Gear recommendation - segment display
The recommended 1)
gear and the arrow icon is displayed.
›
- Recommends that you shift to a higher gear
›
- Recommends that you shift to a lower gear
If for example, if
is shown in the display with vehicles with manual gearbox
you are recommended to shift from a lower gear to the 4th gear.
If for example
is shown in the display with vehicles with an automatic gear-
box which is in manual transmission mode (Tiptronic), you are recommended
to shift from 4th gear to a higher gear.WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
For the sake of the environment
A suitably selected gear has the following advantages.■It helps to reduce fuel consumption.■
It reduces the operating noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the durability and reliability of the engine.
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
Read and observe
on page 42 first.
Vehicles with a MAXI DOT display
If at least one door, the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates the rele-
vant open door, boot or bonnet vehicle icon.
Vehicles with a segment display
If at least one door or the tailgate is open, the
warning light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up » page 36.
If at least one door or the tailgate is open, the
warning light in the instru-
ment cluster lights up » page 36.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a door is open.
Multifunction display (MFD)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory
45
Information overview
45
Warning at excessive speeds
46
The driving data is displayed on the multifunction display.
The multifunction display only operates if the ignition is switched on. After the ignition is switched on, the function that was last selected before switching
off the ignition is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, the menu item MFD must be selected
and confirmed in the main menu » page 47, MAXI DOT display .
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, there is an option to fade out some of
the information » page 47, Settings .
WARNING■
Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver, you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Even at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
Note
■ In certain national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of
measures.■
If the display of the second speed is activated in mph, the current speed is
not indicated in km/h on the display.
■
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
1)
With vehicles that have an automatic gearbox and in the manual switching mode (Tiptronic) the current-
ly engaged gear is shown.
44Using the system
MemoryFig. 30
Multi-function display - memory display
Read and observe on page 44 first.
In memory the values of some of the multifunction display information (e.g.
average fuel consumption) are recorded.
The multifunction display is equipped with two memories, 1 and 2.
Display of the selected memory in the display at position
A
. » Fig. 30
Single-trip memory
Total trip memory
Select memory
›
Select the corresponding element of the multifunction display » page 45,
Information overview .
›
Confirm details again to select the desired memory.
Reseting
›
Select the corresponding element of the multifunction display » page 45,
Information overview .
›
Select the desired memory.
›
Press and hold to confirm the selected memory.
Single-trip memory (memory 1)
The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the
ignition is switched on until it is switched off.
New data will also flow into the calculation of the current driving information if the trip is continued within 2 hours after switching off the ignition.
If the trip is interrupted for more than 2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased.
Total-trip memory (memory 2)
The total-trip memory gathers data from any number of individual journeys up
to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 1 999 kilometres driven (
), and up to a
total of 99 hours and 59 minutes or 9 999 kilometres driven (
).
The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calcula-
tion starts all over again.
Unlike the single-trip memory, the total-trip memory is not deleted after a pe-
riod of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
The following values of the selected memory are set to zero. › Average fuel consumption.
› Distance driven.
› Average speed.
› Driving time
Note
Disconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
Information overview
Read and observe
on page 44 first.
The information overview of the Multifunction Display (the number of itemsdisplayed varies depending on equipment).
Outside temperature
The current outside temperature is displayed.
For vehicles with a MAXI DOT display this information is always shown.
Driving time
The time travelled since the memory was last erased is displayed.
If you want to measure the time travelled from a particular moment in time on,
at this moment, reset the memory by setting the button to zero » page 45,
Memory .
The maximum time indicated in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes ( )
and 99 hours and 59 minutes ( ). The indicator is set back to zero if this period
is exceeded.
45Information system
›Pull on door handle A
» Fig. 34 on the door you wish to open.
Opening from the inside›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
Fig. 35
Sensors in the handle of the
front door
Read and observe and on page 51 first.
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key.
Sensors in the handle of the front door » Fig. 35
Unlocking sensor
Locking sensor
Unlocking
›
Grasp the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor
A
» Fig. 35 with
the palm of your hand. »
ABLocking›Touch the sensor B » Fig. 35 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
Unlocking the boot lid›
Press the button in the handle of the boot lid » Fig. 39 on page 57 .
If the vehicle is locked via the sensor
B
, it is not possible to unlock it again in
the following 2 seconds via the sensor
A
- prevents against accidental un-
locking.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If the key with which the vehicle has been unlocked is left in the passenger
compartment, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The turn signal lights
flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has been unlocked again. If no
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds, the vehicle is automatically
locked again.
If the key with which the vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compart-
ment, the boot lid is released (partially opened). The turn-signal lights flash
four times as an indication that the vehicle has been unlocked again. The lug-
gage compartment lid remains released(partially open). The other doors re-
main locked.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Key in vehicle.
KEY IN VEHICLE
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an audible signal sounds.
System fault
If there is a fault in the system, the following message will appear in the dis- play of the instrument cluster.
Keyless faulty.
CHECK KEYLESS
CAUTION
■ Do not use objects which might prevent direct contact between the hand
and the grip sensor.■
Some types of gloves can impair the function of the grip sensor.
53Unlocking and opening
Unlocking / locking » Fig. 36
Locking
Unlocking
If the icon in the button
is lit, the vehicle is locked.
If the icon in the button
is not lit, the vehicle is not locked.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking.
› Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› 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.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
If the Safelock system is switched on » page 54, the door opening levers
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
CAUTION
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Child safety lock
Fig. 37
Back door: left / right
Read and observe and on page 51 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety system on and off » Fig. 37
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
Failure of the central locking
If the central locking system fails, only the driver's door can be locked / un-
locked with the key. The other doors and the tailgate can be emergency-
locked or unlocked.
