
On closing the boot lid, it is locked again and
monitored, as long as the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Indicator light on the rear-view mirror▷Indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is armed.▷Indicator light flashes after locking:
Doors, bonnet or boot lid are not closed
correctly. Correctly closed access points
are secured.
After ten seconds, the indicator light
flashes continuously. Interior protection
and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
If the access that is still open is closed then
the interior protection and tilt alarm sensor
are switched on.▷The indicator light no longer illuminates af‐
ter the vehicle has been unlocked:
No attempt has been made to tamper with
the vehicle.▷The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until the ignition is switched on, but for no
longer than approximately five minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The incline of the vehicle is monitored.
Alarm system responds, for example, when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or when
towing away.
Interior movement detector
To ensure perfect functioning, the windows
and Glass Roof must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector can be switched off together, for ex‐
ample in the following situations:▷In car washes.▷In two-level garages.▷During transport via motorail, car ferry or
trailer.▷When there are animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
Press the button on the remote control
again within 10 seconds, as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
The indicator light illuminates for approxi‐
mately 2 seconds and then flashes again.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐
ment detector are switched off until the next
time the car is locked.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle with the remote control
or switch on the ignition, if necessary using
special ID of remote control, see page 33.▷For Comfort Access: completely grasp ei‐
ther front door handle when carrying re‐
mote control.
Power windows
Note WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and en‐
danger themselves or other road users, for ex‐
ample by the following actions:
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Steering wheel
Note WARNING
Steering wheel adjustment during the
journey can lead to unexpected steering wheel
movements. You could lose control of the vehi‐
cle. Danger of accidents. Only adjust the steer‐
ing wheel when the vehicle is at a standstill.◀
Electric steering wheel lock With manual gearbox: The steering wheel
locks automatically when the driver's door is
opened.
Switch on ignition to unlock.
WARNING
If steering wheel lock is activated, the ve‐
hicle cannot be steered. Danger of accidents.
Switch on the ignition prior to moving the vehi‐
cle.◀
Adjusting1.Fold the lever downwards.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated posi‐
tion.3.Swing the lever back up.Steering wheel heating
Press the button.
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▷After approximately eight minutes.▷When locking via the central locking sys‐
tem.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged so
that an engine start remains possible.
Radio readiness remains active when ignition
is switched off automatically, such as for
following reasons:
▷Opening or closing driver's door.▷Unfastening driver's seat belt.▷When low-beam headlights are automati‐
cally changed to side lights.
If engine is switched off and ignition is
switched on, radio ready state will be automati‐
cally activated when door is opened if light is
switched off or daytime driving lights are
switched on, when corresponding equipment
is fitted.
Engine start Notes DANGER
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate
ventilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to
penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust gas con‐
tains carbon monoxide, which is colourless and
odourless, but highly toxic. In enclosed spaces,
the exhaust fumes can also build up outside
the vehicle. Danger of fatal injury. Keep the ex‐
haust pipe clear and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. Danger of accidents. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent rolling
away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷Engage the parking brake.▷Turn the front wheels into the direction of
the kerb on upward or downward gradi‐
ents.▷Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, e.g. using a
wedge.◀
ATTENTION
Repeated start attempts or starting sev‐
eral times in quick succession means that fuel
is not combusted, or insufficiently so. The cat‐
alytic converter can overheat. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Avoid starting more than once
in quick succession.◀
M double clutch transmission
Starting the engine
1.Press the brake.2.Press the start/stop button.
Starting proceeds for a certain time automati‐
cally and stops as soon as the engine is star‐
ted.
Manual gearbox
Starting the engine
1.Press the brake.2.Depress the clutch and engage idle posi‐
tion.3.Press the start/stop button.
Starting proceeds for a certain time automati‐
cally and stops as soon as the engine is star‐
ted.
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Stopping the engine
Notes WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and en‐
danger themselves or other road users, for ex‐
ample by the following actions:▷Pressing the start/stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing doors or windows.▷Setting the selector lever to neutral.▷Operating vehicle equipment.
