Driving and operating135Emergency shut off during driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than two seconds or press twice
briefly within five seconds 3 136.
Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
1. Place the electronic key in the front cupholder of the centreconsole. Place the electronic key
solely centred in the transmitter
area in longitudinal direction flat
with buttons upside as shown in
the illustration.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N
(Neutral), depress the brake
pedal and press
Engine Start/Stop .
Replace the transmitter battery as
soon as possible.
Retained power off The following electronic systems can
work up to ten minutes after the
engine is turned off
● Power windows
● Sunroof
● Audio system
The power windows and sunroof will
continue to work for up to ten minutes or until any door is opened. The radio
will work in ignition on power mode
and accessory power mode. Once
the ignition is turned off, the radio will
continue to work for ten minutes, or
until the driver's door is opened.
146Driving and operatingWhen a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill, see manual mode.
Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between D and R in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking Apply the parking brake and engageP .
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .Manual mode
Move selector lever to position M.
Press button on the selector lever:
<:shift to a higher gear]:shift to a lower gear
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre.
In manual mode no automatic shifting to a higher gear takes place at high
engine revolutions.
Gear shift indication
The symbol R with a number beside
it is indicated when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● The automatic neutral shift function automatically shifts to
idling when the vehicle is stopped with a forward gear engaged and
the brake pedal is pressed.
● Special programmes automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or down hills.
Driving and operating147Automatic transmission
adaptation feature
This feature adapts transmission
operation during constant driving or
gear shifting. It increases durability
and keeps best shift quality over the
life cycle. You may perceive shifting
at initial mileage as uncomfortable,
but this is normal. Shift quality will be
improved gradually by constant
driving at each gear and gear shifting.
Kickdown
Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead to maximum acceleration
independent of selected driving
mode. The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, a vehicle
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 102.The transmission no longer shifts
automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, second gear
may also be available in manual
mode. Shift only when vehicle is at a
standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 212.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release the selector lever.
1. Keep the brake pedal depressed and pull the parking brake lever
up.
2. Remove the cap on the console
with a thin object such as ascrewdriver.
3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go.
Vehicle care1895. Install the new bulb in theheadlight assembly by turning
clockwise.
6. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
7. Install the protective cover.
For the driver side, reinstall the
windscreen washer bottle filler neck
by firmly pushing it straight into the
bottle. Ensure that the filler neck clip
engages into the underhood electrical
centre retainer.
Uplevel headlight assembly
The uplevel model vehicle has LED high beam and low beam headlights,
turn lights, a sidelight and daytime
running lights on the headlight
assembly.Fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle
1. Turn the respective wheel inside to get better access and remove
three torx screws on outside of
wheel house.
Vehicle tools 3 197.
2. Pull and hold lining to get access to the bulb holder.
3.Pull the retaining rib outwards and
remove plug connector from the
bulb socket.
4. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it from the reflector.
5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector by turning clockwise and
engage.
7. Re-assemble the lining and fasten
the three torx screws.
251REACH....................................... 241
Reading lights ............................ 123
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ...............94, 121, 191
Rear view camera ...................... 161
Rear window wiper and washer ..78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 221, 226
Refuelling ................................... 170 Registered trademarks ...............242
Retained power off .....................135
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................151
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 39
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 42
Seat heating ................................. 41
Seat position ................................ 38
Selective catalytic reduction .......142
Selector lever ............................. 145
Service ....................................... 131
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................220Side airbag system ......................49
Software acknowledgement .......241
Spare wheel ............................... 210
Speed limiter......................... 95, 155
Speedometer ............................... 82
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................136
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 123
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 190
Three-point seat belt .................... 43
Tools .......................................... 197
Tow bar....................................... 175
Towing ................................ 175, 214
Towing another vehicle .............215
Towing equipment .....................176
Towing the vehicle .....................214
Traction Control system ............. 151
Traction Control system off........... 93Traffic sign assistant .............95, 163
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................145
Tread depth ............................... 204
Trip odometer .............................. 82
Turn lights ............................ 90, 121
Tyre chains ................................ 205
Tyre designations ......................198
Tyre pressure ............................ 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 93, 200
Tyre pressures ........................... 235
Tyre repair kit ............................. 205
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 160
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery .................................. 218
Uplevel display ............................. 95
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 99
Vehicle battery ........................... 185
Vehicle checks............................ 181
Vehicle data ................................ 226
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 243
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 233