Radio142Operation142
Media
146
Operation
146
Audio sources
149
Images
153
Image viewer
153
Video DVD
155
Video player
155
TV tuner
156
TV function
156
Media Command
158
Operation
158
Telephone
160
Introductory information
160
Pair and connect
163
Use the SIM card in the external module
166
rSAP
167
Telephone functions
168
Text messages (SMS)
172
Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
174
Hotspot (WLAN)
174
Data connection
175
SmartLink
176
Introductory information
176
Android Auto
177
Apple CarPlay
178
MirrorLink®
178
Navigation
180
Introductory information
180
Search for destination and enter
182
Import my destinations
186
Map
187
Route guidance
190Route192Waypoint mode194
Traffic reports
196
vehicle systems
198
CAR - Vehicle settings
198
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
199
Starting and stopping the engine
199
START-STOPsystem
201
Brakes and Parking
203
Manual gear changing and pedals
205
Automatic transmission
206
Running in the engine and economical
driving
209
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
211
Assist systems
212
General information
212
Braking and stabilisation systems
212
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
215
Rear traffic alert and wizard for “Blind
spot”Monitoring
218
Reversing camera
221
Park Assist
225
Cruise Control System
229
Speed limiter
231
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
233
Front Assist
237
Select the driving mode (Driving Mode
Selection)
240
Proactive occupant protection (Crew Protect
Assist)
242
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
243
Traffic jam assistant
245
Assistant for emergencies
246
Traffic sign recognition
246Fatigue detection248Tyre pressure monitoring249
Towing device and trailer
250
Hitch
250
Using hitch
252
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
256
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
256
Service intervals
258
Cleaning and care
260
Inspecting and replenishing
264
Fuel
264
AdBlue ®
and its refilling
267
Engine compartment
268
Engine oil
270
Coolant
271
Brake fluid
273
Vehicle battery
273
Wheels
276
Wheels and tyres
276
Operating in winter conditions
278
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
280
Emergency equipment
280
Changing a wheel
282
Puncture repair kit
285
Jump-starting
287
Towing the vehicle
288
Remote control and removable light -
replacing the battery/batteries
2903Table of Contents
AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteABSAnti-lock brake systemACCAdaptive cruise controlACTactive cylinder managementAFMulti-purpose vehiclesAGMVehicle battery typeTCSTraction controlCO2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDCCadaptive chassis controlDPFDiesel particle filterDSGAutomatic double clutch gearboxDSRActive driver-steering recommendationEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEPC fault lightESCElectronic Stability ControlETRim depthEUEuropean UnionHBAHydraulic brake assistHHCUphill start assistKESSYKeyless unlocking, starting and lockingkWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeM1A passenger car constructed primarily for the transport of
peopleMCBMulti-collision brakeMGManual gearboxMSREngine drag torque controlAbbreviationDefinitionN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNiMHNickel metal hydrideNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torquePINpersonal identification numberQiStandard for wireless charging by electrical inductionSCRDiesel engine for which the AdBlue ®
solution is requiredTDI CRDiesel engine with turbo-charging and common rail injection
systemTSATrailer stabilisationTSIPetrol engine with turbo charging and direct injectionVDAAssociation of the Automotive Industry (in Germany)VINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerWLANWireless data networkXDSFunctional extension of the electronic differential lock11Abbreviations
Using the system
Cockpit
OverviewElectrical power windows
62
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
78
Door opening lever
57
Air outlet vents
117
Ticket holder
88
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
68
▶Speed regulating system
229
▶Speed limiter
231
▶Headlamp assistant
71
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
18
Buttons for operating the information system
43
Instrument cluster
32
Operating lever:
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
76
▶Information system
43
Infotainment
122
Button for hazard warning light system
70
Warning light for the front passenger airbag
21
Interior rear-view mirror
78
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
92
Front passenger airbag
18
External Infotainment module (in the front passenger storage
compartment)
124
Key switch for switching off the front passenger airbag (in front
passenger storage compartment)
21
Electric window in the front passenger door
62
Storage compartment
88
Light switch
67
Bonnet release lever
269
Storage compartment
881234567891011121314151617181920212223Operating lever for adaptive cruise control235
Steering wheel locking lever
13
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Ignition lock
200
▶Starter button
200
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gearshift lever (manual gearbox)
206
▶Selector lever (automatic gearbox)
207
Auto-hold button
204
Button for the electric parking brake
203
Central locking system
55
Bars with buttons (depending on the equipment fitted):
▶ START-STOP
201
▶
Stabilisation control ESC / Traction control TCS
213, 214
▶
Selection of travel mode
240
▶
Park Assist
225
▶
Parking aid
215
Storage compartment
89
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Phonebox
89
▶12-volt power outlet
96
▶Cigarette lighter
99
▶Ashtrays
98
▶USB and AUX input
90
Controls for heating / air conditioning
114
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
the layout shown » Fig. 17.2425262728293031323331Cockpit
High temperature range - The pointer is in the range C. The coolant tempera-
ture is too high. The warning light illuminates in the instrument clus-
ter » page 39 .
