicle Identification
Number
The Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) is visible through the
windscreen.
The VIN is also displayed behind a
removable plastic cover on the front
right hand door step. Unclip the
covers using a flat blade screwdriver
to access.
206 Technical data
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the right hand door pillar.
Information on identification plate:
1 : vehicle identification number
2 : permissible gross vehicle
weight rating in kg
3 : permissible gross train weight
in kg
4 : maximum permissible front axle
load in kg
5 : maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg
6 : trim code
7 : technical specifications of
vehicle, including: Vehicle paint
code, equipment level and
vehicle type
8 : additional equipment
specification
9 : fabrication number
10 : interior trim code
Note
The identification plate on your
vehicle may differ from the
illustration shown.
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the
front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identifier code and engine
number
Stamped on the engine cylinder block
and on a label attached to the timing
chain cover, depending on variant.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 208.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.
Technical data 207
Vehicle data
Recommended fluids and
lubricants
Required engine oil quality
Engine oil quality: Europe
dexos 2 ✔
For countries with International
service interval 3 201, you may use
the oil qualities listed below:
Engine oil quality: International
dexos 2 ✔
GM-LL-A/B-025 ✔
ACEA C3
diesel engines with DPF
✔
ACEA A3/B4
diesel engines without DPF
✔
Engine oil viscosity grades
Ambient temperature
down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or
SAE 5W-40
below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or
SAE 0W-40
208 Technical data
Engine data
Sales designation 2.3 CDTi 110
1)
2.3 CDTi 125
2)
2.3 CDTi 150
1)
Engine identifier code M9T M9T M9T
Number of cylinders 4 4 4
Piston displacement [cm
3
]
2298 2298 2298
Engine power [kW] (PS) 81 (110) 92 (125) 110 (150)
at rpm 3500 3500 3500
Torque [Nm] 285 310 350
at rpm 1250 1250 1500
Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel
1)
Euro 5.
2)
Euro 4, Euro 5.
Sales designation
2.3 CDTi BiTurbo 135
3)
2.3 CDTi BiTurbo
165
3)
2.3 CDTi BiTurbo
140
4)
2.3 CDTi BiTurbo
170
4)
Engine identifier code M9T M9T M9T M9T
Number of cylinders 4 4 4 4
Piston displacement [cm
3
]
2298 2298 2298 2298
Engine power [kW] (PS) 100 (135) 120 (165) 103 (140) 125 (170)
at rpm 3500 3500 3500 3500
Technical data 209
Sales designation
2.3 CDTi BiTurbo 135
3)
2.3 CDTi BiTurbo
165
3)
2.3 CDTi BiTurbo
140
4)
2.3 CDTi BiTurbo
170
4)
Engine identifier code M9T M9T M9T M9T
Torque [Nm]
340/350
5)
360 360 380
at rpm 1500 1500 1500 1500
Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
3)
Euro 5.
4)
Euro 6 with Adblue.
5)
Front-wheel drive/Rear-wheel drive.
Adblue 3 129.
210 Technical data
Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Van
Drive wheels Length Roof height Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight
Front-wheel drive L1 H1 2800 1806
3300 1811
3500 1816
H2 2800 1834
3300 1839
3500 1844
L2 H2 3300 1885
3500 1890
H3 3300 1921
3500 1931
L3 H2 3500 1970
H3 3500 2010
Technical data 211
Drive wheels Length Roof height Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight
Rear-wheel drive L3 H2
3500
6)
2159
3500
7)
2246
4500 2246
H3
3500
6)
2148
3500
7)
2279
4500 2279
L4 H2
3500
6)
2270
3500
7)
2324
4500 2324
H3
3500
6)
2300
3500
7)
2366
4500 2366
6)
With Single rear wheels.
7)
With Twin rear wheels.
212 Technical data
Doublecab
Drive wheels Length Roof height Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight
Front-wheel drive L1 H1 3300 1970
3500 1975
L1 H2 3300 1995
3500 2000
L2 H2 3300 2094
3500 2102
L3 H2 3500 2177
Rear-wheel drive L3 H2
3500
6)
2324
3500
7)
2453
4500
7)
2453
6)
With Single rear wheels.
7)
With Twin rear wheels.
