16In brief● Switch on heatedwindscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heating and ventilation system
3 114.
Air conditioning system 3 115.
Heated windscreen 3 39.Electronic climate control system
Press à.
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 ,.
Electronic climate control system
3 118.
Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 5-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal and then push and move the
selector lever to the right and rear.
In brief17
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 3 142.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 139.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 195, 3 228
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 177.
● 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 34, 3 43,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
18In briefStarting 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 3 130.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.
In brief19Stop-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 3 131.
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 32.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 176.
72Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Steering wheel adjustment ........73
Steering wheel controls .............73
Heated steering wheel ...............73
Horn ........................................... 74
Windscreen wiper/washer .........74
Rear window wiper/washer .......76
Outside temperature ..................76
Clock ......................................... 77
Power outlets ............................. 77
Inductive charging .....................78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 79
Instrument cluster ......................79
Speedometer ............................. 82
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 83
Tachometer ............................... 83
Fuel gauge ................................ 84
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Service display .......................... 84
Control indicators ......................85Turn signal................................. 85
Seat belt reminder .....................86
Airbag and belt tensioners .........86
Airbag deactivation ....................87
Charging system .......................87
Malfunction indicator light ..........87
Service vehicle soon .................87
Stop engine ............................... 87
System check ............................ 88
Brake and clutch system ...........88
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....88
Gear shifting .............................. 88
Lane departure warning ............88
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........89
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off ......89
Engine coolant temperature ......89
Preheating ................................. 89
Diesel particle filter ....................89
AdBlue ....................................... 89
Deflation detection system ........90
Engine oil pressure ....................90
Low fuel ..................................... 90
Autostop .................................... 90
Exterior light .............................. 90
High beam ................................. 91
High beam assist .......................91
Low beam .................................. 91
Fog light ..................................... 91Rear fog light............................. 91
Rain sensor ............................... 91
Cruise control ............................ 91
Speed limiter ............................. 91
Traffic sign assistant ..................91
Door open .................................. 91
Information displays .....................92
Driver Information Centre ..........92
Info display ................................ 94
Head-up display ........................96
Vehicle messages ........................97
Warning chimes .........................98
Battery voltage .......................... 98
Vehicle personalisation ................99
Telematics service .....................102
OnStar ..................................... 102
82Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 85XSeat belt reminder 3 86vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 86VAirbag deactivation 3 87pCharging system 3 87ZMalfunction indicator light
3 87HService vehicle soon 3 87STOPStop engine 3 87JSystem check 3 88RBrake and clutch system
3 88uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 88RGear shifting 3 88)Lane departure warning
3 88bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 89aElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
off 3 89!Preheating 3 89%Diesel particle filter 3 89YAdBlue 3 89wDeflation detection system
3 90IEngine oil pressure 3 90Y oLow fuel 3 90W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 89DAutostop 3 908Exterior light 3 909Low beam 3 91CHigh beam 3 91fHigh beam assist 3 91>Fog light 3 91øRear fog light 3 91
Indicates vehicle speed.
88Instruments and controlsIlluminates together with other controlindicators, 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 3 179.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 144.
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 3 143.
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 3 164.
90Instruments and controlsFlashes 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 3 177.
Low fuel
o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 167.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 181.
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 3 131.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 106.