In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 242,
3 279.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 219.
■ 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 28, 3 37,
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
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 154.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Instruments and controls123
■ Lane departure warning
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter 3 159
■ Vehicle battery status
■ Selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 160
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.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.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting-off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
■ If a warning message or a warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
■ If the parking assist detects an object.■ If an unintended lane change occurs.
■ If reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier is extended.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
■ If AdBlue needs to be refilled.
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.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
Driving and operating163
8. Unscrew the hose from the fillerneck.
9. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
Notice
Dispose AdBlue canister and hose
according to environmental
requirements.
Exchanging AdBlue
If not at least 5 litres of AdBlue have
been refilled during the last 2 years,
the remaining fluid should be
exchanged since AdBlue has a
limited lifetime.Caution
Disregard could lead to damage to
the selective catalytic reduction
system.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
Selector leverP=park position, wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR=reverse gear, engage only
when the vehicle is stationaryN=neutralD=automatic mode with all gears
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.
256Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with 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 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 battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can alreadyfreeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the 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, transmission in neutral, automatictransmission in P.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
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 positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
286IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 217
Active Emergency Braking .........187
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 176
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 113, 135, 228
AdBlue ........................ 111, 160, 264
Adjustable air vents ...................150
Advanced parking assist ............191
Airbag and belt tensioners .........108
Airbag deactivation ..............55, 108
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 152
Air conditioning system .............. 145
Air intake .................................... 151
Air vents...................................... 150
Antilock brake system ................ 167
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....110
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................259
Armrest ......................................... 41
Armrest storage ........................... 65
Ashtrays ..................................... 100
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............133Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............163
Auxiliary heater ........................... 150
B
Battery discharge protection ......143
Battery voltage ........................... 123
Bicycle rack .................................. 67
BlueInjection ............................... 160
Bonnet ....................................... 219
Brake and clutch fluid .................264
Brake and clutch system ...........109
Brake assist ............................... 169
Brake fluid .................................. 222
Brakes ............................... 167, 222
Breakdown.................................. 257
Bulb replacement ....................... 226
C
Capacities .................................. 278
Cargo management system ........85
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............142
Centre console storage ...............66
Changing tyre and wheel size ...246
Charging system ........................ 108
Child locks ................................... 23