Fuel gauge
Fig. 20
Fuel gauge
The display » Fig. 20 only works if the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 66 litres.
If the fuel level reaches the reserve level
A
» Fig. 20 , the warning light
illu-
minates in the instrument cluster » page 38.
WARNINGFor the vehicle systems to function correctly, and thus for safe driving,
there must be sufficient fuel in the tank. Never drain the fuel tank com-
pletely – risk of accident!
CAUTION
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and the
exhaust system.
Note
■ After filling up, it can occur that during dynamic driving (e.g. numerous
curves, braking, driving downhill and climbing a steep hill) the fuel gauge indi-
cates a fraction less.■
The arrow
next to the symbol
within the fuel gauge displays the installa-
tion location of the fuel filler on the right side of the vehicle.
Display in the rear centre consoleFig. 21
Display in rear centre console
The following information is shown in the display depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle.
▶ Time
▶ Exterior temperature information
▶ Information on the Climatronic set temperature for occupants in the rear
seats
Warning lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking brake
34
Brake system
35
Front seat belt warning light
35
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
35
Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
35
Stabilisation control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
36
Traction control (TCS) disabled
36
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
36
Rear fog light
36
Emission control system
36
Preheating unit (diesel)
36
EPC warning light (petrol)
37
Safety systems
37
Tyre pressure
37
33Instruments and warning lights
Brake linings38 Fuel reserve38
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
38
Turn signal system
38
Trailer turn signal lights
38
Fog lights
38
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
38
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
38
Auto Hold function
39
Main beam
39
Automatic gearbox
39
Rear seat belt warning light
39
Generator
39
Coolant
39
Engine oil pressure
40
Engine oil level
40
AdBlue ®
40
Lamp failure
41
Diesel particle filter (diesel)
41
Windscreen washer fluid level
41
Headlight assistant
41
START-STOPsystem
41
Display - a low temperature
42
Water in the fuel filter (diesel)
42
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
42
Distance warning (Front Assist)
42
front Assist
42
Economy mode
42
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
42
Service
42
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate certain functions or
faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights light up briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights go
out a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the engine.
The warning lights are located at the following positions in the instrument
cluster » Fig. 18 on page 32 .
▶ Engine revolutions counter 1
▶Display
2
▶Speedometer
3
▶Bar with warning lights
5
Warning lights in the display
Depending on the importance the warning light
(danger) or
(warning) illu-
minate along with some of the warning lights in the list with the warning
lights.
Depending on vehicle equipment, some warning lights can be displayed in col-
our on the display. For example. the coolant warning lamp may be represented
as follows.
▶ - Segment display / monochromatic (“black and white”) MAXI DOT display
▶ - Coloured MAXI DOT display
WARNING■
Ignoring illuminated warning lights and related messages or instructions
in the display of the instrument cluster may lead to serious personal injury
or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning lights » page 70. Place the warning triangle at the prescribed dis-
tance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. While working in
the engine compartment, be sure to observe the following warnings
» page 268 .
Parking brake
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the parking brake is switched on.
