16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, pull up the collar 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 3 117.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 155, 3 185.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 139.
● 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 35,
3 44.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral).
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 1 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes
out.
● Turn key to position 2 and release.
Starting the engine 3 111.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.
● Set the lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Instruments and controls67Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 68
Steering wheel adjustment ........68
Steering wheel controls .............68
Horn ........................................... 68
Windscreen wiper/washer .........69
Rear window wiper/washer .......69
Headlamp washer .....................70
Outside temperature ..................70
Clock ......................................... 70
Power outlets ............................. 72
Cigarette lighter ......................... 73
Ashtrays .................................... 73
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 74
Instrument cluster ......................74
Speedometer ............................. 74
Odometer .................................. 74
Trip odometer ............................ 74
Tachometer ............................... 74
Fuel gauge ................................ 75
Fuel selector .............................. 75
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 76
Service display .......................... 76Transmission display .................77
Control indicators ......................77
Generic warning ........................79
Turn signal ................................. 80
Seat belt reminder .....................80
Airbag and belt tensioners .........80
Airbag deactivation ....................81
Charging system .......................81
Malfunction indicator light ..........81
Brake system ............................. 82
Brake pad wear ......................... 82
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....82
Transmission ............................. 82
Gear shifting .............................. 83
Hill start assist ........................... 83
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........83
Electronic Stability Control ........83
Engine coolant temperature ......84
Preheating ................................. 84
Diesel particle filter ....................84
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 85
Engine oil pressure ....................85
Change engine oil .....................86
Low engine oil level ...................86
Low fuel ..................................... 86
Drain fuel filter ........................... 87
Immobiliser ................................ 87
Stop-start system ......................87
Exterior light .............................. 87High beam................................. 87
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Door open .................................. 88
Information displays .....................88
Driver Information Centre ..........88
Vehicle messages ........................93
Warning chimes .........................93
Fuel system messages ..............94
Trip computer ............................... 94
Instruments and controls79Control indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 51, 3 81.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 79OTurn signal 3 80XSeat belt reminder 3 80vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 80*Airbag deactivation 3 81pCharging system 3 81ZMalfunction indicator light
3 81RBrake system 3 82FBrake pad wear 3 82uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 82sTransmission 3 82[ ÒGear shifting 3 83ZHill start assist 3 83rUltrasonic parking assist
3 83RElectronic Stability Control
3 83$Engine coolant temperature
3 84!Preheating 3 84%Diesel particle filter 3 84wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 85IEngine oil pressure 3 85,
Change engine oil 3 86SLow engine oil level 3 86$Low fuel 3 86UDrain fuel filter 3 87dImmobiliser 3 87ÆStop-start system 3 878Exterior light 3 87µExterior light failure 3 87CHigh beam 3 87>Fog light 3 88øRear fog light 3 88mCruise control 3 88(Door open 3 88
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 87, t 3 87, Z 3 83 or r
3 83.
Instruments and controls81Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate in the event of the failure of
control indicator v.
Generic warning 9 3 79.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Airbag failure , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 88.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 43, 3 46.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
With the front passenger airbag
activated:
When the ignition is switched on, control indicator * illuminates for
approx. four seconds, flashes for another four seconds and then
extinguishes.
With the front passenger airbag
deactivated:
* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 51.9 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. 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.
Instruments and controls93Passenger bag or Passenger airbag
(Passenger front and side airbags
activation/deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( Bag Pass On or Bag Pass Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message
appears in the display. Select YES (to
confirm changes) or No (to cancel
changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 51.
Day lights or Daytime running lights
Activate the daytime running lights to
increase visibility of the vehicle during
daylight (set to On). Deactivate when
not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 98.
Exit Menu
Select this menu option to exit the
settings menu.Vehicle messages
Warning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If a fault is detected in the parking
assist.
● If a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is not fully closed when
starting-off.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit.
● If the stop-start system cannot restart the engine automatically.
112Driving and operatingDiesel engine: turn the key to position1 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn the key briefly to position 2 and
release.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0.
Autostop During an Autostop, the engine is
restarted automatically by depressing
the clutch pedal.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA): Shift to a forward
gear, release brake pedal or move
lever to +, – or R to enable an
automatic restart.
Stop-start system 3 113.Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged vehicle
battery.
Turbo engine warm-up Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
Vehicle shutdown
Fuel cut-off system In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.Control indicator 9 illuminates if the
fuel cut-off switch is triggered and, depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may also appear in the Driver InformationCentre 3 88.
Generic warning control indicator 9
3 79.
Notice
In addition, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked and the
hazard warning flashers and interior
lights are illuminated.
Turn the ignition key to position 0 to
prevent vehicle battery discharge and
seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately. Have the vehicle
checked for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment, beneath the vehicle
and near the fuel tank.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven:
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 3 111.
2. Fully actuate the right turn signal light 3 99.
3. Deactivate the right turn signal light.
118Driving and operatingCaution
It is not advisable to drive with thehand resting on the selector lever.
When gearshifting is recommended
to improve fuel economy, control
indicator [ or Ò illuminates in the
Driver Information Centre 3 83.
Manual transmission
automated
The manual transmission automated
(MTA) permits manual (manual
mode) or automatic gear shifting
(automatic mode), both with
automatic clutch control.
Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, a
warning chime will sound 3 93 and
the engine cannot be started.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Depress brake pedal , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 88.
When the brake pedal is depressed,
the transmission automatically shifts
to N (neutral) and the engine can be
started. There may be a slight delay.
Autostop
During an Autostop, if the gearshift
lever is in position N, select another
gear, otherwise release the brake
pedal or move the lever to +, – or R to
enable an automatic restart of the
engine.
Stop-start system 3 113.