In brief111Fixed air vents .................... 126
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 106
Ultrasonic parking assist .....158
Traction control system ......151
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 152
3 Side air vents .....................125
4 Light switch ........................ 104
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 107
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ....................105
Sidelights ............................ 104
Automatic light control .......104
Exit lighting ......................... 111
Front fog lights ...................108
Rear fog light ...................... 108
High beam assist ................105
5 Instruments .......................... 85
Transmission display ............88Driver Information Centre ...... 98
Trip computer ...................... 100
6 Horn ..................................... 80
Driver airbag ........................ 57
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................80
Cruise control .....................154
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..81
Trip computer ...................... 100
9 Coin tray ............................... 70
10 Power outlet, USB slot ..........83
11 Centre air vents .................. 125
12 Storage compartment ...........70
13 Info-display ............................ 98
14 Front passenger airbag .........57
15 Storage compartment ..........70
16 Glovebox .............................. 71
17 Seat belt reminder ................. 92
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 58
18 Cupholders ........................... 7119Climate control system ....... 112
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 114
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 84
Power outlet ......................... 83
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 145
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 145
22 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 154
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....147
Idle speed control ...............131
Stop-start system ................132
ECO mode .......................... 129
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............130
24 Steering column controls .....80
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..80
26 Bonnet release lever ..........171
27 Auxiliary heater ...................119
Keys, doors and windows31
The indicator illuminates during
operation of the power side step. If it
remains illuminated with the door closed, the step has not retracted, or
the door has not fully latched into its
locking position.
In the event of a failure, manually retract the power side step by
unscrewing the orange handwheel
located at the rear of the step,
ensuring that there are no obstacles
preventing closure. When the step is
retracted, screw in the orange
handwheel. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Rear doors
Lock and unlock the rear doors with
the remote control or key (if
equipped).
Central locking system 3 23, Manual
door locks 3 22.
To open the right-hand rear door, pull
the exterior handle.
The right-hand door can also be
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
The left-hand rear door is then
released using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays.
94Instruments and controlsThe message SERVICE DUE also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
Service display 3 88.
Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and/or R), stop
vehicle and switch off engine as soon
as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 98.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied and extinguishes when the
parking brake is released 3 150.
When the parking brake is released, R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 175.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 149.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre 3 98, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 149.
Upshift
k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 129.
Lane departure warning
ì illuminates white.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on and the system is ready
to operate.
A warning chime sounds in
conjunction with ì when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
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.
128Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 129
Driving economically ...............129
Control of the vehicle ...............129
Steering ................................... 129
Starting and operating ...............130
New vehicle running-in ............130
Ignition switch positions ...........130
Starting the engine ..................130
Idle speed control ....................131
Overrun cut-off ........................ 131
Stop-start system ....................132
Parking .................................... 134
Air suspension ......................... 135
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Diesel particle filter ..................137
Catalytic converter ...................137
AdBlue ..................................... 138
Manual transmission ..................145
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 145
Transmission display ...............145
Starting the engine ..................146
Selector lever .......................... 146Manual mode........................... 147
Electronic driving programmes 147
Fault ........................................ 148
Interruption of power supply ....149
Brakes ........................................ 149
Antilock brake system .............149
Parking brake .......................... 150
Brake assist ............................. 151
Hill start assist ......................... 151
Ride control systems .................151
Traction Control system ..........151
Electronic stability program .....152
Limited-slip rear axle ...............154
Driver assistance systems .........154
Cruise control .......................... 154
Speed limiter ........................... 158
Parking assist .......................... 158
Rear view camera ...................160
Lane departure warning ..........162
Fuel ............................................ 163
Fuel for diesel engines ............163
Refuelling ................................ 164
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 165
Trailer hitch ................................ 166
General information .................166
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 166
Trailer towing ........................... 166Towing equipment ...................167
Trailer stability assist ...............167
Auxiliary features .......................167
Power take-off ......................... 167
134Driving and operatingRestart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral(manual transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated) to enable an
automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system. Control
indicator Ï will flash green in the
instrument cluster during an
automatic engine restart.
● the stop-start system is manually
deactivated
● the bonnet is opened
● the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened
● the engine temperature is too low
● the vehicle battery is discharged
● the brake vacuum is not sufficient
● the vehicle starts to move
● the defrosting function is activated● the climate control systemrequests an engine start
● the predetermined timing has been exceeded
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during restart might be noticeable.
If the Infotainment system is active,
audio sound may briefly be reduced
or interrupted during the restart.
Warning chimes 3 99.
Fault
If control indicator Ï illuminates
yellow, there is a fault in the stop-start system 3 96. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 98. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.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 parking brake without pressing 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. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
150Driving and operating9Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is shown in the
Driver Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 94.
Parking 3 134.
Retractable parking brake
Depending on vehicle, the parking
brake lever retracts to the horizontal
position even with the parking brake
applied.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release
button and return the lever to the
horizontal position.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up and release it. The lever rests
in a horizontal position.
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.