
Storage69StorageStorage compartments................69
Glovebox ................................... 69
Cupholders ................................ 69
Centre console storage .............70
Load compartment .......................70
Load compartment cover ...........72
Rear floor storage cover ............73
Lashing eyes ............................. 74
Safety net .................................. 74
Warning triangle ........................76
First aid kit ................................. 76
Roof rack system .........................76
Roof rack ................................... 76
Loading information .....................77Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
On some versions the glovebox is
ventilated. Air ventilation and
temperature depend on the settings
of the climate control system. The air
vent in the glovebox can be closed
3 132.
Other versions may have a CD player
in the glovebox.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.

Instruments and controls79Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 80
Steering wheel adjustment ........80
Steering wheel controls .............80
Heated steering wheel ...............80
Horn ........................................... 81
Windscreen wiper and washer ..81
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 83
Outside temperature ..................83
Clock ......................................... 84
Power outlets ............................. 85
Inductive charging .....................87
Cigarette lighter ......................... 87
Ashtrays .................................... 88
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 88
Instrument cluster ......................88
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 91
Trip odometer ............................ 91
Tachometer ............................... 91
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92Engine oil level monitor.............92
Service display .......................... 93
Control indicators ......................93
Turn lights .................................. 94
Seat belt reminder .....................94
Airbag and belt tensioners .........94
Airbag deactivation ....................95
Charging system .......................95
Malfunction indicator light ..........95
Service vehicle soon .................95
Stop engine ............................... 96
System check ............................ 96
Brake and clutch system ...........96
Electric parking brake ................96
Electric parking brake fault ........96
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....97
Gear shifting .............................. 97
Lane departure warning ............97
Lane keep assist .......................97
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........97
Engine coolant temperature ......97
Preheating ................................. 98
Exhaust filter .............................. 98
AdBlue ....................................... 98
Deflation detection system ........98
Engine oil pressure ....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 99
Autostop .................................... 99
Exterior light .............................. 99Low beam.................................. 99
High beam ................................. 99
High beam assist .......................99
LED headlights .......................... 99
Front fog lights ......................... 100
Rear fog light ........................... 100
Rain sensor ............................. 100
Cruise control .......................... 100
Adaptive cruise control ............100
Vehicle detected ahead ...........100
Side blind spot alert .................100
Active emergency braking .......100
Speed limiter ........................... 101
Door open ................................ 101
Displays ..................................... 101
Driver Information Centre ........101
Info Display .............................. 103
Vehicle messages ......................105
Warning chimes .......................105
Battery voltage ........................ 105
Vehicle personalisation ..............106
Telematics service .....................109
OnStar ..................................... 109

80Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Some driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 158.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

Instruments and controls83Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 207.
Rear window wiper and washer
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operationDo not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Vehicle personalisation menu 3 106.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 207.
Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.

86Instruments and controls
A 230 V power outlet may also be
located in the rear console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 W.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 140.
USB ports
A USB port is located behind the
storage cover. Press cover to open.
A further USB port may be located in the rear console.
The USB ports are prepared for
charging external devices and
provide a data connection to the
Infotainment system. For further
information, see Infotainment
manual.
Note
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.

Instruments and controls93Service displayThe service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 240.
A required service due is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for
7 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
3000 km, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously symbol <
lights up permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than
1000 km, < flashes and then lights up
permanently. Remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds.Overdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
distance. < flashes and then lights up
permanently until service is executed.
Reset of service interval
After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance of a workshop.
If service is executed by yourself,
operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold button CHECK
● switch on ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button
The symbol < disappears.Retrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
CHECK . The service information is
displayed for a few seconds.
Service information 3 240.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the

94Instruments and controlsignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 88.
Turn lights O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
Turn lights or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 210.
Turn lights 3 119.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on all seats X illuminates or flashes red in the
instrument cluster together with the
indication in the roof console for each
seat belt.
● When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbol for the respective
seat in the roof console comes
on, if the seat belt of any
occupied seat has not been
fastened.
● After driving off, X in the
instrument cluster and the
symbol for the respective seat in
the roof console flashes for a
certain time together with a
chime. After a certain time of
driving X illuminates constantly
until the seat belt of the
respective seat has been
fastened or if any passenger has
unfastened the seat belt.
Seat belts 3 52.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not extinguish after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.

Instruments and controls95Deployment 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 52.
Airbag system 3 55.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 60.
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. Vehicle
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.
Service vehicle soon
H illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.