In brief11
1Central locking system ..........21
2 Power windows .....................29
3 Exterior mirrors .....................27
4 Light switch ......................... 104
5 Cruise control ...................... 137
Speed limiter ....................... 138
Forward collision alert .........139
6 Side air vents ...................... 119
7 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 109
Headlight flash ....................105
Low beam and high beam ..105
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre (DIC) ....... 90
8 Instruments ........................... 79
9 Steering wheel controls .......72
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...73
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system .........75
11 Centre air vents ................... 11912Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 135
Hazard warning flashers ....109
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 84
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Info-Display .......................... 93
15 Instrument panel storage ......54
16 Glovebox .............................. 55
17 Infotainment system
18 Climate control system ........ 114
19 Stop-start system ................123
Fuel selector ......................... 80
20 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot
21 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 131
Automatic transmission ......128
22 Parking brake ......................133
23 Power outlet .......................... 7824Parking assist ..................... 142
Descent control system ......... 86
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............122
26 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 44
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
28 Bonnet release lever ..........163
29 Instrument panel storage ......54
Fuse box ............................ 177
86Instruments and controls
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 16, 3 122.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 132.
Upshift
[ illuminates green or is shown as a
symbol in the Driver Information
Centre with Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display when
upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.ECO drive assistant 3 97.
Descent control system
u illuminates or flashes green.
Descent control system 3 136
Illuminates The system is ready for operation.
Flashes The system is activated.
Power steering c illuminates yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
If the indicator does not extinguish
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a failure in the
power steering system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or yellow or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Illuminates yellow
Failure in the system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
96Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message28Right rear turn signal failure53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filterS68Service power steeringS73Service all-wheel drive systemS75Service air conditioningS79Top up engine oilS81Service transmissionS82Change engine oil soonS84Engine power is reducedS89Service vehicle soon128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean
bumperS136Service parking assist174Low batteryNotice
"S" means "Service vehicle soon".
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display and Uplevel- Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ service messages
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ drive systems
■ ride control systems
■ driver assistance systems
■ cruise control
■ speed limiter
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ adaptive forward lighting
■ doors, windows
■ traffic sign assistant
■ lane departure warning
■ load compartment, boot lid
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter
■ vehicle battery status
Lighting107
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds.
The headlights are aimed
automatically.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
control indicator f flashes as a
reminder for approx. 4 seconds.
For deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above.
Control indicator f will not flash when
function is deactivated.
Control indicator f 3 89.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.Adaptive forward lighting
The Adaptive forward lighting
functions are only available with Bi-
Xenon headlights. Light range, light
distribution and intensity of light are
variably triggered depending on the
light conditions, weather and road
type.
Playstreet lightingActivated automatically at low speed
up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam
is turned at an angle of -5°/3° to the
roadside.
Town lighting Activated automatically at a speed up
to approx. 30 mph and when street
lights are detected by the light sensor.
The light range is reduced by an
extended light distribution.
Country lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 30 and
72 mph. The beam of light and the
brightness is different between the
left and the right side.Motorway lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 72 mph and minimal
steering movements. It switches on
after a delay or directly when the vehicle is powerfully accelerated. The
light beam is longer and brighter.
Adverse weather lighting
Activated automatically up to a speed
of approx. 43 mph, when the rain
sensor recognises condensation or the wiper operates continuously. The
range, distribution and light intensity
is regulated variably depending on visibility.
Driving and operating121Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 121
Starting and operating ...............122
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Automatic transmission .............. 128
Manual transmission ..................131
Drive systems ............................ 132
Brakes ........................................ 132
Ride control systems .................134
Driver assistance systems .........137
Fuel ............................................ 149
Trailer hitch ................................ 156Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 86.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 10 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
124Driving and operating
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Ï.
Deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button extinguishes.
Autostop
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Set the lever in neutral.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating
performance, power steering and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
■ The stop-start system is not manually deactivated .
■ The bonnet is fully closed.
■ The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
■ The battery is sufficiently chargedand in good condition.
■ The engine is warmed up.
■ The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
■ The engine exhaust temperature is
not too high, e.g. after driving with
high engine load.
■ The ambient temperature is not too
low.
■ The climate control system allows an Autostop.
■ The brake vacuum is sufficient.
■ The self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active.
■ The vehicle has moved since the last Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Ambient temperature near to the
freezing point can inhibit an Autostop.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
'Climate control' chapter for more
details.
156Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case, use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not
be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 215.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.The permitted trailer loads apply up to
the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 205.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
Vehicle care165
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -40 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not
work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not need to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
conspicuously, seek the assistance of
a workshop.