Combi
Drive wheels Length Roof height Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight
Front-wheel drive L1 H1 3300 2002
L2 H2 3500 2149
Technical data 213
Bus
Drive wheels Length Roof height Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight
Front-wheel drive L3 H2 3500 2493
H3 3500
-
8)
Rear-wheel drive L4 H3 3500
-
8)
8)
Figure not available at time of printing. Refer to identification plate on the right hand door pillar.
214 Technical data
Chassis Cab
Drive wheels Length Roof height Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight
Front-wheel drive L2 H1 3500 1686
L3 H1 3500 1707
Rear-wheel drive L2 H1
3500
6)
1835
3500
7)
1967
4500
7)
1967
L3 H1
3500
6)
1860
3500
7)
1975
4500
7)
1975
L4 H1
3500
7)
2005
4500
7)
2005
6)
With Single rear wheels.
7)
With Twin rear wheels.
Technical data 215
Crew Cab
Drive wheels Length Roof height Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight
Front-wheel drive L2 H1 3500 1887
L3 H1 3500 1915
Rear-wheel drive L2 H1
3500
6)
2037
L3 H1
3500
6)
2068
3500
7)
2154
4500
7)
2154
L4 H1
3500
7)
2223
4500
7)
2223
6)
With Single rear wheels.
7)
With Twin rear wheels.
216 Technical data
Platform Cab
Drive wheels Length Roof height Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight
Front-wheel drive L1 H1 3500 1570
L2 H1 3500 1578
H2 3500 1593
L3 H1 3500 1599
H2 3500 1613
Note
Kerb weight figures shown indicate the minimum vehicle weight according to type approval, including all fluids, vehicle
tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding
side door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options and
accessories.
Note
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification
plate 3 206.
Loading information 3 73.
Technical data 217
Vehicle dimensions
Van, Doublecab Front-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight
2800,
3300,
3500
3300,
3500 3500
Size L1 L2 L3
Length [mm] 5048 5548 6198
Width without mirrors [mm] 2070 2070 2070
Width with mirrors [mm] 2470 2470 2470
Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H1
2307 - -
H2 2500 2500 2488
H3 - 2749 2744
Wheelbase [mm] 3182 3682 4332
Track width [mm]
Front
1750 1750 1750
Rear 1730 1730 1730
218 Technical data
Van, Doublecab Rear-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight
3500,
4500
3500,
4500
Size L3 L4
Length [mm] 6198 6848
Width without mirrors [mm] 2070 2070
Width with mirrors [mm] 2470 2470
Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H2
2527
9)
/2549
10)
2557
H3
2786
9)
/2815
10)
2808
Wheelbase [mm] 3682 4332
Track width [mm]
Front
1750 1750
Rear
1730
9)
/1612
10)
1612
9)
With Single rear wheels.
10)
With Twin rear wheels.
Technical data 219
Combi Front-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight
2800,
3500
2800,
3500
Size L1 L2
Length [mm] 5048 5548
Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 2070 2070
Width with mirrors [mm] 2470 2470
Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H1
2307 -
H2 - 2500
Wheelbase [mm] 3182 3682
Track width [mm]
Front
1750 1750
Rear 1730 1730
220 Technical data
Bus Front-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight 3900 4500
Size L3 L4
Length [mm] 6198 6848
Width without mirrors [mm] 2070 2070
Width with mirrors [mm] 2470 2470
Wheelbase [mm] 4332 4332
Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H2
2488 -
H3
-
11)
2808
Track width [mm]
Front
1750 1750
Rear 1730 1612
11)
Figure not available at time of printing. Refer to identification plate on the right hand door pillar.
Technical data 221
Chassis Cab Front-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight 3500 3500 3500
12)
3500
12)
3500
13)
,
4500
3500
13)
,
4500
3500
13)
,
4500
Size L2 L3 L2 L3 L2 L3 L4
Length [mm] 5643 6293 5643 6293 5643 6193 6843
Width without mirrors [mm] 2070 2070 2070 2070 2070 2070 2070
Width with mirrors [mm] 2470 2470 2470 2470 2470 2470 2470
Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H1
2265 2258 2284 2283 2284 2283 2273
Wheelbase [mm] 3682 4332 3682 4332 3682 3682 4332
Track width [mm]
Front
1750 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750
Rear 1730 1730 1730 1730 1730 1612 1612
12)
With Single rear wheels.
13)
With Twin rear wheels.
