Instruments and controls113fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 212.
Gear shifting
R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Power steering c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
reduced
Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 200.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.Following distance
E indicates the following distance
setting of the alert timing sensitivity
for the forward collision alert using
filled distance bars.
Forward collision alert 3 228.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognizes an unintended
lane change.
Electronic Stability Controloff
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 3 216,
Traction Control system 3 215.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Instruments and controls1159Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 260.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 247.
Catalytic converter 3 204.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 265.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 129.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 130 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
3 130.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 133.LED headlights
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 132.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 134.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 135.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
122Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning and
signal chime.
Vehicle and service messages in
the Driver Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Messages in the Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the Info-Display. Some messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes If several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting-off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.●If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If reverse gear is engaged and the rear carrier system is
extended.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
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.
124Instruments and controlsAuto Rear Defog: Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Rear View Camera Guidelines :
Activates or deactivates the rear
view camera guidelines on the
Info Display.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone
alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Personalization By Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving-off.Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote Lock Feedback :
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
196Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 197
Control of the vehicle ...............197
Steering ................................... 197
Starting and operating ...............197
New vehicle running-in ............197
Ignition switch positions ...........197
Retained power off ..................198
Starting the engine ..................198
Overrun cut-off ........................ 199
Stop-start system ....................200
Parking .................................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 203
Exhaust filter ............................ 203
Catalytic converter ...................204
AdBlue ..................................... 205
Automatic transmission ..............208
Transmission display ...............208
Selector lever .......................... 208
Manual mode ........................... 209
Electronic driving programmes 209
Fault ........................................ 210
Interruption of power supply ....210
Manual transmission ..................211Brakes........................................ 212
Antilock brake system .............212
Parking brake .......................... 212
Brake assist ............................. 214
Hill start assist ......................... 214
Ride control systems .................215
Traction Control system ..........215
Electronic Stability Control ......216
Interactive driving system ........217
Driver assistance systems .........218
Cruise control .......................... 218
Speed limiter ........................... 220
Adaptive cruise control ............221
Forward collision alert .............228
Following distance indication ...231
Active Emergency Braking ......232
Parking assist .......................... 233
Side blind spot alert .................236
Rear view camera ...................238
Traffic sign assistant ................239
Lane departure warning ..........243
Fuel ............................................ 244
Fuel for petrol engines .............244
Fuel for diesel engines ............245
Fuel for natural gas operation . 246
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....246
Refuelling ................................ 247
Trailer hitch ................................ 252
General information .................252Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 252
Trailer towing ........................... 252
Towing equipment ...................253
Trailer stability assist ...............255
Driving and operating197Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
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.
Stop-start system 3 200.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
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.
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.
Control indicator c 3 113.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
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 exhaust filter may take place more
often. Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging of the vehicle
battery.
Exhaust filter 3 203.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:
198Driving and operating0: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 on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure beginsSteering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for ten minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets
Starting the engine
Turn key to position 1 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 the accelerator pedal. Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait until
control indicator ! extinguishes.
Driving and operating199Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 200.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 200.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to position
0 .9 Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will
extinguish. Therefore power down
the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission need a
warming phase of approx. five
minutes. The selector lever must be
in position P.
Automatic Starter Control This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not have to hold the key in position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the engine
is running. Because of the checking
procedure, the engine starts running
after a short delay.Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine:
● Clutch pedal not operated (manual transmission).
● Brake pedal not operated or selector lever not in P or N
(automatic transmission).
● Timeout occurred.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time,
especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator pedal is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.