In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on
the selector lever and engage the
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 118.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 119.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 156, 3 185.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 140.
● 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 30, 3 36,
3 45.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
18In briefStarting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral).
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 1 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes
out.
● Turn key to position 2 and release.
Starting the engine 3 112.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 114.
86Instruments and controlsContinue driving until %
extinguishes. Depending on version,
a warning message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
If possible, do not allow engine speed
to drop below 2000 rpm during the
cleaning process.
Control indicator % illuminates when
diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 117, Stop-start
system 3 114.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with a warning chime and, in
vehicles with Multifunction version of
the Driver Information Centre 3 89,a corresponding message also
appears when a puncture or severely
under-inflated tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After several
seconds w illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 157.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 89.Caution
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 (or move selector lever to N).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Instruments and controls95● Vehicles with manualtransmission automated; brake
pedal has not been depressed
when starting the engine.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; an
incorrect gear has been selected when starting-off or during
driving.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; whenthe vehicle is at a standstill, if
engine is running and a gear is engaged; transmission
automatically shifts to N in certain
situations.
● If the clutch temperature is too high in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a transmission fault is detected
in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a warning message, e.g. low tyre pressure, appears in the
Driver Information Centre.When the vehicle is parked
and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
Fuel system messages
Fuel cut-off system
In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.
Control indicator 9 3 80 illuminates if
the fuel cut-off switch is triggered and, depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may also appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven, refer
to " Vehicle shutdown " 3 113.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on version, the following
functions may be selected by
pressing TRIP repeatedly on the end
of the wiper lever:
Standard version ● outside temperature (if available)
● range
● distance travelled
112Driving and operatingCaution
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is
stationary, as this may damage
the power steering pump.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
vehicle battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 117.Ignition switch positions0:steering wheel lock released,
ignition off1:ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating2:starting
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake.
Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral)
Do not operate the accelerator pedal.
Driving and operating113Diesel engine: turn the key to position
1 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn the key briefly to position 2 and
release.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0.
Autostop
During an Autostop, the engine is
restarted automatically by depressing
the clutch pedal.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA): Shift to a forward
gear, release brake pedal or move
lever to +, – or R to enable an
automatic restart.
Stop-start system 3 114.Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an
engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged vehicle
battery.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.
Vehicle shutdown Fuel cut-off system In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.Control indicator 9 illuminates if the
fuel cut-off switch is triggered and, depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may
also appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.
Generic warning control indicator 9
3 80.
Note
In addition, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked and the
hazard warning flashers and interior lights are illuminated.
Turn the ignition key to position 0 to
prevent vehicle battery discharge and
seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately. Have the vehicle
checked for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment, beneath the vehicle
and near the fuel tank.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven:
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 3 112.
2. Fully actuate the right turn signal light 3 100.
3. Deactivate the right turn signal light.
114Driving and operating4. Fully actuate the left turn signallight.
5. Deactivate the left turn signal light.
6. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4 and 5.
7. Turn the ignition key to position 0.9Danger
If you can smell fuel in the vehicle,
or a fuel leak is present, have the
cause of this remedied
immediately by a workshop. Do
not reset the fuel cut-off system, to avoid the risk of fire.
Fuel system messages 3 95.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut-
off during overrun, i.e. when the
vehicle is driven with a gear engaged
but accelerator is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.
Stop-start system
The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off
the engine as soon as the vehicle is
at a low speed or at a standstill, e.g.
at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. It
starts the engine automatically as
soon as the clutch is depressed.
A vehicle battery sensor ensures that an Autostop is only performed if thevehicle battery is sufficiently charged
for a restart.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing ^ in the centre
console. LED in the button illuminates
to confirm deactivation.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message, e.g.
Start&Stop disconnected , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.
Driving and operating115AutostopIf the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● set the lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated when control
indicator ^ flashes in the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
During an Autostop, the heating,
power steering and brake
performance will be maintained.
Caution
The steering assist may be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed and 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 not too low
● the climate control system allows
an Autostop
● the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
● the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop
● the brake vacuum is sufficient ● the windscreen wipers are not operating at fast speed
● reverse gear is not selected
● heated rear window is not operating
Ambient temperature near to the
freezing point can inhibit an
Autostop.
For manual transmission automated
vehicles, an Autostop may be
inhibited until a speed of approx.
10 km/h is reached.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 112.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.