16In briefTransmission
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:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
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 3 167.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 253, 3 294.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 228.
● 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 37, 3 47,
3 55.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
44Keys, doors and windowsOpen
Press p gently to the first detent:
sunroof is opened in the spoiler
position.
Press p firmly to the second detent
and then release: the sunroof is
opened automatically with safety
function enabled. To stop movement,
operate the switch once more.
Close
Press r gently to the first detent:
sunroof is closed from fully open or
spoiler position with safety function
enabled as long as the switch is
operated.
Press r firmly to the second detent
and then release: the sunroof is
completely closed automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more.
Sunblind
The sunblind is power operated.
Close or open the sunblind by
pressing H or G.
General hints
Safety function
If the sunroof or sunblind encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, hold r pressed
to the second detent. The sunroof
closes without safety function
enabled. To stop movement, release
the switch.
Comfort closing with the remote
control
The sunroof can be closed remotely
from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold e to close the sunroof.
Release the button to stop the
movement.
Initialising after a power failure
After a power failure, it may only be
possible to operate the sunroof to a
limited extent. Have the system
initialised by a workshop.
54Seats, restraintsSeat belts
The seat belts are locked during hardacceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle, holding the occupants in the
seat position. Thereby the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 63.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated for front seats by
control indicators X and k, or for rear
seats by the symbol X in the Driver
Information Centre 3 103.
Depending on version, the
passenger's seat may not be
equipped with a seat belt reminder.Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 104.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
Storage79
To unlock, turn cassette slightly
backwards and remove it upwards from the retainers.
Installation of the cassette
Remove load compartment cover.Insert the cassette into the retainers
on left and right side. Note the signs
L (left side) and R (right side) on the
cassette as an installation hint.
Turn cassette slightly forwards to
lock.
Stowage of safety nets and load
compartment cover
Rear safety net cassette can be
placed, together with the load
compartment cover and the coiled up
safety net, under the load
compartment floor.Open the load compartment floor by
pulling the handle. Fold and place the floor behind the rear seats.
84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Heated steering wheel ...............85
Horn ........................................... 86
Windscreen wiper/washer .........86
Rear window wiper/washer .......88
Outside temperature ..................89
Clock ......................................... 89
Power outlets ............................. 91
Ashtrays .................................... 92
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 93
Instrument cluster ......................93
Speedometer ............................. 99
Odometer .................................. 99
Trip odometer ............................ 99
Tachometer ............................. 100
Fuel gauge .............................. 100
Fuel selector ............................ 101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101
Service display ........................ 101
Control indicators ....................103Turn signal............................... 103
Seat belt reminder ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners .......104
Airbag deactivation ..................104
Charging system .....................104
Malfunction indicator light ........105
Brake and clutch system .........105
Operate pedal .......................... 105
Electric parking brake ..............105
Electric parking brake fault ......105
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...106
Upshift ..................................... 106
Variable effort steering ............106
Following distance ...................106
Lane departure warning ..........106
Ultrasonic parking assist .........106
Electronic Stability Control off . 107
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........107
Traction Control system off .....107
Engine coolant temperature ....107
Preheating ............................... 107
Diesel particle filter ..................107
AdBlue ..................................... 107
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 108
Engine oil pressure ..................108
Low fuel ................................... 108
Immobiliser .............................. 108
Autostop .................................. 109Exterior light............................ 109
High beam ............................... 109
High beam assist .....................109
Adaptive forward lighting .........109
Fog light ................................... 109
Rear fog light ........................... 109
Cruise control .......................... 109
Adaptive cruise control ............109
Vehicle detected ahead ...........109
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Traffic sign assistant ................110
Door open ................................ 110
Information displays ...................110
Driver Information Centre ........110
Colour-Info-Display ..................117
Smartphone controller .............118
Vehicle messages ......................119
Warning chimes .......................119
Battery voltage ........................ 120
Vehicle personalisation ..............120
Telematics service .....................124
OnStar ..................................... 124
98Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 103XSeat belt reminder 3 103vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 104VAirbag deactivation 3 104pCharging system 3 104ZMalfunction indicator light
3 105RBrake and clutch system
3 105-Operate pedal 3 105mElectric parking brake
3 105jElectric parking brake fault
3 105uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 106[ or
RUpshift 3 106cVariable effort steering
3 106EFollowing distance 3 106)Lane departure warning
3 106rUltrasonic parking assist
3 106nElectronic Stability Control
off 3 107bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 107kTraction Control system off
3 107WEngine coolant temperature
3 107!Preheating 3 107%Diesel particle filter 3 107YAdBlue 3 107wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 108IEngine oil pressure 3 108i or
YLow fuel 3 108dImmobiliser 3 108DAutostop 3 1098Exterior light 3 109CHigh beam 3 109lHigh beam assist 3 109fAdaptive forward lighting
3 109>Fog light 3 109rRear fog light 3 109mCruise control 3 109C or
mAdaptive cruise control
3 109AVehicle detected ahead
3 109LSpeed limiter 3 110
Instruments and controls101Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Pressing LPG
switches between
petrol and liquid gas operation. The
status LED 1 shows the current
operating mode.
1 off:petrol operation1 flashes:checking conditions
for fuel transition to
liquid gas operation.
Illuminates if
conditions are fulfilled.1 illumi‐
nates:liquid gas operation1 flashes 5
times and
extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is
empty or failure in
liquid gas system. A
message is displayed
in the Driver
Information Centre.
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 214.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.50°:engine operating
temperature not yet
reached90°
(central
area):normal operating
temperature130°:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
102Instruments and controls
The remaining oil life duration menu
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 110.
On Baselevel display select the
Settings Menu by pressing MENU on
the turn signal lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to select the Remaining Oil
Life page.
On Midlevel and Uplevel display
select Info Menu by pressing p on
steering wheel. Press P to select
Remaining Oil Life page.
Remaining oil life duration is indicated
in percentage.
Reset
On Baselevel display press
SET/CLR on turn signal lever for
several seconds to reset. The ignition
must be switched on but engine not
running.
On Midlevel or Uplevel display press
> on steering wheel to open the
subfolder. Select Reset and confirm
by pressing 9 for several seconds.
The ignition must be switched on but engine not running.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next serviceWhen the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Service information 3 274.