In brief111Power windows .....................36
2 Exterior mirrors .....................33
3 Cruise control .....................149
Speed limiter ....................... 152
4 Turn lights ........................... 112
Headlight flash ....................109
High beam ........................... 109
High beam assist ...............110
Exit lighting ......................... 115
Parking lights ...................... 113
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................93
5 Side air vents ...................... 126
6 Instruments .......................... 83
Driver Information Centre ...... 93
7 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................93
8 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 73
9 Head-up display ....................97
10 Centre air vents .................. 12611Hazard warning flashers ....111
12 Info Display .......................... 96
13 Centre air vent ......................96
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 31
15 Central locking system ..........23
16 Glovebox .............................. 62
Fuse box ............................ 202
17 Controls for Info Display
operation ............................... 96
18 Climate control system ........ 118
19 USB charging port ................ 76
20 Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................159
Lane departure warning .....173
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 135
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ..........148
21 Power outlet .......................... 76
22 Manual transmission ..........145
Automatic transmission ......142
23 Manual parking brake .........14724Power button ....................... 131
25 Ignition switch .....................130
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
27 Horn ..................................... 73
28 Bonnet release lever ..........187
29 Storage ................................. 62
Fuse box ............................ 202
30 Head-up display ....................97
31 Light switch ........................ 108
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 110
Front / rear fog lights ..........112
Instrument illumination .......114
In brief17Starting the engineIgnition switch
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly 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 accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engine: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 133.Power button
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins.
18In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 135.
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.
● 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 or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. 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 or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 31.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 187.
Seats, restraints45Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Armrest
Armrest can be folded up.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running.
During an Autostop, seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 135.
100Instruments and controls● If a warning message appears inthe Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and /
or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage isrunning low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Graphic Info Display
Press MENU to open the menu page.
Use four-way button to operate the
display:
Climate control119Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution l M K
Press:l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable front air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
to the right:increaseto the left:decreaseAir conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
Climate control125Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C, if required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● To return to previous mode press
à again, to return to automatic
mode press AUTO.
Notice
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Deactivation of Electronic climate
control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning control dial
Z anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window, windscreen
and exterior mirrors b
3 37.
Heated seats ß
3 45.Auxiliary heater
Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.
Driving and operating129Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 130
Control of the vehicle ...............130
Steering ................................... 130
Starting and operating ...............130
New vehicle running-in ............130
Ignition switch positions ...........130
Power button ........................... 131
Power saving mode .................132
Starting the engine ..................133
Overrun cut-off ........................ 135
Stop-start system ....................135
Parking .................................... 137
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Diesel particle filter ..................138
Catalytic converter ...................139
AdBlue ..................................... 139
Automatic transmission ..............142
Transmission display ...............142
Selector lever .......................... 142
Manual mode ........................... 143
Electronic driving programmes 144
Fault ........................................ 144
Interruption of power supply ....144Manual transmission ..................145
Brakes ........................................ 146
Antilock brake system .............146
Parking brake .......................... 147
Brake assist ............................. 147
Hill start assist ......................... 147
Ride control systems .................148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........148
Driver assistance systems .........149
Cruise control .......................... 149
Speed limiter ........................... 152
Forward collision alert .............154
Active emergency braking .......156
Front pedestrian protection .....158
Parking assist .......................... 159
Advanced parking assist .........162
Side blind spot alert .................167
Panoramic view system ...........169
Rear view camera ...................171
Lane departure warning ..........173
Driver alert ............................... 174
Fuel ............................................ 175
Fuel for petrol engines .............175
Fuel for diesel engines ............175
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....176
Refuelling ................................ 177Trailer hitch................................ 180
General information .................180
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 181
Trailer towing ........................... 181
Towing equipment ...................182