Driving and operating173Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice or slush. Cleaning
instructions 3 230.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in case of a permanent
fault.
Rear view camera The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding area
behind and around the vehicle
before reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted between the
number plate lights and has a viewing angle of 130°.
174Driving and operatingThe area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guiding lines
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal
lines in 1 metre intervals projected on
the picture to define the distance to
shown objects.
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
The function can be deactivated in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture, which show
obstacles detected by the rear sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with a warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
The top line of the display can be
cleared by pressing the multifunction
knob.
Display settingsNavi 650 /Navi 950 : Brightness can be
set by first pressing and then turning
the outer ring of the multifunction
knob.
CD 600 : Brightness can be set by first
pressing and then turning the
multifunction knob.
Deactivation The camera is deactivated when acertain forward speed is exceeded or
if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a 9 on the top line of the Info-Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● The surrounding area is dark.● The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into
the camera lens.
190Vehicle care● Check the coolant level.
● Since the durability of AdBlue is limited to two years, fluid should
be exchanged if it is too old. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
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
258Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......116
Headlights................................... 113 Headlights when driving abroad 116
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heating ........................................ 55
Heating and ventilation system . 126
High beam ........................... 94, 115
High beam assist ..................94, 115
Hill start assist ........................... 154
Horn ....................................... 15, 80
I Identification plate .....................236
Ignition switch positions .............138
Immobiliser ............................ 30, 94
Indicators ...................................... 85
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................85
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination .....204
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 122
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........156
Interior care ............................... 232Interior lighting............................ 122
Interior lights ...................... 123, 204
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......150
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....69
J Jump starting ............................. 226
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 178
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................26, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......208
Loading information .....................77
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 149
Manual seat adjustment ...............50
Manual transmission .................. 151
Memorised settings ......................23Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................122
N
New vehicle running-in ..............138
Number plate light .....................203
O Object detection systems ...........164
Odometer ..................................... 85
Oil, engine .......................... 234, 238
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 91
Outside temperature ....................82
Overrun cut-off ........................... 139
P Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 164
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 122
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 242
Performing work ........................190
Pollen filter ................................. 134
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power seat adjustment ................53
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 220
260Upshift.......................................... 92
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190
Vehicle data ................................ 238
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 254
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 244
Vehicle Identification Number ....236
Vehicle jack ................................ 210
Vehicle messages .....................102
Vehicle personalisation .............103
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 189
Vehicle tools ............................... 210
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 244
Ventilating ..................................... 55
Ventilation ................................... 126
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 85
Warning triangle .......................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 193
Wheel changing .........................220Wheel covers ............................. 217
Wheels and tyres .......................211
Wind deflector............................... 43
Windows ....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........80
Winter tyres ............................... 211
Wiper blade replacement ..........196