Driving and operating155Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 156
Control of the vehicle ...............156
Steering ................................... 156
Starting and operating ...............156
New vehicle running-in ............156
Ignition switch positions ...........156
Power button ........................... 157
Retained power off ..................158
Starting the engine ..................159
Overrun cut-off ........................ 161
Stop-start system ....................161
Parking .................................... 164
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Diesel particle filter ..................166
Catalytic converter ...................166
Automatic transmission ..............167
Transmission display ...............167
Selector lever .......................... 167
Manual mode ........................... 168
Electronic driving programmes 169
Fault ........................................ 169
Interruption of power supply ....169
Manual transmission ..................170Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 171
Transmission display ...............171
Selector lever .......................... 172
Manual mode ........................... 173
Electronic driving programmes 173
Fault ........................................ 173
Brakes ........................................ 174
Antilock brake system .............174
Parking brake .......................... 175
Brake assist ............................. 177
Hill start assist ......................... 177
Ride control systems .................177
Traction Control system ..........177
Electronic Stability Control ......178
Sport mode .............................. 179
Driver assistance systems .........180
Cruise control .......................... 180
Speed limiter ........................... 182
Adaptive cruise control ............184
Forward collision alert .............191
Following distance indication ...194
Active emergency braking .......195
Parking assist .......................... 198
Side blind spot alert .................205
Rear view camera ...................207
Traffic sign assistant ................209
Lane keep assist .....................213Fuel............................................ 215
Fuel for petrol engines .............215
Fuel for diesel engines ............215
Refuelling ................................ 215
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Trailer hitch ................................ 217
General information .................217
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Trailer towing ........................... 218
Towing equipment ...................219
Trailer stability assist ...............222
Driving and operating167Caution
Fuel grades other than those listedon pages 3 215, 3 280 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.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual mode by tapping the selector lever to
+ or - 3 168.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the Driver Information Centre.
In automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D.
In manual mode, M and the number
of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position.
Selector leverP:park position, wheels are locked, engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and the parking brake
is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode
