18In brief
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engines;
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator !
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 22.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it or, with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is
in the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control or with the sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 109.
■ Close windows and sunroof or TwinTop.
Keys, doors and windows39Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Sunroof can be operated with ignition on.
Operated via a rocker switch in the
roof console.
Press the button briefly for activation
in steps. Hold down the button for
longer for automatic opening.
Raise
With the sunroof closed, press ü.
The sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open Press ü again with the sunroof in the
raised position. The sunroof opens
automatically until it reaches its end
position.
Caution
When using a roof rack, check the free movement of the sunroof in
order to avoid damage. It is only
permitted to raise the sunroof.
Note
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.
Close
Hold down d until the sunroof is
completely closed.
For safety reasons, the roof closes
from its open position to approx.
20 cm. Hold d depressed to close
completely.
40Keys, doors and windows
Saloon 4-door
Open
Press l, sunroof opens to comfort
position.
To open beyond comfort position:
press l again.
Close
Press \ until the sunroof is closed.
Raise
When the roof is closed, press \, the
roof is tilted at the rear.
Lowering
Press button l until the sunroof is
closed.
Operating sunroof from outside
Keep button & of the remote control
depressed until the sunroof is fully
closed.
Sunblind
The sunblind is power operated.
The sunblind opens when the sunroof
opens.
Close or open the sunblind by
pressing button H or G.
Hold
H depressed to close
completely.
Saloon 4-door
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.
Overload If the system is overloaded, the powersupply is automatically cut off for a
short time.
Initialising the sunroof
If the sunroof and sunblind cannot be operated (e.g. after disconnecting the
vehicle battery), activate the
electronics as follows:
1. Switch on ignition
2. Close sunroof and hold button d depressed at least
10 seconds
3. Close sunblind and hold button H depressed at least
10 seconds
Keys, doors and windows41Retractable hardtop9Warning
Take care when operating the
convertible hardtop. Risk of injury. Monitor the action zone above, to
the side and to the rear of the
vehicle during roof operation.
Make sure that nothing could
become pinched. Make sure no
one is in the action zone of the roof
or boot lid during roof operation.
Risk of injury.
Check the amount height, length
and width of available space
before operating the roof, e. g. in a
garage, parking garage or when a bicycle rack is fitted.
Vehicle passengers should be
informed accordingly.
Before leaving the vehicle, remove
the ignition key in order to prevent unauthorised operation of the
windows and sunroof.
Stand-by with key in ignition switch from position 1, or for Open&Start-
System switch on ignition.
Requirements: ■ Vehicle is stationary or driving no more than 30 km/h
■ Load compartment blind is closed and engaged 3 73
■ Boot lid is closed
If any of these requirements are not
fulfilled, a warning buzzer sounds
when the switch is actuated and the
roof does not open or close.
OpenThere must be no objects in front of
the rear window or in the pivot area of the roof and boot lid.
Hold button > in the roof console
depressed until the roof is completely
open and the boot lid is closed.
An acoustic signal sounds at the end
of the opening procedure.
The door windows are opened slightly before the roof is opened. If button
> is pressed again after the
acoustic signal sounds, the door
windows will close.
Open with remote control
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Performing work ........................160
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 90
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating and diesel particle filter .......................................... 99
Puncture ..................................... 196
Q
Quickheat ................................... 130
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 236
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear fog light ............................. 102
Rear fog lights ........................... 120
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 88
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 208, 213
Refuelling ................................... 152
Retractable hardtop .....................41
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof .............................................. 39
Roof rack ..................................... 83
Run-flat tyres ............................. 189S
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 50
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................96
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 52
Seat occupancy recognition ..60, 96
Seat position ................................ 49
Selector lever ..................... 137, 142
Service ............................... 131, 207
Service display ............................ 94
Service information ....................207
Service vehicle soon .................... 97
Side airbag system ......................59
Sidelights .................................... 117
Side turn signal lights ................178
Spare wheel ............................... 198
Speedometer ............................... 93
Sport mode .......................... 98, 148
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............133, 142
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 86
Steering wheel controls ...............86
Stop watch ................................. 116
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage compartments .................67
Sunglasses storage .....................68Sunroof ........................................ 39
Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 93
Tail lights ................................... 171
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 187
Top-tether child restraint systems 65
Tow bar....................................... 154
Towing ................................ 154, 201
Towing another vehicle .............202
Towing equipment .....................155
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 232
Towing the vehicle .....................201
Trailer coupling ........................... 154
Trailer stability assist .................158
Trailer towing ............................. 155
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........136, 142
Tread depth ............................... 192
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 112
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 113
Triple-Info-Display .....................102
Trip odometer .............................. 93