1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ....................... 121
Function/notes .......................... 47
Important safety notes ............... .47
Warning lamp .......................... 134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ............... 81
Additives (engine oil) ................... 209
Air bags
Deployment .............................. 40
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ............................... 35
Important safety notes ................ 34
Introduction ............................ 34
Knee bag .................................. 35
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ...................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ...................................... 30
Window curtain air bag ............... 36
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes ................ 84
Setting ................................... 84
Setting the center air vents ......... 85
Setting the side air vents ........... 85
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Thorax/pelvisbag ...................... 35
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Alarm
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 46
Switching off ............................ 47
Switching the function on/off ...... 46
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness ............... 116
Switching on/off ...................... 116
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
Function .................................. 46
Switching off the alarm .............. 47
Switching on/off ....................... 46
Ashtray ....................................... 147
Assistance system
see Driving systems
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 155
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 67
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ......... 93
Changing gear .......................... 93
Display message (color display) .. 128
Drive program .......................... 94
Drive program display ................ 92
Driving tips ............................. 93
Emergency running mode .............9 7
Gearshift paddles ...................... 96
Kickdown .................................9 4
Malfunction (on-board computer
with color display) ................... 128
Manual shifting ............ ............ 94
Manually releasing the selector
lever lock ................................ 97
Overview .................................9 2
Problem (malfunction) ..
............. .97
Program selector button .............. 94
Pulling away ............................. 88
Selector lever .......................... 92
Starting the engine .................. .88
Transmission position display ..... 92
Transmission positions .............. 93
Automatic transmission emergency
mode ............................................ 97
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .........................7 3
Battery (SmartKey)
Important safety notes ................5 2
Replacing ................................ 52
Index3
Controlling automatically ........... 81
Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion ........................................ 81
Defrosting the windows ............... 82
Defrosting the windshield ........... 82
General notes ........................... 79
Notes on using the automatic
climate control ......................... 80
Overview of systems ................... 79
Problem with the rear window
defroster ................................. 84
Refrigerant ............................. 211
Setting the air distribution ........ 81
Setting the air vents .................. 84
Setting the airflow .................... 82
Setting the temperature .............. 81
Switching air-recirculation
mode on/off .............................. 84
Switching on/off ....................... 80
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ........................ 82
Cockpit
Overview ................................. 22
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .................................... 112
Controlling speed
see Cruise control
Coolant
Battery cooling system .............. 153
Checking the level .................... 153
Drive system cooling system ....... 153
General notes .......................... 210
Important safety notes ............... 153
Setting the temperature unit ...... 116
Temperature display ................. 113
Topping up ............................. 153
Warning lamp .......................... 138
Coolant (engine)
Display message ....................... 125
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ..................................... 21
Cover (front)
see Service cover
Crosswind Assist ............................ 50 Cruise control
Activating .............................. 106
Buttons .................................. 106
Calling up the speed last stored .. 106
Canceling cruise control ........... 107
Deactivating ........................... 107
Display message (color display) .. 126
Driving systems ....................... 105
Function/notes ........................ 105
General notes .......................... 105
Important safety notes ............... 105
Increasing/decreasing the
speed ..................................... 106
Storing and maintaining cur-
rent speed .............................. 106
Cup holder
Center console ......................... 146
Center console in the rear com-
partment ................................ 146
Important safety notes ............... 146
Cup holder
see Cup holder
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...... 20
Customer Relations Department ......... 20
D
Dashboard
Additional instruments ............. 110
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard clock ............................ 110
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Function/notes .......................... 67
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity .............. 19
Diagnostics connection ................... 19
Digital speedometer
Display .................................. 109
Setting the display ................... 115
Display
Color ..................................... 111
Menu (on-board computer with a
color display) .......................... 115
Display (cleaning instructions) ....... 158
Index5
Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's Man- ual. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (Ypage 20).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol- lowing pages. The windows could otherwise
fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Automatic climate control regulates the tem-
perature and the humidity of the vehicle
interior. It also filters undesirable substan-
ces out of the air.
Automatic climate control is only available
when the engine is running. Optimum opera-
tion is only achieved with the side windows
closed.
iWhen the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed up the cooling process, and the desired
vehicle interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most
particles of dust and pollen. It also
reduces odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle inte-
rior. For this reason, you should always
observe the interval for replacing the fil- ter, which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
Overview of climate control systems79
>> Climate control.
Automatic climate control panel
0043Increases the airflow (Ypage 82)
0044Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 82)
0087Switches the air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 84)
0085Switches the rear window heating on/off (Ypage 82)
Switches the exterior mirror heating on/off (for vehicles with heated exterior mirrors
only)
0083Sets the air distribution (Ypage 81)
0084Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 81)
006BSwitches the climate control on/off (Ypage 80)
006CSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 81)
006DReduces the airflow (Ypage 82)
006ESets the temperature (Ypage 81)
Optimum use of automatic climate con-
trol
Automatic climate control
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control optimally.
RActivate climate control primarily using
the 0058 button.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡(22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode.
Operating the climate control systems
Switching the climate control on/off
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Switching the sound on/off
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine
(
Ypage 87).
XTo switch on: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp under the 0058button
lights up.
or
XPress the 00F2button.
or
XPress the 0064button.
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XTo switch off:press the0078button.
The indicator lamp under the 0078button
lights up.
or
XPress the 00F3button repeatedly until all
the indicator lamps go out.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-dehumidifi-
cation function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engine is
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled
and dehumidified according to the tempera-
ture selected.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function does not function when the outside
temperature is low.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
Switching on/off
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo activate: press the00F2and005A but-
tons.
