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Selector lever lockFig. 121
Shift lock button
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
The selector lever is locked in the P and N modes to prevent the forwards trav-
el mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds
up to 5 km/h.
The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning  light.
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
›
Press the brake pedal and the lock button at the same time in the direction
of
1
» Fig. 121 .
To move the selector lever from mode N to D / S only the brake pedal is press-
ed.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving across the position N
(e.g. from R to D/S ). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck,
e.g. in a bank of snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in posi-
tion N for more than approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being de-
pressed.
If it is not possible to release the gear selector from mode P in the usual man-
ner, then this can be emergency unlocked » page 160.
Note
If you want to switch the selector lever from mode P to mode D/S or vice ver-
sa, move the selector lever quickly. This prevents modes R or N from being se-
lected accidentally.Manual shifting (Tiptronic)Fig. 122
Selector lever
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears on the selector lever. This mode can be selected both while halted and while driving.
Switching to manual shifting using the selector lever
›
Push the gear selector from position D/S towards the right, or left in a right-
hand drive vehicle. The current gear is maintained.
Changing gear
›
To change up , tap the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 122 .
›
To change down , tap the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 122.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the » Fig. 120 on page 96 display.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 37.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
overrevving.
Note
It may be advantageous to use manual gear shifting when driving downhill, for
example. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and hence
the wear of the brakes.97Starting-off and driving

Starting-off and drivingRead and observe
and on page 96 first.
Moving off and pausing temporarily
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the locking button and move the selector lever to the desired position
» page 96 .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerating at maximum speed during the journey (kickdown function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
WARNINGRapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – There is a risk of accident!
Running in and economical driving
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in the engine
98
Tips on economical driving
98
DriveGreen function
98
Running in the engine
During the first 1 500 km, the driving style is decisive for successful the run-
ning in process is.
During the first 1 000 km , the engine should not be charged with more than
3/4 of the maximum permitted engine revs and without the trailer.
From about 1 000 to 1 500 km the engine can be pushed up to the maximum
permitted engine speed.
Tips on economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on the driving style, road and weather conditions,
and similar such factors.
For an economical driving style, the following instructions must be observed. ▶ Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
▶ Observe the recommended gear » page 37.
▶ Avoid full throttle and high speeds.
▶ Reduce idling.
▶ Avoid short distances.
▶ Ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure is maintained » page 146.
▶ Avoid unnecessary ballast.
▶ Remove the roof rack before driving if it is not needed.
▶ Only turn on electrical consumers (e.g. seat heating) for as long as necessary.
▶ Briefly ventilate before turning on the cooling system, do not use the cooling
system with the windows open.
▶ Do not leave windows open at high speeds.
DriveGreen function
Fig. 123
Shown in the infotainment dis-
play
The DriveGreen function (hereinafter referred to as "DriveGreen") evaluates
the driving efficiency based on information relating to the driving style.
DriveGreen can be displayed on the Infotainment as follows.
›
Press the  button in Infotainment and then tap on the function interface
display 
→
DriveGreen
.
A
driving liquid display
With the driving is fluid, the display is located in the middle (near the green
dot). When accelerating, the display moves down, and upwards when braking. 
98Driving

Fig. 141
Display of the instrument cluster: Examples of ACC status dis-
plays
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
The ACC allows a speed of 30-160 km/h to be set or a distance to the preced-
ing vehicle to be very short of very long to be set.
The ACC adjusts the set speed with respect to the detected vehicle ahead,
thus maintaining the selected proximity.
The ACC can detect a vehicle that is up to approx. 120 m ahead using the radar
sensor.
ACC display » Fig. 140
Vehicle detected (control active)
Line showing the displacement of the distance when setting » page 113,
Set the clearance level
Set distance to the vehicle ahead
Vehicle detected (control deactivated)
ACC status displays » Fig. 141
Control deactivated.
Control activated - no vehicle detected.
Regulation deactivated - no speed stored.
Control activated (vehicle detected).
Note to reduce speed
If the delay of the ACC is insufficient in relation to the vehicle in front, the
warning light  lights up in the instrument cluster and the display shows a
message to engage the brake pedal.
1234NoteSome ACC notifications in the display of the instrument cluster may be hidden
by notifications for other functions. An ACC notification automatically appears
for a brief moment when there is a change in status of the ACC.
Automatic stop-start
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission can decelerate to a complete stop
and start moving again using the ACC.
Decelerate to a complete stop
If a vehicle ahead decelerates to a standstill, the ACC will also decelerate your
vehicle to a complete stop.
Starting to drive again after a holding period
As soon as the vehicle ahead starts moving again after a holding period, your
vehicle will also move and the speed will continue to be controlled. Control is
automatically disconnected in case of longer holding periods.
Operation overview
Fig. 142
Operating lever
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
Overview of ACC functions operated with the lever » Fig. 1421Activate ACC (control deactivated)2Start control (resume) / increase speed by 1 km/h at a time
(sprung position)3Interrupt control (sprung position) 111Assist systems

