Driving and operating155Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the
speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both
exterior mirror displays will briefly
illuminate to indicate that the system
is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones The detection zones start at the rear
bumper and extend approx. three metres rearwards and to the sides.
The height of the zone is between
approx. 0.5 metres and two metres off
the ground.The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 208.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 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. 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.
156Driving and operatingCaution
Use of fuel that does not comply toEN 228 or equivalent can lead todeposits 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
regarding octane rating are given in
the engine data overview 3 220. A
country-specific label at the fuel filler
flap can supersede the requirement.
Fuel additives outside Europe
Fuel should contain detergent
additives that help prevent engine
and fuel system deposits from
forming. Clean fuel injectors and
intake valves will allow the emission
control system to work properly.
Some fuel does not contain sufficient
quantities of additive to keep fuel
injectors and intake valves clean.
To make up for this lack of
detergency, add Fuel System
Treatment PLUS to the fuel tank at
every engine oil change or every
10,000 miles, whichever occurs first. It is available at your workshop.
Fuels containing oxygenates such as
ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated fuel, are available in
some cities. If these fuels comply with the previously described
specification, then they are
acceptable to use. However, E85
(85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 15% ethanol
must be used only in FlexFuel
vehicles.Caution
Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in the fuel system and also
damage plastic and rubber parts.
This damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Some fuels, mainly high octane
racing fuels, can contain an octane
enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use fuels or fuel additives with MMT as they can
reduce spark plug life and affect
emission control system
performance. The malfunction
indicator light Z may turn on 3 86. If
this occurs, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Fuel for liquid gas operation Liquid gas is known as LPG
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under
its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole
Liquéfié). LPG is also known as
Autogas.
LPG consists mainly of propane and
butane. The octane rating is between 105 and 115, depending on the
butane proportion. LPG is stored
liquid at around five to ten bar
pressure.
The boiling point depends on the
pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient
pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure
propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).
158Driving and operatingDue to extreme temperatures in
combination with the gas
composition, it may take slightly
longer before the system switches
from petrol to gas mode.
In extreme situations, the system may
also switch back to petrol mode if the
minimum requirements are not
fulfilled. If conditions allow, it might be possible to manually switch back to
liquid gas operation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of all other faults.Caution
Repairs and adjustments may only be made by trained specialists in
order to maintain the safety and
warranty on the LPG system.
Liquid gas is given a particular odour
(odorised) so that any leaks can be
detected easily.
9 Warning
If you smell gas in the vehicle or in
the immediate vicinity, switch to petrol mode immediately. No
smoking. No naked flames or
ignition sources.
If the gas odour persists, do not start
the engine. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
When using underground car parks,
follow the instructions of the operator
and local laws.
Notice
In the event of an accident, switch off
the ignition and lights.
Refuelling
9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off the
ignition.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of the vehicle.
184Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2–3Power windows4Voltage transformer5Body control module 16Body control module 27Body control module 38Body control module 49Body control module 510Body control module 611Body control module 712Body control module 813–14Tailgate15Diagnostic connector16Data link connection17IgnitionNo.Circuit18Air conditioning system19Audio amplifier20Parking assist21Brake switch22Audio system23Display24–25Onstar26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Instrument panel31Horn32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheel34–No.Circuit35–36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39–40–
186Vehicle careOn version with subwoofer box, the
tools and the towing eye are located
together with the tyre repair kit and
the warning triangle in the box below
the floor cover. To gain access,
remove floor cover: fold rear part to
the front and pull out the cover to the
rear 3 65.
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack, the wheel bolt wrench, the
tools and two straps for securing a
damaged wheel are in the tool box
below the load compartment floor
cover 3 65.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
We recommend not swapping the
front wheels with the rear wheels and vice versa, as this can affect vehicle
stability. Always use less worn tyres
on the rear axle.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 226.
Tyre size 185/60 R 15 is only
permitted as winter tyre.In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
Tyre designations
E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H195:tyre width, mm55:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 100 mphS:up to 112 mphT:up to 118 mphH:up to 130 mphV:up to 150 mphW:up to 168 mph
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
236Immobiliser ............................ 26, 89
Indicators ...................................... 78
Inductive charging ........................77
Information displays...................... 89
Instrument cluster ........................78
Instrument panel fuse box .........183
Instrument panel illumination .....179
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 210
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 111, 179
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....50
J Jump starting ............................. 204
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 66
Light switch ................................ 107
Load compartment ................24, 62
Load compartment cover .............64Loading information .....................68
Low fuel ....................................... 88
M Malfunction indicator light ............86
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 135
Manual transmission .................. 132
Manual transmission automated 132
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel-Display ........................... 89
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................111
N
New vehicle running-in ..............126
Number plate light .....................178
O Object detection systems ...........145
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 213, 217
OnStar ........................................ 102
Operate pedal ............................... 86
Outside temperature ....................74
Overrun cut-off ........................... 127
P Parking ................................ 18, 130
Parking assist ............................ 145
Parking brake ............................ 137Parking lights ............................. 110
Performance .............................. 222
Performing work ........................165
Pollen filter ................................. 123
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power steering.............................. 87
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 197
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 233
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear carrier system ......................53
Rear floor storage cover ..............65
Rear fog light ............................... 89
Rear fog lights ........................... 110
Rear storage ................................. 63
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 73 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 213, 217
Refuelling ................................... 158 Registered trademarks ...............232
Retained power off .....................126
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................138
Roof load ...................................... 68
Roof rack ..................................... 67
237SSafety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 133
Service ....................................... 124
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................212
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................43
Side blind spot alert ....................154
Sidelights .................................... 107
Side turn signal lights ................178
Software acknowledgement .......230
Spare wheel ............................... 199
Speed limiter............................... 143
Speedometer ............................... 78
Starting and operating ................126
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............127, 133
Steering ...................................... 126
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop-start system........................ 128
Storage ......................................... 51Storage compartments.................51
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 175
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 185
Top-tether fastening eyes ............50
Towing ........................................ 205
Towing another vehicle .............207
Towing the vehicle .....................205
Traction Control system ............. 138
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................133
Tread depth ............................... 191
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...110
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 192
Tyre designations ......................186
Tyre pressure ............................ 187
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 88, 188
Tyre pressures ........................... 226
Tyre repair kit ............................. 193U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 87, 145
Upholstery .................................. 210
Uplevel-Display............................. 89
Upshift .......................................... 87
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 168
Vehicle checks............................ 165
Vehicle data ................................ 217
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 232
Vehicle dimensions .................... 224
Vehicle Identification Number ....215
Vehicle jack ................................ 185
Vehicle messages .......................96
Vehicle personalisation ...............99
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 164
Vehicle tools ............................... 185
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 223
Ventilation ................................... 115
W
Warning chimes ........................... 98
Warning lights ............................... 78
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14