The indicator lamp in the 005Abutton
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press the005Abutton.
The indicator lamp in the 005Abutton goes
out.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level. The system automatically regulates the air- flow and the air distribution according to the
temperature.
Automatic control
XTurn the ignition key to position
1or 2or
start the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button
lights up.
XTo switch to manual mode: press the00F2or
00F3 button.
or
XPress the Á,009Cor009B button.
or
XPress the 0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button goes
out.
iIf you manually change one of the func-
tions, the indicator lamp in the 0058but-
ton goes out. All further functions will
still be automatically controlled.
Setting the temperature
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo increase or reduce: push temperature
slide 006Eto the right or left (Ypage 80).
Push slide 006Eall the way to the right or left
(
Ypage 80).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡(22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
Á Directs air through the defroster vents
009C Directs the airflow to the center and
side air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air
vents
iYou can also activate several air distri-
bution settings simultaneously. To do this,
press multiple air distribution buttons.
The air is then directed through various
vents.
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>> Climate control.
Recommendation for air distribution in
winter:set toÁand009B.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: set to009C.
Setting the air distribution
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XPress one or more of the Á,009Cand
009B buttons.
The indicator lamp next to the selected
button lights up.
Setting the airflow
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo increase: press the00F2button.
Each time the 00F2button is pressed, one of
the indicator lamps next to the airflow but-
tons lights up.
XTo reduce: press the00F3button.
Each time the 00F3button is pressed, one of
the indicator lamps next to the airflow but-
tons goes out.
Defrosting the windshield
General notes
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or
front side windows on the inside.
iYou should only select the "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield
is clear again.
Switching on/off
XTurn the ignition key to position 1or 2or
start the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo activate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp above the 0064button
lights up. The 0058automatic mode is
deactivated.
The 0064 "Defrosting the windshield"
function switches automatic climate con-
trol to the following functions:
Rcooling with air dehumidification on
Rhigh airflow
Rair distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
Rair-recirculation mode off
XTo deactivate: press the0064button.
or
XPress the 0058button.
or
XPress the Àbutton.
or
XPress the Á,009Cor009B button.
The indicator lamp above the 0064button
goes out.
Demisting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the 005A"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
XActivate automatic mode 0058.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion 0064.
iYou should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
XActivate the windshield wipers.
XSet the air distribution to 0064.
iYou should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
General notes
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear.
The rear window defroster can only be
switched on or off while the engine is run-
ning.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after approximately 10 minutes.
Vehicles with heated exterior mirrors: the
exterior mirrors will also be heated when you
switch on the rear window defroster. The mir-
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>> Climate control.
Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's Man- ual. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (Ypage 20).
Checking service products
Engine compartment (rear)
Engine compartment cover
GWARNING
The engine compartment cover may become
very hot. If you remove the cover to do work on the engine compartment, there is a risk
of injury!
Allow the engine to cool down and then
remove the engine compartment cover after
cooling has taken place.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If
the engine compartment cover has not been installed correctly, when the engine is
running, particularly if the vehicle is
moving, exhaust fumes could enter the
passenger compartment. There is a risk of
poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before remov-
ing the engine compartment cover. Make
sure that the engine compartment cover has
been installed correctly.
XTo open: apply the parking brake.
XSelect a gear.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XOpen the upper and lower tailgate
(Ypage 57).
XFor vehicles with the subwoofer: remove the
subwoofer (Ypage 149).
XRemove luggage compartment cover 0043if
necessary (Ypage 144).
XHold the carpet on the right and left sides
and fold upwards.
XVehicles with a trunk cover: attach the hook to upper bracket of trunk cover 0043
(
Ypage 144).
XUnscrew screws 0087from engine compart-
ment cover 0044manually.
XRemove engine compartment cover 0044.
XTo close:slide engine compartment
cover 0044forward as far as it will go.
XRetighten screws 0087manually.
XVehicles with a trunk cover: unhook the
hooks.
XPut the carpet back into the vehicle.
XFold down the carpet and push it under the
side paneling.
XFor vehicles with the subwoofer: fit the
subwoofer again (Ypage 149).
XClose the tailgate.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.55 US qt (0.5 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or
if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Checking service products149
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Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, partic- ularly when the motor is warm. If you open
the cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant
sprays out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open
the cap. Wear gloves and eye protection.
Slowly open the cap to relieve pressure.
Checking the coolant
The coolant expansion tank is in the area
under the service cover.
XOpen the service cover (Ypage 151).
XLet the coolant cool down for at least
30 minutes.
XPark the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the vehi-cle is on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down.
XCheck the reservoir visually.
The fluid level must be between MIN and
MAX.
Adding coolant
XCover cap 0043of coolant expansion tank 0044
with a cloth.
XSlowly turn cover cap 0043anti-clockwise to
allow excess pressure to escape.
XTurn cap 0043further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
XDo not exceed the maximum filling level
when adding coolant.
XScrew on cap 0043tightly. For further information on coolant, see
(
Ypage 210).
Windshield washer system
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
components in the front compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and
injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
XOpen the service cover (Ypage 151).
XTo open: pull cap0043upwards by the tab.
XIf available, pull the removable nozzle up
as far as the stop.
XAdd the premixed washer fluid.
XTo close: if available, push the removable
nozzle down and push it inside.
XPress cap 0043onto the filler neck until it
engages.
Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (
Ypage 211).
Maintenance
Service display
Service message
The service display informs you of the next
service due date. Depending on the operating
conditions of the vehicle, the remaining time
or distance until the next service due date is displayed.
Maintenance153
>> Maintenance and care.
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