118Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 119
Driving economically ...............119
Control of the vehicle ...............119
Steering ................................... 119
Starting and operating ...............120
New vehicle running-in ............120
Ignition switch positions ...........120
Starting the engine ..................121
Idle speed control ....................121
Overrun cut-off ........................ 122
Stop-start system ....................122
Parking .................................... 124
Air suspension ......................... 125
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Diesel particle filter ..................127
Catalytic converter ...................127
AdBlue ..................................... 128
Manual transmission ..................133
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 134
Transmission display ...............134
Starting the engine ..................134
Selector lever .......................... 134Manual mode........................... 135
Electronic driving programmes 136
Fault ........................................ 137
Interruption of power supply ....137
Brakes ........................................ 137
Antilock brake system .............137
Parking brake .......................... 138
Brake assist ............................. 139
Hill start assist ......................... 139
Ride control systems .................140
Traction Control system ..........140
Electronic stability program .....141
Driver assistance systems .........142
Cruise control .......................... 142
Speed limiter ........................... 145
Parking assist .......................... 146
Rear view camera ...................147
Lane departure warning ..........150
Fuel ............................................ 151
Fuel for diesel engines ............151
Refuelling ................................ 152
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 153
Trailer hitch ................................ 153
General information .................153
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 153
Trailer towing ........................... 154Towing equipment ...................154
Trailer stability assist ...............155
Auxiliary features .......................155
Power take-off ......................... 155
142Driving and operating
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 92.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP® Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
Ø again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESP® Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 89 illuminates together
with A 3 87 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 92.
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) is not operational. Have
the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 92.Driver 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 20 mph and
above. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill. The stored speed will
flash in the Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 3 92.
Driving and operating143For safety reasons the cruise controlcannot be activated until the brake
pedal has been operated once.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not
advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
With manual transmission
automated, only activate cruise
control in automatic mode.
Control indicators m and U 3 91.
Activation
Press m, control indicator U
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster.
Cruise control is now in standby mode
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC.
Accelerate to the desired speed and
press < or ]. The current speed is
now stored and maintained and the
accelerator pedal can be released.
Control indicator m illuminates green
in the instrument cluster together with
U and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC.
Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal.
The stored speed flashes in the
instrument cluster. When the
accelerator pedal is released, the
previously stored speed is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while gearshifting.
The speed is saved until the ignition
is switched off.
144Driving and operatingIncrease speed
With cruise control active, the vehicle
speed can be increased continuously or in small increments by holding
down or tapping < repeatedly.
When the switch is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.
Alternatively, accelerate to the
desired speed and store by pressing
< .
Reduce speed
With cruise control active, the vehicle
speed can be decreased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping ]
repeatedly.
When the switch is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.
Deactivation Press §: cruise control is deactivated
and the green control indicator m
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.Automatic deactivation:
● vehicle speed drops below 20 mph
● the brake pedal is depressed
● the clutch pedal is depressed
● selector lever in N
The speed is stored and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
Reactivation Press R at a speed above 20 mph.
If the stored speed is much higher
than the current speed, the vehicle
will accelerate powerfully until the
stored speed is obtained.
Pressing < will also reactivate the
cruise control function, but at the
current vehicle speed only, not the stored speed.
Deleting the stored speedPress m: Green control indicators
U and m extinguish in the instrument
cluster.Cruise control speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum speed above 20 mph.
Activation
Press U, control indicator U
illuminates yellow in the instrument
cluster.
Cruise control speed limiter function
is now in standby mode and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
Accelerate to the desired speed and
press < or ]. The current speed is
recorded.
Driving and operating145The vehicle can be driven normally
but it will not be possible to exceed the
programmed speed limit except in an
emergency.
Where the limit speed cannot be
maintained, e.g. when driving on a
steep decline, the limit speed will
flash in the DIC.
Increase limit speed
The limit speed can be increased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping <
repeatedly.
Reduce limit speed
The limit speed can be decreased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping ]
repeatedly.
Exceeding the limit speed
In the event of an emergency it is possible to exceed the limit speed by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
The limit speed will flash in the DIC
during this period.Release the accelerator pedal and the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.
Notice
In vehicles fitted with a Speed
limiter, fully depressing the
accelerator pedal will not allow you
to exceed the set maximum vehicle
speed. Speed limiter 3 145.
Deactivation
Press §: speed limiter is deactivated
and the vehicle can be driven
normally.
The limit speed is stored and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC.
Reactivation
Press R. The speed limiter function is
reactivated.
Pressing < will also reactivate the
speed limiter function, but at the current vehicle speed only, not the
stored speed.
Deleting the limit speed
Press U.Yellow control indicator
U
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
Speed limiter
Maximum speed limiter
In accordance with local or national
regulations, the vehicle may be
equipped with a fixed maximum
speed limiter that cannot be disabled.
If equipped, a warning label indicating the fixed maximum speed limit (55 to
80 mph) is located on the instrument
panel.
Deviations from the maximum speed
limit may occur briefly when driving
downhill, for physical reasons.
A warning buzzer may sound for
10 seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Vehicles also equipped with cruise
control speed limiter: the maximum
speed cannot be exceeded by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
Cruise control speed limiter 3 142.
231Child restraints.............................. 56
Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
Cleaning the vehicle ...................197
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............105
Clock ............................................ 77
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................119
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant ....................................... 161
Coolant and antifreeze ...............201
Coolant heater ............................ 111
Cornering light ....................100, 169
Coupling ball bar ........................154
Cruise control ...................... 91, 142
Cupholders .................................. 67
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................99
Declaration of conformity ............227
DEF ............................................ 128
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................128
Diesel fuel ................................... 151
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 165
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......166Diesel particle filter ....................127
Door locks..................................... 21
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 26
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........127
Driver assistance systems ..........142
Driver Information Centre .............92
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 153
Driving economically................... 119
Driving hints ................................ 119
E ECO mode .................................. 119
ecoScoring.................................... 94
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 174
Electronic climate control system 107
Electronic driving programmes ..136
Electronic Stability Program 89,
141, 155
Electronic Stability Program off ...89
Emergency exit .......................36, 38
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......159
Engine compartment fuse box ...176
Engine coolant ........................... 161
Engine coolant temperature ........89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine data ............................... 206Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................204
Engine oil ...........160, 201, 205, 224
Engine oil additives ....................201
Engine oil level monitor ................81
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Engine oil viscosity grades .........201
Enhanced Traction function 140, 141
Event data recorders ..................227
Exhaust gases ............................ 127
Exit lighting ................................ 103
Exterior care .............................. 197
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ......................12, 97
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ........................................... 137
Fire extinguisher ........................... 71
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 116
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights ............................ 100, 169
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Front airbag system .....................54
Front courtesy light .....................101
Front fog lights ......................97, 100
Front reading light....................... 102
Front seats.................................... 40