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 3 145.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<: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 3 142.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 195, 3 230.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 179.
● 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 31, 3 39,
3 44.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief17Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 136.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 3 137.
Instruments and controls75Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 76
Steering wheel adjustment ........76
Steering wheel controls .............76
Heated steering wheel ...............76
Horn ........................................... 77
Windscreen wiper/washer .........77
Rear window wiper/washer .......79
Outside temperature ..................79
Clock ......................................... 80
Power outlets ............................. 82
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 83
Speedometer ............................. 83
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 83
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 84
Fuel selector .............................. 85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Service display .......................... 86
Control indicators ......................86
Turn signal ................................. 90
Seat belt reminder .....................91Airbag and belt tensioners .........91
Airbag deactivation ....................92
Charging system .......................92
Malfunction indicator light ..........92
Brake and clutch system ...........92
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....92
Gear shifting .............................. 93
Descent control system .............93
Lane departure warning ............93
Electronic Stability Control off ...93
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........93
Traction Control system off .......93
Preheating ................................. 93
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 94
Engine oil pressure ....................94
Low fuel ..................................... 94
Immobiliser ................................ 94
Exterior light .............................. 95
High beam ................................. 95
High beam assist .......................95
Adaptive forward lighting ...........95
Fog light ..................................... 95
Rear fog light ............................. 95
Cruise control ............................ 95
Vehicle detected ahead .............95
Speed limiter ............................. 95
Traffic sign assistant ..................96
Door open .................................. 96Information displays.....................96
Driver Information Centre ..........96
Info display .............................. 100
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................103
Battery voltage ........................ 103
Vehicle personalisation ..............104
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
ERA GLONASS .......................112
90Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 90XSeat belt reminder, driver
3 91kSeat belt reminder, front
passenger 3 91vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 91V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 92pCharging system 3 92ZMalfunction indicator light
3 92RBrake and clutch system
3 92uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 92RGear shifting 3 93uDescent control system
3 93)Lane departure warning
3 93nElectronic Stability Control off
3 93bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 93kTraction Control system off
3 93!Preheating 3 93wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 94IEngine oil pressure 3 94YLow fuel 3 94dImmobiliser 3 948Exterior light 3 95CHigh beam 3 95fHigh beam assist 3 95fAdaptive forward lighting
3 95>Fog light 3 95rRear fog light 3 95mCruise control 3 95AVehicle detected ahead
3 95LSpeed limiter 3 95LTraffic sign assistant 3 96hDoor open 3 96
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Instruments and controls91Illuminates brieflyThe parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 185, Fuses
3 189.
Turn signals 3 121.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console
when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.Flashes
After having started the engine until
the seat belt has been fastened.
Seat belt status on rear seats
(vehicles with Midlevel display)
X illuminates or flashes white or grey
in the Driver Information Centre, after having started the engine.
Illuminates white
Seat belt is unfastened.
Illuminates grey
Seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes white or grey
Fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 44.
Seat belt status on rear seats
(vehicles with Uplevel display)
X illuminates green or grey or flashes
yellow in the Driver Information
Centre, after having started the
engine.Illuminates grey
Seat belt is unfastened.
Illuminates green
Seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes yellow
Fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 44.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for a fewseconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after a few seconds
or illuminates whilst driving, there is a
fault in the airbag system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. The
airbags and belt pretensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.
92Instruments and controls9Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 43, 3 46.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 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.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.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 181.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 147.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Instruments and controls103Warning 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 a door, the tailgate or bonnet is
open.
● If seat belt is not fastened. ● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If the fuel level is low.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the battery voltage is running
low, a warning message or warning code 174 will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the battery by driving continuously for a while or by
using a charging device.The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the battery cannot be recharged,
have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
104Instruments and controlsVehicle personalisationThe vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Graphic-Info-Display
Press MENU to open the respective
menu.
Select Settings , scroll through the list
and select Vehicle Settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle Settings
● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Demist : Activates or
deactivates auto demist.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates the
heated rear window
automatically.
● Park Assist / Collision Detection
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors.
● Comfort Settings
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rear Auto Wipe in Reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of therear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Exterior Ambient Lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the entry
lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the LED headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching
on ignition.