In brief17● Switch on heatedwindscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heating and ventilation system
3 120.
Air conditioning system 3 121.
Heated windscreen 3 40.Electronic climate control system
● Press à. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C, if required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
Electronic climate control system
3 124.
Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 5-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal and then push and move the
selector lever to the right and rear.
18In brief
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever to
the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 148.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 145.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 206, 3 239
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 188.
● 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 35, 3 44,
3 50.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief19Starting the engineIgnition switch
● Turn key to position 1.
● 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.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after engine has been started.
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 136.Start power button
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.
Press and release Start/Stop button.
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
20In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 138.
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 manual
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 or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. 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 or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. 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 33.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 187.
74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Steering wheel adjustment ........75
Steering wheel controls .............75
Heated steering wheel ...............75
Horn ........................................... 76
Windscreen wiper/washer .........76
Rear window wiper/washer .......78
Outside temperature ..................78
Clock ......................................... 79
Power outlets ............................. 79
Inductive charging .....................80
Cigarette lighter ......................... 81
Ashtrays .................................... 81
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 82
Instrument cluster ......................82
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 86
Trip odometer ............................ 86
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 87
Fuel selector .............................. 87
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88Engine oil level monitor.............89
Service display .......................... 89
Control indicators ......................90
Turn signal ................................. 90
Seat belt reminder .....................90
Airbag and belt tensioners .........91
Airbag deactivation ....................91
Charging system .......................91
Malfunction indicator light ..........91
Service vehicle soon .................92
Stop engine ............................... 92
System check ............................ 92
Brake and clutch system ...........92
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....92
Gear shifting .............................. 93
Lane departure warning ............93
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........93
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off ......93
Engine coolant temperature ......93
Preheating ................................. 94
Diesel particle filter ....................94
AdBlue ....................................... 94
Deflation detection system ........94
Engine oil pressure ....................94
Low fuel ..................................... 95
Autostop .................................... 95
Exterior light .............................. 95
High beam ................................. 95High beam assist.......................95
Low beam .................................. 95
Fog light ..................................... 95
Rear fog light ............................. 95
Rain sensor ............................... 95
Cruise control ............................ 95
Speed limiter ............................. 96
Traffic sign assistant ..................96
Door open .................................. 96
Information displays .....................96
Driver Information Centre ..........96
Info display ................................ 98
Head-up display ......................100
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................102
Battery voltage ........................ 102
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
Telematics service .....................106
OnStar ..................................... 106
Instruments and controls85OverviewOTurn signal 3 90XSeat belt reminder 3 90vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 91VAirbag deactivation 3 91pCharging system 3 91ZMalfunction indicator light
3 91HService vehicle soon 3 92STOPStop engine 3 92JSystem check 3 92RBrake and clutch system
3 92uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 92RGear shifting 3 93)Lane departure warning
3 93bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 93aElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
off 3 93!Preheating 3 94%Diesel particle filter 3 94YAdBlue 3 94wDeflation detection system
3 94IEngine oil pressure 3 94
Engine oil level monitor
3 89Y oLow fuel 3 95W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 93DAutostop 3 958Exterior light 3 959Low beam 3 95CHigh beam 3 95fHigh beam assist 3 95>Fog light 3 95øRear fog light 3 95
92Instruments and controlsIlluminates 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
The engine management system has a 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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators, accompanied by a warning
chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow A minor engine fault has been
detected.Illuminates red
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 190.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 149.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
94Instruments and controlsCheck coolant level immediately
3 189.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a
workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Diesel particle filter % or H illuminates yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until the control
indicator extinguishes.
Illuminates temporarily Start of saturation of the particle filter.
Start cleaning process as soon as
possible by driving at a vehicle speed of at least 60 km/h.Illuminates constantly
Indication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Diesel particle filter 3 141.
AdBlue Y flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 600 km and 2400 km.
Have the AdBlue® topped-up as soon as possible by a qualified workshop.
You can add up to 10 litres of
AdBlue® to its tank.
Flashes yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 600 km.
Top-up the AdBlue® as soon as
possible to avoid a breakdown by a
qualified workshop. You can add up
to 10 litres of AdBlue® to its tank.
Deflation detection system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.