In brief11
1Power windows .....................32
2 Exterior mirrors .....................30
3 Cruise control .....................179
Speed limiter ....................... 181
Adaptive cruise control .......182
Forward collision alert .........189
4 Side air vents ...................... 156
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist ................145
Exit lighting ......................... 148
Parking lights ...................... 146
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............117
6 Instruments ........................ 104
7 Steering wheel controls .......96
8 Driver Information Centre .... 117
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................9810Central locking system ..........23
Hazard warning flashers ....145
Sport mode ........................ 177
Tour mode .......................... 177
Fuel selector ....................... 105
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation ........................ 111
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........110
11 Info-Display ........................ 121
12 Centre air vents .................. 156
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
14 Glovebox .............................. 65
15 Climate control system ........ 150
16 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot ................................ 10
Power outlet ........................ 102
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 172
Automatic transmission ......16918Traction Control system .....176
Electronic Stability Control . 177
Lane departure warning .....207
19 Electric parking brake .........174
20 Parking assist ..................... 194
Advanced parking assist .....197
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 162
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............160
22 Horn ..................................... 97
Driver airbag ........................ 55
23 Bonnet release lever ..........225
24 Fuse box ............................ 243
Storage compartment ...........67
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..96
26 Light switch ........................ 138
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 140
Front fog lights ...................145
18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 172.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 169.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 247,
3 285.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 225.
■ 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 30, 3 39,
3 52.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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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 3 160.
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 3 162.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric parking
brake, pull switch m for approx.
one second.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. 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 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.
Instruments and controls111Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 51, 3 55.
Airbag deactivation
ON V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 57.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
124Instruments and controls
Vehicle messages on theMidlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
for a restart3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is lockedNo.Vehicle message6Depress brake pedal to release
electric parking brake7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then on9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failureNo.Vehicle message24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind zone alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten gas cap
126Instruments and controls
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Service messages
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Speed limiter
■ Cruise control
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assistant systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant■ Lane departure warning
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter 3 165
■ Vehicle battery status
■ Selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 166
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 orwhilst 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.
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Vehicle settings
■Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will be
active after switching the ignition off
and on again.
Climate control mode : Activates or
deactivates the cooling every time
the ignition is switched on or uses
the last chosen setting.
Auto rear demist : Activates heated
rear window automatically.
■ Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking
assist.
Auto collision preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated completely.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function
after driving-off.
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■Sport steering : Steering support is
reduced.
■ Swap backlight colour main instr. :
Change of instrument illumination
colour.
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time & Date
See Clock 3 101.
Radio settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.
Phone settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.
Navigation settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.Vehicle settings
■ Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will be
active after switching the ignition off
and on again.
Climate control mode : Activates or
deactivates cooling when switching
on the ignition or uses the last
chosen setting.
Auto rear demist : Activates the
heated rear window automatically.
■ Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking
assist.
Auto collision preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the