In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 163, 3 196.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 145.
● 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 36, 3 42,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 116.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 114.
Keys, doors and windows29Doors
Sliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill
with the parking brake applied.
Pull the interior handle towards the
rear to unlock and open.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sliding side door. Risk of injury.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operation and no-
one is standing within the moving
area.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope,
open sliding doors may move
accidentally on account of their
weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
Rear doors
To open the left-hand rear door, pull
the outside handle. The door is
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
The right-hand rear door is released using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment ........74
Steering wheel controls .............74
Horn ........................................... 74
Steering column controls ...........74
Windscreen wiper/washer .........75
Rear window wiper/washer .......76
Outside temperature ..................76
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 80
Fuel economy gauge .................80
Service display .......................... 80
Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83Seat belt reminder.....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........85
Service vehicle soon .................85
Stop engine ............................... 85
Brake system ............................. 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Electronic Stability Program ......86
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 86
Engine coolant temperature ......86
Preheating ................................. 87
AdBlue ....................................... 87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Fuel economy mode ..................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Autostop .................................... 88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Tachograph ............................... 89
Door open .................................. 89Information displays.....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................90
Engine oil level .......................... 91
Trip computer ............................... 91
Tachograph .................................. 93
Instruments and controls83Control indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 83XSeat belt reminder 3 84vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 84Ó ONAirbag activation 3 84* OFFAirbag deactivation 3 84pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 85FService vehicle soon 3 85CStop engine 3 85RBrake system 3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 86kjUpshift, downshift 3 86RElectronic Stability Program
3 86ØElectronic Stability Program
off 3 86WEngine coolant temperature
3 86!Preheating 3 87YAdBlue 3 87wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87ECOFuel economy mode 3 88YLow fuel 3 88DAutostop 3 88\Autostop inhibited 3 889Exterior light 3 888Exterior light 3 88CHigh beam 3 88>Fog light 3 88rRear fog light 3 88mCruise control 3 88UCruise control speed limiter
3 88&Tachograph 3 89yDoor open 3 89
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on.
Bulb replacement 3 152.
Fuses 3 157.
Instruments and controls85Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be
cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalyticconverter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon F illuminates in yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 89.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
C illuminates in red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime anda corresponding message in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89: stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 148.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 127 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
If R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 89. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
88Instruments and controls9Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 145.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 112.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
low (range of approx. 30 miles); refuel immediately 3 138.
Catalytic converter 3 121.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 151.
Autostop D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
\ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 95.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 96.Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 98.
Rear fog light r illuminates green.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 98.
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 and speed limiter
3 131.
Driving and operating115Some functions, e.g. Infotainment
system, are available for use as soon
as you enter the vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press START/STOP without
operating clutch or brake pedal to
enable further electrical functions to
be operated.
Engine start
Operate clutch and brake pedal and press START/STOP . Release button
after starting procedure begins.
If a gear is engaged, the engine can
be started only by operating the clutch
pedal and pressing the
START/STOP button.
In some cases, it may be necessary
to move the steering wheel slightly
while pressing START/STOP to
release the steering wheel lock. A
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 89.
At very low outside temperatures (e.g. below -10 °C) keep the clutch pedal
depressed while pressing
START/STOP until the engine starts.If one of the starting conditions is not
applied, a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 89.
Vehicle messages 3 90.
Engine stop
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or the front passenger compartment.
With the vehicle stationary, press
START/STOP to stop the engine. The
steering wheel lock is engaged when
the driver's door is opened and the
vehicle is locked.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 89. In this event, press
START/STOP for 2 seconds to stop
the engine.
Central locking system 3 23.
Retained power off
Press START/STOP for more than
two seconds; the engine is stopped
while some functions, e.g.
Infotainment system, are available for
use for approx. 10 minutes.These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the vehicle is locked.
Notice
Always take the electronic key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning chime 3 90 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90 when the driver's door is
opened.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Fault
If the engine cannot be started, the
cause may be one of the following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key out of reception range.
Driving and operating127driving, there is a fault in the ABS.
Control indicator F 3 85 may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together with a corresponding
message in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC). The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
If control indicators u, F , R 3 85
and C 3 85 illuminate, there is a fault
in the braking system. A
corresponding message also
appears in the DIC 3 89. Have the
cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 90.
Parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 85.
Parking 3 120.
Brake assist If 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 3 117.
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