
In brief111Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....119
Exit lighting ......................... 123
Parking lights ...................... 120
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................96
2 Instruments .......................... 83
3 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 159
4 Driver Information Centre ...... 96
5 Infotainment controls ...........76
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 77
7 Central locking system ..........22
City mode ............................ 155
Fuel selector ......................... 85
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 138
Traction Control system .....153
Electronic Stability Control . 154Parking assist ..................... 161
Seat heating .......................... 39
Heated steering wheel ..........76
8 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
9 Hazard warning flashers ....118
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 91
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............90
10 Colour-Info-Display ............101
Graphic-Info-Display ...........102
11 Centre air vents .................. 133
12 Side air vents, passenger
side ..................................... 133
13 Airbag deactivation switch
(behind glovebox cover) ......48
14 Glovebox .............................. 57
15 Climate control system ........ 125
16 Power outlet .......................... 82
17 AUX input, USB input ...........10
18 Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 147
19 Parking brake ......................15220Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............136
21 Horn ..................................... 77
Driver airbag ........................ 46
22 Bonnet release lever ..........191
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..76
24 Light switch ........................ 114
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 116
Rear fog light ...................... 119
Fuse box ............................ 209
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................120
25 Power windows .....................30
26 Exterior mirrors .....................28
27 Cruise control .....................156
Speed limiter ...................... 158
Forward collision alert ........159

Instruments and controls75Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 76
Steering wheel adjustment ........76
Steering wheel controls .............76
Heated steering wheel ...............76
Horn ........................................... 77
Windscreen wiper/washer .........77
Rear window wiper/washer .......79
Outside temperature ..................79
Clock ......................................... 80
Power outlets ............................. 82
Cigarette lighter ......................... 82
Ashtrays .................................... 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 83
Instrument cluster ......................83
Speedometer ............................. 83
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 83
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 85
Fuel selector .............................. 85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Service display .......................... 86Control indicators ......................87
Turn signal ................................. 89
Seat belt reminder .....................90
Airbag and belt tensioners .........90
Airbag deactivation ....................91
Charging system .......................91
Malfunction indicator light ..........91
Service vehicle soon .................91
Brake and clutch system ...........92
Operate pedal ............................ 92
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....92
Gear shifting .............................. 92
Power steering .......................... 92
Lane departure warning ............92
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........93
Electronic Stability Control off ...93
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........93
Traction Control system off .......93
Preheating ................................. 93
Diesel particle filter ....................93
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 94
Engine oil pressure ....................94
Low fuel ..................................... 94
Immobiliser ................................ 94
Reduced engine power .............94
Autostop .................................... 95
Exterior light .............................. 95
High beam ................................. 95High beam assist.......................95
Fog light ..................................... 95
Rear fog light ............................. 95
Cruise control ............................ 95
Vehicle detected ahead .............95
Speed limiter ............................. 95
Traffic sign assistant ..................95
Door open .................................. 95
Information displays .....................96
Driver Information Centre ..........96
Colour-Info-Display ..................101
Graphic-Info-Display ................102
Vehicle messages ......................103
Warning chimes .......................105
Battery voltage ........................ 106
Vehicle personalisation ..............106
OnStar® system ........................110

Instruments and controls89Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 89XSeat belt reminder 3 90vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 90VAirbag deactivation 3 91pCharging system 3 91ZMalfunction indicator light
3 91gService vehicle soon 3 91RBrake and clutch system
3 92-Operate pedal 3 92uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 92RGear shifting 3 92cPower steering 3 92)Lane departure warning 3 92rUltrasonic parking assist
3 93nElectronic Stability Control off
3 93bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 93kTraction Control system off
3 93!Preheating 3 93%Diesel particle filter 3 93wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 94IEngine oil pressure 3 94YLow fuel 3 94dImmobiliser 3 94#Reduced engine power 3 94DAutostop 3 958Exterior light 3 95CHigh beam 3 95lHigh beam assist 3 95>Fog light 3 95rRear fog light 3 95mCruise control 3 95AVehicle detected ahead 3 95LSpeed limiter 3 95LTraffic sign assistant 3 95hDoor open 3 95
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.

