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spinning. ESC operates in
combination with the Traction Control system (TC).
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When ESC operates b flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message or a
warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. The system is not
operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
City mode City mode is a feature which enables
increased steering assistance during
lower speed conditions, e.g. city
traffic or parking. Steering assistance
is increased for greater convenience.
Activation
Press button B when engine is
running. The system works from
standstill up to 22 mph, and in reverse gear. Above this speed, the system
changes to normal mode. When
activated, City mode engages
automatically below 22 mph.
An illuminated LED in the City mode
button indicates that the system is
active and a message pops-up in the
Driver Information Centre.
City mode remains active during an
Autostop, but is only operational
when the engine is running.
150Driving and operating
maximum speed. Speed limit is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Change speed limit
With speed limiter active, turn thumb
wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/-
to decrease the desired maximum
speed.
Exceeding the speed limit
In the event of an emergency it is possible to exceed the speed limit by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
The limited speed will flash in the
Driver Information Centre and a
chime sounds during this period.
Release the accelerator pedal and the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.
Deactivation
Press button y: speed limiter is
deactivated and the vehicle can be
driven without speed limit.
The limited speed will be stored and
is indicated in brackets in the Driver
Information Centre. Additionally, a
corresponding message appears.
Resume limit speed Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The
stored speed limit will be obtained.
Switching off
Press button L, the speed limit
indication in the Driver Information
Centre extinguishes. The stored
speed is deleted.
By pressing button m to activate
cruise control, speed limiter is also
deactivated and the stored speed is
deleted.
By switching off the ignition, speed
limiter is also deactivated, but the
speed limit will be stored for next
speed limiter activation.Forward collision alert
The forward collision alert can help to
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes.
Forward collision alert uses the front
camera system in the windscreen to
detect a vehicle directly ahead, in
your path, within a distance of approx.
60 metres.
A vehicle ahead is indicated by a
control indicator A.
If a vehicle directly ahead is
approached too quickly, a warning
chime and an optical alert in the
windscreen is provided.
A precondition is that forward collision
alert is not deactivated by the button
V .
160Driving and operating
■the successful parking indicated by
a pop-up symbol and a chime
■ the cancelling of a parking manoeuvre
Display priorities
Advanced parking assist indication on
the Driver Information Centre can be
inhibited by vehicle messages with a higher priority. After approving the
message by pressing the SET/CLR
button on the turn signal lever,
advanced parking assist instructions
appear again and the parking
manoeuvre can be continued.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by:
■ long press of button D
■ parking manoeuvre successfully ended
■ driving faster than 18 mph during parking slot search
■ driving faster than 5 mph during parking guidance
■ driver interference on steering wheel detected■ exceeding number of maximum gear changes:
eight parking cycles when parallel
parking or five cycles when
perpendicular parking
■ switching off the ignition
Deactivation by the driver or by the system during manoeuvring will beindicated by Parking Deactivated on
the display. Additionally, an acoustic
signal sounds.
Fault
A message appears when:
■ there is a fault in the system
■ the driver did not successfully complete the parking manoeuvre
■ the system is not operational
■ any of the deactivation reasons described above apply
If an object is detected during parking instructions, Stop is indicated on the
display. Removing the object will
resume the parking manoeuvre. If the
object is not removed, the system willbe deactivated. A long press of button
D will activate the system and
search for a new parking slot.
Basic notes on parking assistsystems9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
Caution
Performance of the system can be reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
system can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
176Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................176
Vehicle checks ........................... 177
Bulb replacement .......................184
Electrical system ........................193
Vehicle tools .............................. 198
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Jump starting ............................. 215
Towing ....................................... 217
Appearance care .......................219General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps may be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for severalmonths:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir. ■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
Vehicle care211
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
General information Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of seven bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the
underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 206.Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 214.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ The jack is maintenance-free.
■ If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
■ Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
■ No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
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3. Ensure the jack is correctlypositioned under the relevant
vehicle jacking point.
4. Set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of theground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 214.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
110 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover of the steel wheel with the
tyre valve before installing.
Install wheel bolt caps or center
cap on alloy wheel.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover.
12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 214,
the vehicle tools 3 198 and the
key adapter 3 56.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel bolttorque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
245
RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 241
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ............................... 92
Rear fog lights ........................... 113
Rear view camera ...................... 163
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 223, 227
Reduced engine power ................92
Refuelling ................................... 169
Retained power off .....................129
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................145
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat folding .................................. 37Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ..................... 136, 141
Service ....................................... 127
Service display ............................ 84
Service information ....................222
Service vehicle soon .................... 89
Side airbag system ......................45
Side blind spot alert ....................161
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................191
Spare wheel ............................... 214
Speed limiter......................... 93, 149
Speedometer ............................... 82
Starting and operating ................129
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............130, 140
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop-start system........................ 131
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 189
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 198Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 171
Towing ................................ 171, 217
Towing another vehicle .............218
Towing equipment .....................172
Towing the vehicle .....................217
Traction Control system ............. 145
Traffic sign assistant .............93, 164
Trailer coupling ........................... 171
Trailer stability assist .................175
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........136, 140
Tread depth ............................... 204
Trip odometer .............................. 82
Turn and lane-change signals ...112
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 205
Tyre designations ......................199
Tyre pressure ............................ 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 91, 200
Tyre pressures ........................... 237
Tyre repair kit ............................. 206
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 90, 153
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery .................................. 221
Using this manual ..........................3