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4Shift ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.108
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . ..184, 306
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .128
Auxiliary ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . ..184
Axle load, maximum permissible
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363, 364 B
Ball coupling Folding in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Folding out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
BAS (Brake Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..58
Basic display (on-board computer) .120
Battery Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Changing (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Changing (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .311
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
Checking (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Checking (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .311
Check lamp (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69, 311
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Maintenance (vehicle ).. . . . . . . ..334 Reconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.338
Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Voltage (on-board computer) . . . . .121
Belt force limiters
Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . ..91
Belt reel (Easy-Pack fix kit) . . . . . . ..200
Belt tensioners Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Belt warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Bonnet Bonnet catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Brake
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .289, 290
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Brake lamps
Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Brake system
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 Bulb
Brake lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315, 318
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .315
Licence plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . .315
Parking lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .316, 319
Rear foglamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .319, 320
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . .319, 320
Side lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Tail lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Turn signal lamp . . . . . . . . . .318, 319
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 C
Calling up a malfunction see Message memory menu
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Exhaust tail pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .248
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Plastic trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 Index
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9K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .311
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .311
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . .102
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281, 282
Factory setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66, 67
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Modifying the programming . . . . . . .66
KEYLESS GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .311
Checking the battery . . . . . . . . . . .311
Closing the boot lid automatically . .72
Convenience closin g.. . . . . . . . ..102
Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Losing the key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Modifying the programming . . . . . . .68
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Key positions
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
KEYLESS GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109, 111 L
Lamp Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Lamps
see Indicator and warning lamp
Lashing eyelets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Licence plate lighting Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . . .93
Constant headlamp mod e.. . . . . ..93
Cornering light function . . . . . . . . . .96
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . .93
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Hazard warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . .95
Headlamp flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Headlamp range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . . .95
Rear fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Switching off (display message) . . .278
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Variable Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . .154
Loading guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . ..192
Locking Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
From the inside (central locking
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
LOW RANGE
Display message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273, 274
Off-road gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
LOW RANGE off-road gear . . . . . . ..141
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Luggage net Front-passenger footwell . . . . . . . .191
Front seats (behind) . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Lumbar support
4-way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 M
Main-beam headlamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Maintenance
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334 Index
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14Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.353
Trailer loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355, 358
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .361
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355, 358
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telescopic lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ..2 01
Temperature Engine oil (on-board computer) . . .121
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . .115
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .286
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .286
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..332
Time Lap time (on-board computer) . . . .121
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .129
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Timer (on-board computer) . . . . . ..121
TIREFIT kit Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
TopTether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Total distance recorder
. . . . . ..26, 120
Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . .114
Tow-away protection . . . . . . . . . . . . ..63
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Towing eye Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Trailer
7-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Coupling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Decoupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Display message . . . . . . . . . .269, 276
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Trailer loads
