Driving and operating117Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing ^ in the centre
console. LED in the button illuminates
to confirm deactivation.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message, e.g.
Start&Stop disconnected , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
Autostop
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● set the lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
The engine will be switched off while the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated when control
indicator ^ flashes in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90.
During an Autostop, the heating,
power steering and brake
performance will be maintained.
Caution
The power steering assist may be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed and the
driver's seat belt is fastened
● the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition
● the engine is warmed up
● the engine coolant temperature is
not too high
● the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load
● the ambient temperature is not too low
● the climate control system allows
an Autostop
Driving and operating123malfunction and a warning message
may be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Return the selector lever to the
centre position. After a short while,
N will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and the system
will operate normally again.
Driver Information Centre 3 90.
After selecting A/M, + or - and
releasing the selector lever, the lever
automatically returns to the centre
position.N:neutralo:drive positionA/M:switch between automatic and
manual mode
The transmission display
shows AUTO when in
automatic mode.R:reverse gear
Engage only when vehicle is
stationary. The transmission
display shows "R" when
reverse gear is engaged.+:shift to a higher gear-:shift to a lower gearCaution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
Starting-off
When the engine is started, depress
the brake pedal and move the
selector lever towards + to engage
first gear. Shift to a higher or lower
gear by moving selector lever to + or -.
Gears can be skipped by moving the selector lever repeatedly at short
intervals.
The driver will be alerted to an
incorrect gear selection by an audible warning chime in conjunction with a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90. The system will
downshift, selecting the most
appropriate gear automatically.
If R is selected, reverse gear is
engaged. The vehicle starts to move
when the brake pedal is released. To
start off quickly, release the brake
pedal and accelerate immediately
after engaging a gear.
Move the selector lever towards A/M
to engage automatic mode; the
transmission shifts to other gears
automatically, dependent on driving conditions.
To engage manual mode, move the selector lever towards A/M. The
current gear will appear in the
transmission display.
Stopping the vehicle
In automatic or manual mode,
first gear is engaged and the clutch is
released when the vehicle is stopped. In R, reverse gear remains engaged.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, if
the engine is running and a forward or
reverse gear is engaged, a warning
chime will sound and the
transmission automatically shifts to
N in certain situations.
When stopping on gradients, engage
parking brake or depress the brake pedal. To prevent overheating of theclutch, an intermittent audible
warning chime may sound as a signal
to depress the brake pedal or apply
the parking brake.
134Driving and operatingFuel
Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol
(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 182. A lower octane
rating can reduce engine power and
torque and slightly increases fuel
consumption.Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage.
Caution
Use of fuel with a lower octane
rating than the lowest possible
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
The engine-specific requirements are
given in the engine data overview
3 182. A country-specific label at the
fuel filler flap can supersede the
requirement.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590 and which has a sulphur
concentration of max. 10 ppm.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Fuel for natural gas operation
Use natural gas with a methane
content of approx. 78 - 99%. L-gas
(low) has approx. 78 - 87% and H-gas (high) has approx. 87 - 99%. Biogas
with the same methane content can
also be used if it has been chemically
prepared and desulphurised.
Only use natural gas or biogas that complies with DIN 51624.
Liquid gas or LPG must not be used.
156Vehicle careNo.CircuitF09Rear door switchF10HornF14High beamF15PTCI additional heaterF19Air conditioning systemF20Heated rear windowF21Fuel pumpF30Fog lightsF84CNG systemF85Power outletsF86Cigarette lighter/Heated seatsF87Stop-start systemF88Mirror heating
After having changed defective fuses
refit the fuse box cover.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover on the lower part of the
instrument panel.
In left-hand drive vehicles; on the left-
hand side of the instrument panel or,
in right-hand drive vehicles; on the
right-hand side of the instrument
panel.
Vehicle care173If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
196GGauges ......................................... 76
Gear shifting ................................. 85
General information ...................138
Generic warning .............81, 96, 115
Glovebox ..................................... 61
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................67
H
Halogen headlights ....................148
Hand brake ................................. 127
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlamp washer......................... 72
Headlight flash ............................. 99
Headlight range adjustment ......100
Headlights..................................... 99
Headlights when driving abroad 100
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 89, 99
Hill start assist ...................... 85, 127
Horn ....................................... 14, 70
I Identification plate .....................180
Ignition switch positions .............114
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 89Indicators...................................... 76
Information displays...................... 90
Initial drive information.................... 6
Installing seats .............................. 42
Instrument cluster ........................76
Instrument panel fuse box .........156
Instrument panel illumination .....154
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 102
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............60
Interior care ............................... 175
Interior lighting ......................90, 102
Interior lights ...................... 103, 153
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 55
J Jump starting ............................. 169
K Kerb weight................................... 67Key number .................................. 20
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Language ..................................... 90
Lashing eyes ......................... 65, 67
Laying up the vehicle ..................146Light switch .................................. 99
Load compartment ................28, 62
Load compartment cover .............63
Load compartment grille ...............66
Load compartment lighting .........104
Loading ............................. 38, 41, 42
Loading information .............67, 187
Loadspace dimensions ...............187
Lock cylinders ............................... 20
Low engine oil level .....................88
Low fuel ....................................... 88
Luggage floor net .........................65
Lumbar support ............................ 37
M Malfunction indicator light ............83
Manual adjustment ......................30
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual door locks ........................22
Manual mode ............................. 124
Manual transmission .................. 121
Manual transmission automated 122
Manual windows ..........................32
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................102
Multifunction display .....................90
N
Natural gas ................................. 189
New vehicle running-in ..............114
Number plate light .....................152
197OObject detection systems ...........131
Odometer ..................................... 76
Oil, engine .......................... 177, 181
Operating windows from outside ..32
Outside temperature ....................72
Overhead console .......................61
Overrun cut-off ........................... 116
P Parking ................................ 19, 119
Parking assist ............................ 131
Parking brake ............................ 127
Particulate filter ........................... 120
Payload......................................... 67
Pedals......................................... 113
Performance .............................. 185
Performing work ........................142
Pollen filter ................................. 111
Power outlets ............................... 74
Power steering fluid ....................144
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 86
Puncture ..................................... 165
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 193
Radio info ..................................... 90
Radio remote control ...................21
Rear doors ................................... 26Rear fog light ............................... 90
Rear fog lights ........................... 101
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 63
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................. 62
Rear windows .............................. 34
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 71
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 177, 181
Refuelling ................................... 135 Registered trademarks ...............191
Remote control ............................. 21
Removing seats ............................ 42
Reversing lights .........................101
Ride control systems ..........128, 129
Roof bars ...................................... 62
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ............................. 67, 187
Roof racks .................................... 67
S Safety belts ................................... 45
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................82
Seat belt reminder warning chime 90
Seat belts ..................................... 45
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 36Second row seats ........................41
Selector lever ............................. 122
Service ............................... 111, 176
Service display ......................78, 90
Service information ....................176
Settings menu............................... 90
Side airbag system ......................53
Sidelights ...................................... 99
Side turn signal lights ................151
Sliding door .................................. 26
Sliding side door ........................... 26
Spare wheel ............................... 167
Speed limit warning chime............ 90
Speedometer ............................... 76
Standard display ........................... 90
Starting and operating ................114
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............115, 122
Steering ...................................... 114
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop engine .................................. 81
Stop-start system.................. 89, 116
Storage ......................................... 60
Storage compartments .................60
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4