18In brief
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever to
the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 143.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 140.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 197, 3 229
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 178.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 35, 3 44,
3 50.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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
Instruments and controls83OverviewOTurn signal 3 86XSeat belt reminder 3 87vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 87VAirbag deactivation 3 88pCharging system 3 88ZMalfunction indicator light
3 88HService vehicle soon 3 88STOPStop engine 3 88JSystem check 3 89RBrake and clutch system
3 89uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 89RGear shifting 3 89)Lane departure warning
3 89bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 90aElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
off 3 90!Preheating 3 90%Diesel particle filter 3 90YAdBlue 3 90wDeflation detection system
3 91IEngine oil pressure 3 91Y oLow fuel 3 91W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 90DAutostop 3 918Exterior light 3 919Low beam 3 92CHigh beam 3 92fHigh beam assist 3 92>Fog light 3 92øRear fog light 3 92
Indicates vehicle speed.
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.
Instruments and controls89Illuminates together with other control
indicators, accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message
in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Illuminates red A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 180.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 145.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 144.
Gear shifting
R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Lane departure warning
) flashes yellow when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
Lane departure warning 3 165.
90Instruments and controlsElectronic Stability Controland Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 146.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
off
n illuminates yellow.
The systems are deactivated.Engine coolant temperature
o illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 179.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Diesel particle filter % or H illuminates yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until the control
indicator extinguishes.
Illuminates temporarily Start of saturation of the particle filter.
Start cleaning process as soon as possible by driving at a vehicle speed
of at least 60 km/h.
Illuminates constantlyIndication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Diesel particle filter 3 136.
AdBlue
Y flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 600 km and 2400 km.
Have the AdBlue® topped-up as soon as possible by a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10 litres of
AdBlue® to its tank.
Instruments and controls91Flashes yellowThe remaining driving range is
between 0 and 600 km.
Top-up the AdBlue® as soon as
possible to avoid a breakdown by a
qualified workshop. You can add up
to 10 litres of AdBlue® to its tank.
Deflation detection system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more
wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. 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 3 178.
Low fuel
o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 168.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 182.
Autostop
D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 107.
Driving and operating133ActivationThe stop-start system is available assoon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Ò. The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
AutostopVehicles with manual transmission
An Autostop can be activated at a
standstill or at a low speed up to
14 km/h.
Activate an Autostop as follows: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.Vehicles with automatic transmission If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 15% or more.Indication
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.