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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemAGMVehicle battery typeASGAutomatic gearboxCNGcompressed natural gasCO2Carbon dioxideEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEngine performance checkESCElectronic Stability ControlDRim depthEUEuropean UnionG-TECEngine designation at driven by compressed natural gas ve-
hiclesHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistkWKilowatt, measuring unit for the engine outputMGManual gearboxMFDMultifunction displayMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueOPSvisual parking systemTCSTraction controlTMCService for transmitting traffic information to the driverVINVehicle identification number7Abbreviations
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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
Safety equipment
8
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the sub-
ject of passive safety in your vehicle.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
WARNING■ This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.■
You can find further information on safety concerning you and those trav-
elling with you in the following chapters of this owner's manual.
■
The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning proper-
ly.
Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper
blades are free of any defects.
Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
Check the tyre inflation pressure.
Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
Secure all items of luggage.
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle.
Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 19 , Transporting children safely .
Adopt the correct seated position » page 9, Correct and safe seated
position . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g.
by your passengers or mobile phone calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs.
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather condi-
tions.
Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.
Safety equipment
Read and observe
on page 8 first.
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
› Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
› Belt force limiters for the front seats.
› Belt tensioners for the front seats.
› Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
› Head, thorax, driver and front seat passenger side airbag with head restraint
function;
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The display is updated regularly while you are driving.
Current driving speed
The current speed, which is identical to the display of the speedometer1
» Fig. 19 on page 28 is displayed.
Coolant temperature
The current coolant temperature is displayed.
Warning against excessive speeds
Set the speed limit, for example, for the maximum permissible speed in
town » page 33 , Warning at excessive speeds .
Warning at excessive speeds
Read and observe
on page 31 first.
Adjust the speed limit while the vehicle is stationary
›
Select the menu item (warning when limit is exceeded).
›
Activate the speed limit option by confirming this menu item (the value flash-
es).
›
Set the desired speed limit, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Store the speed limit by confirming the set value, or wait several seconds;
your settings will be saved automatically.
This allows you to set the speed in 5 km/h intervals.
Adjusting the speed limit while the vehicle is moving
›
Select the menu item (warning when limit is exceeded).
›
Drive at the desired speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
›
Confirm the current speed as the speed limit.
If you wish to adjust the set speed limit, you can do so in 5 km/h intervals (e.g.
the accepted speed of 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
›
Store the speed limit, or wait several seconds; your settings will be saved au-
tomatically.
Change or disable speed limit
›
Select the menu item (warning when limit is exceeded).
›
By confirming the stored value, the speed limit is disabled.
›
By reconfirming, the option to change the speed limit is activated.
If the set speed limit is exceeded, an audible signal will sound as a warning. At
the same time the message (warning against excessive speed) appears on
the display with the set limit value.
The set driving mode remains stored even after switching the ignition on and
off.
Read and observe on page 31 first.
The time is set as follows.
›
Select the time display on the instrument cluster » page 31, Operation .
›
Press the button
6
» Fig. 19 on page 28 and keep it pressed down until the
time display appears.
›
Press button
3
to change the value. For quick value change, hold down the
button.
›
Press button
6
to select the minutes display until it flashes.
›
Press button
3
to change the value. For quick value change, hold down the
button.
›
Confirm the set value by pressing the button
6
again, or wait for around 5
seconds. The setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Handbrake
34
Braking system
34
Seat belt warning light
34
Alternator
34
Engine oil
35
Coolant
35
Automated transmission
35
Power steering
36
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
36
Traction Control System (TCS)
36
Antilock brake system (ABS)
37
Tyre pressure
37
Rear fog light
37
Exhaust inspection system
37
Engine performance check
38
Airbag system
38
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Handbrake - automatic transmission38 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)38
Turn signal system
38
Cruise control system
38
Main beam
38
/ Safety belt (belt status display) - rear seat
38
City Safe Drive
39
/
START-STOP
39
The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
The lighting up of some warning lights may be accompanied by acoustic sig-
nals.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test.
If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights extinguishes
for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
WARNING■ Ignoring light-up indicator lamps in the instrument cluster and the control
symbols in the display may cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system » page 50. The warning triangle is set up at the pre-
scribed distance - observe the national legal provisions when doing so.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment » page 107, Engine compartment .
Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light
illuminates if the handbrake is applied. An audible warn-
ing is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds at a speed of
more than 6 km/h.
Braking system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The indicator light
illuminates if the brake fluid level in the braking system
is too low or there is a fault in the ABS.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake flu-
id » page 113 » .
WARNING■
If the warning light illuminates together with the warning light
» page 37 , Antilock brake system (ABS) , stop driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light
illuminates as a reminder for the driver and front passen-
ger to fasten seat belts.
The indicator light
goes off after the respective seat belt has been fastened.
If the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt and the vehicle
speed is more than 20 km/h, the warning light
flashes and you will hear an
acoustic signal.
The warning signal is switched off and the indicator light is
permanently il-
luminated if the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts
within the next 90 seconds.
Further information » page 11, Seat belts .
Alternator
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light
illuminates when the engine is running but the vehicle
battery is not charging.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
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CAUTIONIf in addition to the symbol the symbol » page 35 illuminates while driv-
ing, stop driving - risk of engine damage! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
Engine oil
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
When the warning light is
illuminated or is flashing , the engine oil pressure
is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not ex-
tinguish or if it begins to flash while you are driving.
›
Check the oil level and top up with engine oil if necessary
» page 110, Check-
ing the oil level .
If the oil level is within the specified range and the warning light illuminates
or blinks again after the engine is started, do not continue driving! Switch
off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The red oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling
stop.■
Stop driving if for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil
under the current conditions. Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Coolant
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light
illuminates or flashes , either the coolant temperature is
too high or the coolant level is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone.
›
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the coolant lev-
el » page 112 , Checking the coolant level .
›
If the coolant level is too low, add coolant to the reservoir » page 112.
Do not continue if for some reason it is not possible to fill with coolant under
the current circumstances! This can cause serious engine damage. Therefore,
switch the engine off and seek help from a specialist garage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the radiator fan.›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Check the fuse for the radiator fan, replace if necessary » page 137, Fuses in
the engine compartment .
If the coolant level and fan fuse are OK and the warning light
illuminates
again after switching on the ignition,
stop driving!
Seek help from a specialist garage.
WARNING■ Carefully open the coolant expansion bottle. If the engine is hot, the cool-
ing system is pressurized – risk of scalding! It is therefore best to allow the
engine to cool down before removing the cap.■
Do not touch the radiator fan. The radiator fan may switch itself on auto-
matically even if the ignition is off - a danger of injury is present!
CAUTION
■ Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.■
Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Automated transmission
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Warning light
If the warning light
illuminates and a beep sounds, then there is a fault to
the automated transmission.
Do not drive the vehicle! Switch off the engine
and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Warning light
If the warning light
illuminates and no gear change is possible, there may
be technical reasons for why the functionality of the automatic transmission is
limited.
›
Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
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NoteIf the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light illuminates after switching on the ignition. If the warning light does
not extinguish after moving a short distance, this means there is an error in
the system. Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light
is illuminated , there is a fault in the ABS.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
In the event of an ABS fault, the other braking and stabilization systems are
turned off » page 84, Braking and stabilisation systems .
WARNING■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!■
If the ABS warning light
together with the indicator light
» page 34
lights,
do not continue to drive! Seek help from a specialist garage.
Tyre pressure
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light
is illuminated
If the warning light
illuminates while driving, it means one of the tyres has
undergone a pressure change.
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
›
Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures » page 118 .
›
Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected
wheel » page 124 or use the repair kit » page 127.
›
Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 92.
The indicator light flashes for about 1 min. and remains illuminated
If the warning light flashes for approximately 1 minute and stays illumina-
ted, there may be a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system.›
Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light
flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
The following reasons can explain the warning light
being illuminated.
› The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
› The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
› Snow chains are mounted.
› A wheel has been changed.
Save the tyre pressure values in the system » page 92.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.
Note
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light illuminates after switching on the ignition. If the indicator light does
not extinguish after moving a short distance, this means that there is an error
in the system. Seek help from a specialist garage.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light
illuminates when the rear fog light is switched on.
Exhaust inspection system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light
illuminates , there is a fault in the exhaust inspection
system. The system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
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Engine performance checkRead and observe
on page 34 first.
If the indicator light
illuminates , there is a fault in the engine control. The
system allows the vehicle to run in emergency mode.