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Notes on care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Trailer towing
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Mounting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .365
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Transmission
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio . . . . . . .349
Transport (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..342
Travelling uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 Trip computer
Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .135
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Turn signal lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . .276, 277
TV
Operation (on-board computer) . . .125
Two-way radio
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349
Tyre grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Calling up (on-board computer) . .228
Display message . . . . . .265, 267, 281
see Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure loss warning system 227
Tyre pressure monitor Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n.. . . . . . . . . . .225
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . .355, 358
Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 Index
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Cockpit
23Function Page
1 Combination switch:
• main-beam headlamps 94
• turn signals 94
• windscreen wipers 98
2 Cruise control lever:
• cruise control 145
• Speedtronic 154
• Distronic* 148
3 Instrument cluster
26
4 Multi-function steering
wheel
30
5 Horn Function Page
6 DIRECT SELECT selector
lever
107
7
Parktronic* warning dis-
play
165
8 Overhead control panel
34
9 Locks/unlocks the glove
compartment 201
a Glove compartment
201
b Centre console
31
c Ignition lock/KEYLESS GO
button*
75 Function Page
d Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
83
e Opens the bonnet
219
f Releases the parking brake
105
g Parking brake
105
h Door control panel
35
j Light switch
92
k Adjusts the headlamp
range
95
l Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
83
Steering wheel heating* 84At a glance
* optional
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Cockpit
25Function Page
1 Combination switch:
• main-beam headlamps 94
• turn signals 94
• windscreen wipers 98
2 Cruise control lever:
• cruise control 145
• Speedtronic 154
• Distronic* 148
3 Instrument cluster
26
4 Multi-function steering
wheel
30
5 Horn Function Page
6 DIRECT SELECT selector
lever
107
7 Adjusts the headlamp
range
95
8 Light switch
92
9 Door control panel
35
a Releases the parking brake
105
b Opens the bonnet
219
c Ignition lock/KEYLESS GO
button*
75
d Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
83 Function Page
e Parking brake
105
f Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
83
Steering wheel heating* 84
g Centre console
31
h Opens and locks the glove
compartment
201
j
Glove compartment* 201
k
Parktronic* warning dis-
play
165
l Overhead control panel
34At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
27Function Page
1 ABS warning lamp
288
2 LIM indicator lamp
154
3
ESP
®
warning lamp 289
4 Display unit for the speed-
ometer
5
Distance warning lamp*
1 61
6 Brake system warning lamp
290
7 Tyre pressure warning
lamp*
2 291
8 Turn signal indicator lamp,
left
94
9 Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: dimmer
a Reset button
114
b Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: brighter Function Page
c Turn signal indicator lamp,
right
94
d Seat belt warning lamp
291
e Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
103
f SRS warning lamp 41,
290 g Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
291
h Main-beam indicator lamp
95
j Rev counter
114
k Fuel gauge
l Fuel filler cap location: cap
is on the right at the rear Function Page
m Reserve tank warning lamp
293
n Total distance recorder
120
o Trip meter
114
p Multi-function display
114
q Gearshift program display
111
r Transmission position dis-
play
108
s Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
120
• outside temperature
3
• digital speedometer t Speedometer (the unit can
be changed to miles in the
on-board computer)
128
u Clock
129
1
On vehicles without Distronic* the symbol lights up briefly but has no function.
2 Only on vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*.
3 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is always displayed in the digital speedometer. At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
29Function Page
1 ABS warning lamp
288
2 LIM indicator lamp
154
3
ESP
®
warning lamp 289
4 Display unit for the speed-
ometer
5
Distance warning lamp*
4 61
6 Brake system warning lamp
290
7 Tyre pressure warning
lamp*
5 291
8 Turn signal indicator lamp,
left
94
9 Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: dimmer
a Reset button
114
b Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: brighter
c Turn signal indicator lamp,
right
94 Function Page
d Seat belt warning lamp
291
e Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
103
f SRS warning lamp 41,
290 g Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
291
h Main-beam indicator lamp
95
j Rev counter
114
k Fuel gauge
l Fuel filler cap location: cap
is on the right at the rear
m Reserve tank warning lamp
293
n Total distance recorder
120
o Trip meter
114
p Multi-function display
114
q Gearshift program display
111 Function Page
r Transmission position dis-
play
108
s Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
120
• outside temperature
6
• digital speedometer t Speedometer
128
u Clock
129
4
On vehicles without Distronic* the symbol lights up briefly but has no function.
5 Only on vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*.
6 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is always displayed in the digital speedometer. At a glance
* optional
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Occupant safety
51move the front-passenger seat to its rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions correctly, never place objects (such
as a cushion) under the child restraint sys-
tem. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the seat cush-
ion. An incorrectly fitted child restraint sys-
tem cannot perform its intended protective
function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries. i
The windowbag, the sidebag and the belt
tensioner on the front-passenger side are
still active even when the front-passenger
front airbag is disabled. G
Risk of injury
Do not place items of electronic equipment
on the front-passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes
or access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can
cause interference in the automatic child
seat recognition sensor system. This could lead to a system malfunction. This may
cause the
5PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp to light up without there
being a child seat with automatic child seat
recognition fitted. This means that the
front-passenger airbag does not deploy
during an accident. It is also possible that
the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp will not light up briefly if you turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2.
Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories and ages Child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat Child restraint system on the
left-hand and right-hand rear
seats Child restraint system on the
centre rear seat
Group 0: up to 10 kg;
up to approx. 9 months Vehicles with automatic child
seat recognition* on the front-
passenger seat: as recommen-
ded
11 Universal Universal
Group 0+: up to 13 kg;
up to approx. 18 months 11
Only use child restraint systems with automatic child seat recognition. Safety
* optional
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Opening and closing
66 Opening and closing
Key
The vehicle's equipment includes two keys
with remote control. Each key contains an
emergency key element.
The key is configured at the factory to cen-
trally lock and unlock the following:
R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap G
Risk of accident
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could:
R open a door from the inside at any time,
even if it has been locked
R start the vehicle using a key which has
been left in the vehicle
R release the parking brake
They could endanger themselves and oth-
ers. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Always take the key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even if you are
only leaving it for a short time. 1
j To lock the vehicle
2 i To unlock, open* or close* the tail-
gate
3 k To unlock the vehicle
4 Battery check lamp
i The key can also be used to open/close
the sliding/tilting sunroof* and the side
windows. You can open them using the
summer opening feature (Y page 101). You
can close them using the convenience clos-
ing feature (Y page 102). Factory settings X
To unlock centrally: press thekbut-
ton.
The turn signals flash once. The locking
knobs in the doors pop up. The anti-theft
alarm system* is deactivated.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer.
i If you do not open either a door or the
tailgate after you have unlocked the vehi-
cle, it will automatically relock after approx-
imately 40 seconds.
X To lock centrally: press thejbutton.
The turn signals flash three times if the
doors and tailgate are closed. The locking
knobs in the doors drop down. The anti-
theft alarm system* and the immobiliser
are primed.
Individual settings You can change the setting of the locking
system in such a way that pressing the
k
button only unlocks the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap. This could be useful if
you frequently travel on your own. Controls
* optional
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Opening and closing
68
i
You can also use the KEYLESS GO key to
open and close the side windows and slid-
ing/tilting sunroof*. You can open them
using the summer opening feature
(Y page 101). You can close them using
the convenience closing feature
(Y page 102).
i If the vehicle has been parked for a long
time, you must pull the door handle to acti-
vate the KEYLESS GO functions.
Important notes R
If the KEYLESS GO key is removed from the
vehicle (e.g. in luggage or an article of
clothing), it will no longer be possible to
lock or start the vehicle.
R If the KEYLESS GO key is removed from the
vehicle while the engine is running, e.g. if
the front passenger leaves the vehicle with
the KEYLESS GO key, the following mes-
sage will appear in the multi-function dis-
play as you pull away: Key not detec-
ted.
R If the KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle, the
vehicle can be started at any time. If you
have left the KEYLESS GO key in the vehi-
cle, the following message will appear in the multi-function display when you lock
the vehicle:
Key still in vehicle .
Factory settings X
To unlock centrally: pull the door handle.
The turn signals flash once. The locking
knobs in the doors pop up. The anti-theft
alarm system* is deactivated.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer.
i If you do not open either a door or the
tailgate after you have unlocked the vehi-
cle, it will automatically relock after approx-
imately 40 seconds.
i There is a danger of the vehicle being
unlocked unintentionally. This could occur
if the KEYLESS GO key is within one metre
of the vehicle and the door handle is
splashed with water. This could also occur
when cleaning the door handle. 1
Locking button on the door handle
X To lock centrally: press locking button
1 on the door handle.
The turn signals flash three times. The lock-
ing knobs in the doors drop down. The anti-
theft alarm system* and the immobiliser
are primed.
Individual settings You can change the setting of the locking
system. When you now grasp the door handle
on the driver's door, you will only unlock the
driver's door and the fuel filler flap. This could
be useful if you frequently travel on your own.
X
To change the setting: press thek
and j buttons simultaneously for Controls
* optional
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