Parking brake error
Illumi-
nates
Error: electronic parking brakePARKING BRAKE FAILURE
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
34Using the system
Parking on a slope that is too steep Illumi-
nates
Parking brake: Gradient too steep. Log book!GRADIENT TOO STEEP
▶ Find a parking space on a flat surface or on a slope that is not so steep.
Brake system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 273 .
WARNING■
If warning light illuminates simultaneously with warning light
» page 36 , Anti-lock braking system (ABS) , stop driving! Seek help
from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of more than approximately 30 km/h, the warning light flashes
and an audible warning sounds at the same time.
If the seat belt is not fastened by the driver or front passenger during the next
approx. 2 minutes, the warning signal is deactivated and the warning light
illuminates permanently.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the ACC delay is not sufficient.
▶ Apply the brake.
For more information about the ACC system » page 233.
Power steering / steering lock (KESSY system)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Fault in the power steering
lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock defect (KESSY system)
An audible signal sounds as a warning.
flashes
Steering column lock faulty. Stop!STOP VEHICLE STEERING FAULTY
▶ Park the vehicle, and
stop driving . After switching off the ignition, it is no
longer possible to lock the steering, to activate the electrical components
(e.g. Infotainment ), to switch on the ignition again and to start the engine.
Seek help from a specialist garage.
flashes
Steering lock: Workshop!STEERING WORKSHOP
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Steering column lock not unlocked (System KESSY)
flashes
Move the steering wheel!MOVE STEERING WHEEL
▶ Move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, thereby facilitating unlock-
ing the steering lock.
▶ If the steering does also not unlock then, the help of a specialist garage is
required.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the indicator
light comes on after switching on the ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
35Instruments and warning lights
Other incidents
The illumination of the warning light can have the following reasons.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or
when driving uphill or downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
Brake linings
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the brake pads are worn.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Fuel reserve
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the fuel level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 6 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 265.
Note
The text in the display goes out after refuelling and driving a short distance.
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights
indicates the state of the Lane Assist system.
More information about the Lane Assist System » page 243.
Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate (does not apply when towing).
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Trailer turn signal lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
flashes – the trailer turn signal lights are switched on.
If a trailer is hitched and the warning light is not flashing, one of the trailer
turn signal lights has failed.
▶ Check the trailer bulbs.
Fog lights
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the fog lights are switched on.
Speed regulating system / speed limiter
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the vehicle speed is limited by the speed regulating system
and/or the adaptive cruise control or by the speed limiter.
flashes – the speed set with the speed limiter has been exceeded.
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
lights up – apply the brake.
38Using the system
Display - a low temperatureRead and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – the outside temperature is below +4 °C.
WARNINGEven at temperatures around +4 °C, black ice may still be on the road sur-
face! Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside tempera-
ture display that there is no ice on the road.
Water in the fuel filter (diesel)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The fuel filter with water separator, filters out dirt and water from the fuel.
If too much water is present in the separator, the following information ap-
pears on the instrument cluster display.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
Illumi-
nates
Water in fuel filter. Log book!WATER IN FUEL FILTER
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning lights
indicate the condition of the ACC system
» page 233 .
Distance warning (Front Assist)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
illuminates – the safe distance to the vehicle in front is below the mini-
mum.
Information on the Front Assist system » page 237.
front Assist
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
Illuminates
▶ Front Assist has recognised the risk of a collision or automatically triggered
an emergency braking manoeuvre » page 237.
▶ An automatic deactivation of Front Assist took place when activating ESC
Sport » page 213 and when deactivating the ASR » page 214.
▶ Front Assist is currently not available » page 240.
with the lettering
illuminates- Front Assist is deactivated » page 239.
Economy mode
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates - the vehicle is in economy mode due to the intervention of the
active cylinder management or due to the neutral position of the automatic
gearbox.
Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
The warning light is only shown in the MAXI DOTdisplay.
illuminates – there is a DCC fault.
▶ You can drive on, exercising appropriate caution. Seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage immediately.
Service
Read and observe
on page 34 first.
illuminates – information regarding a service appointment that is due
» page 49 , Service interval display .
42Using the system