In brief111Power windows .....................36
2 Exterior mirrors .....................33
3 Central locking system ..........23
4 Side air vents ...................... 136
5 Cruise control .....................162
Speed limiter ....................... 164
Forward collision alert .........166
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam assist ................................... 123
Exit lighting ......................... 126
Parking lights ...................... 124
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................97
7 Instruments .......................... 87
Driver Information Centre ...... 97
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................97
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 166
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 7611Centre air vents .................. 136
12 Info-Display ........................ 102
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 30
14 Hazard warning flashers ....122
15 Glovebox .............................. 65
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 102
18 Climate control system ........ 129
19 Fuse box ............................ 213
Power connector ..................82
20 Sport mode ........................ 162
Traction Control system .....159
Electronic Stability Control . 160
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 170
Lane keep assist ................185
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 14421 Manual transmission ..........153
Automatic transmission ......150
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 154
22 Power outlet .......................... 81
23 Parking brake ......................157
24 Power button ....................... 140
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............139
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..75
27 Horn ..................................... 76
28 Bonnet release lever ..........196
29 Storage compartment ...........66
30 Light switch ........................ 117
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 118
Front/rear fog lights ............123
Instrument illumination .......125
16In briefAutomatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 150.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshiftR:reverse
Engage reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 154.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 218, 3 253.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 197.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 33, 3 41,
3 50.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief17Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 142.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 144.
74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Steering wheel adjustment ........75
Steering wheel controls .............75
Heated steering wheel ...............76
Horn ........................................... 76
Windscreen wiper/washer .........76
Rear window wiper/washer .......78
Outside temperature ..................79
Clock ......................................... 79
Power outlets ............................. 81
Power connector .......................82
Ashtrays .................................... 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 84
Instrument cluster ......................84
Speedometer ............................. 87
Odometer .................................. 88
Trip odometer ............................ 88
Tachometer ............................... 89
Fuel gauge ................................ 89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Service display .......................... 90
Control indicators ......................91Turn signal................................. 91
Seat belt reminder .....................91
Airbag and belt tensioners .........92
Airbag deactivation ....................92
Charging system .......................92
Malfunction indicator light ..........93
Brake and clutch system ...........93
Electric parking brake ................93
Electric parking brake fault ........93
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....94
Gear shifting .............................. 94
Following distance .....................94
Lane keep assist .......................94
Electronic Stability Control off ...94
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........94
Traction Control system off .......95
Preheating ................................. 95
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 95
Engine oil pressure ....................95
Low fuel ..................................... 95
Immobiliser ................................ 96
Exterior light .............................. 96
High beam ................................. 96
High beam assist .......................96
LED headlights .......................... 96
Fog light ..................................... 96
Rear fog light ............................. 96
Cruise control ............................ 96Vehicle detected ahead .............96
Speed limiter ............................. 96
Traffic sign assistant ..................97
Door open .................................. 97
Information displays .....................97
Driver Information Centre ..........97
Info display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Battery voltage ........................ 106
Vehicle personalisation ..............106
OnStar ....................................... 113
Instruments and controls87OverviewOTurn signal 3 91XSeat belt reminder 3 91vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92VAirbag deactivation 3 92pCharging system 3 92ZMalfunction indicator light
3 93RBrake and clutch system 3 93mElectric parking brake 3 93jElectric parking brake fault
3 93uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94RGear shifting 3 94EFollowing distance 3 94aLane keep assist 3 94nElectronic Stability Control off
3 94bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 94kTraction Control system off
3 95!Preheating 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 95IEngine oil pressure 3 95YLow fuel 3 95dImmobiliser 3 968Exterior light 3 96CHigh beam 3 96fHigh beam assist 3 96fLED headlights 3 96>Fog light 3 96rRear fog light 3 96mCruise control 3 96AVehicle detected ahead 3 96LSpeed limiter 3 96LTraffic sign assistant 3 97hDoor open 3 97
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Instruments and controls93Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z 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 , when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 199.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 157.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 157.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the brake pedal and attempt to reset the
system by first releasing 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 3 157.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.
Instruments and controls105● driver assistance systems
● cruise control
● speed limiter
● forward collision alert
● collision imminent braking system
● parking assist systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● LED headlights
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● side blind spot alert
● traffic sign assistant
● lane keep assist
● load compartment, tailgate
● radio remote control
● electronic key system
● keyless starting
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter● vehicle battery status
● stop-start system
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.● If approaching a vehicle aheadtoo 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
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Instruments and controls107Temperature Zone at Start:
Change between single zone or
dual zone temperature setting.
Auto Cooled Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
ventilation.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Park Assist / Collision Detection
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision
alert.
Collision Preparation : Activates
or deactivates the automatic
brake functionality of the vehicle in the event of imminent collision
danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn bychimes only or is deactivated
completely.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.
Lane Change Alert : Activates or
deactivates lane keep assist.
● Comfort Settings
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment and exterior mirrors.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Auto Mirror Tilt in Reverse :
Activates or deactivates the
parking assist function of the
exterior mirror.Comf. Closing Mirror Fold :
Activates or deactivates folding
of the exterior mirrors with the
remote control.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Rear Auto Wipe in Reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Exterior Ambient Lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the entry
lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.