162Driving and operatingVehicles with automatic transmission
or manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 15% or more.
Indication
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
After restart, the idle speed is
indicated.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.● The self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 146.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 156.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched to a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
166Driving and operatingDiesel particle filterAutomatic cleaning process
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs between seven and twelve
minutes. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
System requires manual cleaning
process
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and
if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will beindicated by % and a warning
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
% with a warning message
illuminates when diesel particle filter
is full. Start cleaning process as soon as possible.
% with a warning message flashes
when diesel particle filter has reached
the maximum filling level. Start
cleaning process immediately to
avoid damage to the engine.
Activate manual cleaning process To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 revolutions per minute.
Shift down if necessary. Diesel
particle filter cleaning is then started.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high
engine speeds and loads.
The control indicator % extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete. Keep on
driving until self-cleaning operation is
complete.Caution
If the cleaning process is
interrupted, there is a risk of
provoking severe engine damage.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for anyreasons, Z illuminates and a warning
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Engine power
may be reduced. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Technical data287Capacities
Engine oilEngineB10XFLB14XFL,
B14XFT,
B14XEB16DTUB16DTC,
B16DTE,
B16DTH,
B16DTRB16SHTincluding Filter [l]4.04.04.55.05.5between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.01.01.0
Fuel tank
Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l]48
299Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................156
Controls ........................................ 91
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............273
Cruise control ....................113, 180
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............136
Declaration of conformity ............292
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter ....................166
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........180
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 156
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 242
Electric parking brake .........110, 175
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 148Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 169, 173
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 178
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...243
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 226, 273, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 143
Event data recorders ..................296
Exit lighting ................................ 143
Exterior care .............................. 269
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................13, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ................................... 169, 173
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 153
Fog light ..................................... 113Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 191
Fragrance diffuser ........................98
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 140
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 215
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............215
Fuel for petrol engines ...............215
Fuel gauge ................................. 106 Fuses ......................................... 242
G
Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................217
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H
Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 174, 175
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 135
Headlight range adjustment ......135
Headlights................................... 134
300Headlights when driving abroad 136
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................92
Heating .................................. 54, 55
Heating and ventilation system . 145
High beam ......................... 113, 135
High beam assist ........................113
Hill start assist ........................... 177
Horn ....................................... 14, 92
I
Identification plate .....................275
Ignition switch positions .............156
Immobiliser .......................... 38, 113
Indicators .................................... 104
Info display ................................. 119
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ......................101
Instrument panel fuse box .........245
Instrument panel illumination .....241
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 142
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 271
Interior lighting ............................ 142
Interior lights ...................... 142, 241
Interior mirrors .............................. 40Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 265
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane keep assist ................111, 213
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...................113, 136
Lighting features .........................143
Light switch ................................ 134
Load compartment ................30, 73
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......247
Loading information .....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 112
M Malfunction indicator light ..........110
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode .....................168, 173
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual transmission automated 171
Manual windows ..........................41Massage....................................... 55
Maximum speed ......................... 250
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display .......................... 114
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9 Misted light covers .....................141
N
New vehicle running-in ..............156
Number plate light .....................241
O Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ................................... 105
Oil, engine .......................... 273, 277
OnStar ........................................ 129
Outside temperature ....................95
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
P Parking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 175
Parking lights ............................. 141
Particulate filter ........................... 166
Performance .............................. 282
Performing work ........................225
Pollen filter ................................. 154
Power button .............................. 157
Power connector........................... 98
Power outlets ............................... 97