16In briefAutomatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 171.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshiftR:reverse
Engage reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 175.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 257, 3 296
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 233.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 38, 3 46,
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Seats, restraints55Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective rear outer seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 162.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat position. Thereby the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 64.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced by a workshop. After an accident,
have the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt reminder, indicated for front seats by
control indicators X and k, or for rear
seats by the symbol X in the Driver
Information Centre 3 108.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
Instruments and controls89Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 90
Steering wheel adjustment ........90
Steering wheel controls .............90
Heated steering wheel ...............91
Horn ........................................... 91
Windscreen wiper and washer ..91
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 93
Outside temperature ..................94
Clock ......................................... 94
Power outlets ............................. 96
Power connector .......................98
Ashtrays .................................... 99
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 100
Instrument cluster ....................100
Speedometer ........................... 103
Odometer ................................ 104
Trip odometer .......................... 104
Tachometer ............................. 105
Fuel gauge .............................. 105
Fuel selector ............................ 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106Service display........................ 107
Control indicators ....................108
Turn lights ................................ 108
Seat belt reminder ...................108
Airbag and belt tensioners .......109
Airbag deactivation ..................109
Charging system .....................110
Malfunction indicator light ........110
Brake and clutch system .........110
Electric parking brake ..............110
Electric parking brake fault ......110
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...111
Gear shifting ............................ 111
Following distance ...................111
Lane keep assist .....................111
Electronic Stability Control off . 111
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........111
Traction Control system off .....112
Preheating ............................... 112
AdBlue ..................................... 112
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 112
Engine oil pressure ..................112
Low fuel ................................... 113
Immobiliser .............................. 113
Exterior light ............................ 113
High beam ............................... 113
High beam assist .....................113
LED headlights ........................ 113Fog light................................... 113
Rear fog light ........................... 113
Cruise control .......................... 113
Adaptive cruise control ............114
Vehicle detected ahead ...........114
Speed limiter ........................... 114
Traffic sign assistant ................114
Door open ................................ 114
Displays ..................................... 115
Driver Information Centre ........115
Info Display .............................. 120
Vehicle messages ......................123
Warning chimes .......................123
Battery voltage ........................ 124
Vehicle personalisation ..............124
Telematics service .....................130
OnStar ..................................... 130
Instruments and controls103OverviewOTurn signal 3 108XSeat belt reminder 3 108vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 109VAirbag deactivation 3 109pCharging system 3 110ZMalfunction indicator light
3 110RBrake and clutch system 3 110mElectric parking brake 3 110jElectric parking brake fault
3 110uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 111RGear shifting 3 111EFollowing distance 3 111aLane keep assist 3 111aElectronic Stability Control off
3 111bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 111kTraction Control system off
3 112!Preheating 3 112ùAdBlue 3 112wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 112IEngine oil pressure 3 112YLow fuel 3 113dImmobiliser 3 1138Exterior light 3 113CHigh beam 3 113fHigh beam assist 3 113fLED headlights 3 113>Fog light 3 113øRear fog light 3 113mCruise control 3 113 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 114CAdaptive cruise control 3 114AVehicle detected ahead 3 114LSpeed limiter 3 114LTraffic sign assistant 3 114hDoor open 3 114
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Instruments and controls10750:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperature130:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system informs
when to change the engine oil and
filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and
filter change will be indicated can vary
considerably.
The remaining oil life duration menu
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 115.
On Midlevel display select the
Settings Menu by pressing MENU on
the turn signal lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to select the Remaining Oil
Life page.
On Uplevel display select Info Menu
by pressing p on steering wheel.
Press P to select Remaining Oil
Life page.
Remaining oil life duration is indicated
in percentage.
108Instruments and controlsResetOn Midlevel display press SET/CLR
on turn signal lever for several
seconds to reset. The ignition must be
switched on but engine not running.
On Uplevel display press > on
steering wheel to open the subfolder. Select Reset and confirm by pressing
9 for several seconds. The ignition
must be switched on but engine not
running.
The system must be reset every time the engine oil is changed to allow
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service When the system has calculated thatengine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Service information 3 279.Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 100.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 238, Fuses
3 248.
Turn signals 3 141.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the roof console,
when seat is occupied.
112Instruments and controlsHave 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 3 182,
Traction Control system 3 181.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
AdBlue Y flashes yellow.AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 168.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.Illuminates 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.
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.
Instruments and controls113Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 233.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 222.
Catalytic converter 3 168.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 237.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 135.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 136.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see LED headlights 3 137.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 137.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 141.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 142.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Cruise control 3 184.