In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever to
the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 143.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 207 and
condition 3 241
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 189
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 34,
seats 3 43 and seat belts
3 49
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
18In briefStarting the engineIgnition switch
● Turn key to position 1.
● 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 engine: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 134.Power button
● 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.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins.
In brief19Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 136.
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.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 32.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 188.
72Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Steering wheel adjustment ........73
Steering wheel controls .............73
Heated steering wheel ...............73
Horn ........................................... 74
Windscreen wiper and washer ..74
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 76
Outside temperature ..................76
Clock ......................................... 77
Power outlets ............................. 77
Inductive charging .....................78
Cigarette lighter ......................... 79
Ashtrays .................................... 79
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Instrument cluster ......................80
Speedometer ............................. 84
Odometer .................................. 84
Trip odometer ............................ 84
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 85
Fuel selector .............................. 85Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 86
Engine oil level monitor .............87
Service display .......................... 87
Control indicators ......................88
Turn lights .................................. 88
Seat belt reminder .....................88
Airbag and belt tensioners .........89
Airbag deactivation ....................89
Charging system .......................89
Malfunction indicator light ..........90
Service vehicle soon .................90
Stop engine ............................... 90
System check ............................ 90
Brake and clutch system ...........90
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....91
Gear shifting .............................. 91
Lane departure warning ............91
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........91
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off ......91
Engine coolant temperature ......92
Preheating ................................. 92
Diesel particle filter ....................92
AdBlue ....................................... 92
Deflation detection system ........92
Engine oil pressure ....................92
Low fuel ..................................... 93
Autostop .................................... 93Exterior light.............................. 93
High beam ................................. 93
High beam assist .......................93
Low beam .................................. 93
Fog light ..................................... 93
Rear fog light ............................. 93
Rain sensor ............................... 93
Cruise control ............................ 94
Side blind spot alert ...................94
Active emergency braking .........94
Speed limiter ............................. 94
Door open .................................. 94
Displays ....................................... 94
Driver Information Centre ..........94
Info Display ................................ 97
Head-up display ........................98
Vehicle messages ......................100
Warning chimes .......................100
Battery voltage ........................ 101
Vehicle personalisation ..............101
Telematics service .....................105
OnStar ..................................... 105
Instruments and controls83OverviewOTurn lights 3 88XSeat belt reminder 3 88vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 89VAirbag deactivation 3 89pCharging system 3 89ZMalfunction indicator light
3 90HService vehicle soon 3 90STOPStop engine 3 90JSystem check 3 90RBrake and clutch system
3 90uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 91RGear shifting 3 91)Lane departure warning
3 91bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 91aElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
off 3 91!Preheating 3 92%Diesel particle filter 3 92YAdBlue 3 92wDeflation detection system
3 92IEngine oil pressure 3 92
Engine oil level monitor
3 87Y oLow fuel 3 93W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 92DAutostop 3 938Exterior light 3 939Low beam 3 93CHigh beam 3 93fHigh beam assist 3 93>Fog light 3 93øRear fog light 3 93
90Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehiclebattery 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
The engine management system has
a 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 H illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.Illuminates together with other control
indicators, accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message
in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Illuminates red A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch systemR illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 191.
Instruments and controls93Illuminates 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.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 189.
Low fuel
o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 178.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 192.
Autostop
D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 109.High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 110.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see Adaptive forward lighting 3 111.
Low beam 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 113.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 114.
Rain sensor < illuminates green.
132Driving and operating0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating. Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: Release key after
after engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop . Release the button
after starting procedure begins.Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for five seconds
3 134. Steering wheel locks as soon
as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch the ignition on power mode or start the
engine directly.