222 Technical data
Crew Cab Front-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight 3500 3500 3500
14)
3500
15)
3500
14)
3500
15)
,
4500
3500
15)
,
4500
Size L2 L3 L2 L2 L3 L3 L4
Length [mm] 5643 6293 5643 5643 6293 6193 6843
Width without mirrors [mm] 2070 2070 2070 2070 2070 2070 2070
Width with mirrors [mm] 2470 2470 2470 2470 2470 2470 2470
Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H1
2273 2263 2272 2301 2285 2285 2286
Wheelbase [mm] 3682 4332 3682 3682 4332 3682 4332
Track width [mm]
Front
1750 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750 1750
Rear 1730 1730 1730 1612 1730 1730 1612
14)
With Single rear wheels.
15)
With Twin rear wheels.
Technical data 223
Platform Cab Front-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight 3500 3500 3500
Size L1 L2 L3
Length [mm] 5030 5530 6180
Width without mirrors [mm] 2070 2070 2070
Width with mirrors [mm] 2470 2470 2470
Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H1
2276 2270 2264
H2 - 2463 2457
Wheelbase [mm] 3182 3682 4332
Track width [mm]
Front
1750 1750 1750
Rear 1730 1730 1730
224 Technical data
Loadspace dimensions
Van Front-wheel drive
Length L1 L2 L3
Roof height H1 H2 H2 H3 H2 H3
Gross vehicle weight
2800,
3300,
3500
2800,
3300,
3500
3300,
3500 3500 3500 3500
Maximum rear door aperture height [mm] 1627 1820 1820 1820 1820 1820
Rear door aperture width (at floor) [mm] 1577 1577 1577 1577 1577 1577
Maximum load area height [mm] 1700 1894 1894 2144 1894 2144
Maximum load area width [mm] 1765 1765 1765 1765 1765 1765
Width between wheel arches [mm] 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380 1380
Maximum load floor length [mm] 2583 2583 3083 3083 3733 3733
Sliding side door aperture height [mm] 1581 1780 1780 1780 1780 1780
Sliding side door aperture width [mm] 1050 1050 1270 1270 1270 1270
Technical data 225
Van Rear-wheel drive
Length L3 L4
Roof height H2 H3 H2 H3
Gross vehicle weight 3500 4500 3500 4500 3500 4500 3500 4500
Maximum rear door aperture height [mm] 1724 1724 1724 1724 1724 1724 1724 1724
Rear door aperture width (at floor) [mm] 1577 1577 1577 1577 1577 1577 1577 1577
Maximum load area height [mm] 1798 1798 2048 2048 1798 1798 2048 2048
Maximum load area width [mm] 1765 1765 1765 1765 1765 1765 1765 1765
Width between wheel arches - with Single rear wheels [mm] 1380 - 1380 - 1380 - 1380 -
Width between wheel arches - with Twin rear wheels [mm] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080
Maximum load floor length [mm] 3733 3733 3733 3733 4383 4383 4383 4383
Sliding side door aperture height [mm] 1684 1684 1684 1684 1684 1684 1684 1684
Sliding side door aperture width [mm] 1270 1270 1270 1270 1270 1270 1270 1270
226 Technical data
Capacities
Engine oil
Engine M9T
Engine oil including filter [l] (approx.) 8.0 Front-wheel drive
8.9 Rear-wheel drive
between MIN and MAX [l] (approx.) 1.5 - 2.0
Fuel tank
Fuel tank, nominal capacity [l] 80 or 105
AdBlue tank
AdBlue, nominal capacity [l] 22.5
Technical data 227
Tyre pressures
Front-wheel drive
Tyre pressure with full load
16)
Engine Gross Vehicle Weight Tyre Front
[kPa/bar] (psi)
Rear
[kPa/bar] (psi)
M9T 2800 215/65 R16 C 340/3.4 (49) 360/3.6 (52)
3300 215/65 R16 C 360/3.6 (52) 430/4.3 (62)
3500 225/65 R16 C 380/3.8 (55) 460/4.6 (68)
3900 225/65 R16 C 380/3.8 (55) 460/4.6 (68)
16)
The spare wheel should be set to the highest applicable pressure shown in the table.
Rear-wheel drive, with single rear wheels
Tyre pressure with full load
16)
Engine Gross Vehicle Weight Tyre Front
[kPa/bar] (psi)
Rear
[kPa/bar] (psi)
M9T 3500 235/65 R16 C 360/3.6 (52) 450/4.5 (65)
16)
The spare wheel should be set to the highest applicable pressure shown in the table.
