232Driving and operatingCaution
Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in the fuel system and also
damage plastic and rubber parts.
This damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Some fuels, mainly high octane
racing fuels, can contain an octane
enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use fuels or fuel additives with MMT as they can
reduce spark plug life and affect
emission control system
performance. The malfunction
indicator light Z may
illuminate 3 109. If this occurs, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590 and which has a sulphur
concentration of max. 10 ppm.
Fuels with a biodiesel (compliant with
EN 14214) content of max. 7% by
volume may be used (e.g. named
B7).
If travelling in countries outside the
European Union occasional use of Euro-Diesel fuel with a sulphur
concentration below 50 ppm is
possible.
Caution
Frequent usage of diesel fuel
containing more than 15 ppm
sulphur will cause severe engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Low temperature operation At temperatures below 0° C, some
diesel products with biodiesel blends may clog, freeze or gel, which mayaffect the fuel supply system. Starting
and engine operation may not work
properly. Make sure to fill winter
grade diesel fuel at ambient
temperatures below 0°C.
Arctic grade diesel fuel can be used
in extreme cold temperatures below
-20° C. Using this fuel grade in warm
or hot climates is not recommended
246Vehicle careStop-start system 3 167.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 278.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position. Lift retaining clip to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
262Vehicle careNo.Circuit18Body control module19UREA module20Body control module21Body control module22Body control module23Electric steering wheel lock24Airbag25Diagnostic connector26Power outlet load compartment27EBCM valve28Police provision29–30–31Steering wheel controls32Ignition switch33Climate control34Central gateway moduleNo.Circuit35AUX/USB connector36Wireless charger37Rear wiper38Onstar39Display40Parking assist41Overhead console42RadioVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack with wheel wrench, the tools,
an extension bolt for securing a
damaged wheel and the towing eye
are placed in the tool box below the
spare wheel in the load compartment. Spare wheel 3 276.
Vehicle care263Vehicles without spare wheel
The screwdriver and the towing eye
are located in a box below the floor
cover in the load compartment.
Tyre repair kit 3 269.
Vehicles with audio speaker system
The screwdriver and the towing eye
are located below the floor cover in
the load compartment, beside the
round speaker system component.
Tyre repair kit 3 269.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 304.
280Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 50 km/h. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 50 km/h and for a maximum of
50 km. If the front axle has been
raised, the maximum speed is
50 km/h. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Iinsert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
323Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 93
Collision damage repair ..............314
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................163
Controls ........................................ 89
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............286
Cruise control ....................113, 189
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 140
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............140
Declaration of conformity ............310
DEF ............................................ 172
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................172
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......246
Diesel particle filter ....................170
Door open .................................. 113
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........189
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 235
Driving hints ................................ 163E
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 257
Electric parking brake .........109, 181
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 153
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 185
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........110
Electronic Stability Control off..... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......240
Engine compartment fuse box ...258
Engine coolant ........................... 243
Engine coolant temperature ......111
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 294
Engine exhaust .......................... 170
Engine identification ...................290
Engine oil ................... 242, 286, 291
Engine oil pressure ....................111
Entry lighting .............................. 147
Event data recorders ..................317
Exit lighting ................................ 147
Exterior care .............................. 281
Exterior light ............................... 112
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37F
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 160
Fog light ..................................... 112
Fog lights ................................... 249
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Following distance ......................110
Following distance indication ......202
Forward collision alert................. 200
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 144
Front pedestrian protection ........206
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 74
Fuel............................................. 231
Fuel for diesel engines ..............232
Fuel for petrol engines ...............231
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Funnel......................................... 233
Fuses ......................................... 257
G Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 110
General information ...................235
Glovebox ..................................... 73
H Halogen headlights ....................247
Hand brake ................................. 180
Hazard warning flashers ............143
324Headlight flash ........................... 139
Headlight range adjustment ......139
Headlights................................... 136 Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Head-up display.......................... 122 Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................90
Heated windscreen .......................42
Heating .................................. 54, 55
High beam ......................... 112, 137
High beam assist ................112, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 183
Horn ....................................... 14, 90
I
Identification plate .....................289
Immobiliser .......................... 36, 112
Indicators .................................... 103
Inductive charging ........................96
Info Display ................................. 121
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ........................98
Instrument panel fuse box .........261
Instrument panel illumination .....257
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interactive driving system ...........186
Interior care ............................... 283
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 257
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 278
K Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane change alert .......................217
Lane keep assist ................110, 229
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...........112, 140, 249
Lighting features .........................147
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................28, 75
Load compartment cover .............78
Loading information .....................86
Low fuel ..................................... 112
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual seat adjustment ...............48Manual transmission .................. 179
Massage ....................................... 55
Memorised settings ......................25
Midlevel display .......................... 114
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................145
N New vehicle running-in ..............163
Number plate light .....................257
O Object detection systems ...........209
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .......................... 286, 291
OnStar ........................................ 131
Outside temperature ....................93
Overrun cut-off ........................... 167
P Panoramic view system ..............219
Parking ................................ 19, 169
Parking assist ...................... 39, 209
Parking brake ............................ 181
Parking lights ............................. 144
Particulate filter ........................... 170
Pedestrian detection ...................113
Performance .............................. 296
Performing work ........................241
Power button .............................. 164
Power outlets ............................... 95
326Turn lights .......................... 107, 143
Tyre chains ................................ 269
Tyre designations ......................264
Tyre pressure ............................ 264
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 111, 265
Tyre pressures ........................... 304
Tyre repair kit ............................. 269
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 209
Upholstery .................................. 283
Uplevel display ........................... 114
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Valet mode ................................. 121
Vehicle battery ........................... 245
Vehicle checks............................ 241
Vehicle data ................................ 291
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 317
Vehicle detected ahead ..............113
Vehicle dimensions .................... 302
Vehicle Identification Number ....289
Vehicle jack ................................ 262
Vehicle messages .....................125
Vehicle personalisation .............127
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 240Vehicle tools............................... 262
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 299
Ventilating ..................................... 54
W
Warning chimes .........................126
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 84
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 244
Wheel changing .........................274
Wheel covers ............................. 268
Wheels and tyres .......................263
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper and washer ....90
Winter tyres ............................... 263
Wiper blade replacement ..........246