In brief111Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................157
Speed limiter ....................... 158
Forward collision alert .........160
4 Side air vents ...................... 133
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................120
Exit lighting ......................... 123
Parking lights ...................... 121
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................95
6 Instruments .......................... 83
7 Steering wheel controls .......77
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 95
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system ................................... 78
10 Sport mode ........................ 155
Central locking system ..........22Hazard warning flashers ....119
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 89
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............89
Tour mode .......................... 155
11 Info-Display .......................... 99
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
13 Centre air vents .................. 133
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............68
Fuse box ............................. 206
15 Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 153
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................. 154
Parking assist systems .......163
Lane departure warning .....177
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 138
16 Climate control system ........ 125
17 AUX input, USB input ..........10
18 Power outlet .......................... 8219Soft top operation switch .....34
Central window switch .........31
20 Selector lever, transmission
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................151
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............137
23 Horn ..................................... 78
Driver airbag ........................ 60
24 Bonnet release lever ..........189
25 Storage compartment ..........69
Fuse box ............................ 206
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..77
27 Light switch ........................ 112
Rear fog light ...................... 120
Instrument illumination .......121
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 115
Front fog lights ...................120
76Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment ........77
Steering wheel controls .............77
Heated steering wheel ...............77
Horn ........................................... 78
Windscreen wiper/washer .........78
Outside temperature ..................80
Clock ......................................... 80
Power outlets ............................. 82
Cigarette lighter ......................... 82
Ashtrays .................................... 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 83
Instrument cluster ......................83
Speedometer ............................. 83
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 84
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 84
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Service display .......................... 85
Control indicators ......................86
Turn signal ................................. 88Seat belt reminder.....................89
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 89
Airbag deactivation ....................89
Charging system .......................89
Malfunction indicator light ..........90
Brake and clutch system ...........90
Operate pedal ............................ 90
Electric parking brake ................90
Electric parking brake fault ........91
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....91
Upshift ....................................... 91
Power steering .......................... 91
Lane departure warning ............91
Electronic Stability Control off ...92
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........92
Traction Control system off .......92
Preheating ................................. 92
Diesel particle filter ....................92
AdBlue ....................................... 92
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 93
Engine oil pressure ....................93
Low fuel ..................................... 93
Immobiliser ................................ 93
Exterior light .............................. 94
High beam ................................. 94
High beam assist .......................94
Adaptive forward lighting ...........94Fog light ..................................... 94
Rear fog light ............................. 94
Cruise control ............................ 94
Vehicle detected ahead .............94
Door open .................................. 94
Information displays .....................95
Driver Information Centre ..........95
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 99
Vehicle messages ......................101
Warning chimes .......................102
Battery voltage ........................ 103
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
OnStar ....................................... 107
88Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 88XSeat belt reminder 3 89vAirbag and belt tensioners and
roll bars 3 89VAirbag deactivation 3 89pCharging system 3 89ZMalfunction indicator light
3 90RBrake and clutch system 3 90-Operate pedal 3 90mElectric parking brake 3 90jElectric parking brake fault
3 91uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 91RUpshift 3 91cPower steering 3 91)Lane departure warning 3 91aElectronic Stability Control off
3 92bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 92kTraction Control system off
3 92!Preheating 3 92%Diesel particle filter 3 92YAdBlue 3 92wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 93IEngine oil pressure 3 93iLow fuel 3 93dImmobiliser 3 938Exterior light 3 94CHigh beam 3 94lHigh beam assist 3 94fAdaptive forward lighting 3 94>Fog light 3 94rRear fog light 3 94mCruise control 3 94AVehicle detected ahead 3 94hDoor open 3 94
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
94Instruments and controlsExterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 112.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 114 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 116.
High beam assist l illuminates green.
The high beam assist or intelligent
light range is activated 3 114,
3 116.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 115.
Automatic light control 3 113.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 120.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 120.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.Cruise control 3 157.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 160.
Door open
h is indicated as symbol in the Driver
Information Centre when a door or the
boot lid is open.
Instruments and controls101
To exit the Settings menu, press
BACK repeatedly or press CONFIG
after confirming the changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
sound.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Messages in the Driver
Information Centre
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
● ride control systems
● driver assistance systems
● cruise control
Driving and operating135Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 136
Control of the vehicle ...............136
Steering ................................... 136
Ground clearance ....................136
Starting and operating ...............137
New vehicle running-in ............137
Ignition switch positions ...........137
Retained power off ..................137
Starting the engine ..................137
Overrun cut-off ........................ 138
Stop-start system ....................138
Parking .................................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Diesel particle filter ..................142
Catalytic converter ...................143
AdBlue ..................................... 143
Automatic transmission ..............146
Transmission display ...............146
Selector lever .......................... 147
Manual mode ........................... 148
Electronic driving programmes 148
Fault ........................................ 148
Interruption of power supply ....149Manual transmission ..................149
Brakes ........................................ 150
Antilock brake system .............150
Parking brake .......................... 151
Brake assist ............................. 152
Hill start assist ......................... 153
Ride control systems .................153
Traction Control system ..........153
Electronic Stability Control ......154
Interactive driving system ........155
Driver assistance systems .........157
Cruise control .......................... 157
Speed limiter ........................... 158
Forward collision alert .............160
Following distance indication ...162
Parking assist .......................... 163
Side blind spot alert .................170
Rear view camera ...................171
Traffic sign assistant ................173
Lane departure warning ..........177
Fuel ............................................ 178
Fuel for petrol engines .............178
Fuel for diesel engines ............178
Refuelling ................................ 179
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 181
Trailer hitch ................................ 181
General information .................181Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 182
Trailer towing ........................... 182
Towing equipment ...................183
148Driving and operatingParking
Apply the parking brake and engage
P .
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .
Manual mode
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left to select manual
mode M.
Tap selector lever
forwards <:shift to a higher gearbackwards ]:shift to a lower gearThe selected gear is indicated in the
instrument cluster.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● The automatic neutral shift function automatically shifts to
idling when the vehicle is stopped with a forward gear engaged andthe brake pedal is pressed.● When SPORT mode is engaged,
the vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). SPORT mode 3 155.
● Special programmes automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode,
the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, a vehicle message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 101.
The transmission no longer shifts automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may also be available in manual mode.
Shift only when vehicle is at a
standstill.
Driving and operating157Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of approx. 20 to
120 mph. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill.
For safety reasons, the cruise control cannot be activated until the brake
pedal has been operated once.
Activating in first gear is not possible.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
With automatic transmission, only
activate cruise control in automatic
mode.
Control indicator m 3 94.
Switching on
Press m; control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Activation
Accelerate to the desired speed and
turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the
current speed is stored and
maintained. Control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates green. Accelerator pedal can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while gearshifting.
Increase speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed
increases continuously or in small
increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired speed and store by turning to SET/-.