In brief111Side air vents ...................... 112
2 Ashtray .................................. 79
Cupholder ............................ 67
3 Light switch .......................... 96
Rear fog light ......................... 99
Front fog lights .....................99
Exit lighting .......................... 102
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 99
Sidelights .............................. 96
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ......................97
4 Instruments .......................... 79
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 90
5 Horn ...................................... 75
Driver airbag ......................... 56
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..76
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........77
Trip computer ....................... 937Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 22
8 Steering column controls ......75
9 Centre air vents ................... 112
10 Power outlet .......................... 78
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 66
11 Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 90
Trip computer ....................... 93
12 Front passenger airbag .........56
13 Glovebox .............................. 66
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........38
Heated rear window ..............41
Idle speed control ...............118
15 Power outlet .......................... 78
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
16 Climate control system ........ 103
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 105
17 Ashtray .................................. 79
Cupholder ............................ 6718Hazard warning flashers .......98
Central locking system ..........23
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 116
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................114
21 Stop-start system ................119
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 133
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................75
Cruise control .....................133
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............116
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...75
25 Bonnet release lever ...........146
26 Fuse box ............................. 160
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....136
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 131
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 130
86Instruments and controlsCharging systemp illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
F illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 90.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message in theDriver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90: stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake system R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 129 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 150.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Instruments and controls91Info-display
The central display in the
Infotainment system displays the time and Infotainment system information.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
Vehicle messages
Messages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator F or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages
Information messages regarding, e.g. engine starting conditions, stop-start
system, parking brake application,
central locking, steering wheel lock
etc. provide the current status of
certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages
Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc. are displayed together with control
indicator F. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
To remove fault messages, e.g.
" CHECK INJECTION ", from the
display, press button on end of wiper
lever. After a few seconds themessage may disappear
automatically and F remains
illuminated. The fault will then be
stored in the on board system.
Warning messages
Warning messages regarding, e.g.
engine, battery or brake system
failure, are displayed together with
control indicator C and may be
accompanied by a warning chime.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messages, e.g. " BATTERY
CHARGING FAULT " disappear from
the display automatically when the cause of the fault has been remedied.
Fuel economy messages Fuel economy messages provide tips
to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances.
Refer to Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 93.
92Instruments and controlsWarning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at a time.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) when a warning chime
is sounded.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 49.
● During operation of the turn and lane-change signals 3 99.
● During illumination of certain control indicators.
● If the parking assist detects an object 3 136.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 133,
3 136.
● If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
● If there is a fault in the brake system 3 86.● If the vehicle battery is not
charging 3 86.
● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3 88.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present 3 123.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 22,
Power button 3 116.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened:
● If the key has been left in the ignition.
● If the electronic key has been left
in the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 22,
Power button 3 116.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 119.
● If the exterior lights are on.Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90 for 30 seconds after the engine
is started.
Check oil level 3 147.
114Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 114
Driving economically ...............114
Control of the vehicle ...............115
Steering ................................... 115
Starting and operating ...............116
New vehicle running-in ............116
Ignition switch positions ...........116
Power button ........................... 116
Starting the engine ..................118
Idle speed control ....................118
Vehicle shutdown ....................119
Overrun cut-off ........................ 119
Stop-start system ....................119
Parking .................................... 122
Engine exhaust .......................... 122
Diesel particle filter ..................122
Catalytic converter ...................123
AdBlue ..................................... 123
Manual transmission ..................128
Brakes ........................................ 128
Antilock brake system .............129
Parking brake .......................... 129Brake assist............................. 130
Hill start assist ......................... 130
Ride control systems .................130
Traction Control system ..........130
Electronic stability program .....131
Driver assistance systems .........133
Cruise control .......................... 133
Speed limiter ........................... 136
Parking assist .......................... 136
Rear view camera ...................139
Fuel ............................................ 140
Fuel for diesel engines ............140
Refuelling ................................ 141
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 142
Trailer hitch ................................ 142
General information .................142
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 142
Trailer towing ........................... 143
Trailer stability assist ...............143Driving hints
Driving economically
ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical consumers.
Activation
Press ECO. Control indicator ECO
illuminates in the instrument cluster when activated.
130Driving and operatingControl indicator R 3 86.
Parking 3 122.
Brake assist If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 119.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain onfor a further 2 seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop. Stop-start system
3 119.
Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 90.
When TC is active b flashes.
136Driving and operatingRelease 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 3 136.
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 will sound for
10 seconds every 40 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 3 133.
Parking assist
The parking assist makes reverse
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the rear of the vehicle and obstacles. It is the driver,
however, who bears full responsibility for parking.
138Driving and operatingThe system is deactivated and will not
operate. When reverse gear is
selected no acoustic signal will
sound, indicating deactivation.
The function is reactivated by
pressing and holding r for approx.
3 seconds.
Fault
If the system detects an operating
fault, when selecting reverse gear a
continuous acoustic alarm will sound
for approx. 5 seconds, a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90 and F illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 86. Consult a
workshop to have the cause of the
fault remedied.Caution
When reversing, the area should
be free from obstacles which could impact on the underside of the
vehicle.
Impact to the rear axle, which may
not be visible, could lead to
uncharacteristic changes in the
vehicle handling. In the event of
such an impact, consult a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 91.
Basic notes on parking assist system
9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
Caution
Performance of the sensors can
be reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
systems can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there
are taller vehicles involved (e.g.
off-road vehicles, mini vans,
vans). Object identification in the
upper part of these vehicles
cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection
cross-section, e.g. objects of
narrow size or soft materials, may
not be detected by the system.
The parking assist system will not
avoid a collision with objects which are out of the detection range of
the sensors.