18In briefAutomatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 215, 3 247.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 191.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 31, 3 49,
3 57.
● Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 36.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector to
P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper/washer .........80
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 84
Cigarette lighter ......................... 84
Ashtrays .................................... 85
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 85
Instrument cluster ......................85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 85
Trip odometer ............................ 86
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Service display .......................... 87
Control indicators ......................88
Turn signal ................................. 89Seat belt reminder.....................89
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 90
Airbag deactivation ....................90
Charging system .......................90
Malfunction indicator light ..........90
Brake and clutch system ...........91
Operate pedal ............................ 91
Electric parking brake ................91
Electric parking brake fault ........91
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....92
Upshift ....................................... 92
Power steering .......................... 92
Lane departure warning ............92
Electronic Stability Control off ...92
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........92
Traction Control system off .......93
Preheating ................................. 93
Diesel particle filter ....................93
AdBlue ....................................... 93
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 93
Engine oil pressure ....................93
Low fuel ..................................... 94
Immobiliser ................................ 94
Exterior light .............................. 94
High beam ................................. 94
High beam assist .......................94
Adaptive forward lighting ...........94Fog light ..................................... 95
Rear fog light ............................. 95
Cruise control ............................ 95
Vehicle detected ahead .............95
Door open .................................. 95
Information displays .....................95
Driver Information Centre ..........95
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 100
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................102
Battery voltage ........................ 103
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
Instruments and controls87Engine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
88Instruments and controlsThe remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever
for several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
page must be active. Switch on
ignition, but not the engine.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed, to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 95.
Service information 3 233.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 a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
Control indicators in the
instrument cluster
Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 89XSeat belt reminder 3 89vAirbag and belt tensioners and
roll bars 3 90VAirbag deactivation 3 90pCharging system 3 90ZMalfunction indicator light
3 90
Instruments and controls89RBrake and clutch system 3 91-Operate pedal 3 91mElectric parking brake 3 91jElectric parking brake fault
3 91uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 92RUpshift 3 92cPower steering 3 92)Lane departure warning 3 92aElectronic Stability Control off
3 92bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 92kTraction Control system off
3 93!Preheating 3 93%Diesel particle filter 3 93YAdBlue 3 93wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 93IEngine oil pressure 3 93iLow fuel 3 94dImmobiliser 3 948Exterior light 3 94CHigh beam 3 94lHigh beam assist 3 94fAdaptive forward lighting 3 94>Fog light 3 95rRear fog light 3 95mCruise control 3 95AVehicle detected ahead 3 95hDoor open 3 95
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 196, Fuses
3 204.
Turn signals 3 121.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Instruments and controls93operational. Driving stability,
however, may deteriorate depending on road surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 3 155, Traction Control system (TC)
3 154.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 143, Stop-start
system 3 139.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 144.Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system3 211.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
94Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 191.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 144.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 195.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 113.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 115 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 117.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist or intelligent light range is activated 3 115,
3 117.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Instruments and controls97
●Remaining Oil Life : indicates
when to change the engine oil and filter 3 87
● Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will be activated
● Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the
current route section 3 175
● Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a preceding moving
vehicle 3 163
Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
Press MENU to select W.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:Page 1:
● trip odometer 1
● average consumption 1
● average speed 1
Page 2: ● trip odometer 2
● average consumption 2
● average speed 2