
In brief11
1Power windows .....................39
2 Central locking system ..........22
3 Exterior mirrors .....................36
4 Light switch ........................ 125
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 127
Front/rear fog lights ............131
Instrument illumination .......133
5 Side air vents ...................... 148
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 131
Exit lighting ......................... 135
Parking lights ...................... 132
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
7 Cruise control .....................173
Speed limiter ....................... 174
Adaptive cruise control .......175
Forward collision alert .........1838Instruments .......................... 99
Driver Information Centre .... 110
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........87
11 Centre air vents .................. 148
12 Sport/Tour mode ................170
Traction Control system .....168
Electronic Stability Control . 169
Hazard warning flashers ....131
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 189
Lane departure warning .....203
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 33
14 Colour-Info-Display ............117
15 Glovebox .............................. 69
Fuse box ............................ 23816Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......104
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........103
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................117
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 137
20 Electric parking brake .........166
21 Touchpad ............................ 117
22 Manual transmission ..........164
Automatic transmission ......160
23 Storage ................................. 69
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 156
Fuel selector button ............101
25 Ignition/Power switch ..........152
26 Horn ..................................... 86
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..85
28 Bonnet release lever ..........217
29 Storage compartment ...........70

12In briefExterior lighting
Automatic light control
AUTO=automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control8=sidelights9=headlights
Fog lights
>=front fog lightsr=rear fog light
Lighting 3 125.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 126, High
beam 3 126, High beam assist
3 126, Headlight flash 3 127,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 128.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 131, Parking lights 3 132.

Keys, doors and windows37
Folding mirrors with remote
control This function is only available if the
vehicle is equipped with electrical
seat memory.
Press button e
again after locking for
one second to fold in mirrors.
Press button c again after unlocking
for one second to fold out mirrors.
Pressing for three seconds activates
window operation. Power windows
3 39. Sunroof 3 41.
If the mirrors were folded in using the
control in the driver's door, they are
not folded out by pressing button c.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
The settings are automatically stored
for the key being used 3 22.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Automatic dimming Dazzling by following vehicles at nightis automatically reduced by dimming
both exterior mirrors.
Parking assist
For mirrors with position memory, the exterior mirror on the passenger side
is automatically aimed at the rear
tyres as a parking aid when reverse
gear is selected, except during trailer
operation.
Position memory 3 49.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 121.

Instruments and controls105Malfunction indicator lightZ illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 221.9
Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 166.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 166.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 16,
3 154.
On Midlevel and Uplevel display the
operate pedal message is indicated in the Driver Information Display
3 119.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 166.
Flashes Electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. Depress the brake pedal and attempt to reset thesystem by first releasing and then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 166.

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Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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 go out 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 3 165.
Upshift
[ is shown as a symbol in the Driver
Information Centre, when upshifting
is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
On some versions gear shift
indication is popped up as full page in the Driver Information Centre 3 110.
Gear shifting R or S with the number of the next
higher or lower gear is indicated,
when up- or down-shifting is
recommended.
Variable effort steering c illuminates yellow.
Fault in variable effort steering
system. This may lead to a higher or
lower steering effort. Consult a
workshop.Following distance
E indicates the following distance
setting of adaptive cruise control or the alert timing sensitivity of forwardcollision alert by filled distance bars.
Adaptive cruise control 3 175.
Forward collision alert 3 183.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes 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

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or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 189.
Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate depending on road surface
conditions.Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Flashes The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 169,
Traction Control system 3 168.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 159, Stop-start
system 3 156.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.

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On Midlevel and Uplevel display
press 9 button to confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Service messages
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Cruise control
■ Speed limiter
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assist systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Lane departure warning
■ Load compartment, boot lid
■ Radio remote control
■ Electronic key system
■ Keyless starting
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.

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■ If adaptive cruise controldeactivates automatically.
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
■ If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If an unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the trailer hitch is not engaged.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings
in the Colour-Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below might
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Following the changing of personal
settings is described via the buttons
below the display. This is valid for
4.2'' as well as 8'' Colour-Info-Display.
Additionally the 8'' display is operable
as a touchscreen and with the
touchpad between the front seats. See description Colour-Info-Display
3 117 and the Infotainment system
manual.