28Keys, doors and windowsClosing
Use the interior handle.
Central locking system 3 22.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Notice
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this event, lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Keys, doors and windows29Activating
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
● passenger compartment including adjoining load
compartment
● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
● ignition
Activation
All doors must be closed and the electronic key of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot be activated.
● Radio remote control: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing the button on any exterior door
handle.
● Radio remote control or electronic key: directly by
pressing e twice within
five seconds.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly
activated after passive locking
occurs.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
30Keys, doors and windowsActivation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of
ten minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
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 faultStatus after system is armed:LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any
exterior door handle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Keys, doors and windows31The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.
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.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing the switch on the door
handle with electronic key system or
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 the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.Vehicle messages 3 114.
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 immobiliser is activated
automatically.
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. Retry with the key in the transmitter pocket. Operation on
vehicles with electronic key system in case of failure 3 153.
If the control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Notice
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 29.
Control indicator d 3 101.
Keys, doors and windows33Folding mirrors with remote
control
Press e again after locking for
one second to fold in mirrors.
Press c again after unlocking for
one second to fold out mirrors.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 110.
Vehicle personalisation 3 116.
The settings are automatically stored
for the key being used 3 22.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing b together with
heated rear window. LED in button
illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Automatic dimming
Dazzling by following vehicles at night
is automatically reduced by dimming
the exterior mirror on the driver's side.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Instruments and controls77Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 78
Steering wheel adjustment ........78
Steering wheel controls .............78
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 79
Windscreen wiper/washer .........79
Rear window wiper/washer .......81
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 84
Inductive charging .....................85
Ashtrays .................................... 85
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 87
Instrument cluster ......................87
Speedometer ............................. 92
Odometer .................................. 93
Trip odometer ............................ 93
Tachometer ............................... 94
Fuel gauge ................................ 94
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95
Service display .......................... 95
Control indicators ......................96Turn signal................................. 96
Seat belt reminder .....................96
Airbag and belt tensioners .........97
Airbag deactivation ....................97
Charging system .......................98
Malfunction indicator light ..........98
Brake and clutch system ...........98
Electric parking brake ................98
Electric parking brake fault ........98
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....99
Gear shifting .............................. 99
Following distance .....................99
Lane keep assist .......................99
Electronic Stability Control off ...99
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........99
Traction Control system off .....100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 100
AdBlue ..................................... 100
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 100
Engine oil pressure ..................100
Low fuel ................................... 101
Immobiliser .............................. 101
Exterior light ............................ 101
High beam ............................... 101
High beam assist .....................101
LED headlights ........................ 101
Fog light ................................... 101Rear fog light........................... 102
Cruise control .......................... 102
Adaptive cruise control ............102
Vehicle detected ahead ...........102
Pedestrian detection ................102
Speed limiter ........................... 102
Traffic sign assistant ................102
Door open ................................ 102
Information displays ...................103
Driver Information Centre ........103
Info display .............................. 110
Head-up display ......................112
Vehicle messages ......................114
Warning chimes .......................115
Battery voltage ........................ 115
Vehicle personalisation ..............116
Telematics service .....................120
OnStar ..................................... 120
92Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 96XSeat belt reminder 3 96vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 97VAirbag deactivation 3 97pCharging system 3 98ZMalfunction indicator light
3 98RBrake and clutch system 3 98mElectric parking brake 3 98jElectric parking brake fault
3 98uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 99RGear shifting 3 99EFollowing distance 3 99aLane keep assist 3 99nElectronic Stability Control off
3 99bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 99kTraction Control system off
3 100WEngine coolant temperature
3 100!Preheating 3 100YAdBlue 3 100wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 100IEngine oil pressure 3 100YLow fuel 3 101dImmobiliser 3 1018Exterior light 3 101CHigh beam 3 101fHigh beam assist 3 101fLED headlights 3 101>Fog light 3 101rRear fog light 3 102mCruise control 3 102CAdaptive cruise control 3 102AVehicle detected ahead 3 1027Pedestrian detected ahead
3 195LSpeed limiter 3 102LTraffic sign assistant 3 102hDoor open 3 102
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Instruments and controls117Auto Rear Defog: Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Forward Collision System :
Changes the settings of forward
collision alert.
Front pedestrian protection :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the settings of the front
pedestrian protection.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder to drive
off when the adaptive cruise
control holds the vehicle at
standstill.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization By Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of therear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the LED headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door locking function after switching
on ignition.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature