Driving and operating165Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 166
Control of the vehicle ...............166
Steering ................................... 166
Starting and operating ...............166
New vehicle running-in ............166
Ignition switch positions ...........167
Retained power off ..................167
Starting the engine ..................167
Overrun cut-off ........................ 168
Stop-start system ....................168
Parking .................................... 170
Engine exhaust .......................... 171
Diesel particle filter ..................171
Catalytic converter ...................172
Automatic transmission ..............173
Transmission display ...............173
Selector lever .......................... 174
Manual mode ........................... 175
Electronic driving programmes 175
Fault ........................................ 175
Interruption of power supply ....176
Manual transmission ..................177Brakes........................................ 177
Antilock brake system .............177
Parking brake .......................... 178
Brake assist ............................. 180
Hill start assist ......................... 180
Ride control systems .................180
Traction Control system ..........180
Electronic Stability Control ......181
Interactive driving system ........182
Driver assistance systems .........185
Cruise control .......................... 185
Speed limiter ........................... 187
Adaptive cruise control ............188
Forward collision alert .............195
Following distance indication ...198
Active Emergency Braking ......199
Parking assist .......................... 201
Side blind spot alert .................208
Rear view camera ...................209
Traffic sign assistant ................211
Lane departure warning ..........215
Fuel ............................................ 216
Fuel for petrol engines .............216
Fuel for diesel engines ............216
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....217
Refuelling ................................ 219
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 222Trailer hitch................................ 223
General information .................223
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 223
Trailer towing ........................... 223
Towing equipment ...................224
Trailer stability assist ...............227
208Driving and operatingNotice
The parking assist system
automatically detects factory-fitted
towing equipment. It is deactivated
when the connector is plugged in.
It is possible that the sensor detects a non-existing object (echo
disturbance) caused by external
acoustical or mechanic
disturbances.
Advanced parking assist system
may not respond to changes in the
parking space after initiating a
parallel parking manoeuvre.
Notice
If engaging a forward gear and
exceeding a certain speed, the rear
parking assist will be deactivated
when the rear carrier system is
extended.
If engaging reverse at first, the
parking assist will detect the rear
carrier system and provide a buzzing
sound. Press r or D briefly to
deactivate the parking assist.Notice
After use the advanced parking assist requires a calibration. For
optimal parking guidance, a driving
distance of at least 22 miles,
including a number of bends, is
required.
Side blind spot alert
The Side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system alerts
visually in each exterior mirror, when
detecting objects that may not be
visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.
The system's sensors are located in
the bumper on the left and right side
of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:
● vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
When the system detects a vehicle in the 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 may not
illuminate.
210Driving and operatinge.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 one metre intervals projected
on the picture to define the distance
to shown objects.
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 3 132.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Driving and operating215The driver assistance systems donot relieve the driver from full
responsibility for vehicle
operation.
Lane departure warning
The lane departure warning system
observes the lane markings between
which the vehicle is driving via a front camera. The system detects lane
changes and warns the driver in the
event of an unintended lane change
via visual and acoustic signals.
Criteria for the detection of an
unintended lane change are:
● No operation of turn signals.
● No brake pedal operation.
● No active accelerator operation or speeding-up.
● No active steering.
If the driver is active, no warning will
be issued.
Activation
The lane departure warning system is activated by pressing ). The
illuminated LED in the button
indicates that the system is switched
on. When control indicator ) in the
instrument cluster illuminates green, the system is ready to operate.
The system is only operable at
vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if lane markings are available.
When the system recognises an
unintended lane change, the control
indicator ) changes to yellow and
flashes. Simultaneously a chime
sound is activated.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by
pressing ), the LED in the button
extinguishes.
At speeds below 35 mph the system
is inoperable.
Fault The lane departure warning system
may not operate properly when:
● The windscreen is not clean.
● There are adverse environmental
conditions like heavy rain, snow,
direct sunlight or shadows.
Vehicle care261No.Circuit1–2Trailer outlet3Parking assist4–5–6–7Power seat8–9–10–11Trailer module/Trailer socket12Trailer module13Trailer outlet14Rear seat/Electrical folding15–16Interior mirror/Rear view
cameraNo.Circuit17Power outlet18–19Steering wheel heating20Sunroof21Heated front seats22–23–24–25–26Deactivated logistic mode27–28–29–30–31Amplifier/Subwoofer32Active damping system/Lane
departure warning
When assembling press the blind into
the rubber grommets to reach full
retention force.
338Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................237
Hand brake ......................... 177, 178
Hazard warning flashers ............149
Headlight flash ........................... 144
Headlight range adjustment ......145
Headlights................................... 142
Headlights when driving abroad 145
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 155
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 119, 144
High beam assist ................119, 144
Hill start assist ........................... 180
Horn ..................................... 15, 102
I
Identification plate .....................292
Ignition switch positions .............167
Immobiliser .......................... 29, 119
Indicators .................................... 108
Information displays.................... 120Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........258
Instrument panel illumination .....255
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 151
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........182
Interior care ............................... 287
Interior lighting ............................ 151
Interior lights ...................... 151, 255
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......176
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 281
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 215
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................153
Light switch ................................ 142
Load compartment ................25, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......259Loading information .....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 118
Low washer fluid ........................119
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........115
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 175
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 177
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel-Display ......................... 120
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................151
N
New vehicle running-in ..............166
Number plate light .....................254
O Object detection systems ...........201
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 290, 294
OnStar ........................................ 137
Operate pedal ............................. 115
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 168
340Towing equipment .....................224
Towing the vehicle .....................283
Traction Control system ............. 180
Traction Control system off ........ 117
Traffic sign assistant ...................211
Trailer coupling ........................... 223
Trailer stability assist .................227
Trailer towing ............................. 223
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................173
Tread depth ............................... 269
Trip computer ............................ 130
Trip odometer ............................ 108
Turn and lane-change signals ...149
Turn signal ................................. 114
Tyre chains ................................ 270
Tyre designations ......................264
Tyre pressure ............................ 264
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 118, 266
Tyre pressures ........................... 308
Tyre repair kit ............................. 270
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...117, 201
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 287
Uplevel-Combi-Display ...............120
Upshift ........................................ 116
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 234
Vehicle checks............................ 230
Vehicle data ................................ 294
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 333
Vehicle detected ahead ..............120
Vehicle dimensions .................... 306
Vehicle Identification Number ....292
Vehicle jack ................................ 262
Vehicle messages .....................126
Vehicle personalisation .............132
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 229
Vehicle tools ............................... 262
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 303
Ventilation ................................... 155
W
Warning chimes .........................129
Warning lights ............................. 108
Warning triangle .......................... 94
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 233
Wheel changing .........................273
Wheel covers ............................. 270
Wheels and tyres .......................264
Windows ....................................... 32Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer .........102
Winter tyres ............................... 264
Wiper blade replacement ..........236