Page 46 of 245
44Seats, restraintsHead restraints on rear seatsHeight adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
● Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when fully
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 all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
Page 75 of 245

Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment ........74
Steering wheel controls .............74
Heated steering wheel ...............74
Horn ........................................... 75
Windscreen wiper/washer .........75
Rear window wiper/washer .......77
Outside temperature ..................77
Clock ......................................... 78
Power outlets ............................. 78
Inductive charging .....................79
Ashtrays .................................... 79
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Instrument cluster ......................80
Speedometer ............................. 83
Odometer .................................. 84
Trip odometer ............................ 84
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Service display .......................... 85
Control indicators ......................86Turn signal................................. 86
Seat belt reminder .....................87
Airbag and belt tensioners .........87
Airbag deactivation ....................88
Charging system .......................88
Malfunction indicator light ..........88
Service vehicle soon .................88
Stop engine ............................... 88
System check ............................ 89
Brake and clutch system ...........89
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....89
Gear shifting .............................. 89
Lane departure warning ............89
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........90
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off ......90
Engine coolant temperature ......90
Preheating ................................. 90
Diesel particle filter ....................90
AdBlue ....................................... 90
Deflation detection system ........91
Engine oil pressure ....................91
Low fuel ..................................... 91
Autostop .................................... 91
Exterior light .............................. 91
High beam ................................. 92
High beam assist .......................92
Low beam .................................. 92
Fog light ..................................... 92Rear fog light............................. 92
Rain sensor ............................... 92
Cruise control ............................ 92
Speed limiter ............................. 92
Traffic sign assistant ..................92
Door open .................................. 92
Information displays .....................93
Driver Information Centre ..........93
Info display ................................ 95
Head-up display ........................97
Vehicle messages ........................98
Warning chimes .........................99
Battery voltage .......................... 99
Vehicle personalisation ..............100
Telematics service .....................103
OnStar ..................................... 103
Page 79 of 245

Instruments and controls77Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 179.
Rear window wiper/washer
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Vehicle personalisation menu 3 100.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 179.
Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Page 80 of 245

78Instruments and controls9Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display 3 95.
Setting date and time, see
Infotainment manual.
Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Another power outlet is located in the console between the front seats.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlet is
deactivated. Additionally, the power outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 132.
USB charging port
One or two USB ports are located in
the centre console. Both USB ports
are prepared for charging devices.
When two USB ports are avilable, the
upper USB port can be used to
connect a phone for phone projection.
Page 81 of 245

Instruments and controls79Note
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
Inductive charging9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.
9 Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile phone, as these
objects could become very hot.
To charge a device, the ignition must
be switched on.
The charging area is in the storage
below the climate controls.
To charge a mobile phone: 1. Remove all objects from the charging device.
2. Place the mobile phone with the display facing upwards on the
charging device in the storage.
Charging status is indicated in the
LED: illuminates green, when mobile
phone is charging.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile phones can be charged inductively.
A back cover with an integrated coil
(e.g. Samsung 4 and 5) or a jacket
(e.g. some iPhone models) may be
required to charge a mobile phone.
The mobile phone must be smaller
than 8 cm in width and 15 cm in length
to fit into the charging device.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
Page 86 of 245
84Instruments and controlsOdometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in km.
Trip odometer The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999 km and then restarts at 0.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Two trip odometer pages are
selectable in the trip/fuel information
menu for different trips 3 93.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Page 87 of 245
Instruments and controls85Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator o illuminates if the
level in the tank is low.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified fuel tank capacity.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50:engine operating temperature
not yet reached90:normal operating temperature130:temperature too high
Control indicator o illuminates if
engine coolant temperature is too
high.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
will be indicated can vary
considerably.
Page 88 of 245

86Instruments and controlsA required service due is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for
seven seconds after switching on the ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more, no service
information appears in the display.
If service due is required within the
next 3000 km, the remaining distance or time duration is indicated for
several seconds. Simultaneously
symbol F lights up permamently as
reminder.
If service due is less than 1000 km,
F flashes and then lights up
permanently. Remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds.
Overdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
distance. F flashes and then lights up
permanently until service is executed.Reset of service interval
After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance
of a workshop.
If service is executed by yourself, operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold button M or
CHECK
● switch on ignition; the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button. Symbol F
disappears
Retrieving service information To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
M or CHECK . The service
information is displayed for a few
seconds.
Service information 3 214.Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 80.
Turn signal O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.