
In brief111Power windows .....................37
2 Exterior mirrors .....................34
3 Cruise control  .....................146
Speed limiter ....................... 148
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 110
Exit lighting  ......................... 113
Parking lights ...................... 111
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................92
5 Side air vents ...................... 123
6 Instruments  .......................... 82
Driver Information Centre ...... 92
7 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................92
8 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer  ................................. 74
9 Head-up display ....................96
10 Centre air vents  .................. 123
11 Hazard warning flashers  ....109
12 Info-Display  .......................... 9413Centre air vent ......................94
14 Light sensor 
15 Central locking system ..........24
16 Glovebox  .............................. 63
Fuse box  ............................ 192
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................... 94
18 Climate control system ........ 115
19 USB charging port  ................ 77
20 Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist  .....................150
Lane departure warning  .....164
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 131
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control  ..........145
21 Power outlet .......................... 77
22 Manual transmission  ..........142
Automatic transmission  ......139
23 Manual parking brake .........144
24 Power button ....................... 128
25 Ignition switch .....................127
26 Steering wheel adjustment  ..7327 Horn  ..................................... 74
28 Bonnet release lever  ..........176
29 Storage ................................. 63
30 Head-up display ....................96
31 Light switch  ........................ 106
Headlight range
adjustment  ......................... 108
Front/rear fog lights  ............110
Instrument illumination  .......111 

12In briefExterior lightingAUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
Automatic light control  3 107.
Fog lights
Press button in light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lightHeadlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
High beam  3 107.
High beam assist  3 108
Headlight flash  3 107.
Adaptive forward lighting  3 108
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3  110.
Parking lights  3 111. 

Instruments and controls85A required service due is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for seven seconds after switching on the ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more, no service
information appears in the display.
If service due is required within the
next 3000 km, the remaining distance
or time duration is indicated for
several seconds. Simultaneously
symbol  F lights up permamently as
reminder.
If service due is less than 1000 km,
F  flashes and then lights up
permanently. Remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds.
Overdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
distance.  F flashes and then lights up
permanently until service is executed.Reset of service interval
After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance of a workshop.
If service is executed by yourself,
operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold button  M or
CHECK
● switch on ignition; the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates  =0,
release the button. Symbol  F
disappears
Retrieving service information To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
M  or CHECK . The service
information is displayed for a few
seconds.
Service information  3 213.Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as afunctionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters  3 79.
Turn signal
O  illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on. 

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. 

94Instruments and controlsDisplay of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
Distance travelled
Displays the current distance for trip
2 since a certain reset.
The values of trip 2 page can be reset
by pressing  SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Digital speed page
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Stop and Start time counter
A time counter calculates the time
spent in STOP mode during a
journey. It resets to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Compass page
Displays the geographic direction of
driving.Blank page
No trip/fuel information is displayed.
Info display
The Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel near the instrument
cluster.
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
● Graphic-Info-Display
or
● 7'' Colour-Info-Display  with
touchscreen functionality
or
● 8'' Colour-Info-Display  with
touchscreen functionality
The Info displays can indicate: ● time  3 77
● outside temperature  3 76
● date  3 77
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● indication of rear view camera 3 162● indication of panoramic view
system  3 160
● indication of parking assist instructions  3 150
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● vehicle and system messages 3 97
● settings for vehicle personalisation  3 99
Graphic-Info-Display
Press  X to switch on the display.
Press  MENU  to select main menu
page. 

98Instruments and controlsMessages 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. 

102Instruments and controlsDriving functions
Press Í.
Select  Driving functions .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Park Assist : Activates advanced
park assist, a parking maneuver can be selected.
● Blind Spot Sensors : Activates or
deactivates side blind spot alert.
● Panoramic view system :
Activation/deactivation of the
function.
Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Notice
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Notice
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, ignition on, mobile
service and GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press  Z and speak
with an advisor.Depending on the equipment of the
vehicle, the following services are
available:
● Emergency services and support
in the case of a vehicle
breakdown
● Wi-Fi hotspot
● Smartphone application
● Remote control, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation of horn and
lights, control of central locking
system
● Stolen vehicle assistance
● Vehicle diagnostics
Notice
The OnStar module of the vehicle is
deactivated after ten days without an ignition cycle. Functions requiring a
data connection will be available
again after switching on the ignition. 

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