
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

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),

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.

92Instruments and controls9Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 150.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 149.
Gear shifting
R or S with the number of a higher or
lower gear is indicated, when up- or
downshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Descent control system u illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
The system is ready for operation.
Flashes green
The system is in operation.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 167.Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate depending on road surface
conditions.
Have 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 3 152.
Traction Control system 3 151.

102Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR on the turn signal
lever to confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilstdriving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If a door, the tailgate or bonnet is
open.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If the fuel level is low.
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 battery voltage is running
low, a warning message or warning code 174 will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the battery by driving continuously for a while or by
using a charging device.

132Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 133
Control of the vehicle ...............133
Steering ................................... 133
Starting and operating ...............133
New vehicle running-in ............133
Ignition switch positions ...........134
Power button ........................... 134
Retained power off ..................135
Starting the engine ..................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 137
Stop-start system ....................137
Parking .................................... 139
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Diesel particle filter ..................141
Catalytic converter ...................141
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Automatic transmission ..............145
Transmission display ...............145
Selector lever .......................... 145
Manual mode ........................... 146
Electronic driving programmes 146
Fault ........................................ 147
Interruption of power supply ....147Manual transmission ..................148
Drive systems ............................ 149
All-wheel drive ......................... 149
Brakes ........................................ 149
Antilock brake system .............149
Parking brake .......................... 150
Brake assist ............................. 150
Hill start assist ......................... 151
Ride control systems .................151
Traction Control system ..........151
Electronic Stability Control ......152
Descent control system ...........153
Driver assistance systems .........154
Cruise control .......................... 154
Speed limiter ........................... 155
Forward collision alert .............157
Following distance indication ...159
Parking assist .......................... 160
Rear view camera ...................161
Traffic sign assistant ................163
Lane departure warning ..........167
Fuel ............................................ 168
Fuel for petrol engines .............168
Fuel for diesel engines ............169
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....170
Refuelling ................................ 170
Trailer hitch ................................ 175
General information .................175Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 175
Trailer towing ........................... 175
Towing equipment ...................176

Driving and operating139Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 133.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched into a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, - with a message is shown in
the Driver Information Centre.Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during engine restart might be
noticeable.
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 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.