› Unlocking / locking
» page 52 for vehicles without remote control.
› Unlocking / locking for vehicles with remote control
» page 211.
› Emergency locking of the door
» page 211.
› Emergency unlocking of the boot lid
» page 212.
Displaying an error
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Discharged battery in the remote control key
If the red indicator light
B
» Fig. 33 on page 52 does not flash when you press
a button on the remote control key, the battery is empty.
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Renew key battery!
KEY BATTERY
Replace the battery » page 210.
55Unlocking and opening
Open / close windowsFig. 40
Power window buttons
Read and observe and on page 58 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat.
Power window buttons » Fig. 40
Front door left
Front door right
Left rear door:
Left rear door
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to
the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Disable / enable the buttons in the rear doors
›
Press the button
E
» Fig. 40 .
ABCDEWhen the buttons are disabled in the rear doors, the warning light in the
button E lights up.WARNINGIf the rear seats are accommodating people who are not completely inde-
pendent, e.g. children, it is recommended that for safety reasons the but-
tons in the rear doors are disabled with the button E
.
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
Fig. 41
Power window button
Read and observe and on page 58 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
down button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the
window to stop immediately.
Closing
›
Lightly press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
The window can be completely closed automatically by briefly pressing the up
button as far as the stop.
59Unlocking and opening
›Press the button
and hold down.
› The sun screen opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
› Release the button.
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 61 first.
The sliding / tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the keyor using the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
A
--
» Fig. 35 on page 53 .
Closing
The sliding/tilting roof can be closed as follows.
›
Press and hold the symbol button on the key.
›
Hold the key in the driver's lock in the lock position.
›
In the KESSY system, hold a finger on the sensor
B
» Fig. 35 on page 53 .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor
B
when using the
KESSY system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press and hold the symbol button on the key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury! The force limiter does
not work when convenience closing is in operation.
Note
The sliding/tilting roof cannot be opened using the convenience operating fea-
ture.Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
64
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
65
Turn signal and main beam
65
Automatic driving lamp control
66
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
66
Fog lights
67
Fog lights with the CORNER function
67
Rear fog light
67
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
68
Hazard warning light system
68
Parking lights
69
Instrument lighting
69
Driving abroad
69
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 45 on page 64 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served » page 172 , Headlight glasses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
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WARNING (Continued)■The automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions. The light sensor cannot, for example, detect rain or snow. Under
these conditions we recommend switching on the low beam or fog lights!■
Never drive with only the side lights on! The side lights are not bright
enough to light up the road sufficiently in front of you or to be seen by oth-
er oncoming traffic. Therefore always switch on the low beam when it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.
Operating the lights
Fig. 45
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 63 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 45 can be
moved to the following positions.
Turn switch Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Automatic switching of lights on and off » page 66
Switching on the parking light or parking light » page 69
Switching on the low beam
Pull switch
Switching on the front fog lamp » page 67
Switching on the rear fog light » page 67
Lights and visibility
Turn the dial B
» Fig. 45 from position
to
to gradually adjust the headlight
range control and shorten the light cone.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol-
lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
We recommend you adjust the headlight beam when the low beam is switched
on.
Bi-Xenon headlights
The Bi-Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are
equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range ad-
justment control.
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to satisfy the following conditions.■The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
■ The light switch is in position or and the ignition is turned off, the low
beam is switched off automatically and the status light is lit. The side light
goes out after the ignition key is removed.■
If there is a fault in the light switch, the low beam comes on automatically.
64Using the system
The mode is active when the wipers operate continuously for longer than 2 mi-
nutes at a speed of 20 - 70 km / h. The mode is deactivated when the wind-
screen wipers are switched off for longer than 8 minutes.
Dynamic cornering lights
The cone of light in front of the vehicle is adjusted to the steering angle so
that the road in the curve is illuminated. This function is active at speeds
greater than 10 km.h and in all AFS modes.
Tourist lights (Travel mode)
This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system
(driving on the left/right) without dazzling the oncoming vehicles.
When this mode is active, the above-mentioned modes and the side swivel of
the headlights is deactivated.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the MAXI DOT display in the Travel
mode » page 47 , Settings menu option.WARNINGIf the AFS system is defective, the headlights are automatically lowered to
the emergency position, which prevents a possible dazzling of oncoming
traffic. This reduces the cone of light in front of the vehicle. Drive carefully
and visit a specialist garage as soon as possible.
Note
When the “tourist light” mode is active, the warning light flashes for 10 sec-
onds each time the ignition is switched on.
Fog lights
Fig. 48
Light switch: Turn on front and
rear fog light
Read and observe on page 63 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position
or
» Fig. 48 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
1
.
The rear fog light is switched off in the reverse order.
The indicator light
lights up in the instrument cluster when the fog lights
are switched on » page 34.
Fog lights with the CORNER function
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The CORNER function improves illumination of the vehicle surroundings when
turning, parking and the like, by switching on the fog lights on the respective
side of the vehicle.
The CORNER function is switched on automatically if the following conditions
are met.
The turn signal is switched on or the front wheels are turned sharply to
the right or left 1)
.
The engine is running.
The vehicle is stopped or moves at a speed of no more than 40 km/h.
The low beam is switched on or the light switch is in the position and
the low beam is switched on.
The daytime running lights are not switched on.
The fog lights are not switched on.
Note
The two fog lights are switched on when you shift into the reverse gear.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
Switching on/off
›
Turn the light switch to position or
» Fig. 48 on page 67 .
›
Pull the light switch to position
2
.
1)
If both switch-on conditions are conflicting, for example, if the front wheels are turned to the left and
the right turn signal light is switched on, the turn signal light has the higher priority.
67Lights and visibility