Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function.▷"Tailgate"
Only the tailgate is unlocked.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are un‐
locked.
Locking
The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 35.
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.Alarm system
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle interior▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Switch off the alarm, refer to page 44.
Tailgate and armed alarm system The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
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To reel off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes
continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt
alarm sensor are not active.
When the still open access is closed, interior
motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be
switched on.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and glass sunroof must be closed
for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi‐
cle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are turned off, until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.▷With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the
remote control on your person, grasp the
driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.
Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through emer‐
gency detection of remote control, refer to
page 35.
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Functional limitationsThe engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:▷External temperature too low.▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.▷The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Selector lever in selector lever position R, N
or M/S.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.▷Steptronic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.▷Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position P to R, N, D or M/S.▷The vehicle begins rolling.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.▷Manual transmission: low brake vacuum
pressure; this can occur, e.g., if the brake
pedal is depressed a number of times in
succession.
Switching the system on/off
Using the button
Press button.
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Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts. ◀
Fold down wiper arm
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this
may result in damage. ◀
Opening the hood1.Pull lever, arrow 1.
Hood is unlocked2.After the lever is released, pull the lever
again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.
Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is opened, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Closing the hood Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely. ◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
Let the hood fall from approx. 16 in/40 cm, ar‐
row.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
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Replacing componentsVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the
trough under the cargo area floor.
The warning triangle is located in the tailgate
trim.
Wiper blade replacement
Hints Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield. ◀
Folding down wipers before opening the
hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the wiper
arms with the wiper blades are against the
windshield to prevent damage. ◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.2.Open the wiper blade lock, arrow.3.Pull the wiper blade down first out of the
holder on the wiper arm, arrow 1.
Then pull the wiper blade free from the
holder of the wiper arm, arrow 2.4.Insert and latch a new wiper blade in re‐
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Bulbs: H41.Open the hood, refer to page 189.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow, and
remove.3.Pull off the connector.4.Unclip spring clip, arrow, and fold down.5.Remove the bulb from the headlight hous‐
ing.6.Insert the new bulb and install the cover in
the reverse order.
Turn signal
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 198.
Bulbs: PW24W
With white turn signal lights: PWY24W1.Turn the steering wheel.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and
remove.3.Unscrew the inner lid counterclockwise,
and remove it.4.Pull bulb holder out of the bulb housing; if
needed, loosen it with small tilting move‐
ments if possible.5.Pull the bulb out of the fixture.6.Insert the new bulb and install the cover in
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Floor mats, care 217
Fogged up windows 133
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 145
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 67
Foot brake 155
Front airbags 95
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 105
Front fog lights 93
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 97
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 172
Fuel consumption, current 78
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 170
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel lid 170
Fuel quality 172
Fuel recommendation 172
Fuel, tank capacity 224
Fuse 208
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 139
Gasoline 172
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 69
Gear shift indicator 79
General driving notes 154
Glare shield 143
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 46
Glove compartment 147
GREEN mode 162 GREEN mode, bonus
range 164
GREEN mode driving style analysis 166
GREEN mode indicator 162
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 113
GREEN tip 164
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 221
Ground clearance 156
H Halogen headlights 199
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 64
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 140
Hazard warning flashers 209
Head airbags 95
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlight flasher 65
Headlight glass 198
Headlights, care 215
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 51
Head restraints, rear 52
Head-up Display 86
Head-up Display, standard view 87
Heavy cargo, stowing 158
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 65
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Hills 156
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 114
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 148
Homepage 6
Hood 188 Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 155
HUD Head-up Display 86
Hydroplaning 155
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 77
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 77
Identification marks, tires 178
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number 9
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 60
Ignition on 60
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 85
Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 73
Individual air distribu‐ tion 133, 136
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 174
Inflation pressure warning, tires 102
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 81
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 73
Instrument lighting 93
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Safety 103
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