In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel mirror in required direction.
Exterior mirrors 3 34.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it by swivelling the control.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 34,
Electric adjustment 3 35, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 35, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 35.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 55, Ignition
positions 3 132.
In brief111Fixed air vents .................... 128
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 108
Ultrasonic parking assist .....161
Traction control system ......154
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 155
3 Side air vents .....................127
4 Light switch ........................ 106
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 109
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ....................107
Sidelights ............................ 106
Automatic light control .......106
Exit lighting ......................... 113
Front fog lights ...................110
Rear fog light ...................... 110
High beam assist ................107
5 Instruments .......................... 87
Transmission display ............91Driver Information Centre .... 100
Trip computer ...................... 102
6 Horn ..................................... 82
Driver airbag ........................ 58
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................82
Cruise control .....................157
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..83
Trip computer ...................... 102
9 Coin tray ............................... 70
10 Power outlet, USB slot ..........85
11 Centre air vents .................. 127
12 Storage compartment ...........70
13 Info-display .......................... 100
14 Front passenger airbag .........58
15 Storage compartment ..........70
16 Glovebox .............................. 71
17 Seat belt reminder ................. 94
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 59
18 Cupholders ........................... 7119Climate control system ....... 114
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 116
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 87
Power outlet ......................... 85
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 148
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 148
22 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 157
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....150
Idle speed control ...............134
Stop-start system ................134
ECO mode .......................... 131
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............132
24 Steering column controls .....82
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..82
26 Bonnet release lever ..........174
27 Auxiliary heater ...................121
Seats, restraints43
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 82.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 41.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 52.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 43.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Instruments and controls81Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment ........82
Steering wheel controls .............82
Horn ........................................... 82
Steering column controls ...........82
Windscreen wiper/washer .........83
Outside temperature ..................84
Clock ......................................... 85
Power outlets ............................. 85
Cigarette lighter ......................... 87
Ashtrays .................................... 87
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 87
Instrument cluster ......................87
Speedometer ............................. 87
Odometer .................................. 88
Trip odometer ............................ 88
Tachometer ............................... 88
Fuel gauge ................................ 89
AdBlue gauge ............................ 89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Engine oil level monitor .............90
Service display .......................... 90Transmission display .................91
Control indicators ......................91
Turn signal ................................. 94
Seat belt reminder .....................94
Airbag and belt tensioners .........94
Airbag deactivation ....................94
Charging system .......................95
Malfunction indicator light ..........95
Service vehicle soon .................95
Stop engine ............................... 96
Brake system ............................. 96
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....96
Upshift ....................................... 96
Lane departure warning ............96
Electronic Stability Program ......97
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 97
Engine coolant temperature ......97
Preheating ................................. 97
AdBlue ....................................... 97
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 97
Engine oil pressure ....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 98
Stop-start system ......................98
Exterior light .............................. 99
High beam ................................. 99
High beam assist .......................99
Fog light ..................................... 99
Rear fog light ............................. 99Cruise control............................ 99
Tachograph ............................... 99
Door open .................................. 99
Information displays ...................100
Driver Information Centre ........100
Info display .............................. 100
Vehicle messages ......................101
Warning chimes .......................101
Trip computer ............................. 102
Tachograph ................................ 104
82Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 157.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
138Driving and operating● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 22 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 32 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 32.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 222 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switchCaution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 211, Towing the
vehicle 3 213.
The master switch is located on the
door pillar.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
Switch off to put the vehicle into
service mode.
Remote control
When increased ground clearance or improved vehicle access is required,the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
254Ride control systems..........154, 157
Ride height ................................. 138
Roof .............................................. 40
Glass panel ............................... 40
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 79
S
Safety belts ................................... 51
Safety net .................................... 77
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 43 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 51 Seat heating ................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 42
Selective catalytic reduction .......141
Selector lever ............................. 149
Service ............................... 128, 218
Service display ......................90, 95
Service information ....................218
Service vehicle soon .................... 95
Side airbag system ......................59
Sidelights .................................... 106
Side turn signal lights ................188
Side windows................................ 38
Sliding door .................................. 27
Sliding side door ........................... 27
Spare wheel ............................... 208
Speed limiter......................... 87, 161Speedometer ............................... 87
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine .......16, 133, 149
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering column controls ..............82
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 82
Steering wheel controls ...............82
Stop engine .................................. 96
Stop-start system............ 16, 98, 134
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Storage net ............................. 71, 72
Sun visors .................................... 39
Suspension height ......................138
Suspension seat ........................... 43
Swivelling shelf ............................. 71
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph .......................... 99, 104
Tachometer ................................. 88
Tail lights ................................... 187
Technical data ....................223, 224
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 196
Top-Tether .................................... 61
Touchscreen ............................... 100
Tow bar....................................... 169 Towing ........................................ 169Towing another vehicle .............214
Towing a trailer ........................... 169
Towing equipment .....................170
Towing eye ................................. 213
Towing the vehicle .....................213
Traction Control system ............. 154
Trailer coupling ........................... 169
Trailer stability assist .................170
Trailer towing ............................. 169
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........91, 148
Tread depth ............................... 201
Trip computer ............................ 102
Trip odometer .............................. 88
Turbo engine warm-up ...............133
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 94
Tyre chains ................................ 202
Tyre changing ............................. 206
Tyre designations ......................198
Tyre pressure ............................ 198
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 97, 199
Tyre pressures ........................... 243
Tyre repair kit ............................. 202
Tyres .......................................... 197
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 201