18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 251, 3 286.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 232.
● 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 42,
3 52.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
● The engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 155.
78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............80
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper/washer .........80
Rear window wiper/washer .......82
Outside temperature ..................83
Clock ......................................... 83
Power outlets ............................. 85
Inductive charging .....................86
Ashtrays .................................... 86
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 88
Instrument cluster ......................88
Speedometer ............................. 93
Odometer .................................. 94
Trip odometer ............................ 94
Tachometer ............................... 95
Fuel gauge ................................ 95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 96
Service display .......................... 96
Control indicators ......................97Turn signal................................. 97
Seat belt reminder .....................97
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Brake and clutch system ...........99
Electric parking brake ................99
Electric parking brake fault ........99
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Gear shifting ............................ 100
Following distance ...................100
Lane keep assist .....................100
Electronic Stability Control off . 100
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........100
Traction Control system off .....101
Engine coolant temperature ....101
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 101
Engine oil pressure ..................101
Low fuel ................................... 102
Immobiliser .............................. 102
Exterior light ............................ 102
High beam ............................... 102
High beam assist .....................102
LED headlights ........................ 102
Fog light ................................... 102Rear fog light........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Adaptive cruise control ............103
Vehicle detected ahead ...........103
Pedestrian detection ................103
Speed limiter ........................... 103
Traffic sign assistant ................103
Door open ................................ 103
Information displays ...................104
Driver Information Centre ........104
Info display .............................. 111
Head-up display ......................113
Vehicle messages ......................115
Warning chimes .......................116
Battery voltage ........................ 116
Vehicle personalisation ..............117
Telematics service .....................121
OnStar ..................................... 121
Instruments and controls93OverviewOTurn signal 3 97XSeat belt reminder 3 97vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 98VAirbag deactivation 3 98pCharging system 3 99ZMalfunction indicator light
3 99RBrake and clutch system 3 99mElectric parking brake 3 99jElectric parking brake fault
3 99uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 100RGear shifting 3 100EFollowing distance 3 100aLane keep assist 3 100nElectronic Stability Control off
3 100bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 100kTraction Control system off
3 101WEngine coolant temperature
3 101!Preheating 3 101YAdBlue 3 101wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 101IEngine oil pressure 3 101YLow fuel 3 102dImmobiliser 3 1028Exterior light 3 102CHigh beam 3 102fHigh beam assist 3 102fLED headlights 3 102>Fog light 3 102rRear fog light 3 103mCruise control 3 103CAdaptive cruise control 3 103AVehicle detected ahead 3 1037Pedestrian detected ahead
3 196LSpeed limiter 3 103LTraffic sign assistant 3 103hDoor open 3 103
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
96Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50°:engine operating
temperature not yet
reached90°
(central
area):normal operating
temperature130°:temperature too high
Note
If engine coolant temperature is too
high, stop vehicle, idle engine.
Danger to engine. Check coolant
level.
Service display
The engine oil life system informswhen to change the engine oil and
filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and
filter change will be indicated can vary
considerably.
The remaining oil life duration menu
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 104.
On Baselevel display select ? by
pressing MENU on the turn signal
lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to
select the Remaining Oil Life page.
Instruments and controls97On Mid- and Uplevel display select
Info Menu by pressing è on steering
wheel. Press å to select Remaining
Oil Life page.
Remaining oil life duration is indicated
in percentage.
Reset On Baselevel display press
SET/CLR on turn signal lever for
several seconds to reset. The ignition must be switched on but engine not
running.
On Mid- and Uplevel display press
é on steering wheel to open the
subfolder. Select Reset and confirm
by pressing 9 for several seconds.
The ignition must be switched on but
engine not running.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon appears inthe Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).
Service information 3 271.
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
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 88.
Turn signal O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 237, Fuses
3 244.
Turn signals 3 133.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.
Instruments and controls101Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 174,
Traction Control system 3 173.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Engine coolant temperature W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 233.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 162.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
102Instruments and controls1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 232.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 222.
Catalytic converter 3 161.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 236.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 32.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 126.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 127.High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see LED headlights 3 130.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 129.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 134.
Instruments and controls111
Selectable gauge types are:● Battery voltage
Displays the vehicle battery
voltage (V). During engine
running voltage can vary
between 12V and 15,5V.
Temporary voltage below 12V is
possible when high electrical
load is used.
● Oil temperature
Displays oil temperature in
degrees Celsius.
● Oil pressure
Displays oil pressure in kPa.
● Engine boost
Displays boost of the turbo
charger in kPa.
Pocket gauges is only available with
Uplevel display.
Software information
Displays the open source software
information.
Info display
The Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel near the instrument
cluster.
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
● 7'' Colour-Info-Display with
touchscreen functionality
or
● 8'' Colour-Info-Display with
touchscreen functionality
The Info displays can indicate: ● time 3 83
● outside temperature 3 83● date 3 83
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● climate control settings 3 143
● rear view camera 3 212
● panoramic view system 3 209
● parking assist instructions 3 198
● rear cross traffic 3 214
● Flex Ride visualisation menu 3 175
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● system messages
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 117
7'' Colour-Info-Display
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via
the display.