26Keys, doors and windows
After locking, cover the lock cylinder
with the cap: insert the cap with the
lower side in the recesses, swivel and
push the cap until it engages at the
upper side.
Automatic lockingAutomatic locking after driving off
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap after driving off and
exceeding a certain speed.
When at a standstill after driving, the
vehicle will be unlocked automatically
as soon as the key is removed from
the ignition switch, or with electronic
key system when the ignition is
switched off.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic locking can be set in the
menu Settings , I Vehicle in the Info-
Display.
Info-Display 3 110.
Vehicle personalisation 3 116.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 22.
Automatic relock after unlocking This feature can be configured to
automatically lock all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap a
short time after unlocking with the
remote control or electronic key,
provided no door has been opened.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic relock can be set in the
menu Settings , I Vehicle in the Info-
Display.
Info-Display 3 110.Vehicle personalisation 3 116.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 22.
Passive locking
On vehicles with electronic key
system, this feature locks the vehicle
automatically after several seconds if an electronic key has been
recognised previously inside the
vehicle, all doors have then been
closed and the electronic key does
not remain within the vehicle.
If the electronic key remains in the
vehicle or the ignition is not off,
passive locking will not be permitted.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the feature
locks the vehicle if just one electronic
key is taken out of the vehicle.
To prevent passive locking of the
vehicle e.g. when refuelling or if
passengers remain in the vehicle, the system must be disabled.
Instruments and controls1011. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 231.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 221.
Catalytic converter 3 160.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 235.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 31.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 125.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 126.High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see LED headlights 3 129.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 128.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 133.
Instruments and controls107Trip odometer 1/A or 2/B
Trip odometer displays the current distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 9,999 miles then restarts at 0.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Midlevel and Uplevel display, press é and confirm with 9.
The information of trip odometer page
1 and 2 can be reset separately for
odometer, average consumption and
average speed while the respective
display is active.
Average fuel consumption 1/A or 2/B
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Midlevel and Uplevel display, press
é and confirm with 9.
Average speed 1/A or 2/B
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.To reset on Baselevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Midlevel and Uplevel display, press
é and confirm with 9.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level and current consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y in the
fuel gauge flashes 3 101.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means
the remaining of current oil life 3 95.
Tire pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 251.
Timer
To start and stop press 9. To reset,
press é and confirm Reset.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 214.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 191. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Blank page
A blank page can be selected when
no DIC information is requested.
Driving and operating151Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 152
Control of the vehicle ...............152
Steering ................................... 152
Starting and operating ...............152
New vehicle running-in ............152
Power button ........................... 153
Retained power off ..................154
Starting the engine ..................154
Overrun cut-off ........................ 155
Stop-start system ....................156
Parking .................................... 158
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Diesel particle filter ..................159
Catalytic converter ...................160
AdBlue ..................................... 161
Automatic transmission ..............164
Manual transmission ..................168
Drive systems ............................ 169
All-wheel drive ......................... 169
Brakes ........................................ 169
Antilock brake system .............169
Parking brake .......................... 170Brake assist............................. 171
Hill start assist ......................... 172
Ride control systems .................172
Traction Control system ..........172
Electronic Stability Control ......173
Interactive driving system ........174
Driver assistance systems .........177
Cruise control .......................... 177
Speed limiter ........................... 179
Adaptive cruise control ............180
Forward collision alert .............188
Following distance indication ...191
Active emergency braking .......192
Front pedestrian protection .....195
Parking assist .......................... 197
Side blind zone assistant .........205
Lane change alert ....................206
Panoramic view system ...........208
Rear view camera ...................211
Rear cross traffic alert .............213
Traffic sign assistant ................214
Lane keep assist .....................218
Fuel ............................................ 220
Fuel for petrol engines .............220
Fuel for diesel engines ............221
Refuelling ................................ 221
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 223Trailer hitch................................ 224
General information .................224
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 224
Trailer towing ........................... 224
Towing equipment ...................225
Trailer stability assist ...............227
Driving and operating221Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply toEN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits 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 3 279. A
country-specific label at the fuel filler
flap can supersede the requirement.
Fuel for diesel engines Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulfur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Refuelling
9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off
ignition and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
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 vehicle.
222Driving and operating
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.
Petrol and Diesel refuelling
Place the nozzle in straight position to the filler neck and press with slight
force to insert.
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle
and switch it on.
After the automatic cut-off, the tank
can be topped up by operating the
pump nozzle a maximum of two more
times.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
Close the flap and allow it to engage.
Misfuel inhibitor
9 Warning
Do not try to open the flap of the
fuel filler neck manually on
vehicles with misfuel inhibitor.
Disregarding this could lead to
trapping of the fingers.
All vehicles are equipped with a
misfuel inhibitor.
The misfuel inhibitor ensures that the flap of the fuel filler neck can only be
opened by using the suitable fuel
nozzle or a funnel for emergency
refilling.
In case of an emergency, refill with a
canister. A funnel must be used to
open the cap of the filler neck.
297Performance .............................. 281
Performing work ........................230
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power seat adjustment ................44
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................. 100
Puncture ..................................... 259
Q Quickheat ................................... 148
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 293
Reading lights ............................ 135
Rear cross traffic alert ................213
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light .....................102, 133
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear view camera ...................... 211
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 81
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 271, 276
Refuelling ................................... 221
Registered trademarks ...............291
Retained power off .....................154
Reversing lights .........................134
Ride control systems ..................172
Roof .............................................. 37Roof load...................................... 75
Roof rack ..................................... 74
S Safety belts ................................... 50
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................96
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................47
Seat heating, rear .....................49
Seat position ................................ 41
Selective catalytic reduction .......161
Service ............................... 150, 270
Service display ............................ 95
Service information ....................270
Side airbag system ......................56
Side blind zone assistant ............205
Sidelights .................................... 125
Side turn signal lights ................242
Software acknowledgement .......289
Software update ......................... 291
Spare wheel ............................... 261
Speed limiter....................... 102, 179
Speedometer ............................... 92
Starting and operating ................152
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 152Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 78
Steering wheel controls ...............78
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage compartments .................67
Sunglasses storage .....................68
Sunroof ........................................ 37
Sunvisor lights ........................... 136
Sun visors .................................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 94
Tail lights ................................... 239
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 248
Tow bar....................................... 224
Towing ................................ 224, 265
Towing another vehicle .............266
Towing equipment .....................225
Towing the vehicle .....................265
Traction Control system ............. 172
Traction Control system off......... 100
Traffic sign assistant ...........102, 214
Trailer coupling ........................... 224
Trailer stability assist .................227
Trailer towing ............................. 224
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 253
Trip odometer .............................. 93