4Deactivate ACC5 Increase speed by 10 km/h at a time6 Decrease speed by 10 km/h at a timeA  Set proximity levelBStart control / reduce speed in increments of 1 km/h
If the lever is set from the position 
directly into the sprung position 
the current speed is stored and the control process is started.
Start control
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
Basic requirements for start of control The ACC is activated.
On vehicles with manual transmission , the second gear or a higher gear is
selected and the current speed is greater than 25 km/h.
On vehicles with automatic transmission the selector lever is in the posi-
tion D / S or in the Tiptronic position and the current speed is higher than
2 km / h.
Start control
›
Press the button 
» Fig. 142 on page 111 press.
›
Or Set the lever into the sprung position

» Fig. 142 on page 111 set.
The ACC takes the current driving speed and performs the control, the warning
light  illuminates in the instrument cluster.
If the control is started by moving the lever to the position  and should
the speed be stored already, the ACC adopts this speed and executes control.
Note
If control is started at a speed of less than 30 km/h on vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, the speed of 30 km/h is stored. The speed increases auto-
matically to 30 km/h or is regulated with respect to the speed of the vehicle
ahead.
Stop/resume control
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
Stop control
›
Set the lever into the sprung position 
» Fig. 142 on page 111 set.
›Or
Apply the brake.
Control stops, the speed remains stored.
Resume control›
Start control » page 112, Start control .
Note
Control is also stopped when the clutch pedal is held down for longer than 30
s or the TCS is deactivated.
Set/change the desired speed
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
The desired speed can be set or changed using the control lever » Fig. 142 on
page 111 .
Setting/changing the speed by increments of 10 km/h at a time ( ) - re-
quirements
The ACC is activated.
Increasing/reducing the speed by increments of 1 km/h at a time ( /
 -
requirements
The ACC is activated.
Vehicle control takes place.
Changing the speed by adopting the current speed ( ) - requirements
The ACC is activated.
The vehicle is moving at a speed other than that which is stored.
Note
■
If during control the speed is increased by pressing the accelerator, control is
temporarily stopped. Upon releasing the accelerator, control is automatically
resumed.■
If during control the speed is reduced by applying the brake, control is stop-
ped. Control needs to be restarted in order to resume » page 112.
■
If the vehicle is controlled by a lower speed than the stored speed, then 
the current speed is stored by pressing the button again 
and the speed is
reduced in increments of 1 km/h.
112Driving

Set the clearance levelRead and observe
on page 110 first.
The proximity to the vehicle ahead can be set with the lever » Fig. 142 on
page 111 or in the Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment .
Setting by means of the lever
›
Set the switch 
Adjust in the spring-tensioned position 
or 
» Fig. 142
on page 111 .
The display of the instrument cluster shows line
2
» Fig. 140 on page 110 ,
which indicates the proximity.
›
Using the switch  on the lever, adjust the line
2
to the desired dis-
tance.
Note
■ If the proximity is changed in infotainment, the change will only come into
effect after a subsequent activation of the ACC.■
The higher the speed, the greater the proximity to the vehicle ahead.
Special driving conditions
Fig. 143
Cornering / narrow vehicles or vehicles travelling side by side
Fig. 144
Lane changes of other vehicles / stationary vehicles
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
The following (and similar) situations require special attention and possibly the intervention of the driver (braking, accelerating etc.).
When cornering
When driving into or driving out of long corners, it could be that a vehicle is
travelling in the adjacent lane and is scanned by the radar » Fig. 143 -
 . The
host vehicle is then controlled according to this vehicle.
Narrow vehicles or vehicles travelling side by side
A narrow or offset vehicle driving can only be recognized by the ACC if this is
located in the scanning range of the radar » Fig. 143 -
 .
Other vehicles changing lanes
Vehicles that change onto the lane with a small distance » Fig. 144 -
 may not
be detected by ACC in good time.
Stationary vehicles
The ACC does not detect stationary objects! When a vehicle detected by the
ACC turns or sheers off and there is a stationary vehicle in front of this vehi-
cle, » Fig. 144 -
 the ACC does not respond to the stationary vehicle.
Vehicles with special load or special body parts
Other vehicles with a load or with body parts protruding from the sides, back
or top of the vehicle contour may not be detected by the ACC.
113Assist systems

Overtaking and towingRead and observe
on page 110 first.
When overtaking
When your vehicle is being controlled at a speed that is lower than the set
speed and the turn signal is operated, ACC assesses this situation as meaning
that the driver wishes to overtake. The ACC automatically accelerates the vehi-
cle, thereby reducing the proximity to a vehicle ahead.
If your vehicle changes to the overtaking lane and no vehicle is detected
ahead, ACC accelerates until the set speed is reached and then keeps it con-
stant.
Acceleration can be cancelled at any time by touch on the brake pedal or
pressing the button  on the lever
» Fig. 142 on page 111 .
Towing a trailer
When towing, or if another accessory is connected to the trailer socket, ACC control is set with a lower rate. The manner of driving should therefore be
adapted to this limitation.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
on page 110 first.
If, for some unknown reason, ACC is not available, the warning light  appears
in the display of the instrument cluster and an appropriate message is shown.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor
view appears. Clean the sensor cover or remove the obstacles » Fig. 125 on
page 100 .
ACC not available
If the ACC is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability ap-
pears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If ACC
continues to be unavailable, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
ACC fault
With an ACC fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.
Front Assist
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
114
Distance warning
115
Warning and automatic braking
115
Deactivation/activation
116
Malfunctions
116
The Front Assist (hereinafter referred to as "system") warns you of the danger
of a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehicle, and tries
to avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying the
brakes where necessary.
The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor » page 100.
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 100, in section Introduction .■
The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
CAUTION
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.
Operation
Read and observe
and on page 114 first.
The system support is provided in the following manner.▶ Alerts you about a dangerous proximity to the vehicle ahead.
▶ Warns you of an impending collision.
▶ Assists with a brake action triggered by the driver.
▶ If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, an automatic braking ac-
tion is performed.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met. The system is activated.
TCS is activated » page 102.
The vehicle is travelling forwards at a speed of more than approx. 5 km/h. 
114Driving

Deactivation/activationFig. 147
Buttons / Dial: on the operating lever / the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
Read and observe
and on page 114 first.
The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases »
.
On vehicles with the MAXI DOT display, the system can be activated/deactiva- ted in the main menu » page 41, Menu item
assist systems
.
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with segment display
Button
» Fig. 14 7ActionOperation
AHold up / downShow Front Assist menu itemBPressDeactivate/activate system
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with multi-function steering wheel
Button /dial
» Fig. 14 7
ActionOperation
CPressShow Front Assist menu itemDPressDeactivate/activate system
Disable / enable and setting in the Infotainment
In Infotainment, the entire system or the functions warning and distance
warning can be deactivated/activated » Owner's Manual Infotainment .
If the distance-warning function was deactivated before switching off the igni-
tion, it remains deactivated after switching on the ignition.WARNINGIn the following situations, Front Assist should be switched off for safety
reasons.■
When the vehicle is being towed away.
■
When the vehicle is on a rolling test bench.
■
If an unfounded warning or a system action was taken.
■
When on a truck, or a car ferry service or similar.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 114 first.
If, for some unknown reason, the system is not available, an appropriate mes-
sage appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor is dirty or covered, a message indicating that there is no sensor
view appears. Clean the sensor cover or remove the obstacles » Fig. 125 on
page 100 .
System unavailable
If the system is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability
appears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If the
system still is not available, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
Fatigue detection
The fatigue detection system (hereinafter referred to as "system") recom-
mends the driver takes a break from driving when driver fatigue can be detec-
ted due to the driver's steering behaviour.
From the starting of the journey, the system evaluates the steering behaviour
at speeds 65-200 km/h. If, while driving, there have been changes in the steer-
ing behaviours that are evaluated by the system as indicating possible fatigue,
a break recommendation is issued.
Conditions under which a break from driving is detected by the system ▶ The vehicle is stopped and the ignition switched off.
▶ The vehicle is stopped, the seat belt removed and the driver's door opened.
▶ The vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes. 
116Driving