162Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 163
Control of the vehicle ...............163
Steering ................................... 163
Starting and operating ...............163
New vehicle running-in ............163
Power button ........................... 164
Retained power off ..................165
Starting the engine ..................165
Overrun cut-off ........................ 167
Stop-start system ....................167
Parking .................................... 169
Engine exhaust .......................... 170
Diesel particle filter ..................170
Catalytic converter ...................171
AdBlue ..................................... 172
Automatic transmission ..............175
Manual transmission ..................179
Drive systems ............................ 180
All-wheel drive ......................... 180
Brakes ........................................ 180
Antilock brake system .............180
Parking brake .......................... 181Brake assist............................. 182
Hill start assist ......................... 183
Ride control systems .................184
Traction Control system ..........184
Electronic Stability Control ......185
Interactive driving system ........186
Driver assistance systems .........189
Cruise control .......................... 189
Speed limiter ........................... 190
Adaptive cruise control ............192
Forward collision alert .............200
Following distance indication ...202
Active emergency braking .......203
Front pedestrian protection .....206
Parking assist .......................... 209
Side blind spot alert .................215
Lane change alert ....................217
Panoramic view system ...........219
Rear view camera ...................221
Rear cross traffic alert .............223
Traffic sign assistant ................224
Lane keep assist .....................229
Fuel ............................................ 231
Fuel for petrol engines .............231
Fuel for diesel engines ............232
Refuelling ................................ 233
Trailer hitch ................................ 235
General information .................235Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 235
Trailer towing ........................... 235
Towing equipment ...................236
Trailer stability assist ...............238
Driving and operating163Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 167.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 170.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for
charging of the vehicle battery.
170Driving and operating● Lock the vehicle with button onthe door handle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 241.Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain time.
Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
Automatic cleaning process
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs between seven and twelve
minutes. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
System requires cleaning process
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and
if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will be
Driving and operating171indicated by illumination of% and a
warning message in the Driver
Information Centre.
% illuminates along with a warning
message illuminates when diesel
particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as possible.
% flashes along with a warning
message when diesel particle filter
has reached the maximum filling
level. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the engine.
Activate self-cleaning process
To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 rpm. Shift down if
necessary. Diesel particle filter
cleaning is then started.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high
engine speeds and loads.
Control indicator % extinguishes as
soon as the self-cleaning operation is complete. Keep on driving until self-
cleaning operation is complete.Caution
If possible, do not interrupt
cleaning process. Drive until
cleaning is completed to avoid the need for service or repair by a
workshop.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for anyreasons, control indicator Z
illuminates and a warning message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Engine power may be
reduced. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 231, 3 294 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Technical data303Capacities
Engine oilEngineB15XHLB15XHTB20NFTincluding filter [l]4.04.05.7between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.0EngineB16DTEB16DTHB20DTHD20DTRincluding filter [l]5.05.05.254.5between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.01.0
Fuel tank
Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l]61
AdBlue tank
AdBlue, refilling quantity [l]15
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