114Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards doorwindows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 132.Electronic climate control
system
Controls for: ● temperature
● air distribution ( s or K) and menu
selection
● fan speed x
AUTO:automatic modeu:air recirculationV:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrorsA/C OFF:switch off air conditioningHeated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors Ü 3 40 , 3 36 , heated seats ß
3 48.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted by use of air distribution and air flow
controls.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
For correct operation do not cover the
sensor on the instrument panel.
Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Press AUTO ("AUTO" appears in
the display).
● Set desired temperature (the temperature appears in the
display).
● Open all air vents.
Climate control121Teach remote control (Type A)
If the vehicle battery is reconnected, the LED in the instrument panel
button illuminates and the system
configures the remote control menu
automatically. If the LED flashes,
press OK on remote control, select
Add or AddE and confirm.
Additional remote control units may
also be configured. Press the button
until LED flashes, switch on the
remote control, select Add and
confirm.
AddE teaches the current remote
control unit exclusively and blocks all
previously configured units. Add
teaches up to four remote control
units, but only one unit can operate the system at any one time.Remote control (Type B)1 Display:Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Z, Ü , Y ,
Ö and x2 l:Adjusts values up3
OFF:Switch heater off, or press
Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm selection4 Y:Switch heater on, or press Y
and OFF simultaneously to
confirm selection5 k:Adjusts values downIf no buttons are pressed within
30 seconds the display automatically
turns off.9 Warning
When refuelling, switch off the
remote control unit as well as the
heater!
The remote control has a maximum
range of 1000 metres. The range may
be reduced due to environmental
conditions and as the battery
becomes weaker.
Remote control (Type B) fault
displays
Z:poor signal – adjust positionFAIL:error during signal
transmission –
move closer or check heater
fuseÜ:battery low – replace battery
122Climate controlTeach remote control (Type B)
Up to four additional remote control
units may also be configured. During
additional teaching processes, the
oldest transmitter will be deleted each
time.
Remove the heater fuse for
five seconds, then refit the fuse.
Within two - six seconds press OFF
for one second. Teaching is
completed.
If the remote has not been used for a long period, press the OFF button six
times at intervals of two seconds,
then press and hold for another
two seconds, then wait two minutes.Manual control
Depending on version, the auxiliary
heater can also be switched on for the
last duration time or the default
duration 30 minutes, or cut-off
immediately, using the button on the
instrument panel. The LED in the
button confirms operation.
Battery replacement
Replace the battery when the range
of the remote control is reduced or
when the battery charge symbol
flashes.
Open the cover and replace the
battery (Type A: CR 2430, Type B:
2CR 11108, or equivalent), ensuring
the new battery is correctly installed
with the positive ( <) side facing the
positive terminals. Replace the cover
securely.
Dispose of old batteries in
accordance with environmental
regulations.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Operation (Type A)
Heating Y
Select Y in the menu bar and confirm.
The predetermined heating duration,
e.g. L 30, flashes in the display. The
factory setting is 30 minutes.
152Driving and operating9Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 95.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 167.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 98.
When vehicle speed reaches 50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 95 illuminates together
with A 3 93 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 98.
The Traction control system (TC) is
not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 99.
Electronic stability program
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
Driving and operating153As 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.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 98.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action 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 95.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 167.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESP® Plus
can be
deactivated to enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 98.
When vehicle speed reaches
50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP® Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
Ø again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESP® Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.
158Driving and operatingSpeed limiter
Maximum speed limiter In accordance with local or national
regulations, the vehicle may be
equipped with a fixed maximum
speed limiter that cannot be disabled.
If equipped, a warning label indicating the fixed maximum speed limit (90 to
130 km/h) is located on the
instrument panel.
Deviations from the maximum speed
limit may occur briefly when driving
downhill, for physical reasons.
A warning buzzer may sound for
ten seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Vehicles also equipped with cruise
control speed limiter: the maximum
speed cannot be exceeded by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly beyond the point of resistance.
Cruise control speed limiter 3 154.Parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.
The parking assist makes reverse
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the rear of the
vehicle and obstacles.
The system consists of four ultrasonic parking sensors in the rear bumper.
Note
Attached parts in the detection area
cause system malfunction.
Activation
When reverse gear is engaged, the
system switches itself on
automatically. Readiness for
operation is indicated by a brief
acoustic signal.
An obstacle is indicated by buzzers.
The interval between the buzzers
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets
closer to the obstacle. When the
distance is less than 30 cm, the buzzer is continuous.
Driving and operating159Deactivation
It is possible to permanently or
temporarily deactivate the system.
Temporary deactivation
Temporarily deactivate the system by
pressing r on the instrument panel
with the ignition on. LED illuminates in
the button when deactivated.
When reverse gear is selected, no
acoustic signal will sound, indicating
deactivation.
The function is reactivated by
pressing r again or the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Permanent deactivation
Permanently deactivate the system
by pressing and holding r on the
instrument panel for approx. three seconds with the ignition on.
LED illuminates continuously in the
button when permanently
deactivated.
The system is deactivated and will not
operate. When reverse gear is
selected, no acoustic signal will
sound, indicating deactivation.
The function is reactivated by
pressing and holding r for approx.
three seconds.
Fault
If the system detects an operating fault, when selecting reverse gear a
continuous acoustic alarm will sound for approx. three seconds. Consult a
workshop to have the cause of the
fault remedied.Caution
When reversing, the area should
be free from obstacles which could impact on the underside of the
vehicle.
Impact to the rear axle, which may
not be visible, could lead to
uncharacteristic changes in the
vehicle handling. In the event of
such an impact, consult a
workshop.
Basic notes on parking assist
system
9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
168Driving and operating● Press switch on the instrumentpanel; LED in switch illuminatesafter approx. two seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine idle speed increases to
1,200 rpm.Caution
During operation of the power
take-off, never move the selector
lever out of neutral (vehicles with
manual transmission automated:
selector lever in position N), to
avoid damage to the transmission.
If a gear change becomes
necessary, i.e. to adjust the driving
speed, the power take-off must always be deactivated first.
Deactivation
To deactivate the power take-off: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Press switch on the instrument panel; LED in switch
extinguishes after approx.
two seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
Fault
If the LED in the switch does not
illuminate when attempting to activate the power take-off and/or the system
does not operate:
Gradually release the clutch pedal.
- or - ● Set the gearshift lever to neutral (vehicles with manual
transmission automated:
selector lever in position N).
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Press switch on the instrument panel; LED in switch illuminatesafter approx. two seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
Then repeat the above procedure.
Note
The power take-off function is not
available when control indicator A
3 93, C 3 94 or W 3 95 is
illuminated.