In brief111Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ....117
Exit lighting ......................... 120
Parking lights ...................... 118
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................96
2 Instruments .......................... 82
3 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 156
4 Driver Information Centre ...... 96
5 Infotainment controls ...........75
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 76
7 Central locking system ..........22
City mode ............................ 152
Fuel selector ......................... 85
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 135
Traction Control system .....150
Electronic Stability Control . 151Parking assist ..................... 159
Lane departure warning ........75
Seat heating .......................... 39
Heated steering wheel ..........75
8 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
9 Hazard warning flashers ....116
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 91
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............90
10 Colour-Info-Display ............100
Graphic-Info-Display ...........101
11 Centre air vents .................. 130
12 Side air vents, passenger
side ..................................... 130
13 Airbag deactivation ..............48
14 Glovebox .............................. 56
15 Climate control system ........ 122
16 Power outlet .......................... 81
17 USB input .............................. 10
18 Selector lever ...................... 140
19 Parking brake ......................14920Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............133
21 Horn ..................................... 76
Driver airbag ........................ 46
22 Bonnet release lever ..........191
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..75
24 Light switch ........................ 112
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 114
Rear fog light ...................... 117
Front fog lights ....................117
Brightness of instrument panel illumination ................118
Fuse box ............................ 209
25 Power windows .....................30
26 Exterior mirrors .....................28
27 Cruise control .....................153
Speed limiter ...................... 155
Forward collision alert ........156
In brief13Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 117, Parking lights 3 118.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 116.
Horn
Press j.
Keys, doors and windows27Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within five seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● ignition
Activation
● Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Directly by pressing e twice
within five seconds.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
28Keys, doors and windowsThe alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can only
be deactivated by pressing c on the
radio remote control or by switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
with the radio remote control.
Vehicle messages 3 102.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the system; the engine cannot be started.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 22, 3 27.
Control indicator d 3 94.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pressing the rocker switch to the left (L) or right (R). Then swivel the
control : to adjust the mirror.
48Seats, restraintsCurtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. The location is identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for a child
restraint system on the passenger
seat according to the instructions in
the tables 3 51.
The other airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.The front passenger airbag system can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the passenger
side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose the
switch position:
* OFF:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre
consoleV ON:front passenger airbag is
active
58StorageUnderseat storage
Lift at recessed edge and pull out.
Maximum load: 1.5 kg. To close, push in and engage.
Rear carrier system
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows bicycles to be
attached to an extendable carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. The
transportation of other objects is not
permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 40 kg. The maximum load
per bicycle is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.2 metres. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not possible.
If not in use, the rear carrier system
can be slid back into the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
Do not attach bicycles with carbon pedal cranks to bicycle carriers.
The bicycles may get damaged.
Notice
The tail lights of the vehicle will be
deactivated if the tail lights of the
rear carrier system are installed.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No people may remain in the
extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury.
66StoragePush the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the
recesses.
Fold in the lamp supports on the
backs of the tail lamps.
First place the front tail lamp ( 1), then
the rear tail lamp ( 2) in the recesses
and push down as far as possible. Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.
Open the tailgate.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
Load compartment extension The rear backrest can be locked in
two positions. When transporting
bulky items, lock in an upright
position.
Split backrest
Pull the release handle on the
relevant side, pull the backrest
forwards to the vertical position and engage.
Single-unit backrest
74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Steering wheel adjustment ........75
Steering wheel controls .............75
Heated steering wheel ...............75
Horn ........................................... 76
Windscreen wiper/washer .........76
Rear window wiper/washer .......77
Outside temperature ..................78
Clock ......................................... 79
Power outlets ............................. 81
Inductive charging .....................81
Cigarette lighter ......................... 82
Ashtrays .................................... 82
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 82
Instrument cluster ......................82
Speedometer ............................. 82
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 83
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 84
Fuel selector .............................. 85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85Service display.......................... 86
Control indicators ......................87
Turn signal ................................. 89
Seat belt reminder .....................90
Airbag and belt tensioners .........90
Airbag deactivation ....................91
Charging system .......................91
Malfunction indicator light ..........91
Service vehicle soon .................91
Brake and clutch system ...........92
Operate pedal ............................ 92
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....92
Gear shifting .............................. 92
Power steering .......................... 92
Lane departure warning ............92
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........93
Electronic Stability Control off ...93
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........93
Traction Control system off .......93
Preheating ................................. 93
Diesel particle filter ....................93
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 94
Engine oil pressure ....................94
Low fuel ..................................... 94
Immobiliser ................................ 94
Reduced engine power .............94
Autostop .................................... 95
Exterior light .............................. 95High beam................................. 95
High beam assist .......................95
Fog light ..................................... 95
Rear fog light ............................. 95
Cruise control ............................ 95
Vehicle detected ahead .............95
Speed limiter ............................. 95
Traffic sign assistant ..................95
Door open .................................. 95
Information displays .....................96
Driver Information Centre ..........96
Colour-Info-Display ..................100
Graphic-Info-Display ................101
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................104
Battery voltage ........................ 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............105
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108