12In brief27Ultrasonic parking assist ....154
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 149
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 148
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 109
Instrument panel
illumination control ..............112
Auxiliary heater ...................121
Speed limiter ....................... 153
98Instruments and controlsCharging systemp illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates 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 catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
F illuminates 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 3 102. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Stop engine
C illuminates 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 and a corresponding message in theDriver Information Centre 3 102:
stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 147 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 168.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Instruments and controls103steering column controls, the voice
recognition system (if available) or via
the touchscreen display.
Touchscreen operation Make the appropriate selection from
the available menus and options by
touching the display screen with the
finger.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment manual.Vehicle messages
Messages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator F or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages
Information messages regarding, e.g. engine starting conditions, stop-start
system, parking brake application,
central locking, steering wheel lock
etc. provide the current status of
certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages
Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.
are displayed together with control
indicator F. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as soon as possible.
To remove fault messages, e.g.
" CHECK INJECTION ", from the
display, press button on end of wiper lever. After a few seconds themessage may disappear
automatically and F remains
illuminated. The fault will then be
stored in the on board system.
Warning messages
Warning messages regarding, e.g.
engine, battery or brake system
failure, are displayed together with
control indicator C and may be
accompanied by a warning chime.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messages, e.g. " BATTERY
CHARGING FAULT " disappear from
the display automatically when the
cause of the fault has been remedied.
Fuel economy messages
Fuel economy messages provide tips to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances.
Refer to Infotainment manual for
further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 105.
104Instruments and controlsWarning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at a time.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 55.
● If the parking assist detects an object 3 154.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 150,
3 153.
● If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 38.
● If there is a fault in the brake system 3 98.
● If the vehicle battery is not charging 3 98.● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3 100.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present 3 139.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 24,
Power button 3 131.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened:
● If the key has been left in the ignition.
● If the electronic key has been left
in the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 24,
Power button 3 131.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 135.
● If the exterior lights are on 3 108.Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 102
for 30 seconds after the engine is
started.
Check oil level 3 165.
Driving and operating129Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 129
Driving economically ...............129
Control of the vehicle ...............130
Steering ................................... 130
Starting and operating ...............131
New vehicle running-in ............131
Ignition switch positions ...........131
Power button ........................... 131
Starting the engine ..................133
Idle speed control ....................134
Vehicle shutdown ....................134
Overrun cut-off ........................ 135
Stop-start system ....................135
Parking .................................... 138
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Diesel particle filter ..................138
Catalytic converter ...................139
AdBlue ..................................... 139
Manual transmission ..................145
Brakes ........................................ 146
Antilock brake system .............146
Parking brake .......................... 147Brake assist............................. 147
Hill start assist ......................... 147
Ride control systems .................148
Traction Control system ..........148
Electronic stability program .....149
Driver assistance systems .........150
Cruise control .......................... 150
Speed limiter ........................... 153
Parking assist .......................... 154
Rear view camera ...................156
Fuel ............................................ 158
Fuel for diesel engines ............158
Refuelling ................................ 158
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 160
Trailer hitch ................................ 160
General information .................160
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 160
Trailer towing ........................... 161
Trailer stability assist ...............161Driving hints
Driving economically
ECO mode ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects
engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical consumers.
Activation
Press ECO. Control indicator ECO
illuminates in the instrument cluster when activated.
Driving and operating143Note
If AdBlue must be refilled at very low
temperatures, the refilling of AdBlue may not be detected by the system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
space with a higher ambient
temperature until AdBlue is
liquefied.
Note
If engine starting is prohibited due to low AdBlue level, we recommend
refilling the tank completely or with a
volume of at least ten litres of AdBlue (depending on AdBlue
consumption).
Avoid minor top-ups (e.g. less than ten litres), otherwise the system may not detect a refill.
Note
When unscrewing the protective cap from the filler neck, ammonia fumes
may emerge. Do not inhale as the fumes have a pungent smell. The
fumes are not harmful by inhalation.
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.The filler neck for AdBlue is located
behind the fuel filler flap, located on
the left-hand side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked and the left- hand door is opened.9 Danger
Vehicles with stop-start system:
The engine must be switched off
and the ignition key removed, to
avoid risk of engine being
restarted automatically by the
system.
Capacities 3 217.
Filling station
9 Danger
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refilling AdBlue.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Open left-hand door and pull fuel filler flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective capanticlockwise from the filler neck.
Caution
The AdBlue protective cap is the
blue lower cap (arrowed in
illustration), and the fuel filler cap
is the black upper cap 3 158.
In case of incorrect refilling, do not switch on ignition. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Driving and operating147Parking brake9Warning
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 98.
Parking 3 138.
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 3 135.
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 onfor a further two seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 135.
154Driving and operatingDeviations from the maximum speed
limit may occur briefly when driving
downhill, for physical reasons.
A warning buzzer will sound for
ten seconds every 40 seconds if the
vehicle briefly exceeds the set limit.
Vehicles also equipped with cruise
control speed limiter: the maximum
speed cannot be exceeded by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
Cruise control speed limiter 3 150.
Parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.
The parking assist makes reverse
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the rear of the
vehicle and obstacles.
The system consists of four ultrasonic parking sensors in the rear bumper.
Note
Attached parts in the detection area
cause system malfunction.
Activation
When reverse gear is engaged, the
system switches itself on
automatically. Readiness for
operation is indicated by a brief
acoustic signal.
An obstacle is indicated by buzzers
and, depending on vehicle, is also
indicated in the Info-Display. The
interval between the buzzers
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets
closer to the obstacle. When the
distance is less than 30 cm, the
buzzer is continuous.
Note
In versions with Info-Display
indication, the volume of the buzzer
can be adjusted via the Infotainment
system. Refer to Infotainment
manual for further information.
Deactivation
It is possible to permanently or
temporarily deactivate the system.