196Driving and operating
When the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, an amber
warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
amber as a warning not to change
lanes.
Notice
If the passing vehicle is at least 6
mph faster than the passed vehicle,
the warning symbol B in the relevant
exterior mirror will not illuminate.Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the menu Settings in
the Info-Display, vehicle
personalisation 3 126.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC).
Detection zones
The system sensor covers a zone of
approx. 3 metres on both sides of the
vehicle. This zone starts at each
exterior mirror and extends rearwardsby approx. 3 metres. The height of the zone is approx. between 0.5 metres
and 2 metres off the ground.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects such as
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 260.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC). Seek the assistance of
a workshop in case of a permanent
fault.
Driving and operating197Rear view cameraThe rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding area
behind and around the vehicle
before reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted in the tailgate handle and has a viewing angle of
130°.
Due to the high position of the
camera, the rear bumper can be seen
on the display as a guide to position.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guiding lines
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal
lines in 1 metre intervals projected on
the picture to define the distance to
shown objects.
198Driving and operating
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
The function can be deactivated in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 126.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture which
shows obstacles detected by the rear sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Display settings
Brightness can be set with the up/
down buttons of the multifunction
knob.
Contrast can be set with left/right
buttons of the multifunction knob.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 126.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a 9 on the top line of the Info-Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ the surrounding area is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the tailgate is not closed correctly,
■ the vehicle had a rear-end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.
Traffic sign assistant
Functionality The traffic sign assistant system
detects designated traffic signs via a
front camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
240Vehicle care
Fuse assignmentsNo.Circuit1–2Trailer outlet3Parking assist4Selective catalytic reduction
system5–6–7Power seat8–9Selective catalytic reduction
system10Nitrogen oxide sensor11Trailer module, trailer socket12Trailer module13Trailer outlet14–15–No.Circuit16Inside mirror, rear view camera17Power outlet18–19Steering wheel heating20Sunblind21Heated front seats22–23–24Selective catalytic reduction
system25–26–27–28–29–30–
Vehicle care241
No.Circuit31–32Active damping system, lane
departure warningVehicle tools
Tools
Some tools, the towing eye and (only on vehicles with spare wheel) the
vehicle jacking equipment are placed
in the rear storage in the load
compartment floor.
Open the cover in front of the tailgate.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety at
temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
291
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter .........................100
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............144
Clock............................................. 98
Code ........................................... 120
Control indicators........................ 104
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............265
Cruise control ....................113, 173
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
Curve lighting.............................. 135
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............135
Declaration of conformity ............286
DEF ............................................ 160
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................160
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......225
Diesel particle filter .............111, 159
Door open .................................. 113
Door panel storage .......................64
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........114Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 212
Driving hints ................................ 153
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 234
Electric parking brake .........109, 168
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 146
Electronic driving programmes ..165
Electronic Stability Control.......... 171
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......218
Engine compartment fuse box ...236
Engine coolant ........................... 221
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 103
Engine data ............................... 272
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Engine identification ...................268
Engine oil ................... 219, 265, 269
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 142
Event data recorders ..................288
Exit lighting ................................ 142
Exterior care .............................. 260
Exterior light ............................... 112Exterior lighting ....................12, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 165
First aid kit ................................... 89
Fixed air vents ........................... 151
Flex-Fix system ............................ 67
Fog light ..................................... 113
Fog lights ................................... 229
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 89
Following distance indication ......186
Forward collision alert................. 183
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 139
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 64
Fuel............................................. 203
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 211
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......204
Fuel for natural gas operation ...203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 102
Fuel selector .............................. 102
Fuses ......................................... 234
293
Oil, engine.................. 219, 265, 269
Operate pedal ............................. 109
Outside temperature ....................97
Overhead console .......................64
Overrun cut-off ........................... 155
P Parking ................................ 18, 158
Parking assist ............................ 189
Parking brake ............................ 168
Parking lights ............................. 140
Particulate filter ........................... 159
Performance .............................. 276
Performing work ........................218
Pollen filter ................................. 152
Power outlets ............................... 99
Power seat adjustment ................40
Power steering............................ 110
Power steering fluid ....................221
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 250
Q
Quickheat ................................... 150
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 289
Radio remote control ...................20Reading lights ............................ 142
Rear carrier system ......................67
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light ............................. 113
Rear fog lights ........................... 140
Rear seats .................................... 43
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 197
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 97 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 265, 269
Reduced engine power ..............112
Refuelling ................................... 206
Retained power off .....................154
Reversing lights .........................140
Ride control system ....................170
Roller blinds ................................. 32
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 91
Roof rack ..................................... 90
S Safety net .................................... 87
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat position ................................ 37
Second row seats ........................43
Selective catalytic reduction .......160Selector lever ............................. 163
Service ............................... 152, 264
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................264
Service vehicle soon .................. 109
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ....................195
Sidelights .................................... 132
Side turn signal lights ................233
Spare wheel ............................... 253
Speed limiter............................... 175
Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................154
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 153
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 93
Steering wheel controls ...............93
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 62
Storage compartment ...................62
Storage compartments .................62
Sunvisor lights ........................... 142
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 102
Tail lights ................................... 230
Third row seats ............................ 47
294
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 241
Top-tether fastening eyes ............61
Tow bar....................................... 212
Towing ................................ 212, 258
Towing another vehicle .............259
Towing equipment .....................213
Towing the vehicle .....................258
Traction Control system ............. 170
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...................198
Trailer coupling ........................... 212
Trailer stability assist .................216
Trailer towing ............................. 213
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................163
Tread depth ............................... 246
Trip computer ............................ 124
Trip odometer ............................ 101
Turn and lane-change signals ...139
Turn signal ................................. 107
Tyre chains ................................ 247
Tyre designations ......................242
Tyre pressure ............................ 242
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 111, 243
Tyre pressures ........................... 282 Tyre repair kit ............................. 248U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...110, 189
Underseat storage .......................65
Upholstery .................................. 262
Upshift ........................................ 110
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 223
Vehicle checks............................ 218
Vehicle data ................................ 269
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 288
Vehicle detected ahead ..............113
Vehicle dimensions .................... 279
Vehicle Identification Number ....267
Vehicle jack ................................ 241
Vehicle messages .....................120
Vehicle personalisation .............126
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 217
Vehicle tools ............................... 241
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 278
Ventilation ................................... 144
W Warning chimes .........................122
Warning lights ............................. 101Warning triangle .......................... 89
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 222
Wheel changing .........................250
Wheel covers ............................. 247
Wheels and tyres .......................241
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........95
Winter tyres ............................... 241
Wiper blade replacement ..........225