18In briefManual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 145.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 193, 3 239.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 172.
● 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 35, 3 43,
3 52.
● 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.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 130.
Instruments and controls79Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 80
Steering wheel adjustment ........80
Steering wheel controls .............80
Horn ........................................... 80
Steering column controls ...........80
Windscreen wiper/washer .........81
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 83
Power outlets ............................. 83
Cigarette lighter ......................... 84
Ashtrays .................................... 84
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 85
Instrument cluster ......................85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 86
Trip odometer ............................ 86
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
AdBlue gauge ............................ 87
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine oil level monitor .............87
Service display .......................... 88Transmission display .................88
Control indicators ......................89
Turn signal ................................. 92
Seat belt reminder .....................92
Airbag and belt tensioners .........92
Airbag deactivation ....................92
Charging system .......................93
Malfunction indicator light ..........93
Service vehicle soon .................93
Stop engine ............................... 94
Brake system ............................. 94
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....94
Upshift ....................................... 94
Lane departure warning ............94
Electronic Stability Program ......95
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 95
Engine coolant temperature ......95
Preheating ................................. 95
AdBlue ....................................... 95
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 95
Engine oil pressure ....................96
Low fuel ..................................... 96
Stop-start system ......................96
Exterior light .............................. 97
High beam ................................. 97
High beam assist .......................97
Fog light ..................................... 97
Rear fog light ............................. 97Cruise control............................ 97
Tachograph ............................... 97
Door open .................................. 97
Information displays .....................98
Driver Information Centre ..........98
Info display ................................ 98
Vehicle messages ........................99
Warning chimes .........................99
Trip computer ............................. 100
Tachograph ................................ 102
Instruments and controls87AdBlue gauge
In versions without AdBlue level
warnings in the Driver Information
Centre, an AdBlue gauge is present,
which shows the current AdBlue fluid
level remaining in the tank.
Control indicator Y 3 95 illuminates
if the level in the tank is low. Refill AdBlue as soon as possible to avoid
prevention of engine starts.
AdBlue 3 138.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too high
Control indicator W illuminates if the
temperature is too high 3 94,
3 95.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
For physical reasons, the coolant temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate.
Engine oil level monitor
The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on OIL LEVEL
CORRECT appears briefly in the
Driver Information Centre.
If the engine oil is above the minimum level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with the
squares that correspond to the oil
level.
88Instruments and controlsAs the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the display are replaced
with dashes.▢▢▢▢▢▢:maximum level▢▢▢- - -:intermediate level- - - - - -:minimum level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached TOP-UP OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with control
indicator A after the ignition is
switched on for 30 seconds. Check
and top up engine oil 3 172.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press either trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 100.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
3000 km or two months, SERVICE
IN appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 km or the service date is due, control
indicators o and A illuminate in the
instrument cluster and SERVICE
DUE appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service display
must be reset: if available, select the
distance before service display in the
Driver Information Centre, then press
and hold button on end of wiper lever for approx. ten seconds until the
distance before service is displayed
continuously.
Trip computer 3 100.
Driver Information Centre 3 98.
Service information 3 213.Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the transmission display.
R:reverse gearN:neutralA:automatic modekg:laden modeV:winter modeT:apply footbrakeW:transmission electronics
Manual transmission automated
3 145.
Instruments and controls91Control indicators in the
instrument panel
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn signal 3 92XSeat belt reminder 3 92vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92WAirbag deactivation 3 92pCharging system 3 93ZMalfunction indicator light
3 93AService vehicle soon 3 93oService display 3 93CStop engine 3 94RBrake system 3 94uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94kjUpshift, downshift 3 94ìLane departure warning 3 94RElectronic Stability Program
3 95ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 95WEngine coolant temperature
3 95!Preheating 3 95YAdBlue 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 95IEngine oil pressure 3 96YLow fuel 3 96DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 96\Autostop inhibited (Stop-start
system) 3 969Exterior light 3 97CHigh beam 3 97íHigh beam assist 3 97>Fog light 3 97øRear fog light 3 97mCruise control 3 97
96Instruments and controlsIlluminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 94 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 93 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 194.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.Illuminates 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
assistance of a workshop 3 172.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 164.
Catalytic converter 3 137.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 178.
Stop-start system
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98Instruments and controlsInformation displaysDriver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
below the speedometer.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 82
● clock 3 83
● odometer, trip odometer 3 86
● engine oil level monitor 3 87
● service display 3 88
● vehicle messages 3 99
● trip computer 3 100
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Info display
The central display in the
Infotainment system displays the time (and/or outside temperature,
depending on version) and
Infotainment system information.
Press X to switch the Infotainment
system on. Alternatively, it
automatically switches on when the
ignition is switched on.
Depending on system, the
Infotainment system is operated via
buttons and rotary knobs on the
Infotainment system fascia, the
steering column controls, the voice
recognition system (if available) or via
the touchscreen display.Touchscreen operation
Make the appropriate selection from
the available menus and options by
touching the display screen with the
finger.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
Instruments and controls99Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.
Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 194.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 52.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 150.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 158.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 145.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 85.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 27.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 27.