In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 38, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 39.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror (L)
or right mirror (R). Then adjust.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 36,
Electric adjustment 3 36, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 37, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 38.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 58, Ignition
positions 3 153.
In brief11
1Power windows .....................39
2 Central locking system ..........23
3 Exterior mirrors .....................36
4 Light switch ........................ 126
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 128
Front/rear fog lights ............132
Instrument illumination .......134
5 Side air vents ...................... 149
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 132
Exit lighting ......................... 136
Parking lights ...................... 133
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............111
7 Cruise control .....................177
Speed limiter ....................... 179
Adaptive cruise control .......180
Forward collision alert .........1878Instruments ........................ 100
Driver Information Centre .... 111
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............111
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........88
11 Centre air vents .................. 149
12 Sport/Tour mode ................174
Traction Control system .....172
Electronic Stability Control . 173
Hazard warning flashers ....132
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 193
Lane departure warning .....209
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 33
14 Colour-Info-Display ............118
15 Glovebox .............................. 70
Fuse box ............................ 24516Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......105
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........104
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................118
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 138
20 Electric parking brake .........170
21 Touchpad ............................ 118
22 Manual transmission ..........168
Automatic transmission ......164
23 Storage ................................. 70
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 157
Fuel selector button ............102
25 Ignition/Power switch ..........153
26 Horn ..................................... 87
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..86
28 Bonnet release lever ..........224
29 Storage compartment ...........71
16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, 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 3 168.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=automatic modeM=manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<=manual mode upshifting]=manual mode downshifting
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 3 164.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 250,
3 293.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 224.
■ 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 36, 3 47,
3 55.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Ignition switch: turn key to position2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
■ 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.
■ Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
■ The engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 155.
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.
■ Set the lever to neutral.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer or by a control
indicator in the instrument cluster.
18In brief
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ 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.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 106.
■ Switch off the engine. ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. 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 the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. 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 position P.
■
Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
22Keys, doors and windows
Radio remote controlsynchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in radio remote control.
■ The range is exceeded.
■ The battery voltage is too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 23.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
■ central locking system 3 23
■ tailgate 3 28
■ ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 155
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 21.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Notice
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
Replacing battery in electronic
key Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 120.
Battery replacement, see 'Radio
remote control' 3 21.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting
procedure.
Keys, doors and windows23
FaultIf the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in electronic key.
■ Electronic key is out of reception range.
■ The battery voltage is too low.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals; the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 23.
Memorised settings Whenever the ignition is switched off, the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:■ automatic climate control
■ lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
with remote control unit 3 153 or
electronic key 3 22.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used.
Also memorised are the adjustments
of the driver's seat and exterior
mirrors, independent of the memory
positions 3 50.
Power seat automatically moves into the saved position when unlocking
and opening the driver's door with the
memorised remote control or
electronic key and Auto Memory
Recall in the Info-Display is activated.Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.
24Keys, doors and windows
Remote control operationUnlocking
Press c.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display. Two settings are selectable:
■ All doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap are unlocked by
pressing c once.
■ Only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flap are
unlocked by pressing c once. To
unlock all doors, press c twice.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.
The setting can be saved for the remote control being used.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate4-door Saloon, Country Tourer,
Sports Tourer with power tailgate
Press x when the ignition is off until
tailgate opens automatically. The
doors remain locked.
Power tailgate 3 28.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.