Risk of accident or injury. Do not leave children
or animals unsupervised in the vehicle. When
leaving the vehicle, take the remote control
with you and lock it.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. Danger of accidents. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent rolling
away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷Engage the parking brake.▷Turn the front wheels into the direction of
the kerb on upward or downward gradi‐
ents.▷Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, e.g. using a
wedge.◀
Before entering the car wash
So that the vehicle can roll into the vehicle
wash, follow the information on washing in au‐
tomatic vehicle washes, see page 208.
M double clutch transmission
Stopping the engine
1.Brake the vehicle until it comes to a stop.2.Press the start/stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.3.Apply the parking brake.
Manual gearbox
Stopping the engine
1.Press the Start/Stop button when the vehi‐
cle is at standstill.2.Engage first gear or reverse.3.Apply the parking brake.
Auto Start Stop function
Principle The Auto Start Stop function helps you to save
fuel. by stopping the engine when stationary,
for example, in a traffic jam or at traffic lights.
The ignition remains switched on. For driving
off, the engine starts automatically.
Automatic operation
After each time the engine is started using the
start/stop button, the Auto Start Stop function
is ready to operate.
The function is activated from 5 km/h,
3 mph3 mph, km/h.
Stopping the engine The engine is automatically shut down whenstationary under the following conditions:
M double clutch transmission:
▷Selector lever in selector lever position D.▷Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is at a standstill.▷Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
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▷Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
The air flow rate of the air conditioning system
is reduced when the engine is not running.
Displays in the instrument cluster The display READY in the revo‐
lution counter indicates that the
Auto Start Stop function is
ready for automatic engine
starting.
The display indicates that the preconditions for an automatic
engine stop are not met.
Restrictions of the function The engine is not shut down automatically in
the following situations:
▷Outside temperature too low.▷High outside temperature and operation of
the automatic air conditioning.▷Interior not heated or cooled to the desired
temperature.▷Engine is not yet at operating temperature.▷Sharp steering angle or steering operation.▷After reversing.▷Condensation when the automatic air con‐
ditioning is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷At high altitudes.▷Bonnet is unlocked.▷Parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Engine start
For driving off, the engine automatically starts
under the following conditions:
▷M double clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.▷Manual gearbox:
Clutch pedal is depressed.
After starting the engine, accelerate as normal.
Safety function After an automatic shut down, the engine will
not restart automatically if one of the following
conditions is satisfied:
▷Driver's seat belt unbuckled and driver's
door open.▷Bonnet has been unlocked.
Several indicator lights illuminate for various
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started using the start/
stop button.
Restrictions of the function
Even if you do not want to drive off, the engine
restarts automatically in the following situa‐
tions:
▷Very high temperature inside the passen‐
ger compartment, if the cooling function is
on.▷The driver applies lock to the steering
wheel.▷M double clutch transmission: Shift from
selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.▷M double clutch transmission: Depress the
accelerator and the brake at the same time.▷Vehicle starts to roll.▷Condensation when the automatic air con‐
ditioning is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is very low.▷Very low temperature inside the passenger
compartment, if the heating is on.▷Low brake vacuum, for example because
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Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started. If a rain sensor is fitted: LED
in wiper lever illuminates.
If there is frost, no wiping process is started.
ATTENTION
In car washes, the wipers may inadver‐
tently start moving if the rain sensor is activa‐
ted. Danger of damage to property. Deactivate
the rain sensor in car washes.◀
Setting the interval time or sensitivity
of the rain sensor
Turn the knurled wheel to set the interval time
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Cleaning the window glass, headlights
Pull the wiper lever.
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wipers are oper‐
ated briefly.
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the
headlights are also cleaned simultaneously at
practical intervals.
WARNING
At low temperatures, the washer fluid
can freeze onto the windscreen and restrict
visibility. Danger of accidents. Only use the
washer systems if there is no possibility of the
washer fluid freezing. Use anti-freeze if re‐
quired.◀
ATTENTION
If the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
washer pump cannot operate as intended.
Danger of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system with the washer fluid reservoir
empty.◀
Windscreen washer jets
Windscreen washer jets are automatically
heated when the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
This is important, for example for replacing the
wiper blades or folding them out in the event of
frost.
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Reverse gear
Engage this position only when the vehicle is
stationary.
To overcome the resistance of the selector
lever move in a dynamic movement towards
the left and engage the reverse gear.
M double clutch
transmission with Drivelogic
General The M double clutch transmission with Drive‐
logic is an automated manual gearbox with two
clutches and partial gears, by which the gears
are changed without interrupting traction.
It is operated using the selector lever or two
paddles on the steering wheel.
Functions▷Drive mode or sequential mode.▷Various drive programs, Drivelogic.▷Shift Lights, see page 96▷Automatic downshift and protection
against shifting even in sequential mode.▷Launch Control.▷Low Speed Assistant.
Selector lever, selector lever position
Overview
▷R: reverse.▷N: neutral, idling.▷ Centre position, forward setting.▷+: manually change up.▷-: manually change down.▷D/S: change between drive mode and se‐
quential mode.
Engaging selector lever position
Press the brake pedal and push or pull the se‐
lector lever in the appropriate direction.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
turns to the central position. The selector lever
engages into position R.
The engaged selector lever position is shown
in the instrument cluster and on the selector
lever.
After a selector lever position has been en‐
gaged, the vehicle can roll away when the
brake is released, for example on a downhill
slope. As a result, drive away immediately after
releasing the brake.
Use the Low Speed Assistant when manoeu‐
vring or in stop-and-go traffic.
Low Speed Assistant
Principle
The Low Speed Assistant provides support at
very low speeds. The vehicle drives at walking
pace.
Can also be used for rocking out on snow. To
do that, shift between reverse gear and for‐
ward position, without apply the brakes.
Note ATTENTION
The transmission can overhead when us‐
ing the function and depressing the brake
pedal at the same time for an extended time.
Danger of damage to property. Do not brake
for an extended time when using the func‐
tion.◀
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Activating1.Engage a drive position.2.Briefly tap on the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐
verse.
Deactivating
Brake the vehicle until it comes to a stop.
Flashing display on selector lever of
double clutch transmission
In some situations, the actually engaged gear‐
box setting may be different from the selector
lever position, and the display in the selector
lever flashes.
In these cases, refer to the display in the in‐
strument cluster, see page 75.
D Drive mode
In drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐ cally changed.
Kick-down: for maximum acceleration, for ex‐
ample, when overtaking. To do that, depress
the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance
point.
Change to sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or push the selector lever in the
D/S direction.
S sequential mode Change up or change down using the shift
paddle or selector lever without coming off the
gas.
▷Shortly before a minimum speed depend‐
ing on the gear, it automatically down‐
shifts.▷The gears are only shifted up or down with
the appropriate engine speed and road
speed.
For example, there is no downshift at too
high an engine speed.▷Kick-down: by operating the kick-down
and the left shift paddle or selector lever at
the same time, you can change down to
the lowest possible gear.▷Driving off is possible even in 2nd gear on a
level carriageway, for example, when it is
smooth.
To change to Drive mode: press selector lever
in the D/S direction.
R Reverse Engage this position only when the vehicle is
stationary.
For rocking out, even up to 10 km/h, approxi‐
mately 6 mph is possible. To do that, shift be‐
tween forward and reverse gear without apply‐
ing the brakes.
N Neutral, idling Select this in a car wash, for example. The ve‐
hicle will then be able to move, see page 208.
P Park The driven wheels are locked.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷After stopping the engine in the radio
ready state, see page 65, or ignition off,
see page 65, when position R or D is en‐
gaged.▷Position N is engaged and ignition is off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Drive mode
▷Engaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.▷Selected drive program,
Drivelogic, see page 76,
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