In brief111Fixed air vents .................... 114
2 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 97
Ultrasonic parking assist .....142
Traction control system ......136
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 137
3 Side air vents .....................113
4 Light switch .......................... 95
Turn and lane-change
signals .................................. 98
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ......................96
Sidelights .............................. 95
Automatic light control .......... 95
Exit lighting ......................... 101
Front fog lights .....................98
Rear fog light ........................ 99
High beam assist ..................965Instruments .......................... 77
Transmission display ............81
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 89
6 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 52
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................73
Cruise control .....................139
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..74
Trip computer ........................ 92
9 Coin tray ............................... 64
10 Power outlet, USB slot .........76
11 Centre air vents .................. 113
12 Storage compartment ...........64
13 Front passenger airbag .........52
Storage compartment ..........64
14 Glovebox .............................. 65
15 Cupholders ........................... 6516Climate control system ....... 103
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 105
Seat belt reminder ................. 84
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 53
17 Cigarette lighter .................... 77
Power outlet ......................... 76
18 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 130
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 130
19 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 139
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....132
Idle speed control ...............118
Stop-start system ................119
ECO mode .......................... 116
20 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............117
21 Steering column controls .....73
86Instruments and controlsControl indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 135.
When the parking brake is released,
R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 159.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 134.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 89,
there is a fault in the ABS. The brake
system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 134.
Upshift
k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 116.
Lane departure warning
ì illuminates when the system is
switched on and ready to operate.
A warning chime sounds in
conjunction with ì when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
Lane departure warning 3 146.Electronic Stability Program
b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 137.
Illuminates during driving The system is unavailable.
May illuminate together with control
indicator A 3 85. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 89.
ESP® Plus
3 137, Traction Control
system 3 136.
Electronic Stability Program off
Ø illuminates green.
Instruments and controls87If ESP®Plus
has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 89.
ESP® Plus
3 137, Traction Control
system 3 136.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 157.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue Õ illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator A to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.
AdBlue 3 125.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes.Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 85 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
when a puncture or severely under-
inflated tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 85 and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC when a tyre without a
pressure sensor is mounted (e.g.
spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 177.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Driving and operating115Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 116
Driving economically ...............116
Control of the vehicle ...............116
Steering ................................... 116
Starting and operating ...............117
New vehicle running-in ............117
Ignition switch positions ...........117
Starting the engine ..................118
Idle speed control ....................118
Overrun cut-off ........................ 119
Stop-start system ....................119
Parking .................................... 121
Air suspension ......................... 122
Engine exhaust .......................... 124
Diesel particle filter ..................124
Catalytic converter ...................124
AdBlue ..................................... 125
Manual transmission ..................130
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 130
Transmission display ...............130
Starting the engine ..................131
Selector lever .......................... 131Manual mode........................... 132
Electronic driving programmes 132
Fault ........................................ 133
Interruption of power supply ....134
Brakes ........................................ 134
Antilock brake system .............134
Parking brake .......................... 135
Brake assist ............................. 136
Hill start assist ......................... 136
Ride control systems .................136
Traction Control system ..........136
Electronic stability program .....137
Driver assistance systems .........139
Cruise control .......................... 139
Speed limiter ........................... 142
Parking assist .......................... 142
Rear view camera ...................144
Lane departure warning ..........146
Fuel ............................................ 148
Fuel for diesel engines ............148
Refuelling ................................ 148
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 149
Trailer hitch ................................ 150
General information .................150
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 150
Trailer towing ........................... 150Towing equipment ...................151
Trailer stability assist ...............151
Auxiliary features .......................152
Power take-off ......................... 152
136Driving and operatingBrake assistIf the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop. Stop-start system 3 119.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain on
for a further 2 seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 119.
Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 89.
When TC is active b flashes.
Driving and operating1379Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 86.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 151.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 89.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 86 illuminates together
with A 3 85 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 89.
The Traction control system (TC) is
not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 90.
Electronic stability program
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
138Driving and operatingwheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 89.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action b
flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 86.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 151.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESP® Plus
can be
deactivated to enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 89.
When vehicle speed reaches
30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP® Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
Ø again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESP® Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.
225Cigarette lighter ........................... 77
Cleaning the vehicle ...................192
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............103
Clock ............................................ 75
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................116
Controls ........................................ 73
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant ....................................... 157
Coolant and antifreeze ...............196
Coolant heater ............................ 109
Cornering light ......................98, 164
Coupling ball bar ........................151
Cruise control ...................... 89, 139
Cupholders .................................. 65
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................97
Declaration of conformity ............221
DEF ............................................ 125
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................125
Diesel fuel ................................... 148
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......161
Diesel particle filter ....................124
Door locks..................................... 21Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 26
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........124
Driver assistance systems ..........139
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 150
Driving economically................... 116
Driving hints ................................ 116
E ECO mode .................................. 116
ecoScoring.................................... 92
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 170
Electronic climate control system 105
Electronic driving programmes ..132
Electronic Stability Program 86,
137, 151
Electronic Stability Program off ...86
Emergency exit .......................36, 37
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......155
Engine compartment fuse box ...171
Engine coolant ........................... 157
Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 201
Engine exhaust .......................... 124
Engine identification ...................199Engine oil ...........156, 196, 200, 218
Engine oil additives ....................196
Engine oil level monitor ................80
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Engine oil viscosity grades .........196
Enhanced Traction function 136, 137
Event data recorders ..................221
Exhaust gases ............................ 124
Exit lighting ................................ 101
Exterior care .............................. 192
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ......................12, 95
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ........................................... 133
Fire extinguisher ........................... 70
First aid ......................................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 114
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights .............................. 98, 165
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Front airbag system .....................52
Front courtesy light .......................99
Front fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Front reading light....................... 100
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 65
Front turn signal lights ...............165