Driving and operating155
TC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When TC operates b flashes.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 92.
Deactivation
TC can be switched off when spinning
of drive wheels is required:
Press b briefly to deactivate TC, k
illuminates. Deactivation is displayed
as status message in the Driver
Information Centre.
TC is reactivated by pressing b
again.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning. ESC operates in
combination with the Traction Control system (TC) 3 154.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
156Driving and operatingESC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When ESC operates b flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 92.
Deactivation
For a more sporty behaviour ESC and
TC can be deactivated separately:
● Press b briefly: only Traction
control system is inactive, ESC
remains active, k illuminates
● Press and hold b for at least
5 seconds: TC and ESC are deactivated, k and n illuminate.
Additionally, the selected mode is
displayed as status message in the
Driver Information Centre.
If the vehicle comes into threshold
with deactivated ESP, the system will reactivate ESP for the time duration
of the threshold, when the brake
pedal is depressed once.
ESC is reactivated by pressing b
again. If the TC system was
previously disabled, both TC and
ESC are reactivated.
ESC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.Interactive driving system
Flex RideFlex Ride driving system allows the
driver to select between three driving
modes:
● SPORT mode: press SPORT,
LED illuminates.
● TOUR mode: press TOUR, LED
illuminates.
● NORMAL mode: both SPORT
and TOUR are not pressed, no
LED illuminates.
Deactivate SPORT mode and TOUR
mode by pressing corresponding
button once more.
In each driving mode, Flex Ride
networks the following electronic systems:
● Continuous Damping Control
● Accelerator Pedal Control
● Steering Control
● Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
● Antilock brake system (ABS) with
cornering brake control
● Automatic transmission.
Driving and operating159maintained. Control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates green.
Accelerator pedal can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while gearshifting.
Increase speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed
increases continuously or in small
increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired speed and store by turning to SET/-.
Reduce speed
With cruise control active, hold thumb
wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases
continuously or in small increments.
Deactivation Press y; control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Cruise control is deactivated. Last
stored speed remains in memory for
later speed resume.
Automatic deactivation:
● Vehicle speed below approx. 30 km/h.
● Vehicle speed above approx. 200 km/h.
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed for
a few seconds.
● Selector lever is in N.
● Engine speed is in a very low range.
● The Traction Control system (TC)
or Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is operating.
Resume stored speed
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a
speed above 30 km/h. The stored
speed will be obtained.
Switching off
Press m; control indicator m in
instrument cluster extinguishes. The stored speed is deleted.
257Clock............................................. 82
Code ........................................... 102
Collision damage repair ..............252
Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................137
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............234
Cruise control ...................... 95, 158
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curve lighting.............................. 117
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............117
Declaration of conformity ............249
DEF ............................................ 144
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Diesel particle filter ...............93, 143
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........158
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 137
E Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 204Electric parking brake ...........91, 152
Electric parking brake fault ...........91
Electronic climate control system 129
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic Stability Control.......... 155
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......190
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 241
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................237
Engine oil ................... 191, 234, 238
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 124
Event data recorders ..................254
Exit lighting ................................ 124
Exterior care .............................. 230
Exterior light ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ....................14, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
Fault ........................................... 150
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76Fixed air vents ........................... 134
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 199
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......163
Forward collision alert................. 161
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ........................... 121
Front seats.................................... 49
Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn signal lights ...............200
Fuel............................................. 179
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 182
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............179
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 85
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 70
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 100
Ground clearance .......................137
H Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 151, 152
Hazard warning flashers ............120
259QQuickheat ................................... 133
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 255
Radio remote control ...................22
Reading lights ............................ 123
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ............................... 95
Rear fog lights ........................... 121
Rear storage ................................. 75
Rear view camera ...................... 173
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 234, 238
Refuelling ................................... 180
Registered trademarks ...............254
Retained power off .....................138
Reversing lights .........................122
Ride control systems ..................154
Rollover protection system ...........46
S
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat folding .................................. 52
Seat heating ................................. 55
Seat position ................................ 49
Seat ventilation ............................. 55Selective catalytic reduction .......144
Selector lever ............................. 148
Service ............................... 135, 233
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................233
Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ....................171
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn signal lights ................202
Soft top ........................................ 36
Software acknowledgement .......252
Spare wheel ............................... 223
Speed limiter............................... 160
Speedometer ............................... 85
Starting and operating ................138
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................138
Steering ...................................... 137
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop-start system........................ 139
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sunvisor lights ........................... 123
Sun visors .................................... 36
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 86
Tail lights ................................... 201Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 210
Top-tether fastening eyes ............69
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 228
Towing another vehicle .............229
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................228
Traction Control system ............. 154
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant ...................175
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................147
Tread depth ............................... 216
Trip odometer .............................. 86
Turn and lane-change signals ...121
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................211
Tyre pressure ............................ 215
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 93, 211
Tyre pressures ........................... 247
Tyre repair kit ............................. 217
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 164
Upholstery .................................. 232