Emergency spare wheelGeneral notes ................................ 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
Removing ...................................... .309
Storage location ............................ 309
Stowing .......................................... 309
Technical data ............................... 308
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 230
Display message ............................ 212
ECO start/stop function ................ 131
Engine number ............................... 312
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 130
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 130
Switching off .................................. 145
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 282
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 59
Additives ........................................ 315
Checking the oil level ..................... 258
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 258
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 315
Notes about oil grades ................... 315
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 258
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................. 196
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 203
Fu
nction/notes ................................ 66 General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 227
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust check ................................... 147
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 67
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 109
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 106
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 106
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 106
Setting ........................................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Storing the parking position .......... 107
F
FavoritesOverview ........................................ 236
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 270
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 270
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 271
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 255
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 310
Two-way radio ................................ 310
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................. 192
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 192
Displaying the range ...................... 192
Driving tips .................................... 146
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 314
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Index9
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 313
Problem (malfunction) ...................144
Refueling ........................................ 141
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 313
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 142
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 313
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 270
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 83
Before changing .............................2 83
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 283
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 283
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 282
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 255
General notes ................................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 253
Opening/closing the garage door .. 255
Problems when programming ........2 55
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 253
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 254
Gasoline ............................................. 313
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 41
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111Head bags
Display message ............................ 208
Operation ......................................... 48
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........102
Head restraint
Lowering manually (rear) ................. 98
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 10
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 211
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 130
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 162
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes .............................1 62
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 34
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 58
Display message ............................ 222
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening ......................................... 257
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 149
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 232
10Index
SMSsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 234
Snow chains ...................................... 287
Sockets
General notes ................................ 245
Rear compartment .........................2 46
Soft top
AIRCAP ............................................ 92
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Closing manually in an emer-
gency ............................................... 87
Display message ............................ 223
Important safety notes .................... 85
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ..................................... 93
Opening/closing (SmartKey) ........... 87
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ............................................. 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Relocking ......................................... 91
wind screen ..................................... 91
Soft-top switch ....................................8 6
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 235
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 192
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 189
Selecting the display unit ............... 198
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 11
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 129
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 222
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 197
Display message ............................ 218 Steering assistant
STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 190
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 102
Paddle shifters ............................... 138
Steering wheel heating .................. 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........138
Stowage areas ................................... 240
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 41
Center console .............................. 241
Cup holders ................................... 243
Glove box ....................................... 241
Important safety information ......... 240
Stowage net ................................... 242
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 241
Stowage net ....................................... 242
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 243
Summer tires ..................................... 287
Sun visor ............................................ 244
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 199
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 125
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 239
T
Tachometer ........................................ 189
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 211
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Index17
Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Fuelgauge (left)
Coolan ttemperature (right )189
Warning and indicator lamps:
÷ ESP®22 7
· Distanc ewarning23 2
å ESP®OF F227
# Turn signal, lef t110
? Coolan t230
K High-beam headlamps110
L Low-beam headlamps110
T Parking lamp s110
R This lamp has no func-
tion11 0
8 Reserve fuel230
Fue lfiller flap location indi-
cator: th efuel filler cap is on
th eright-hand side .
FunctionPage
;Speedometer wit hsegments18 9
=Multifunction display191
?Tachometer189
Warning and indicator lamps:
$ Brakes(US Aonly)22 6
J Brakes(Canada only)22 6
# Turn signal, right110
! ABS227
6 Restrain tsystem40
; CheckEngin e230
h Tirepressur emonitor23 3
ü Seat belt s225
Information on th edisplay of th eoutside tem-
peratur ein th emultifunction display can be
foun dunder "Outside temperature display"
(
Ypage 189).
Se tth elighting in th einstrumen tcluster, in th e
displays and th econtrol sin th evehicl einterior
usin gth eon-board computer (
Ypage 199).
Instrument cluster33
At a glance
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection sys-
tem could be blocked by particles from the
fuel can.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
iFlexible Fuel vehicles can be recognized by
the Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 313).
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 141).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle
with the key or using KEYLESS-GO. The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
8
in the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the SmartKey having been
removed.
XRemove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 128).
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
XOpen the fuel filler flap fully.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak
out.
142Refueling
Driving and parking
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle. Otherwise, the locking pin of the central
locking prevents the fuel filler flap from closing.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 213).
Refueling143
Driving and parking
Z
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
CThere is onlyaver ysmall amount of fuel in th efuel tank.
XRefue lat th eneares tgas station without fail .
8
Gas Cap Loose
The fuel filler cap is notclosed correctl yor th efuel system is leaking .
XCheckthat th efuel filler cap is correctl yclosed .
If th efuel filler cap is not correctl yclosed :
XCloseth efuel filler cap .
If th efuel filler cap is correctl yclosed :
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Driving systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
À
Attention Assist:Take a Break!
Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detecte dfatigue or
a lack of concentration on th epart of th edriver . Awarning tone also
sounds.
XIf necessary, tak e abreak.
During lon gjourneys, tak eregular breaks in goo dtime so you get
enough rest.
À
Attention AssistInoperative
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
TrafficSignAssistCurrently Unavaila‐ble See Operator' sManual
Traffic SignAssis tis temporarily inoperative.
Possibl ecauses are:
Rth ewindshield in th ecamera' sfield of vision is dirty.
Rvisibilit yis impaire ddue to heav yrain ,snow or fog .
XClean thewindshield.
If th esystem detects that th ecamera is fully operational, th edisplay
message disappears.
Traffic Sig nAssis tis operational again .
TrafficSignAssistInoperativeTraffic Sig nAssis tis faulty.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
ë
Off
The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicl eis skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
XReactivat eth eHOLD function later (Ypage 162).
214Display messages
On-board computer and displays
Engine
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
;NThe yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
Rin the engine management
Rin the fuel injection system
Rin the exhaust system
Rin the ignition system
Rin the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be in emergency
mode.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
iIn some states, you must immediately visit a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as the yellow Check Engine warning lamp lights up. This is due to the legal
requirements in effect in these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal
regulations apply in the state in which you are currently driving.
8N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
8N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visit a qualified specialist workshop.
?NThe red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gage is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 144).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
230Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays