Lighting133Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Vehicles with halogen headlight
There is a white adjuster element on
the rear of each headlight housing.
Turn adjuster element on each
headlight housing 1
/2 turn with a
size six hexagon key anticlockwise to set to right-hand traffic mode. To
adjust, insert the key in the guide as
shown in the illustration. Alternatively,
a Phillips head screwdriver
size three can be used for setting.
To reset to left-hand traffic mode, turn
adjuster elements on both headlight
housings 1
/2 turn clockwise.
Vehicles with LED headlight
1. Key in ignition switch.
2. Pull turn signal lever and hold (headlight flash).
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After approx. five seconds the control indicator f starts flashing
and an acoustic signal sounds.
Control indicator f 3 116.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
f flashes as a reminder for approx.
four seconds.
For deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above. f will
not flash when function is
deactivated.
Daytime running lights Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when the engine is running.
The system switches between
daytime running lights and headlights automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 131.
138LightingReading lights
Operated by pressing s and t in
front and rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Headlights, tail lights, number plate
lights, instrument panel light, interior
lights and the light pipes in doors and
FlexConsole are switched on for a
short time by unlocking the vehicle
with the radio remote control. This
function works only in the dark and
facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 198.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light (only when
it is dark)
● light tubes in doors
● number plate lights (puddle lights)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
152Infotainment systemFor time and date to be set manually,
select Off - Manual . If Auto Set is set
to Off - Manual , the submenu items
Set Time and Set Date become
available.
Set time and date
To adjust the time and date settings,
select Set Time or Set Date .
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.
Language settings
Press ; and then select Settings.
Select Language to display the
respective menu.
To adjust the language for the menu texts, touch the desired language.
Text scroll function If long text is displayed on the screen
e.g. song titles or station names, the
text may either be scrolled continually or it may be scrolled once and
displayed in truncated form.
Press ; and then select Settings.
Select Radio.
If you wish the text to be scrolled
continually, activate Text Scroll.
If you wish the text to be scrolled in
blocks, deactivate the setting.
Black display function
If you do not want to see the
illuminated display, e.g. during night
time, you can turn the display off.
Press ; and then select Settings.
Scroll through the list and select Turn
Display Off . The display is turned off.
The audio functions remain active.
To turn the display on again, touch the
screen or press a button.
Factory defaults
(R 4.0 IntelliLink)
Press ; and then select Settings.
Scroll through the list and select
Return to Factory Settings .
To restore all vehicle personalisation
settings, select Restore Vehicle
Settings .
To delete the paired Bluetooth
devices, the contacts list and the
voice mail numbers stored, select Clear All Private Data .
To reset tone and volume settings,
delete all favourites, and erase the
ringtone selection, select Restore
Radio Settings .
In each case, a warning message is
displayed. Select Continue to reset
the settings.
Factory defaults
(Navi 4.0 IntelliLink)
Press ; and then select Settings.
Scroll through the list and select
Restore Factory Settings .
Infotainment system163Picture menuSelect Menu in the bottom line of the
screen to display the Picture Menu.
Slide show time
Select Slide Show Time to display a
list of possible time sequences and select the desired time sequence.
Clock and temperature display
To display time and temperature in
full screen mode, activate Clock.
Temp. Display .
Display settings
Select Display Settings to open a
submenu for the adjustment of
brightness and contrast.
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.
Playing movies
You can view movies from a USB device.
Note
For your safety, the movie function is
not available while driving.
Activating the movie function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device 3 159.
Press ; and then select Gallery to
open the media main menu.
Touch m to open the movie main
menu to display a list of items stored on the USB device. Select the desired
movie. If this is stored within a folder, select the respective folder first.
The movie is shown.
Function buttons
Full screen
Select x to display the movie in full
screen mode. Touch the screen to
exit full screen mode.
Interrupting and resuming playback
Touch = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Touch l to resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Touch c to play the next movie file.
Touch d within the first five seconds
of the movie playing to return to the
previous movie file.
164Infotainment systemReturning to the beginning of the
current movie
Touch d after five seconds of the
movie playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold d or c. Release to
return to normal playback mode.
Movie menu Select Menu in the bottom line of the
screen to display the Movie Menu.
Clock and temperature display
To display time and temperature in
full screen mode, activate Clock.
Temp. Display .
Display settings
Select Display Settings to open a
submenu for adjustment of brightness and contrast.
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.
Using smartphone applications
Phone projection The phone projection applications
Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto
display selected apps from your
smartphone on the Info Display and
allow their operation directly via the
Infotainment controls.
Check with the device's manufacturer
if this function is compatible with your smartphone and if this application is
available in the country you are in.
Preparing the smartphone
Android phone: Download the
Android Auto app to your smartphone
from the Google Play™ Store.
iPhone: Make sure Siri ®
is activated
on your smartphone.Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press ; to display the home screen
and then select Settings.
Scroll through the list to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Make sure the respective application
is activated.
Connecting the mobile phone
Connect the smartphone to the USB
port 3 159.
Starting phone projection
To start the phone projection function,
press ; and then select Projection.
Note
If the application is recognised by
the Infotainment system, the
application icon may change to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
To start the function, you can
alternatively press and hold ; for a
few seconds.
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
Driving and operating197Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 198
Control of the vehicle ...............198
Steering ................................... 198
Starting and operating ...............198
New vehicle running-in ............198
Ignition switch positions ...........198
Retained power off ..................199
Starting the engine ..................199
Overrun cut-off ........................ 200
Stop-start system ....................201
Parking .................................... 203
Engine exhaust .......................... 204
Exhaust filter ............................ 204
Catalytic converter ...................205
AdBlue ..................................... 206
Automatic transmission ..............209
Transmission display ...............209
Selector lever .......................... 209
Manual mode ........................... 210
Electronic driving programmes 210
Fault ........................................ 211
Interruption of power supply ....211
Manual transmission ..................212Brakes........................................ 213
Antilock brake system .............213
Parking brake .......................... 213
Brake assist ............................. 215
Hill start assist ......................... 215
Ride control systems .................216
Traction Control system ..........216
Electronic Stability Control ......217
Interactive driving system ........218
Driver assistance systems .........219
Cruise control .......................... 219
Speed limiter ........................... 221
Adaptive cruise control ............222
Forward collision alert .............229
Following distance indication ...232
Active Emergency Braking ......233
Parking assist .......................... 234
Side blind spot alert .................237
Rear view camera ...................239
Traffic sign assistant ................240
Lane departure warning ..........244
Fuel ............................................ 245
Fuel for petrol engines .............245
Fuel for diesel engines ............246
Fuel for natural gas operation . 247
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....247
Refuelling ................................ 248
Trailer hitch ................................ 253
General information .................253Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 253
Trailer towing ........................... 253
Towing equipment ...................254
Trailer stability assist ...............256
Driving and operating1990:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure beginsSteering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for ten minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
Starting the engine
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait until
control indicator ! extinguishes.
Driving and operating203● The charge level of the vehiclebattery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during engine restart may be
noticeable.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
a minimum of one second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 112.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 260.