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 3 172.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<: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 3 169.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 247, 3 288.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 226.
● 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 29, 3 38,
3 51.
● 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 3 160.
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 3 161.
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 manual
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.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 111.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
96Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 97
Steering wheel adjustment ........97
Steering wheel controls .............97
Heated steering wheel ...............97
Horn ........................................... 98
Windscreen wiper/washer .........98
Rear window wiper/washer .....100
Outside temperature ................100
Clock ....................................... 101
Power outlets ........................... 102
Cigarette lighter .......................103
Ashtrays .................................. 103
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 104
Instrument cluster ....................104
Speedometer ........................... 104
Odometer ................................ 104
Trip odometer .......................... 104
Tachometer ............................. 104
Fuel gauge .............................. 105
Fuel selector ............................ 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 106Control indicators ....................107
Turn signal ............................... 110
Seat belt reminder ...................110
Airbag and belt tensioners .......110
Airbag deactivation ..................111
Charging system .....................111
Malfunction indicator light ........111
Service vehicle soon ...............111
Brake and clutch system .........111
Operate pedal .......................... 112
Electric parking brake ..............112
Electric parking brake fault ......112
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...112
Upshift ..................................... 113
Power steering ........................ 113
Lane departure warning ..........113
Ultrasonic parking assist .........113
Electronic Stability Control off . 113
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........113
Traction Control system off .....114
Preheating ............................... 114
Diesel particle filter ..................114
AdBlue ..................................... 114
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 114
Engine oil pressure ..................114
Low fuel ................................... 115
Immobiliser .............................. 115
Reduced engine power ...........115Exterior light ............................ 115
High beam ............................... 115
High beam assist .....................115
Adaptive forward lighting .........115
Fog light ................................... 116
Rear fog light ........................... 116
Low washer fluid ......................116
Cruise control .......................... 116
Adaptive cruise control ............116
Vehicle detected ahead ...........116
Door open ................................ 116
Information displays ...................116
Driver Information Centre ........116
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................125
Battery voltage ........................ 126
Trip computer ............................. 126
Vehicle personalisation ..............129
OnStar ....................................... 133
Instruments and controls109Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 110XSeat belt reminder 3 110vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 110VAirbag deactivation 3 111pCharging system 3 111ZMalfunction indicator light
3 111gService vehicle soon 3 111RBrake and clutch system
3 111-Operate pedal 3 112mElectric parking brake 3 112jElectric parking brake fault
3 112uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 112[Upshift 3 113cPower steering 3 113)Lane departure warning 3 113rUltrasonic parking assist
3 113nElectronic Stability Control off
3 113bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 113kTraction Control system off
3 114!Preheating 3 114%Diesel particle filter 3 114YAdBlue 3 114wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 114IEngine oil pressure 3 114iLow fuel 3 115dImmobiliser 3 115#Reduced engine power 3 1158Exterior light 3 115CHigh beam 3 115lHigh beam assist 3 115fAdaptive forward lighting
3 115>Fog light 3 116rRear fog light 3 116GLow washer fluid 3 116mCruise control 3 116 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 116
Instruments and controls1119Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 50, 3 54.
Airbag deactivation
ON V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 58.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging 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. Vehicle
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 3 122.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 229.
112Instruments and controls9Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 174.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be depressed to release the electric parking brake
3 174.
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 161.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a normal start of the engine 3 17,
3 160.
On some versions, the 'operate pedal'
message is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre 3 122.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 174.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 174.Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 173.
114Instruments and controlsTraction Control system offk illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating ! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 164, Stop-start
system 3 161.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 166.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
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
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.
Instruments and controls123Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
to restart4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked6Depress brake pedal to release
electric parking brakeNo.Vehicle message7Turn steering wheel, switch ignition off then on9Turn steering wheel, restart
engine12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten fuel filler cap54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
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