
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

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 130.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 130.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 176, 3 219.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 156.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 33, 3 39,
3 47.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

72Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Steering wheel adjustment ........73
Steering wheel controls .............73
Horn ........................................... 73
Steering column controls ...........73
Windscreen wiper/washer .........74
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 76
Cigarette lighter ......................... 77
Ashtrays .................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 77
Instrument cluster ......................77
Speedometer ............................. 77
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 78
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine oil level monitor .............80
Service display .......................... 80
Transmission display .................81Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Service vehicle soon .................85
Stop engine ............................... 85
Brake system ............................. 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Lane departure warning ............86
Electronic Stability Program ......86
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 86
Engine coolant temperature ......87
Preheating ................................. 87
AdBlue ....................................... 87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Stop-start system ......................88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
High beam assist .......................89
Fog light ..................................... 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89Tachograph............................... 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Triple-Info-Display .....................90
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................91
Trip computer ............................... 92
Tachograph .................................. 94

Instruments and controls81Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the transmission display.
R:reverse gearN:neutralA:automatic modekg:laden modeV:winter modeT:apply footbrakeW:transmission electronics
Manual transmission automated
3 130.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation

Instruments and controls89High beam assistí illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 96.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights are on 3 98.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 99.
Cruise control m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 139.
Tachograph
& illuminates when there is a fault
3 94.
Door open y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the load
compartment is open.
Depending on version, control
indicator also illuminates in
transmission display, indicating
relevant open door.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
below the speedometer.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 75
● clock 3 75
● odometer, trip odometer 3 78
● engine oil level monitor 3 80
● service display 3 80

Instruments and controls91Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 177.
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 3 47.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 135.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 142.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high 3 130.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 77.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 26.● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 26.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 31.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 125.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 146.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 130;
the parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or the brake pedal has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 26.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 119.

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

118Driving and operatingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake; transmission
automatically shifts to N.
Do not accelerate.
Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating, and hold until control
indicator N extinguishes from the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
Turn key to position 3 and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal. Stop-start system 3 119.
Turbo engine warm-up Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time,
especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.Idle speed control
To increase the idle speed press the
switch. After a few seconds the
function will be activated.
The function will be deactivated
when:
● The clutch pedal is depressed.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● MTA is not in N (neutral).
● Vehicle speed is above 0 mph. ● Control indicator A, W or C
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.