16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 172.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 169.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 247, 3 288.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 226.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 38,
3 51.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
96Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 97
Steering wheel adjustment ........97
Steering wheel controls .............97
Heated steering wheel ...............97
Horn ........................................... 98
Windscreen wiper/washer .........98
Rear window wiper/washer .....100
Outside temperature ................100
Clock ....................................... 101
Power outlets ........................... 102
Cigarette lighter .......................103
Ashtrays .................................. 103
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 104
Instrument cluster ....................104
Speedometer ........................... 104
Odometer ................................ 104
Trip odometer .......................... 104
Tachometer ............................. 104
Fuel gauge .............................. 105
Fuel selector ............................ 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 106Control indicators ....................107
Turn signal ............................... 110
Seat belt reminder ...................110
Airbag and belt tensioners .......110
Airbag deactivation ..................111
Charging system .....................111
Malfunction indicator light ........111
Service vehicle soon ...............111
Brake and clutch system .........111
Operate pedal .......................... 112
Electric parking brake ..............112
Electric parking brake fault ......112
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...112
Upshift ..................................... 113
Power steering ........................ 113
Lane departure warning ..........113
Ultrasonic parking assist .........113
Electronic Stability Control off . 113
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........113
Traction Control system off .....114
Preheating ............................... 114
Diesel particle filter ..................114
AdBlue ..................................... 114
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 114
Engine oil pressure ..................114
Low fuel ................................... 115
Immobiliser .............................. 115
Reduced engine power ...........115Exterior light ............................ 115
High beam ............................... 115
High beam assist .....................115
Adaptive forward lighting .........115
Fog light ................................... 116
Rear fog light ........................... 116
Low washer fluid ......................116
Cruise control .......................... 116
Adaptive cruise control ............116
Vehicle detected ahead ...........116
Door open ................................ 116
Information displays ...................116
Driver Information Centre ........116
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................125
Battery voltage ........................ 126
Trip computer ............................. 126
Vehicle personalisation ..............129
OnStar ....................................... 133
Instruments and controls109Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 110XSeat belt reminder 3 110vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 110VAirbag deactivation 3 111pCharging system 3 111ZMalfunction indicator light
3 111gService vehicle soon 3 111RBrake and clutch system
3 111-Operate pedal 3 112mElectric parking brake 3 112jElectric parking brake fault
3 112uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 112[Upshift 3 113cPower steering 3 113)Lane departure warning 3 113rUltrasonic parking assist
3 113nElectronic Stability Control off
3 113bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 113kTraction Control system off
3 114!Preheating 3 114%Diesel particle filter 3 114YAdBlue 3 114wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 114IEngine oil pressure 3 114iLow fuel 3 115dImmobiliser 3 115#Reduced engine power 3 1158Exterior light 3 115CHigh beam 3 115lHigh beam assist 3 115fAdaptive forward lighting
3 115>Fog light 3 116rRear fog light 3 116GLow washer fluid 3 116mCruise control 3 116 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 116
Instruments and controls1119Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 50, 3 54.
Airbag deactivation
ON V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 58.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p 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. Vehicle
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 3 122.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 229.
Instruments and controls125The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● service messages
● fluid levels
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● driver assistance systems ● ride control systems
● speed limiter
● cruise control
● adaptive cruise control
● forward collision alert
● collision imminent braking system
● parking assistant systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● adaptive forward lighting
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● side blind spot alert
● traffic sign assistant
● lane departure warning
● radio remote control
● seat belts● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter 3 164
● vehicle battery status
● selective catalytic reduction, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF),
AdBlue 3 166
Vehicle messages on the Colour-
Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the Colour-Info-
Display. Press the multifunction knob
to confirm a message. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
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 seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting-off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message or a warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If reverse gear is engaged and the rear carrier system is
extended.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled.
Driving and operating169Notice
Dispose of AdBlue canister and
hose according to environmental
requirements.
Exchanging AdBlue
If less than five litres of AdBlue have
been refilled during the last two years, the remaining fluid should be
exchanged since AdBlue has a
limited durability. Seek the assistance of a workshop.Caution
Disregard could lead to damage to
the selective catalytic reduction
system.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
Selector leverP:park position, wheels are locked,
engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and the parking brake
is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic mode with all gears
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.
Vehicle care223Vehicle careGeneral Information...................224
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 224
Vehicle storage ........................224
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....224
Vehicle checks ........................... 225
Performing work ......................225
Bonnet ..................................... 225
Engine oil ................................. 226
Engine coolant ......................... 227
Power steering fluid .................228
Washer fluid ............................ 229
Brakes ..................................... 229
Brake fluid ............................... 229
Vehicle battery ......................... 229
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....231
Wiper blade replacement ........231
Bulb replacement .......................232
Halogen headlights ..................232
Adaptive forward lighting .........234
Fog lights ................................. 235
Tail lights ................................. 236
Side turn signal lights ..............238
Number plate light ...................239Interior lights ............................ 239
Instrument panel illumination ...240
Electrical system ........................240
Fuses ....................................... 240
Engine compartment fuse box . 241
Instrument panel fuse box .......243
Load compartment fuse box ....244
Vehicle tools .............................. 246
Tools ........................................ 246
Wheels and tyres .......................247
Winter tyres ............................. 247
Tyre designations ....................247
Tyre pressure .......................... 247
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 248
Tread depth ............................. 251
Changing tyre and wheel size . 252
Wheel covers ........................... 252
Tyre chains .............................. 253
Tyre repair kit .......................... 253
Wheel changing .......................256
Spare wheel ............................ 258
Jump starting ............................. 262
Towing ....................................... 263
Towing the vehicle ...................263
Towing another vehicle ...........264Appearance care .......................265
Exterior care ............................ 265
Interior care ............................. 267
224Vehicle careGeneral Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our