In brief111Central locking system ..........22
2 Power windows .....................31
3 Exterior mirrors .....................28
4 Light switch ......................... 107
5 Cruise control ...................... 140
Speed limiter ....................... 141
Forward collision alert .........142
6 Side air vents ...................... 122
7 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 113
Headlight flash ....................109
Low beam and high beam ..108
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................89
8 Instruments ........................... 78
9 Steering wheel controls .......72
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...73
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system .........75
11 Centre air vents ................... 12212Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 138
Hazard warning flashers ....112
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 84
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
14 Info-Display .......................... 93
15 Instrument panel storage ......55
16 Glovebox .............................. 56
17 Infotainment system
18 Climate control system ........ 117
19 Stop-start system ................127
Fuel selector ......................... 79
20 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot
21 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 134
Automatic transmission ......131
22 Parking brake ......................136
23 Power outlet .......................... 77
24 Parking assist ..................... 144
Descent control system ......... 8625 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............126
26 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 46
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
28 Bonnet release lever ..........165
29 Instrument panel storage ......55
Fuse box ............................ 181
In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button 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 3 134.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<:higher gear]:lower gear
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 3 131.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 185, 3 218.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 166.
● 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 28, 3 36,
3 41.
● 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.
● Automatic transmission in P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 126.
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.
● Shift the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 127.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment ........72
Steering wheel controls .............72
Heated steering wheel ...............72
Horn ........................................... 73
Windscreen wiper/washer .........73
Rear window wiper/washer .......75
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 78
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Fuel selector .............................. 79
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Service display .......................... 80
Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 84
Seat belt reminder .....................84Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................85
Malfunction indicator light ..........85
Service vehicle soon .................85
Brake and clutch system ...........85
Operate pedal ............................ 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....85
Upshift ....................................... 86
Descent control system .............86
Power steering .......................... 86
Lane departure warning ............86
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........86
Electronic Stability Control off ...86
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........87
Traction Control system off .......87
Preheating ................................. 87
Diesel particle filter ....................87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Immobiliser ................................ 88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
Adaptive forward lighting ...........88
Fog light ..................................... 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89Vehicle detected ahead .............89
Bonnet open .............................. 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 93
Vehicle messages ........................94
Warning chimes .........................96
Battery voltage .......................... 96
Trip computer ............................... 97
Vehicle personalisation ..............100
OnStar ....................................... 103
Instruments and controls83Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 84X /
k /Seat belt reminder 3 84vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 84V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 84pCharging system 3 85ZMalfunction indicator light
3 85gService vehicle soon 3 85RBrake and clutch system
3 85-Operate pedal 3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 85[Upshift 3 86uDescent control system
3 86cPower steering 3 86)Lane departure warning
3 86rUltrasonic parking assist
3 86nElectronic Stability Control off
3 86bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 87kTraction Control system off
3 87!Preheating 3 87%Diesel particle filter 3 87wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87iLow fuel 3 88dImmobiliser 3 888Exterior light 3 88CHigh beam 3 88fAdaptive forward lighting
3 88>Fog light 3 89rRear fog light 3 89mCruise control 3 89AVehicle detected ahead
3 89
Instruments and controls85Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. The brake servo unit may
cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 94.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 169.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 136.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 127.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 17, 3 126.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
88Instruments 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 3 166.
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.
Refuelling 3 155.
Catalytic converter 3 131.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 171.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a repairer.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 107.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 108 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 110.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Adaptive forward lighting 3 110.
Instruments and controls95Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message10Brakes overheated16Brake light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message53Tighten fuel filler cap54Water in diesel fuel filterS68Service power steeringS73Service all-wheel drive systemS75Service air conditioningS79Top up engine oilS81Service transmissionS82Change engine oil soonS84Engine power is reducedS89Service vehicle soon128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumperS136Service parking assist174Low battery
Note
"S" means "Service vehicle soon".
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display and Uplevel-
Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● service messages
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● drive systems
● ride control systems
● driver assistance systems