Instruments and controls95The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Autostop Autostop active
D illuminates red or white.
Engine is in an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 114.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or during headlight flash 3 116.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 117.Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 119.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 119.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 156.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 159.Speed limiter
L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated alongside L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 158.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as a
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 174.
Door open
h illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.

Instruments and controls105No.Vehicle message94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on Uplevel-
Display
The vehicle messages are displayedas text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● service messages
● fluid levels
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● ride control systems
● cruise control, speed limiter
● forward collision alert
● parking assist systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● side blind spot alert
● traffic sign assistant
● lane departure warning
● radio remote control
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter
● vehicle battery status
Vehicle messages on
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If unintended lane change occurs.

Driving and operating135Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 136
Control of the vehicle ...............136
Starting and operating ...............136
New vehicle running-in ............136
Ignition switch positions ...........136
Retained power off ..................137
Starting the engine ..................137
Overrun cut-off ........................ 138
Stop-start system ....................138
Parking .................................... 141
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Diesel particle filter ..................142
Catalytic converter ...................143
Automatic transmission ..............143
Transmission display ...............143
Selector lever .......................... 144
Manual mode ........................... 145
Electronic driving programmes 145
Fault ........................................ 146
Interruption of power supply ....146
Manual transmission ..................147Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 147
Transmission display ...............148
Starting the engine ..................148
Selector lever .......................... 148
Manual mode ........................... 150
Electronic driving programmes 150
Fault ........................................ 150
Brakes ........................................ 151
Antilock brake system .............151
Parking brake .......................... 152
Brake assist ............................. 152
Hill start assist ......................... 152
Ride control systems .................153
Traction Control system ..........153
Electronic Stability Control ......154
City mode ................................ 155
Driver assistance systems .........156
Cruise control .......................... 156
Speed limiter ........................... 158
Forward collision alert .............159
Following distance indication ...161
Parking assist .......................... 161
Side blind spot alert .................171
Rear view camera ...................172
Traffic sign assistant ................174
Lane departure warning ..........177
Fuel ............................................ 178
Fuel for petrol engines .............178Fuel for diesel engines ............178
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....179
Refuelling ................................ 180
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 183
Trailer hitch ................................ 184
General information .................184
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 184
Trailer towing ........................... 185
Towing equipment ...................186
Trailer stability assist ...............188

Driving and operating171correct distance indication in the
upper part of these vehicles
cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection
cross-section, e.g. objects of
narrow size or soft materials, may
not be detected by the system.
Parking assist systems do not
detect objects outside the
detection range.
Notice
It is possible that the sensor detects
a non-existing object caused by
echo disturbance from external
acoustic noise or mechanical
misalignments (sporadic false
warnings may occur).
Make sure that the front number
plate is properly mounted (not bent
and no gaps to the bumper on the left
or right side) and the sensors are
firmly in place.
Advanced parking assist system
may not respond to changes in the
available parking space after
initiating a parking manoeuvre. The
system may recognize an entry, a
gateway, a courtyard or even a crossing as a parking slot. After
selecting reverse gear the system
will start a parking manoeuvre. Take care regarding the availability of the
suggested parking slot.
Surface irregularities, e.g. on construction zones, are not detected
by the system. The driver accepts
responsibility.
Notice
If engaging a forward gear and
exceeding a certain speed, the rear
parking assist will be deactivated
when the rear carrier system is
extended.
If engaging reverse at first, the
parking assist will detect the rear
carrier system and provide a buzzing
sound. Press r or D briefly to
deactivate the parking assist.
Notice
After production, the system
requires a calibration. For optimal parking guidance, a driving distance
of at least 6 miles, including a
number of bends, is required.Side blind spot alert
The Side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system alerts
visually in each exterior mirror, when
detecting objects that may not be
visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the
advanced parking assist sensors
which are located in the front and rear bumper on both sides of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:
● vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.

172Driving and operatingWhen the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, a yellow
warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
yellow as a warning not to change
lanes.
Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the Info-Display,
vehicle personalisation 3 106.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones The detection zones start at the rear
bumper and extend approx.
three metres rearwards and to the
sides. The height of the zone is
approx. between 0.5 metres and
two metres off the ground.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 232.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Rear view camera The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.