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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.
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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
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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
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
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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.
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178Vehicle careThe engine oil level must not exceedthe MAX mark on the dipstick.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 227.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 215.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.