Seek assistance from a specialist garage immediately.
Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Monitoring the airbag system
If the warning light does not go out for some seconds after the ignition has
been switched on or illuminates while you are driving, there is a fault in the
system »
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the
ignition is switched on.
The operational capability of the airbag system is monitored electronically, in-
cluding when one of the airbags is switched off.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
› The warning light
illuminates for approx. 4 seconds after switching on the
ignition and then flashes again for approx. 12 seconds afterwards.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
› The warning light
illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on;
› The deactivated airbag is indicated by the illumination of the warning light
in the middle of the dash panel
» page 18, Deactivating
the front passenger airbag .
WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
Handbrake - automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light
illuminates or blinks, engage the handbrake.
Further information » page 80, Automated transmission .
Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
If the warning light
illuminates , operate the brake pedal.
Further information » page 80, Automated transmission .
Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Either the left or right
indicator light
flashes depending on the position of
the control lever.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of
the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light
illuminates when the cruise control is active.
Main beam
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light
illuminates when the main beam or the headlight flasher
is operated.
/ Safety belt (belt status display) - rear seat
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
After switching on the ignition, illumination takes place in the display of the
instrument cluster for 30 s of the symbols or
.
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Automatic locking and unlocking
All the doors and the luggage compartment lid are locked automatically once
the car reaches a speed of about 15 km/h.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. It
is also possible for the driver to unlock the car by pressing the central locking
button.
The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened at any time by pulling once on
the door opening lever.
Failure of the central locking
If the central locking system fails only the driver's door can be unlocked or
locked with the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be emergency locked
or unlocked.
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 133.
› Emergency unlocking of the luggage compartment lid
» page 134.WARNING■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of injury and accidents! These individu-
als might also not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help
themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
■
If the car is locked from the outside and the safelock system is switched
on, there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it
more difficult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to
life.
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 133.
■
When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked.■If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Note
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the
vehicle.
Unlock / lock using key and lock
Fig. 24
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 40 first.
The key allows you to unlock and lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the driver's door.
Unlocking / locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 24
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
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WARNINGIf, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes), we recommend you do not use seat heating on the driver or front pas-
senger seat. This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs
which are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to
make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that
the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
■ Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■The seat heating in the following cases will not turn on - there is a risk of
damaging the seat covers and seat heating. ■The seats are not occupied by people.
■ Items are fastened or stored items on the seats, such as a child seat, a bag
and the like.
■ Additional seat covers or protective covers are fixed to the seats.■
Clean the seat covers » page 102, Seat covers .
Note
If the on-board voltage drops, the seat heater switches off automatically, in or-
der to provide sufficient electrical energy for the engine control » page 116,
Automatic load deactivation .
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 49
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 49 .
›Remove the seat rest in the direction of the arrow 2.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.›
Slide the seat forwards up to the stop.
Folding backwards
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 49 .
›
Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
›
Move the seat backwards until the stop.
When fitted with the Easy Entry system and the memory function, the seat
adopts the position set when moving backwards which was set when the seat
backrest was folded forwards.
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat backrest that has been folded forwards » page 18.■
Only adjust the seat backrest when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure that the seat backrest has
been properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,
e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone.
■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-
rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
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›
Air flow in the footwell
›
Airflow to the windows and into the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off » page 72
›
Switching recirculated air mode off
›
Switching recirculated air mode on
Switching the cooling system on/off (when this function is switched on,
the warning light illuminates in the button)
Note
The warning light in the button lights after activation, even if not all of the
conditions for the function of the cooling system have been met. By lighting up
of the indicator light in the button, the operational readiness of the cooling
system is signalled.
recirculation
Read and observe
and on page 70 first.
Recirculated air mode mostly prevents polluted air outside the vehicle fromgetting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when
standing in a traffic jam.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
The air conditioning system
›
To turn on the air recirculation,. move the slider into position
D
» Fig. 75
on page 71 .
›
To turn off the air recirculation, move the slider into position
D
.
WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.DCAUTIONWe recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Efficient handling of the cooling system
Read and observe
and on page 70 first.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when incooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the
interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order
to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also reduced when fuel is saved » page 82.
malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 70 first.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5°C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 135 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because
the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 33.
If you are not able to resolve the operational problem yourself, or if the cooler
output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
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