
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

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

Instruments and controls87Control indicator o illuminates if
engine coolant temperature is too
high.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching on the ignition.
A proper state of oil level is indicated
by the message Oil level correct.
If oil level is low, I flashes and Oil
level incorrect is indicated,
accompanied by the H indicator.
Confirm oil level by using the oil
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
Engine oil 3 189.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by the message Oil level
measurement invalid . Check oil level
manually by using the dipstick.
Service display The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 226.
A required service due is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre forseven seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
3000 km, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously symbol F
lights up permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than 1000 km, F flashes and then lights up
permanently. Remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds.

92Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperatureo illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 190.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Diesel particle filter % or H illuminates yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until the control
indicator extinguishes.
Illuminates temporarily Start of saturation of the particle filter.
Start cleaning process as soon as possible by driving at a vehicle speed
of at least 60 km/h.
Illuminates constantlyIndication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Diesel particle filter 3 139.
AdBlue
Y flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 600 km and 2400 km.
Have the AdBlue® topped-up as soon as possible by a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10 l of AdBlue® to
its tank.Flashes yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 600 km.
Top-up the AdBlue® as soon as
possible to avoid a breakdown by a
qualified workshop. You can add up
to 10 l of AdBlue® to its tank.
Deflation detection system w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss in one or more
wheels. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.

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.

Vehicle care187Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.

Vehicle care189Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 228.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 min.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the
engine oil.Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.