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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
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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.
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48Seats, restraintsStop-start system 3 144.
Automatic seat heating Depending on the equipment, the
automatic seat heating can be
enabled in the vehicle personalisation menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
When enabled, the heating of the
seats will be activated automatically
at vehicle start. The activation is
based on several parameters such as vehicle interior temperature, intensity
and direction of the sun and
temperature setting of the electronic
climate control system for the driver
and passenger side.
As the vehicle's interior warms up, the
seat heating level will be reduced
automatically until it finally goes off.
The seat heating level being provided
during the automatic operation is
shown by heated seat indicator lights.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the automatic seat heating feature will not activate the seat heating for that
seat.The seat heating buttons can be
pressed at any time to exit the
automatic seat heating for the
respective seat and control the seat heating manually instead.
Ventilating
Adjust ventilating to the desired
setting by pressing A for the
respective seat one or more times.
The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Massage
Press c to switch on the back
massage function. To switch off,
press c again.
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Seats, restraints49Rear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down.
Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective rear outer seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Thereby the risk of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
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76Instruments and controlsHeated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
The recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervallHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever downwards to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
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82Instruments and controlsDo not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Power connector
The power connector (PowerFlex
Bar) is attached on the instrument
panel fuse box cover. A fragrance
diffuser (AirWellness) or a phone
holder can be attached to the power
connector.
Further information regarding phone
holder is available in the Infotainment
manual.
Fragrance diffuser
1. Attach fragrance diffuser to upper
side of the power connector (1)
and swivel downwards to engage
(2).
2. Press front button to activate and deactivate the fragrance diffuser.
LED indicates activation.
3. To remove fragrance diffuser, press diffuser downwards and
swivel backwards.
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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.
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Instruments and controls95Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 197.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 188.
Catalytic converter 3 149.