228 Technical data
Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear wheels
Tyre pressure with full load
16)
Engine Gross Vehicle Weight Tyre Front
[kPa/bar] (psi)
Rear
[kPa/bar] (psi)
M9T 3500 195/75 R16 C 420/4.2 (61) 420/4.2 (61)
4500 195/75 R16 C 420/4.2 (61) 420/4.2 (61)
16)
The spare wheel should be set to the highest applicable pressure shown in the table.
The tyre pressure information label on the driver's door frame indicates the original equipment tyres and the correspondent
tyre pressures. Always inflate tyres to the pressures shown on the label.
Tyre pressure information label 3 182.
Customer information 229
Customer
information
Customer information ................ 229
Declaration of conformity ......... 229
Vehicle data recording and pri‐
vacy ........................................... 229
Event data recorders ............... 229
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) ..................................... 230
Customer information
Declaration of conformity
This vehicle has systems that
transmit and/or receive radio waves
subject to Directive 1999/5/EC.
These systems are in compliance
with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC. Copies of the
original Declarations of Conformity
can be obtained on our website.
Vehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recorders
Data storage modules in the
vehicle
A large number of electronic
components of your vehicle contain
data storage modules temporarily or
permanently storing technical data
about the condition of the vehicle,
events and errors. In general, this
technical information documents the
condition of parts, modules, systems
or the environment:
● Operating conditions of system
components (e.g. filling levels).
● Status messages of the vehicle
and its single components (e.g.
number of wheel revolutions /
rotational speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration).
● Dysfunctions and defects in
important system components.
230 Customer information
● Vehicle reactions in particular
driving situations (e.g. inflation of
an airbag, activation of the
stability regulation system).
● Environmental conditions (e.g.
temperature).
These data are exclusively technical
and help identifying and correcting
errors as well as optimizing vehicle
functions.
Motion profiles indicating travelled
routes cannot be created with these
data.
If services are used (e.g. repair
works, service processes, warranty
cases, quality assurance),
employees of the service network
(manufacturer included) are able to
read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules applying special diagnostic
devices. If required, you will receive
further information at these
workshops. After an error has been
corrected, the data are deleted from
the error storage module or they are
constantly overwritten.
When using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which these technical
data related to other information
(accident report, damages on the
vehicle, witness statements etc.) may
be associated with a specific person -
possibly, with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions contractually
agreed upon with the client (e.g.
vehicle location in emergency cases)
allow the transmission of particular
vehicle data from the vehicle.
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and ignition
system security. It is also used in
connection with conveniences such
as radio remote controls for door
locking/unlocking and starting, and in-
vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in Opel
vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.
Customer information 231
232
Index
A
Absorptive Glass Mat battery..... 164
Accessories and vehicle
modifications .......................... 159
Adaptive forward lighting ... 101, 170
AdBlue.......................... 90, 129, 203
Adblue gauge............................... 81
AdBlue tank................................ 226
Adjustable air vents ................... 116
AGM battery............................... 164
Airbag and belt tensioners ........... 87
Airbag deactivation ................ 56, 87
Airbag label................................... 52
Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular
operation ................................ 118
Air conditioning system .............. 107
Air intake .................................... 117
Air suspension ........................... 126
Air suspension system................ 196
Air vents...................................... 116
Antifreeze................................... 162
Antilock brake system ................ 138
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 89
Anti-theft alarm system ................ 32
Anti-theft bolts............................. 189
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Anti-theft security lock.................. 22
Appearance care........................ 198
Armrest ........................................ 46
Ashtrays ....................................... 80
Automatic light control ................. 98
Automatic locking................... 22, 26
Autostop............................. 122, 123
Auxiliary heater........................... 112
B
Battery discharge protection ...... 105
Battery, jump starting.................. 194
Belts.............................................. 49
BlueInjection............................... 129
Bonnet ....................................... 160
Brake assist ............................... 140
Brake fluid .......................... 164, 203
Brakes ............................... 138, 164
Brake system ............................... 89
Breakdown.................................. 196
Bulb replacement ....................... 168
C
Capacities .................................. 226
Cargo management system ........ 70
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter ..................... 128
Central locking system ................ 22
Centre high-mounted brake light 173
Changing tyre and wheel size ...185
Charging system .......................... 88
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation
locations ................................... 59
233
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................ 57
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Cleaning the vehicle................... 198
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems............. 106
Clock ............................................ 78
Control indicators.......................... 84
Control of the vehicle ................. 120
Controls........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 34
Coolant....................................... 162
Coolant and antifreeze............... 203
Coolant heater............................ 112
Cornering light.................... 101, 170
Coupling ball bar........................ 155
Cruise control ...................... 92, 143
Cupholders .................................. 68
