In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel mirror in required direction.
Exterior mirrors 3 36.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it by swivelling the control.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 36,
Electric adjustment 3 36, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 37, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 37.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 57, Ignition
positions 3 134.
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
Seats, restraints45
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 84.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 43.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 54.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 45.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Instruments and controls83Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 84
Steering wheel adjustment ........84
Steering wheel controls .............84
Horn ........................................... 84
Steering column controls ...........84
Windscreen wiper/washer .........85
Outside temperature ..................86
Clock ......................................... 87
Power outlets ............................. 87
Cigarette lighter ......................... 89
Ashtrays .................................... 89
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 89
Instrument cluster ......................89
Speedometer ............................. 89
Odometer .................................. 90
Trip odometer ............................ 90
Tachometer ............................... 90
Fuel gauge ................................ 91
AdBlue gauge ............................ 91
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine oil level monitor .............92
Service display .......................... 92Transmission display .................93
Control indicators ......................93
Turn signal ................................. 96
Seat belt reminder .....................96
Airbag and belt tensioners .........96
Airbag deactivation ....................96
Charging system .......................97
Malfunction indicator light ..........97
Service vehicle soon .................97
Stop engine ............................... 98
Brake system ............................. 98
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....98
Upshift ....................................... 98
Lane departure warning ............98
Electronic Stability Program ......99
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 99
Engine coolant temperature ......99
Preheating ................................. 99
AdBlue ....................................... 99
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 99
Engine oil pressure ..................100
Low fuel ................................... 100
Stop-start system ....................100
Exterior light ............................ 101
High beam ............................... 101
High beam assist .....................101
Fog light ................................... 101
Rear fog light ........................... 101Cruise control.......................... 101
Tachograph ............................. 101
Door open ................................ 101
Information displays ...................102
Driver Information Centre ........102
Info display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................103
Warning chimes .......................103
Trip computer ............................. 104
Tachograph ................................ 106
84Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 159.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
140Driving and operating● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 24 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 34 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 34.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 225 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switchCaution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 213, Towing the
vehicle 3 215.
The master switch is located on the
door pillar.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
Switch off to put the vehicle into
service mode.
Remote control
When increased ground clearance or improved vehicle access is required,the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
256Ride control systems..........156, 159
Ride height ................................. 140
Roof .............................................. 41
Glass panel ............................... 41
Roof load ...................................... 81
Roof rack ..................................... 81
S
Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................96
Seat belts ..................................... 53 Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 44
Selective catalytic reduction .......143
Selector lever ............................. 151
Service ............................... 130, 220
Service display ......................92, 97
Service information ....................220
Service vehicle soon .................... 97
Side airbag system ......................61
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................190
Side windows................................ 39
Sliding door .................................. 28
Sliding side door ........................... 28
Spare wheel ............................... 210
Speed limiter......................... 89, 163Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine .......18, 135, 151
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering column controls ..............84
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 84
Steering wheel controls ...............84
Stop engine .................................. 98
Stop-start system.......... 18, 100, 136
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Storage net ............................. 73, 74
Sun visors .................................... 41
Suspension height ......................140
Suspension seat ........................... 45
Swivelling shelf ............................. 73
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ........................ 101, 106
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tail lights ................................... 189
Technical data ....................226, 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 198
Top-Tether .................................... 63
Touchscreen ............................... 102
Tow bar....................................... 171
Towing ........................................ 171Towing another vehicle .............216
Towing a trailer ........................... 171
Towing equipment .....................172
Towing eye ................................. 215
Towing the vehicle .....................215
Traction Control system ............. 156
Trailer coupling ........................... 171
Trailer stability assist .................172
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........93, 150
Tread depth ............................... 203
Trip computer ............................ 104
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turbo engine warm-up ...............135
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 204
Tyre changing ............................. 208
Tyre designations ......................200
Tyre pressure ............................ 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 99, 201
Tyre pressures ........................... 246
Tyre repair kit ............................. 204
Tyres .......................................... 199
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 203