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
In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission in P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 125.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Shift the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
38Seats, restraintsLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using the four-way switch to suit personal
requirements.
Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.
Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 126.
84Instruments and controlsCharging systemp illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. 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.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 93.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 168.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 135.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 16, 3 125.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
86Instruments and controlsElectronic Stability Controland Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 137,
Traction Control system 3 136.
Traction 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.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 129, Stop-start
system 3 126.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 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitor system
3 185.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Instruments and controls87Illuminates 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 the
assistance of a workshop 3 165.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 154.
Catalytic converter 3 130.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 170.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a repairer.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 106.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 107 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 109.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Adaptive forward lighting 3 109.
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.