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard.................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............... 100
Declaration of conformity............ 229
DEF............................................ 129
Demisting and defrosting.............. 16
Diesel exhaust fluid.................... 129
Diesel fuel................................... 152
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 166
Diesel fuel system bleeding ....... 167
Diesel particle filter .................... 128
Door locks..................................... 22
Door open .................................... 92
Doors............................................ 27
DPF (diesel particle filter)........... 128
Driver assistance systems.......... 143
Driver Information Centre............. 93
Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 154
Driving economically................... 120
Driving hints................................ 120
E
ECO mode.................................. 120
ecoScoring.................................... 95
Electric adjustment ...................... 34
Electrical system......................... 175
Electronic climate control system 108
Electronic driving programmes ..137
Electronic Stability Program 90,
142, 156
Electronic Stability Program off ...90
Emergency exit....................... 37, 39
End-of-life vehicle recovery ....... 160
Engine compartment fuse box ... 177
Engine coolant ........................... 162
Engine coolant temperature ........ 90
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 82
Engine data ............................... 208
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Engine identification................... 206
Engine oil ........... 161, 203, 207, 226
Engine oil additives.................... 203
Engine oil level monitor................ 82
Engine oil pressure ...................... 91
Engine oil viscosity grades......... 203
Enhanced Traction function 141, 142
Event data recorders.................. 229
Exhaust gases............................ 128
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 198
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ...................... 14, 98
Exterior mirrors............................. 34
F
Fault ........................................... 138
Fire extinguisher........................... 72
First aid......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 117
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights............................ 101, 170
Folding mirrors ............................. 35
Front airbag system ..................... 55
Front courtesy light..................... 102
Front fog lights...................... 98, 101
Front reading light....................... 103
Front seats.................................... 41
234
Front storage................................ 68
Front turn signal lights ............... 171
Fuel consumption - CO
2
-
Emissions ............................... 154
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) 95
Fuel for diesel engines .............. 152
Fuel gauge ................................... 81
Fuel tank..................................... 226
Fuse box............................. 177, 178
Fuses ......................................... 175
G
Gauges......................................... 80
General information ................... 154
Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 117
Ground clearance....................... 126
H
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 139
Hazard warning flashers ............ 101
Headlight flash ........................... 100
Headlight range adjustment ...... 100
Headlights...................... 98, 99, 168
Headlights when driving abroad 100
Head restraint adjustment ............. 8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated exterior mirrors................. 16
Heated mirrors ............................. 35
Heated rear window............... 16, 38
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 92, 99
High beam assist.................... 92, 99
Hill start assist ........................... 140
Horn ....................................... 15, 76
Hub cap hook............................. 180
I
Identification plate ..................... 206
Idle speed control....................... 122
Ignition switch positions ............. 121
Immobiliser .................................. 33
Indicators...................................... 80
Info display................................... 93
Information displays...................... 93
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................ 80
Instrument panel fuse box ......... 177
Instrument panel illumination ..... 175
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage.............. 67
Interior care ............................... 200
Interior lighting............................ 102
Interior lights ...................... 102, 174
Interior mirrors.............................. 36
Interruption of power supply ...... 138
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems .... 66
J
Jack............................................ 180
Journey record.............................. 95
Jump starting ............................. 194
K
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning....... 89, 151
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light covers, misted.................... 102
Lighting......................................... 98
Lighting features......................... 104
Light switch .................................. 98
Load compartment........................ 22
Load compartment fuse box ...... 178
Load compartment lighting......... 103
Loading information ..................... 73
Low fuel ....................................... 91
M
Malfunction indicator light ............ 88
Manual adjustment ...................... 34
Manual anti-dazzle ...................... 36
Manual door locks........................ 22
Manual mode ............................. 136
Manual transmission............. 17, 134
Manual transmission
automated......................... 17, 135
235
Manual windows .......................... 36
Messages..................................... 93
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors.................................... 34, 36
Misted light covers ..................... 102
N
New vehicle running-in .............. 121
Number plate light ..................... 174
O
Object detection systems........... 147
Odometer ..................................... 81
Oil............................................... 161
Oil, engine.......................... 203, 207
Oil level......................................... 82
Oil pressure.................................. 91
Outside temperature .................... 78
Overcab storage .......................... 69
Overhead console ....................... 68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 123
P
