SymbolMeasureManual transmission: follow shifting
instructions.
Manual transmission: engage neutral
for engine stop.
Indications on the Control Display
MINIMALISM
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed while driving.
1. "Vehicle info"2."MINIMALISM"
Displaying MINIMALISM info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"MINIMALISM info"
The following systems are displayed:
▷Auto Start/Stop function.▷Energy recovery.▷Climate control output.▷Coasting.
Displaying GREEN Mode tips
"GREEN tips"
Driving instruction and an additional symbol
are displayed.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Coasting
The concept
The system helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is de‐
pressed, the engine is automatically coupled to
the transmission again.
Information
Coasting is a component of the GREEN driving
mode, refer to page 169.
Coasting is automatically activated when
GREEN Mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 119.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
A proactive driving style helps the driver to use
the function as often as possible and supports
the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
Safety mode
The function is not available under one of the
following conditions.
▷DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.▷Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐
sive current.
▷Cruise control activated.
Functional requirements
In GREEN Mode, this function is available in a
speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap‐
prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h,
if the following conditions are met:
▷Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.
▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.
▷Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
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45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
84: load rating, not for ZR tires
F: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3615
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
3615: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire age
DOT … 3615: the tire was manufactured in the
1st week of 2015.
Recommendation
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at
least every 6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as
well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how‐
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under control‐
led conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hy‐
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi‐
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A
represent higher levels of performance on the
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WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres‐
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.
There is risk of an accident. If tire damage is
suspected while driving, immediately reduce
speed and stop. Have wheels and tires
checked. For this purpose, drive carefully to the
nearest dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop. Have
vehicle towed or transported as needed.◀
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres‐
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.
There is risk of an accident. Do not repair dam‐
aged tires, but have them replaced.◀
Changing wheels and
tires
Mounting
Have mounting and wheel balancing carried
out by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop
about the right wheel/tire combination and
wheel rim versions for the vehicle.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as ABS
or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Wheels and tires which are not suitable
for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi‐
cle, e.g. due to contact with the body due to
tolerances despite the same official size rating.
There is risk of an accident. The manufacturer
of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle
type.◀
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of the vehi‐
cle recommends certain tire brands. These can
be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
New tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
WARNING
Retreaded tires can have different tire
casing structures. With advanced age the serv‐
ice life can be limited. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. The manufacturer of your vehicle does
not recommend the use of retreaded tires.◀
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Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of
fine-link snow chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended
as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Use
Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷195/60 R 16.▷195/55 R 17.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed according
to the snow chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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Direction indicator, see Turn
signals 70
Display, electronic, instrument
cluster 80
Display, engine tempera‐
ture 89
Display lighting, see Instru‐
ment lighting 99
Displays 79
Displays, cleaning 224
Disposal, coolant 200
Disposal, vehicle battery 214
Distance control, see PDC 129
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split
screen 23
Door lock, see Remote con‐
trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN
Mode 169
Drive-off assistant 120
Drive-off assistant, see
DSC 117
Driving Dynamics Control 119
Driving Excitement, SPORT 90
Driving instruction, GREEN
Mode 171
Driving instructions, break-
in 162
Driving mode 119
Driving notes, general 163
Driving stability control sys‐
tems 117
Driving style analysis 173
Driving tips 163
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 117
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol 118
Dynamic Damping Con‐
trol 119
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 117
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 118
E
Electronic displays, instrument
cluster 80
Electronic oil measure‐
ment 195
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, see DSC 117
Emergency detection, remote
control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 178
Emergency start function, en‐
gine start 35
Emergency wheel, compact
wheel, see Emergency
wheel 212
Energy Control 85
Engine, automatic Start/Stop
function 66
Engine, automatic switch-
off 66
Engine compartment 193
Engine compartment, working
in 193
Engine coolant 199
Engine idling when driving,
coasting 172
Engine oil 195
Engine oil, adding 196
Engine oil additives 197
Engine oil change 197
Engine oil filler neck 196
Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 197
Engine oil types, suitable 197
Engine start during malfunc‐
tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐
ing 216
Engine start, see Starting the
engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature, dis‐
play 89
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 146
Error displays, see Check Con‐
trol 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram, see DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 187
Exhaust system 163
Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 216
External temperature dis‐
play 84
External temperature warn‐
ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 166
F
Failure message, see Check
Control 80
False alarm, see Unintentional
alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 140, 143
Favorites buttons, onboard
monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 196
Fine wood, care 223
First-aid kit 216
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Flat tire, repairing 188
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 104
Flat tire, warning
lamp 105, 108
Flooding 163
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 141
Folding back rear seat back‐
rests 153
Fold-out position, windshield
wipers 73
Foot brake 163
Front airbags 101
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Steptronic transmission 75
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartments 155
Storage, tires 188
Storing the vehicle 224
Suitable engine oil types 197
Summer tires, tread 186
Sun visor 150
Supplementary text mes‐
sages 83
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐
ing 119
Switch-on times, parked-car
ventilation 145
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T
Tachometer 84
Tailgate, see split doors 40
Tail lamps 207
Technical changes, refer to
Own Safety 7
Technical data 228
Temperature, air condi‐
tioner 140
Temperature, automatic cli‐
mate control 142
Temperature display for exter‐
nal temperature 84
Temperature, engine 89
Tempomat, see camera-based
cruise control 121
Terminal, starting aid 217
Text messages, supplemen‐
tary 83
Theft alarm system, see Alarm
system 44
Thigh support 52
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 89
Tire damage 186
Tire identification marks 184
Tire inflation pressure 182
Tire inflation pressure moni‐
tor, refer to FTM 108
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 104
Tires, changing 187
Tire sealant 189
Tires, everything on wheels
and tires 182
Tires, run-flat tires 188
Tire tread 186
Tone, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual
Tools 203
Total vehicle weight 229
Touchpad 21
Towing 217
Tow-starting 217
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor 104
Traction control 118
TRACTION drive mode, driving
dynamics 118
Transmission lock, releasing
manually 77
Transmission, manual trans‐
mission 74
Transmission, see Steptronic
transmission 75
Transporting children
safely 60
Tread, tires 186
Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 70
Trip odometer 84
Trip onboard computer 90
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐
ter 84
Turning circle lines, rearview
camera 133
Turn signal, front 205
Turn signal, side 211
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement 207
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measurement 92
Universal remote control 146
Unlock button, Steptronic
transmission 75
Unlocking/locking via door
lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 223
USB interface 151
V
Vanity mirror 150
Vehicle battery 213
Vehicle battery, replacing 214
Vehicle, break-in 162
Vehicle care 222
Vehicle features and op‐
tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐
ber 10
Vehicle jack 212
Vehicle paint 222
Vehicle storage 224
Vehicle wash 221
Ventilation 144
Ventilation, see Parked-car
ventilation 144
VIN, see vehicle identification
number 10
Voice activation system 26
W
Warning and indicator lamps,
see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check
Control 80
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