10In briefSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 61.
Ignition positions 3 138.
12In brief1Fixed air vents .................... 134
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 114
Ultrasonic parking assist .....169
Traction control system ......161
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 162
3 Side air vents .....................133
4 Light switch ........................ 112
Turn lights .......................... 115
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ....................113
Sidelights ............................ 112
Automatic light control .......112
Exit lighting ......................... 119
Front fog lights ...................116
Rear fog light ...................... 116
High beam assist ................113
5 Instruments .......................... 93
Transmission display ............97Driver Information Centre .... 106
Trip computer ...................... 109
6 Horn ..................................... 88
Driver airbag ........................ 64
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................88
Cruise control .....................164
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..89
Trip computer ...................... 109
9 Coin tray ............................... 76
10 Power outlet, USB slot ..........91
11 Centre air vents .................. 133
12 Storage compartment ...........76
13 Info Display ......................... 107
14 Front passenger airbag .........64
15 Storage compartment ..........76
16 Glovebox .............................. 77
17 Seat belt reminder ..............100
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 65
18 Cupholders ........................... 7719Climate control system ....... 120
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 122
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 93
Power outlet ......................... 91
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 154
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 155
22 Cruise control .....................164
Speed limiter ...................... 166
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....157
Idle speed control ...............140
Stop-start system ................140
ECO mode .......................... 137
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............138
24 Steering column controls .....88
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..88
26 Bonnet release lever ..........182
27 Auxiliary heater ...................127
Seats, restraints49
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 88.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 47.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 58.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 49.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Instruments and controls87Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 88
Steering wheel adjustment ........88
Steering wheel controls .............88
Horn ........................................... 88
Steering column controls ...........88
Windscreen wiper and washer ..89
Outside temperature ..................90
Clock ......................................... 91
Power outlets ............................. 91
Cigarette lighter ......................... 93
Ashtrays .................................... 93
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 93
Instrument cluster ......................93
Speedometer ............................. 93
Odometer .................................. 94
Trip odometer ............................ 94
Tachometer ............................... 94
Fuel gauge ................................ 95
AdBlue gauge ............................ 95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95
Engine oil level monitor .............96
Service display .......................... 96Transmission display .................97
Control indicators ......................97
Turn lights ................................ 100
Seat belt reminder ...................100
Airbag and belt tensioners .......100
Airbag deactivation ..................100
Charging system .....................101
Malfunction indicator light ........101
Service vehicle soon ...............101
Stop engine ............................. 102
Brake system ........................... 102
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...102
Upshift ..................................... 102
Lane departure warning ..........103
Electronic Stability Program ....103
Electronic Stability Program off ........................................... 103
Engine coolant temperature ....103
Preheating ............................... 103
AdBlue ..................................... 103
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 104
Engine oil pressure ..................104
Low fuel ................................... 104
Drain fuel filter ......................... 105
Stop-start system ....................105
Exterior light ............................ 105
Low beam ................................ 105
High beam ............................... 105
High beam assist .....................105Fog light................................... 105
Rear fog light ........................... 105
Cruise control .......................... 105
Active emergency braking .......105
Speed limiter ........................... 106
Tachograph ............................. 106
Door open ................................ 106
Displays ..................................... 106
Driver Information Centre ........106
Info Display .............................. 107
Vehicle messages ......................107
Warning chimes .......................108
Trip computer ............................. 109
Tachograph ................................ 111
88Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control 3 164.
Speed limiter 3 166.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
144Driving and operating● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 26 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 37 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 38.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 231 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switchCaution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 219.
Towing the vehicle 3 221.
The master switch is located on the
lower part of the right-hand door pillar,
behind a trim panel.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
Switch off to put the vehicle into
service mode.
Remote control
When increased ground clearance or improved vehicle access is required,
the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
266Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..........161, 163
Ride height ................................. 144
Roof .............................................. 46
Glass panel ............................... 46
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 85
S Safety belts ................................... 57
Safety net .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 49
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................100
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat heating ................................. 54
Seat position ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......147
Selector lever ............................. 155
Service ............................... 134, 226
Service display ....................96, 101
Service information ....................226
Service vehicle soon .................. 101
Side airbag system ......................65
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn lights ........................... 196
Side windows................................ 44
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 216Speed limiter ................93, 106, 166
Speedometer ............................... 93
Starting and operating ................138
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine .......19, 139, 155
Steering ...................................... 137
Steering column controls ..............88
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88
Stop engine ................................ 102
Stop-start system.......... 19, 105, 140
Storage ......................................... 76
Storage compartments .................76
Storage net ............................. 77, 78
Sun visors .................................... 45
Suspension height ......................144
Suspension seat ........................... 49
Swivelling shelf ............................. 77
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ........................ 106, 111
Tachometer ................................. 94
Tail lights ................................... 195
Technical data ....................232, 233
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 204
Top-Tether .................................... 67
Touchscreen ............................... 107
Tow bar....................................... 177Towing ........................................ 177
Towing another vehicle .............222
Towing a trailer ........................... 177
Towing equipment .....................178
Towing eye ................................. 221
Towing the vehicle .....................221
Traction Control system ............. 161
Trailer coupling ........................... 177
Trailer stability assist .................178
Trailer towing ............................. 177
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display ...........97, 155
Tread depth ............................... 209
Trip computer ............................ 109
Trip odometer .............................. 94
Turbo engine warm-up ...............139
Turn lights .......................... 100, 115
Tyre chains ................................ 210
Tyre changing ............................. 214
Tyre designations ......................206
Tyre pressure ............................ 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 104, 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
Tyres .......................................... 205
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 210