Parking ................................ 19, 125
Parking assist ............................ 147
Parking brake ............................ 139
Parking ticket holder..................... 38
Particulate filter........................... 128
Performing work ........................ 160
Pollen filter ................................. 117
Power door locks.......................... 25
Power outlets ............................... 79
Power side step............................ 27
Power sliding door........................ 27
Power steering fluid.................... 163
Power take-off............................ 156
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ........................... 90, 122
Puncture............................. 186, 189
R
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID)..................................... 230
Radio remote control ................... 21
Rain sensor.................................. 77
Reading lights ............................ 103
Rear air conditioning system ..... 111
Rear bench seat storage.............. 69
Rear courtesy light...................... 102
Rear doors ................................... 30
Rear fog light ............................... 92
Rear fog lights...................... 98, 102
Rear heating system .................. 110
Rear reading light....................... 103
Rear seats.................................... 47
Rear storage................................. 69
Rear view camera ...................... 148
Rear windows .............................. 37
Recommended fluids and
lubricants ........................ 203, 207
Refuelling ................................... 153
Remote control............................. 21
Retractable parking brake.......... 139
Reversing lights ......................... 102
Ride control systems.................. 141
Ride height................................. 126
Roof.............................................. 39
Roof load...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73
S
Safety belts................................... 49
Safety net .................................... 72
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 42
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder ....................... 87
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat heating................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 41
Selective catalytic reduction....... 129
Selector lever ............................. 135
Service ............................... 118, 201
Service display ...................... 83, 88
Service information .................... 201
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ...................... 55
Sidelights...................................... 98
Side turn signal lights ................ 172
Side windows................................ 37
Sliding door .................................. 27
Spare wheel ............................... 191
236
Speed limiter......................... 80, 146
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating................ 121
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine....... 18, 122, 135
Steering...................................... 120
Steering column controls.............. 76
Steering wheel adjustment ...... 9, 76
Steering wheel controls ............... 76
Stop engine.................................. 89
Stop-start system............ 18, 91, 123
Storage......................................... 67
Storage compartments................. 67
Sun visors .................................... 38
Suspension height...................... 126
Suspension seat........................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph............................ 92, 97
Tachometer ................................. 81
Tail lights ................................... 171
Technical data............................ 208
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 180
Top-tether fastening eyes ............ 66
Tow bar....................................... 154
Towing........................................ 154
Towing another vehicle ............. 197
Towing a trailer........................... 155
Towing equipment ..................... 155
Towing eye................................. 196
Towing the vehicle ..................... 196
Traction Control system ............. 141
Trailer coupling........................... 154
Trailer stability assist ................. 156
Trailer towing ............................. 155
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ........... 83, 135
Tread depth ............................... 185
Trip computer .............................. 95
Trip odometer .............................. 81
Turbo engine warm-up............... 122
Turn and lane-change signals ... 101
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 186
Tyre changing............................. 189
Tyre designations ...................... 181
Tyre pressure ............................ 182
Tyre pressure monitoring
system............................... 90, 183
Tyre pressures ........................... 227
Tyre repair kit ............................. 186
Tyres .......................................... 181
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 185
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 147
Underseat storage ....................... 69
Upholstery.................................. 200
Upshift.......................................... 89
Using this manual .......................... 3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 164
Vehicle checks............................ 160
Vehicle data................................ 207
Vehicle data recording and
privacy..................................... 229
Vehicle dimensions .................... 217
Vehicle Identification Number .... 205
Vehicle jack................................ 180
Vehicle messages ....................... 93
Vehicle security............................ 32
Vehicle specific data ...................... 3
Vehicle storage........................... 159
Vehicle tools............................... 180
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 210
Ventilation................................... 106
W
Warning chimes ........................... 94
Warning lights............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems ......... 16
Washer fluid ............................... 164
Washing the vehicle................... 198
Wheel changing ......................... 189
Wheel covers ............................. 185
Wheels and tyres ....................... 181
237
Wheel wrench............................. 180
Wide view mirror..................... 36, 38
Windows....................................... 36
Windscreen................................... 36
Windscreen wiper/washer ........... 77
Winter tyres ............................... 181
Wiper blade replacement .......... 167
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