In brief111Power windows .....................39
2 Exterior mirrors .....................37
3 Side air vents ...................... 131
4 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 118
Exit lighting ......................... 122
Parking lights ...................... 119
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............100
5 Cruise control .....................157
Speed limiter ....................... 160
Heated steering wheel ..........79
6 Instruments .......................... 89
Driver Information Centre .... 100
7 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............100
8 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 80
9 Power button ....................... 135
10 Centre air vents .................. 13111Hazard warning flashers ....118
12 Info-Display ........................ 102
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
14 Central locking system ..........23
15 Glovebox .............................. 68
16 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 102
17 Climate control system ........ 124
18 USB charging port ................ 84
19 Power outlet .......................... 84
20 Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................174
Lane departure warning .....188
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 139
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control ...........154
Sport mode ......................... 156
21 Manual transmission ..........150
Automatic transmission ......147
22 Electric parking brake .........151
23 Selective ride control ..........15524Ignition switch .....................134
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..79
26 Horn ..................................... 80
27 Storage ................................. 68
28 Bonnet release lever ..........203
29 Light switch ........................ 113
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 115
Front/rear fog lights ............119
Instrument illumination .......120
In brief19Stop-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 3 139.
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.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P. 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 . Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● 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 34.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 203.
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.
Keys, locks 3 20.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 202.
76StorageVehicles without roof railing
Open all doors.
Mounting points are located in each
door frame of the vehicle body.
Detach the cover from each mounting
point and fasten the roof rack with the attached screws.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 73.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent from
sliding.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do notcover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper and washer ..80
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 82
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 83
Power outlets ............................. 84
Inductive charging .....................86
Cigarette lighter ......................... 86
Ashtrays .................................... 87
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 87
Instrument cluster ......................87
Speedometer ............................. 89
Odometer .................................. 90
Trip odometer ............................ 90
Tachometer ............................... 90
Fuel gauge ................................ 91
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91Engine oil level monitor.............91
Service display .......................... 92
Control indicators ......................93
Turn lights .................................. 93
Seat belt reminder .....................93
Airbag and belt tensioners .........94
Airbag deactivation ....................94
Charging system .......................94
Malfunction indicator light ..........94
Stop engine ............................... 95
System check ............................ 95
Brake and clutch system ...........95
Electric parking brake ................95
Electric parking brake fault ........95
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....96
Gear shifting .............................. 96
Lane departure warning ............96
Lane keep assist .......................96
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........96
Engine coolant temperature ......96
Preheating ................................. 97
Diesel particle filter ....................97
AdBlue ....................................... 97
Deflation detection system ........97
Engine oil pressure ....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 98
Autostop .................................... 98
Exterior light .............................. 98
High beam ................................. 98Low beam.................................. 98
High beam assist .......................98
LED headlights .......................... 98
Fog light ..................................... 99
Rear fog light ............................. 99
Rain sensor ............................... 99
Cruise control ............................ 99
Adaptive cruise control ..............99
Vehicle detected ahead .............99
Side blind spot alert ...................99
Active emergency braking .........99
Speed limiter ........................... 100
Door open ................................ 100
Displays ..................................... 100
Driver Information Centre ........100
Info Display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................104
Battery voltage ........................ 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............105
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
Instruments and controls89OverviewOTurn signal 3 93XSeat belt reminder 3 93vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 94VAirbag deactivation 3 94pCharging system 3 94ZMalfunction indicator light
3 94HService vehicle soon 3 92STOPStop engine 3 95JSystem check 3 95RBrake and clutch system
3 95oElectric parking brake
3 95uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 96RGear shifting 3 96)Lane departure warning
3 96LLane keep assist 3 96bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 96!Preheating 3 97%Diesel particle filter 3 97YAdBlue 3 97wDeflation detection system
3 97IEngine oil pressure 3 97Y oLow fuel 3 98W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 96DAutostop 3 988Exterior light 3 989Low beam 3 98CHigh beam 3 98fHigh beam assist 3 98>Fog light 3 99øRear fog light 3 99
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Instruments and controls95Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators, accompanied by a warning
chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow
A minor engine fault has been
detected.Illuminates red
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch systemR illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 151.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or
faulty. Activate automatic operation
again or have the cause remedied by a workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 151.
Electric parking brake fault E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 151.
104Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
chime.
Press SET / CLR to confirm a
message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
A warning chime will sound when: ● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.● If the parking assist detects anobject.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
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 a restart of the
engine is not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Driving and operating133Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 134
Control of the vehicle ...............134
Steering ................................... 134
Starting and operating ...............134
New vehicle running-in ............134
Ignition switch positions ...........134
Power button ........................... 135
Power saving mode .................136
Starting the engine ..................137
Overrun cut-off ........................ 139
Stop-start system ....................139
Parking .................................... 141
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Diesel particle filter ..................142
Catalytic converter ...................143
AdBlue ..................................... 143
Automatic transmission ..............147
Transmission display ...............147
Selector lever .......................... 147
Manual mode ........................... 148
Electronic driving programmes 148
Fault ........................................ 149
Interruption of power supply ....149Manual transmission ..................150
Brakes ........................................ 150
Antilock brake system .............150
Parking brake .......................... 151
Brake assist ............................. 153
Hill start assist ......................... 153
Ride control systems .................154
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........154
Selective ride control ...............155
Sport mode .............................. 156
Driver assistance systems .........157
Cruise control .......................... 157
Speed limiter ........................... 160
Adaptive cruise control ............162
Forward collision alert .............168
Active emergency braking .......170
Front pedestrian protection .....173
Parking assist .......................... 174
Advanced parking assist .........177
Side blind spot alert .................182
Rear view camera ...................183
Panoramic view system ...........185
Lane departure warning ..........188
Lane keep assist .....................189
Driver alert ............................... 191
Fuel ............................................ 192
Fuel for petrol engines .............192Fuel for diesel engines ............194
Refuelling ................................ 194
Trailer hitch ................................ 196
General information .................196
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 196
Trailer towing ........................... 197
Towing equipment ...................197
Trailer stability assist ...............200