In brief111Fixed air vents .................... 130
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 110
Ultrasonic parking assist .....163
Traction control system ......156
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 157
3 Side air vents .....................129
4 Light switch ........................ 108
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 111
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ....................109
Sidelights ............................ 108
Automatic light control .......108
Exit lighting ......................... 115
Front fog lights ...................112
Rear fog light ...................... 112
High beam assist ................109
5 Instruments .......................... 89
Transmission display ............93Driver Information Centre .... 102
Trip computer ...................... 104
6 Horn ..................................... 84
Driver airbag ........................ 60
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................84
Cruise control .....................159
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..85
Trip computer ...................... 104
9 Coin tray ............................... 72
10 Power outlet, USB slot ..........87
11 Centre air vents .................. 129
12 Storage compartment ...........72
13 Info-display .......................... 102
14 Front passenger airbag .........60
15 Storage compartment ..........72
16 Glovebox .............................. 73
17 Seat belt reminder ................. 96
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 61
18 Cupholders ........................... 7319Climate control system ....... 116
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 118
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 89
Power outlet ......................... 87
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 150
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 150
22 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 159
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....152
Idle speed control ...............136
Stop-start system ................136
ECO mode .......................... 133
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............134
24 Steering column controls .....84
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..84
26 Bonnet release lever ..........176
27 Auxiliary heater ...................123
In brief17Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
Climate control system 3 116.
Electronic climate control system
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
Electronic climate control system 3 118.
Transmission
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 3 150.
18In briefManual 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
3 150.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 200, 3 246.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 177.
● 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 44,
3 54.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.
In brief19Stop-start system
An Autostop is indicated when controlindicator Ï illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
Manual transmission If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in neutral, depress the
clutch pedal.
Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill and
certain conditions are fulfilled,
activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position N (or
A/M )
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in position N (or A/M)
and the parking brake released,
release the brake pedal.
Stop-start system 3 136.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
Instruments and controls93Transmission 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
3 150.
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 controls103Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.
Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 201.
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 54.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 155.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 163.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 150.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 89.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 28.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 28.
104Instruments and controls● During activation anddeactivation of alarm monitoringof vehicle inclination 3 34.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 143.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 167.
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 3 108.
● There is a fault with the power door lock system 3 27.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 150;
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 3 102.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 28.
● If the parking brake is not applied
when the power sliding door
switch is pressed 3 28.
● If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active 3 28.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 136.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
132Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 133
Driving economically ...............133
Control of the vehicle ...............133
Steering ................................... 133
Starting and operating ...............134
New vehicle running-in ............134
Ignition switch positions ...........134
Starting the engine ..................135
Idle speed control ....................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 136
Stop-start system ....................136
Parking .................................... 139
Air suspension ......................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Diesel particle filter ..................142
Catalytic converter ...................142
AdBlue ..................................... 143
Manual transmission ..................150
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 150
Transmission display ...............150
Starting the engine ..................151
Selector lever .......................... 151Manual mode........................... 152
Electronic driving programmes 152
Fault ........................................ 153
Interruption of power supply ....154
Brakes ........................................ 154
Antilock brake system .............154
Parking brake .......................... 155
Brake assist ............................. 156
Hill start assist ......................... 156
Ride control systems .................156
Traction Control system ..........156
Electronic stability program .....157
Limited-slip rear axle ...............159
Driver assistance systems .........159
Cruise control .......................... 159
Speed limiter ........................... 163
Parking assist .......................... 163
Rear view camera ...................165
Lane departure warning ..........167
Fuel ............................................ 168
Fuel for diesel engines ............168
Refuelling ................................ 169
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 170
Trailer hitch ................................ 171
General information .................171
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Trailer towing ........................... 171Towing equipment ...................172
Trailer stability assist ...............172
Auxiliary features .......................172
Power take-off ......................... 172