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Release the release lever.5.Bring the gear selector lever into the de‐
sired position.
Sport automatic transmission: Launch
Control
The concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction.
Hints Component wear
Do not use Launch Control too often; oth‐
erwise, this may result in premature wear of
components due to the high stress placed on
the vehicle. ◀
Did not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 124, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1. Press button and select with the
Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 88, Sport+.
In the instrument cluster, TRACTION is dis‐
played in combination with SPORT. The DSC
OFF indicator lamp lights up.2.Engaging the transmission position S3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Press on the accelerator pedal beyond the
resistance point at the full throttle position.
A flag symbol appears in the instrument
cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐
mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.
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Electronic displays1Driver assistance systems
Messages, e.g. Check Control
Time   60
External temperature   59
Selection lists   63
Miles/trip miles   59Computer  632Transmission display   52
Gear shift indicator   613Driving Dynamics Control   88
StatusCheck Control
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lamps and text
messages in the instrument cluster.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a text message may appear on the radio.
Indicator/warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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SymbolFunction or systemHigh beamsHigh-beam AssistantParking lamps, headlamp controlVehicle detection, Active Cruise Con‐
trol: collision warning.Cruise controlDSC Dynamic Stability ControlDSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol is activatedTire Pressure Monitor
Flat Tire MonitorSafety beltsAirbag systemSteering systemEngine functionsParking brake.
Brake system.In Canadian models
Parking brake.
Brake system.SymbolFunction or systemABS Antilock Brake SystemABS Antilock Brake System in Cana‐
dian modelsAt least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play)
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause of
a fault or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
automatically displayed on the radio display.
To view the entire text line for line: turn the
right-hand knob on the radio.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the turn
signal lever.
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played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
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These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. Press the button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Check Control"5.Selecting the desired Check Control mes‐
sage
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
The arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 162.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
If the engine oil along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 183.
Odometer and trip odom‐
eter
Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob.▷The odometer is displayed
when the ignition is switched
off.▷When the ignition is switched
on, the trip odometer is re‐
set.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
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Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident. ◀
Time The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the time on the radio, re‐
fer to page 65.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Set the date on the radio, refer
to page 65.
Range After the reserve range is
reached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur. ◀
Displaying the cruising range1. Press the button.2. "Settings"3."Info display"4."Range"
Current fuel consump‐
tion
Displays the current fuel consumption. You can
check whether you are currently driving in an
efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
Service requirements The concept
The driving distance or the time to the next
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in
the instrument cluster after the ignition is
switched on.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service spe‐
cialist.
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
Detailed information on service requirements is
displayed on the radio.
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▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.
Radio
Selected information is shown on the radio.
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Average speed.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the info
display of the instrument cluster.
1. Press the button.2. "Settings"3."Info display"4.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average fuel consumption This is calculated for the period during which
the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 61, function.
Speed limit Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit1. Press the button.2. "Settings"3."Speed"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the right knob until the desired limit is
displayed.6.Press the right button.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. Press the button.2. "Settings"3."Speed"4."Warning"
Setting your current speed as the limit
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LampsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
At a glance1Rear fog lamps2Front fog lamps3Automatic headlamp control, cornering
lamps, High-beam Assistant, welcome
lamps, daytime running lights4Lamps off, daytime running lights5Parking lamps/daytime running lights6Low beams, welcome lamps, High-beam
Assistant7Instrument lightingParking lamps, cornering
lamps and roadside
parking lamps
Parking lamps Switch position
: the vehicle lamps light
up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps.
Low beams
Switch position
with the ignition switched
on: the low beams light up.
Roadside parking lamps
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.
Switching off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
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measurement values and may vary depending
on driving style or weather conditions.
Carry out reset Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.1.Start the engine - do not drive away.2. Press the button.3. "Vehicle Info"4."Vehicle status"5."Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"6.To reset the tire pressure: "Perform reset"7.Drive away.
"Resetting…" is displayed.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the tire inflation pressures set are
accepted as reference values. The resetting
process is completed automatically during driv‐
ing.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the reset resumes automati‐
cally.
Low tire pressure message The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
▷There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.▷A reset of the system was not carried out
after a wheel was changed. The system
therefore issues a warning based on the tire
pressures before the last reset.1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.Run-flat tires, refer to page 173, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents. ◀
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
essary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys‐
tem, refer to page 173, can be used for this
purpose.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.2.Rectify the flat tire using the Mobility Sys‐
tem, refer to page 173.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys‐
tem, may damage the TPM wheel electron‐
ics. In this case, have the electronics
checked at the next opportunity and have
them replaced if necessary.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
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