In brief111Power windows .....................38
2 Exterior mirrors .....................35
3 Cruise control .....................147
Speed limiter ....................... 149
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 108
Exit lighting ......................... 114
Parking lights ...................... 112
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................93
5 Side air vents ...................... 124
6 Instruments .......................... 83
Driver Information Centre ...... 93
7 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................93
8 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 75
9 Head-up display ....................97
10 Centre air vents .................. 124
11 Hazard warning flashers ....110
12 Info-Display .......................... 9513Centre air vent ......................95
14 Light sensor
15 Central locking system ..........25
16 Glovebox .............................. 64
Fuse box ............................ 193
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................... 95
18 Climate control system ........ 116
19 USB charging port ................ 78
20 Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................151
Lane departure warning .....165
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 132
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control ...........146
21 Power outlet .......................... 78
22 Manual transmission ..........143
Automatic transmission ......140
23 Manual parking brake .........145
24 Power button ....................... 129
25 Ignition switch .....................128
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..7427 Horn ..................................... 75
28 Bonnet release lever ..........177
29 Storage ................................. 64
30 Head-up display ....................97
31 Light switch ........................ 107
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 109
Front/rear fog lights ............111
Instrument illumination .......112
20In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 33.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 177.
72Storage● Secure loose objects in the loadcompartment to prevent from
sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 218) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
60 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
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.
Instruments and controls99Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info-Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
Driving and operating127Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 128
Control of the vehicle ...............128
Steering ................................... 128
Starting and operating ...............128
New vehicle running-in ............128
Ignition switch positions ...........128
Power button ........................... 129
Power saving mode .................130
Starting the engine ..................131
Overrun cut-off ........................ 132
Stop-start system ....................132
Parking .................................... 135
Engine exhaust .......................... 136
Diesel particle filter ..................136
Catalytic converter ...................137
AdBlue ..................................... 137
Automatic transmission ..............140
Transmission display ...............140
Selector lever .......................... 140
Manual mode ........................... 141
Electronic driving programmes 142
Fault ........................................ 142
Interruption of power supply ....142Manual transmission ..................143
Brakes ........................................ 144
Antilock brake system .............144
Parking brake .......................... 145
Brake assist ............................. 145
Hill start assist ......................... 145
Ride control systems .................146
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........146
Driver assistance systems .........147
Cruise control .......................... 147
Speed limiter ........................... 149
Parking assist .......................... 151
Advanced parking assist .........154
Side blind spot alert .................159
Panoramic view system ...........161
Rear view camera ...................163
Lane departure warning ..........165
Driver alert ............................... 166
Fuel ............................................ 167
Fuel for petrol engines .............167
Fuel for diesel engines ............168
Refuelling ................................ 168
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 169
Trailer hitch ................................ 170
General information .................170Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 170
Trailer towing ........................... 171
Towing equipment ...................171
Driving and operating135● The driver's seat belt isunfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during the restart might be noticeable.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 177.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
136Driving and operatingload or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Note
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a certain time.
Emergency operation under
extreme cold temperatures
9 Warning
This emergency operation may
only be carried out in case of
extremely cold temperatures and if the vehicle is parked on a levelsurface.
In countries with extreme cold
temperatures it may be necessary to
park the vehicle without applied
parking brake.
This is an emergency operation to
avoid freezing of the parking brake.
Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
Automatic cleaning process
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases.
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary illumination of % or H ,
accompanied by a message in the
Driver Information Centre.
As soon as the traffic conditions
permit, regenerate the filter by driving at a vehicle speed of at least 60 km/huntil the control indicator
extinguishes.
Note
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may
be accompanied by a burning smell,
which is normal. Following
prolonged operation of the vehicle at
very low speed or at idle, you may,
in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the
vehicle or the environment.
Cleaning process not possible
If % or H stays on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
this indicates that the particle filter
additive level is too low.
The reservoir must be topped-up
without delay. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.