12In brief1Fixed air vents .................... 132
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Ultrasonic parking assist .....167
Traction control system ......159
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 160
3 Side air vents .....................131
4 Light switch ........................ 110
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 113
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ....................111
Sidelights ............................ 110
Automatic light control .......110
Exit lighting ......................... 117
Front fog lights ...................114
Rear fog light ...................... 114
High beam assist ................111
5 Instruments .......................... 91
Transmission display ............95Driver Information Centre .... 104
Trip computer ...................... 107
6 Horn ..................................... 86
Driver airbag ........................ 62
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................86
Cruise control .....................162
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..87
Trip computer ...................... 107
9 Coin tray ............................... 74
10 Power outlet, USB slot ..........89
11 Centre air vents .................. 131
12 Storage compartment ...........74
13 Info Display ......................... 105
14 Front passenger airbag .........62
15 Storage compartment ..........74
16 Glovebox .............................. 75
17 Seat belt reminder ................. 98
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 63
18 Cupholders ........................... 7519Climate control system ....... 118
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 120
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 91
Power outlet ......................... 89
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 152
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 153
22 Cruise control .....................162
Speed limiter ...................... 164
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....155
Idle speed control ...............138
Stop-start system ................138
ECO mode .......................... 135
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............136
24 Steering column controls .....86
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..86
26 Bonnet release lever ..........180
27 Auxiliary heater ...................125
Instruments and controls85Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 86
Steering wheel adjustment ........86
Steering wheel controls .............86
Horn ........................................... 86
Steering column controls ...........86
Windscreen wiper and washer ..87
Outside temperature ..................88
Clock ......................................... 89
Power outlets ............................. 89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 91
Ashtrays .................................... 91
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 93
AdBlue gauge ............................ 93
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 93
Engine oil level monitor .............94
Service display .......................... 94Transmission display .................95
Control indicators ......................95
Turn lights .................................. 98
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................. 100
Brake system ........................... 100
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Upshift ..................................... 100
Lane departure warning ..........101
Electronic Stability Program ....101
Electronic Stability Program off ........................................... 101
Engine coolant temperature ....101
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 102
Engine oil pressure ..................102
Low fuel ................................... 102
Drain fuel filter ......................... 103
Stop-start system ....................103
Exterior light ............................ 103
Low beam ................................ 103
High beam ............................... 103
High beam assist .....................103Fog light................................... 103
Rear fog light ........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Active emergency braking .......103
Speed limiter ........................... 104
Tachograph ............................. 104
Door open ................................ 104
Displays ..................................... 104
Driver Information Centre ........104
Info Display .............................. 105
Vehicle messages ......................105
Warning chimes .......................106
Trip computer ............................. 107
Tachograph ................................ 109
134Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 135
Driving economically ...............135
Control of the vehicle ...............135
Steering ................................... 135
Starting and operating ...............136
New vehicle running-in ............136
Ignition switch positions ...........136
Starting the engine ..................137
Idle speed control ....................138
Overrun cut-off ........................ 138
Stop-start system ....................138
Parking .................................... 141
Air suspension ......................... 142
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Diesel particle filter ..................144
Catalytic converter ...................144
AdBlue ..................................... 145
Manual transmission ..................152
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 153
Transmission display ...............153
Starting the engine ..................153
Selector lever .......................... 153Manual mode........................... 154
Electronic driving programmes 155
Fault ........................................ 156
Interruption of power supply ....156
Brakes ........................................ 156
Antilock brake system .............156
Parking brake .......................... 157
Brake assist ............................. 158
Hill start assist ......................... 158
Ride control systems .................159
Traction Control system ..........159
Electronic stability program .....160
Limited-slip rear axle ...............161
Driver assistance systems .........162
Cruise control .......................... 162
Speed limiter ........................... 164
Active emergency braking .......165
Parking assist .......................... 167
Rear view camera ...................169
Lane departure warning ..........171
Fuel ............................................ 173
Fuel for diesel engines ............173
Refuelling ................................ 173
Trailer hitch ................................ 175
General information .................175
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Trailer towing ........................... 175Towing equipment ...................176
Trailer stability assist ...............176
Auxiliary features .......................176
Power take-off ......................... 176
Driving and operating135Driving hints
Driving economically
ECO mode ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects
engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical consumers.
ActivationPress ECO. Control indicator
illuminates when activated and a corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 104.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal.
Deactivation
Press ECO again. Control indicator
extinguishes.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there may be a controlled
reduction in power steering assist and
vehicle speed is reduced.Stop-start system 3 138.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Driving downhill
Engage a gear when driving downhill
to ensure that sufficient brake
pressure is available.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
136Driving and operatingCaution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Diesel particle filter 3 144.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition is on, diesel engine is
preheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
Driving and operating139Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Î.
Deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
To reactivate, press Î again. The
LED extinguishes in the button. The system is reactivated automatically
the next time the ignition is switched
on.
Notice
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated and
cannot be reactivated by pressing
Î . LED in button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 104.
Idle speed control 3 138.
AutostopManual transmission
If the vehicle is at low speed or
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
Control indicator Ï may flash if the
clutch is not released sufficiently.Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill, activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position N (or
A/M )
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on if the required
conditions are fulfilled.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster 3 103.
During an Autostop, the heating
performance, power steering and
brake performance will be
maintained. Brake assist, however, is
not available 3 158.
Notice
If you exit the vehicle while the
engine is in an Autostop, a warning
chime will sound as a reminder that
the engine is on standby and has not been switched off.
Driving and operating175Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust fitting of towing equipment at
a later date to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 50 mph must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 249.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent and engine-
dependent maximum values which
must not be exceeded. The actual
trailer load is the difference between
the actual gross weight of the trailer
and the actual coupling socket load
with the trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 m above sea level.Since engine power decreases as
altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 m of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 228.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.
176Driving and operatingIn the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) must not be
exceeded.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Towing equipment audible
warning
For vehicles fitted with towing
equipment, when connected to a
trailer the pitch of the audible warning
changes upon operation of the turn
lights.
The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn light on the trailer or
the towing vehicle fails.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While the system is working,keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) 3 160.Auxiliary features
Power take-off
Activation
To activate the power take-off, with
the vehicle stationary and the engine
idling:
● Set the gearshift lever to neutral (vehicles with manual
transmission automated:
selector lever in position N).
● Depress the clutch pedal.