In brief111Power windows .....................40
2 Exterior mirrors .....................38
3 Central locking system ..........23
4 Side air vents ...................... 154
5 Cruise control .....................181
Speed limiter ....................... 183
Adaptive cruise control .......184
Forward collision alert .........192
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 141
Exit lighting ......................... 144
Parking lights ...................... 142
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
7 Instruments ........................ 103
Driver Information Centre .... 114
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 19210Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 91
11 Centre air vents .................. 154
12 Info-Display ........................ 120
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 35
14 Hazard warning flashers ....140
15 Glovebox .............................. 70
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 120
18 Climate control system ........ 147
19 Fuse box ............................ 248
Power connector ..................97
20 Traction Control system .....178
Electronic Stability Control . 179
Sport mode ........................ 180
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................198
Lane keep assist ................214
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 162
21 Manual transmission ..........171Automatic transmission ......168
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 172
22 Power outlet .......................... 96
23 Parking brake ......................176
24 Power button ....................... 158
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............157
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..90
27 Horn ..................................... 91
28 Bonnet release lever ..........228
29 Storage compartment ...........71
30 Light switch ........................ 135
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 136
Front/rear fog lights ............141
Instrument illumination .......143
Keys, doors and windows23Fault
If the central locking cannot be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 23.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
of the remote control unit 3 157 or
electronic key 3 21.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used. The
status change is available only after
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
The assigned memory position of the power seat is automatically recalled
when switching on ignition and Auto
Memory Recall is activated in the
Info-Display for the memorised
remote control or electronic key.
Power seat 3 49.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 124.
156Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 157
Control of the vehicle ...............157
Steering ................................... 157
Starting and operating ...............157
New vehicle running-in ............157
Ignition switch positions ...........157
Power button ........................... 158
Retained power off ..................159
Starting the engine ..................160
Overrun cut-off ........................ 162
Stop-start system ....................162
Parking .................................... 165
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Diesel particle filter ..................167
Catalytic converter ...................167
Automatic transmission ..............168
Transmission display ...............168
Selector lever .......................... 168
Manual mode ........................... 169
Electronic driving programmes 170
Fault ........................................ 170
Interruption of power supply ....170
Manual transmission ..................171Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 172
Transmission display ...............172
Selector lever .......................... 173
Manual mode ........................... 174
Electronic driving programmes 174
Fault ........................................ 174
Brakes ........................................ 175
Antilock brake system .............175
Parking brake .......................... 176
Brake assist ............................. 178
Hill start assist ......................... 178
Ride control systems .................178
Traction Control system ..........178
Electronic Stability Control ......179
Sport mode .............................. 180
Driver assistance systems .........181
Cruise control .......................... 181
Speed limiter ........................... 183
Adaptive cruise control ............184
Forward collision alert .............192
Following distance indication ...194
Active emergency braking .......195
Parking assist .......................... 198
Side blind spot alert .................206
Rear view camera ...................207
Traffic sign assistant ................210
Lane keep assist .....................214Fuel............................................ 216
Fuel for petrol engines .............216
Fuel for diesel engines ............217
Fuel for natural gas operation . 217
Refuelling ................................ 217
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 219
Trailer hitch ................................ 220
General information .................220
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 221
Trailer towing ........................... 221
Towing equipment ...................222
Trailer stability assist ...............225
180Driving and operatingDeactivation
ESC and TC can be deactivated:● hold b pressed for a minimum of
five seconds: ESC and TC are
both deactivated. k and n
illuminate and status messages appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
● To deactivate only Traction control system press button b
briefly: TC is inactive but ESC
remains active, k illuminates. A
status message appears in the
Driver Information Centre when
TC is deactivated.
ESC is reactivated by pressing the
b button again. If the TC system was
previously disabled, both TC and
ESC are reactivated. k and n
extinguishes when TC and ESC are
reactivated.
ESC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message appears in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Sport mode
Sport mode adapts the settings of
some vehicle systems to a sportier
driving style.
● The engine reacts more quickly to the accelerator pedal.
● Steering reacts more direct to provide better contact with the
road surface.
● Shift points of automatic transmission occur later.
● Control modes of adaptive cruise
control are adapted to more
sportive settings.
Driving and operating181Activation
Press SPORT when engine is
running.
LED in the button illuminates when
sport mode is active and a status
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Deactivation Briefly press SPORT. Sport mode is
deactivated the next time the ignition
is switched on.
Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of approx. 20 mph to maximum vehicle speed. Deviations
from the stored speeds may occur
when driving uphill or downhill.
Activating in first gear is not possible.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
Illustrations show different versions.
Technical data289Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentSports TourerEngineManual transmissionManual transmission automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]B10XFL1278/12881278/1288–B14XE1263/1273––B14XFL–/1322––B14XFT1312/1322–1340/1350B14XNT
CNG5)––B16SHT–/1393––B16DTC1378/1388––B16DTE1393/1403––B16DTU1393/1403––B16DTH1393/1403–1415/1425B16DTR1393/1411–1425/14435) Value was not available at time of printing.
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 87.
305Power connector........................... 97
Power outlets ............................... 96
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 263
Q
Quickheat ................................... 154
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 300
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 143
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .....................113, 142
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 207
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 277, 281
Refuelling ................................... 217
Registered trademarks ...............298
Retained power off .....................159
Reversing lights .........................142
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 86S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................108
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ..................... 168, 173
Service ............................... 155, 276
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................276
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn signal lights ................243
Software acknowledgement .......296
Software update ......................... 298
Spare wheel ............................... 266
Speed limiter....................... 114, 183
Speedometer ............................. 103
Sport mode ................................ 180
Starting and operating ................157
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 157
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 144
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 237
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 252
Tow bar....................................... 220
Towing ................................ 220, 270
Towing another vehicle .............271
Towing equipment .....................222
Towing the vehicle .....................270
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...........114, 210
Trailer coupling ........................... 220
Trailer stability assist .................225
Trailer towing ............................. 221
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........168, 172
Tread depth ............................... 259
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...141