Instruments and controls87Airbag deactivation
ÓON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 55.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
The engine management system hasa fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
H illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
126Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 127
Control of the vehicle ...............127
Steering ................................... 127
Starting and operating ...............127
New vehicle running-in ............127
Ignition switch positions ...........127
Power button ........................... 128
Power saving mode .................129
Starting the engine ..................130
Overrun cut-off ........................ 131
Stop-start system ....................131
Parking .................................... 134
Engine exhaust .......................... 135
Diesel particle filter ..................135
Catalytic converter ...................136
AdBlue ..................................... 136
Automatic transmission ..............139
Transmission display ...............139
Selector lever .......................... 139
Manual mode ........................... 140
Electronic driving programmes 141
Fault ........................................ 141
Interruption of power supply ....141Manual transmission ..................142
Brakes ........................................ 143
Antilock brake system .............143
Parking brake .......................... 144
Brake assist ............................. 144
Hill start assist ......................... 144
Ride control systems .................145
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........145
Driver assistance systems .........146
Cruise control .......................... 146
Speed limiter ........................... 148
Parking assist .......................... 150
Advanced parking assist .........153
Side blind spot alert .................158
Panoramic view system ...........160
Rear view camera ...................162
Lane departure warning ..........164
Driver alert ............................... 165
Fuel ............................................ 166
Fuel for petrol engines .............166
Fuel for diesel engines ............167
Refuelling ................................ 167
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 168
Trailer hitch ................................ 169
General information .................169Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 169
Trailer towing ........................... 170
Towing equipment ...................170
136Driving and operatingCatalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 166, 3 222 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
AdBlue
General information
The selective catalytic reduction
(BlueInjection) is a method to
substantially reduce the nitrogen
oxides in the exhaust emission. This
is achieved by injecting a Diesel
Exhaust Fluid into the exhaust
system. The ammonia released by
the fluid reacts with nitrous gases
(NO x) from the exhaust and turns it
into nitrogen and water.
The designation of this fluid is
AdBlue ®
. It is a non-toxic, non-
flammable, colourless and odourless
fluid which consists of 32% urea and
68% water.9 Warning
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin
with AdBlue.
In case of eye or skin contact,
rinse off with water.
Caution
Avoid contact of the paintwork with AdBlue.
In case of contact, rinse off with water.
AdBlue freezes at a temperature of
approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is
equipped with an AdBlue pre-heater,
the emissions reduction at low
temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue
pre-heater works automatically.
Level warnings
The AdBlue consumption is
approximately 0.7 litres per
600 miles. The consumption can be
higher depending on driving
behaviour (e.g. high load or towing).
Depending on the calculated range of
AdBlue, different messages are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. The messages and the
restrictions are a legal requirement.
Driving and operating141In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gear shift indication
R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● Special programmes automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
● In snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery surfaces, the
electronic transmission controlenables the driver to select
manually first, second or third
gear for starting off.
Kickdown Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead to maximum acceleration
independent of selected driving
mode. The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine
speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Vehicle messages 3 97.
Electronic transmission control
enables only third gear. The
transmission no longer shifts
automatically.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.Interruption of power supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 206.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console. Poke
with a finger into the leather
socket below the selector lever
and push the trim upwards.
238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Adaptive forward lighting ...........108
AdBlue .................................. 89, 136
Adjustable air vents ...................123
Advanced parking assist ............153
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........86
Airbag deactivation ................55, 87
Airbag label................................... 51 Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 125
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 124
Air vents...................................... 123
Antilock brake system ................ 143
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Appearance care ........................209
Armrest ................................... 46, 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 78
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................36
Automatic light control ...............107
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............139
Autostop ............................... 90, 131
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122B
Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery voltage ............................. 98
Belts.............................................. 48
BlueInjection ............................... 136
Bonnet ....................................... 176
Brake and clutch fluid .................215
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 144
Brake fluid .................................. 179
Brakes ............................... 143, 179
Breakdown.................................. 207
Bulb replacement ....................... 182
C Capacities .................................. 227
Catalytic converter .....................136
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............113
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...198
Charging system .......................... 87
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock............................................. 77