In brief111Central locking system ..........21
2 Power windows .....................30
3 Exterior mirrors .....................27
4 Light switch ......................... 106
5 Cruise control ...................... 139
Speed limiter ....................... 140
Forward collision alert .........141
6 Side air vents ...................... 121
7 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 112
Headlight flash ....................108
Low beam and high beam ..107
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................88
8 Instruments ........................... 77
9 Steering wheel controls .......71
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...72
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system .........74
11 Centre air vents ................... 12112Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 137
Hazard warning flashers ....111
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 83
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Info-Display .......................... 92
15 Instrument panel storage ......54
16 Glovebox .............................. 55
17 Infotainment system
18 Climate control system ........ 116
19 Stop-start system ................126
Fuel selector ......................... 78
20 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot
21 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 133
Automatic transmission ......130
22 Parking brake ......................135
23 Power outlet .......................... 76
24 Parking assist ..................... 143
Descent control system ......... 8525 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............125
26 Horn ..................................... 72
Driver airbag ........................ 45
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..71
28 Bonnet release lever ..........164
29 Instrument panel storage ......54
Fuse box ............................ 180
70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Heated steering wheel ...............71
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......74
Outside temperature ..................74
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 76
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 77
Speedometer ............................. 77
Odometer .................................. 77
Trip odometer ............................ 77
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 78
Fuel selector .............................. 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Service display .......................... 79
Control indicators ......................80
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83Airbag and belt tensioners .........83
Airbag deactivation ....................83
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Service vehicle soon .................84
Brake and clutch system ...........84
Operate pedal ............................ 84
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....84
Upshift ....................................... 85
Descent control system .............85
Power steering .......................... 85
Lane departure warning ............85
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........85
Electronic Stability Control off ...85
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........86
Traction Control system off .......86
Preheating ................................. 86
Diesel particle filter ....................86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 86
Engine oil pressure ....................86
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Immobiliser ................................ 87
Exterior light .............................. 87
High beam ................................. 87
Adaptive forward lighting ...........87
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88Vehicle detected ahead .............88
Bonnet open .............................. 88
Door open .................................. 88
Information displays .....................88
Driver Information Centre ..........88
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
Vehicle messages ........................93
Warning chimes .........................95
Battery voltage .......................... 95
Trip computer ............................... 96
Vehicle personalisation ................99
OnStar ....................................... 102
Instruments and controls71Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and the
cruise control can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Cruise control 3 139
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running.
82Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 83X /
k /Seat belt reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 83V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 83pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84gService vehicle soon 3 84RBrake and clutch system
3 84-Operate pedal 3 84uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 84[Upshift 3 85uDescent control system
3 85cPower steering 3 85)Lane departure warning
3 85rUltrasonic parking assist
3 85nElectronic Stability Control off
3 85bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 86kTraction Control system off
3 86!Preheating 3 86%Diesel particle filter 3 86wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 86IEngine oil pressure 3 86iLow fuel 3 87dImmobiliser 3 878Exterior light 3 87CHigh beam 3 87fAdaptive forward lighting
3 87>Fog light 3 88rRear fog light 3 88mCruise control 3 88AVehicle detected ahead
3 88
88Instruments and controlsFlashes
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 3 108.
Automatic light control 3 107.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 112.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 112.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.Cruise control 3 139.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 141.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates when the bonnet is
open on vehicles with stop-start
system.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display, Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
● overall odometer
● trip odometer
● some control indicators
● vehicle information
Instruments and controls95● cruise control
● speed limiter
● parking assist systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● adaptive forward lighting
● doors, windows
● traffic sign assistant
● lane departure warning
● load compartment, boot lid
● radio remote control
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter
● vehicle battery status
Warning chimes When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If the door or bonnet is open.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a warning message or a warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If the fuel level is low.
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.
Battery voltage When the battery voltage is running
low, a warning message or warning
code 174 will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the battery by driving continuously for a while or by
using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the battery cannot be recharged,
have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Driving and operating123Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 124
Control of the vehicle ...............124
Steering ................................... 124
Starting and operating ...............124
New vehicle running-in ............124
Ignition switch positions ...........125
Starting the engine ..................125
Overrun cut-off ........................ 126
Stop-start system ....................126
Parking .................................... 128
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Diesel particle filter ..................129
Catalytic converter ...................130
Automatic transmission ..............130
Transmission display ...............130
Selector lever .......................... 131
Manual mode ........................... 132
Electronic driving programmes 132
Fault ........................................ 132
Interruption of power supply ....132
Manual transmission ..................133
Drive systems ............................ 134
All-wheel drive ......................... 134Brakes........................................ 135
Antilock brake system .............135
Parking brake .......................... 135
Brake assist ............................. 136
Hill start assist ......................... 136
Ride control systems .................136
Traction Control system ..........136
Electronic Stability Control ......137
Descent control system ...........138
Driver assistance systems .........139
Cruise control .......................... 139
Speed limiter ........................... 140
Forward collision alert .............141
Parking assist .......................... 143
Rear view camera ...................145
Traffic sign assistant ................147
Lane departure warning ..........150
Fuel ............................................ 151
Fuel for petrol engines .............151
Fuel for diesel engines ............151
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....152
Refuelling ................................ 154
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 157
Trailer hitch ................................ 158
General information .................158
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 158Trailer towing........................... 158
Towing equipment ...................159
Driving and operating139Driver 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 88.
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/-.
Reduce speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb
wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases
continuously or in small increments.