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
In brief19Starting the engineIgnition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after engine has been started.
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 131.Start power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Press and release Start/Stop button.
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
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.
Seats, restraints47Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Armrest
Armrest can be folded up.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running.
During an Autostop, seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Climate control117Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution l M K
Press:l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable front air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
to the right:increaseto the left:decreaseAir conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops. Stop-start system 3 132.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
Climate control123Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C, if required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● To return to previous mode press
à again, to return to automatic
mode press AUTO.
Note
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Deactivation of Electronic climate
control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning control dial
Z anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window, windscreen
and exterior mirrors b
3 39
Heated seats ß
3 47.Auxiliary heater
Air heater
Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.
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 operating1290:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating. Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: Release key after
after engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission) and press
Start/Stop . Release button after
starting procedure begins. Diesel
engine starts after preheating.Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for five seconds
3 131. Steering wheel locks as soon
as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.