96Instruments and controlsFlashes 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.
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 system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 152.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or
faulty. Activate automatic operation
again or have the cause remedied by a workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 152.
Electric parking brake fault E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 152.
Instruments and controls979Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 151.
Gear shifting R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow System recognizes an unintended
lane change.
Lane keep assist a illuminates green or yellow, or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected
lane marking without using the turn
signal in that direction.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.Lane keep assist 3 190.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 155.
Selective ride control 3 156.
Engine coolant temperature
o illuminates red.
Instruments and controls99Illuminates 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, set selector lever to N.
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 engine oil level before seeking
the assistance of a workshop 3 205.
Low fuel
o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 195.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 209.
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 3 140.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 114.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 115.
Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 116.
LED headlights H illuminates and a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Instruments and controls101Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Depending on the situation, the
vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard.
Forward collision alert 3 169.
Front pedestrian protection 3 174.
Speed limiter
ß illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated alongside ß symbol.
Speed limiter 3 161.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Driver Information Centre indicates: ● overall and trip odometer
● digital speed indication
● trip / fuel information menu
● gear shift indication
● service information
● vehicle and warning messages ● driver assistance messages
● pop-up messages
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the left
steering wheel stalk.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page in the trip / fuel information
menu.
Press SET / CLR to confirm or reset
a function.
Vehicle and service messages are popped up in the Driver Information
Centre if required. Scroll messages
by turning the adjuster wheel.
Confirm messages by pressing
SET / CLR .
Vehicle messages 3 105.
Instruments and controls105Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
chime.
Press SET / CLR to confirm a
message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
A warning chime will sound when: ● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.● If the parking assist detects anobject.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
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 a restart of the
engine is not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Instruments and controls107Rear wiper in reverse gear:
Activation / deactivation.
● Vehicle
Unlocking boot only : Activation /
deactivation.
Plip action : Driver / all doors.
● Driving assistance
Fatigue Detection system :
Activation / deactivation.
Speed recommendation :
Activation / deactivation.
7" Colour Info Display
Unit settings
Select Units.
Change units for Consumption and
Distance and Temperature .
Language settings
Select Language .
Change language by touching the
respective entry.
Vehicle settings
Select Vehicle .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Collision / Detection Systems
Side Blind Spot Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind spot
alert.
Drowsy Driver Alert : Activates or
deactivates the driver
drowsiness system.
Speed Limit Information :
Activates or deactivates the
speed limit information by traffic sign recognition.
Rear View Camera Guidelines :
Activates or deactivates the rear
view camera guidelines on the
Info Display.Forward Collision Alert :
Activates or deactivates the
forward collision alert auto brake, adjusts the sensitivity of the
forward collision alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Ambient Lighting : Activates or
deactivates the ambient lighting
and adjusts its brightness.
Welcome Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of welcome lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock the
driver's door only or all doors
when pressing O on the remote
control.
108Instruments and controlsUnlock boot only: Activates or
deactivates unlocking the tailgate
only when pressing T on the
remote control.
8" Colour Info Display
Press SET to open settings menu.
Use touch buttons to operate the
display.
Unit settings
Select System settings .
Change units for Consumption and
Distance and Temperature .
Confirm with G.
Language settings
Select Languages .
Change language by touching the
respective entry.
Confirm with G.
Vehicle settings
Press Í.
Select Vehicle settings .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Vehicle access
Door unlock: Driver only :
Changes the configuration to unlock the driver's door only or all
doors when pressing O on the
remote control.
Door unlock: Boot only : Activates
or deactivates unlocking the
tailgate only when pressing T
on the remote control.
Motorised tailgate / door :
Activates or deactivates the
opening or closing of the power
tailgate.
Hands-free tailgate access :
Activates or deactivates the
function.
● Safety
Recommended speed display :
Activates or deactivates the
speed limit information by traffic
sign recognition.
Active safety brake : Activates or
deactivates active emergency
braking and the forward collision
alert, the alert sensitivity can be
selected.
Mirror adaptation in reverse :
Adjusts the exterior mirrors if
reverse gear is engaged to
facilitate sidewalks visibility.
134Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 135
Control of the vehicle ...............135
Steering ................................... 135
Starting and operating ...............135
New vehicle running-in ............135
Ignition switch positions ...........135
Power button ........................... 136
Power saving mode .................137
Starting the engine ..................138
Overrun cut-off ........................ 140
Stop-start system ....................140
Parking .................................... 142
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Diesel particle filter ..................143
Catalytic converter ...................144
AdBlue ..................................... 144
Automatic transmission ..............148
Transmission display ...............148
Selector lever .......................... 148
Manual mode ........................... 149
Electronic driving programmes 149
Fault ........................................ 150
Interruption of power supply ....150Manual transmission ..................151
Brakes ........................................ 151
Antilock brake system .............151
Parking brake .......................... 152
Brake assist ............................. 154
Hill start assist ......................... 154
Ride control systems .................155
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........155
Selective ride control ...............156
Sport mode .............................. 157
Driver assistance systems .........158
Cruise control .......................... 158
Speed limiter ........................... 161
Adaptive cruise control ............163
Forward collision alert .............169
Active emergency braking .......171
Front pedestrian protection .....174
Parking assist .......................... 175
Advanced parking assist .........178
Side blind spot alert .................183
Rear view camera ...................184
Panoramic view system ...........186
Lane departure warning ..........189
Lane keep assist .....................190
Driver alert ............................... 192
Fuel ............................................ 193
Fuel for petrol engines .............193Fuel for diesel engines ............195
Refuelling ................................ 195
Trailer hitch ................................ 197
General information .................197
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 197
Trailer towing ........................... 198
Towing equipment ...................198
Trailer stability assist ...............201