In brief111Central locking system ..........23
2 Power windows .....................33
3 Exterior mirrors .....................31
4 Light switch ......................... 114
5 Cruise control ...................... 154
Speed limiter ....................... 155
Forward collision alert .........157
6 Side air vents ...................... 130
7 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 121
Headlight flash ....................116
Low beam and high beam ..115
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................95
8 Instruments ........................... 82
9 Steering wheel controls .......75
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...76
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system .........78
11 Centre air vents ................... 130
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 2913Info-Display .......................... 99
14 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................... 99
15 Glovebox .............................. 57
16 Descent control system ......... 92
Fuel selector ......................... 84
Stop-start system ................137
17 Climate control system ........ 125
18 Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 152
19 Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 91
20 Front storage ......................... 58
Power outlet .......................... 81
USB port, AUX input
21 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 148
Selector lever, automatic transmission ....................... 145
22 Parking brake ......................150
23 Hazard warning flashers ....120
24 Parking assist ..................... 160
Lane departure warning ......16725Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............134
Power button ....................... 134
26 Horn ..................................... 76
Driver airbag ........................ 48
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..75
28 Bonnet release lever ..........181
29 Front storage ......................... 58
Fuse box ............................ 194
16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again, then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 148.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 145.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 199, 3 235.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 182.
● 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 31, 3 38,
3 43.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief17Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● 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 engines: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 136.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Shift the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 137.
18In briefParking9Warning
● 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 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. 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 and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. For vehicles
with automatic transmission,
the key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in
position P.
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 29.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 181.
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 19.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 180.
72StorageRoof rack systemRoof rack
The roof rack has side rails attached
to the roof.
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, the heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing
eyes 3 71.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● 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 the
instrument panel, and do not
cover 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 vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (Identification
plate 3 224) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Steering wheel adjustment ........75
Steering wheel controls .............75
Heated steering wheel ...............75
Horn ........................................... 76
Windscreen wiper and washer ..76
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 78
Outside temperature ..................78
Clock ......................................... 79
Power outlets ............................. 81
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 82
Speedometer ............................. 82
Odometer .................................. 82
Trip odometer ............................ 82
Tachometer ............................... 83
Fuel gauge ................................ 83
Fuel selector .............................. 84
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Service display .......................... 85
Control indicators ......................86
Turn lights .................................. 90Seat belt reminder.....................90
Airbag and belt tensioners .........90
Airbag deactivation ....................91
Charging system .......................91
Malfunction indicator light ..........91
Brake and clutch system ...........91
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....92
Gear shifting .............................. 92
Descent control system .............92
Lane departure warning ............92
Electronic Stability Control off ...92
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........92
Traction Control system off .......93
Preheating ................................. 93
AdBlue ....................................... 93
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 93
Engine oil pressure ....................93
Low fuel ..................................... 93
Immobiliser ................................ 94
Exterior light .............................. 94
High beam ................................. 94
High beam assist .......................94
Adaptive forward lighting ...........94
Fog light ..................................... 94
Rear fog light ............................. 94
Cruise control ............................ 94
Vehicle detected ahead .............95
Speed limiter ............................. 95Traffic sign assistant ..................95
Door open .................................. 95
Displays ....................................... 95
Driver Information Centre ..........95
Info Display ................................ 99
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................102
Battery voltage ........................ 102
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
ERA GLONASS .......................112
Instruments and controls89Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 90XSeat belt reminder, driver
3 90kSeat belt reminder, front
passenger 3 90vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 90V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 91pCharging system 3 91ZMalfunction indicator light
3 91RBrake and clutch system
3 91uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 92RGear shifting 3 92uDescent control system
3 92)Lane departure warning
3 92nElectronic Stability Control off
3 92bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 92kTraction Control system off
3 93!Preheating 3 93ùAdBlue 3 93wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 93IEngine oil pressure 3 93YLow fuel 3 93dImmobiliser 3 948Exterior light 3 94CHigh beam 3 94fHigh beam assist 3 94fAdaptive forward lighting
3 94>Fog light 3 94rRear fog light 3 94mCruise control 3 94AVehicle detected ahead
3 95LSpeed limiter 3 95LTraffic sign assistant 3 95hDoor open 3 95
Instruments and controls91airbags and belt pretensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 42.
Airbag system 3 45.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 50.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. The brake servo unit may cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes 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.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 184.