In brief111Central locking system ..........24
2 Power windows .....................34
3 Exterior mirrors .....................32
4 Light switch ......................... 116
5 Cruise control ...................... 153
Speed limiter ....................... 155
Forward collision alert .........156
6 Side air vents ...................... 132
7 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 123
Headlight flash ....................118
Low beam and high beam ..117
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................98
8 Instruments ........................... 85
9 Steering wheel controls .......78
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...79
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system .........81
11 Centre air vents ................... 132
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 3013Info-Display ........................ 102
14 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 102
15 Glovebox .............................. 60
16 Descent control system ......... 95
Fuel selector ......................... 87
Stop-start system ................139
17 Climate control system ........ 127
18 Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 151
19 Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 94
20 Front storage ......................... 61
Power outlet .......................... 84
USB port, AUX input
21 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 147
Selector lever, automatic
transmission ....................... 144
22 Parking brake ......................149
23 Hazard warning flashers ....122
24 Parking assist ..................... 159
Lane departure warning ......16625Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............136
Power button ....................... 136
26 Horn ..................................... 79
Driver airbag ........................ 49
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..78
28 Bonnet release lever ..........180
29 Front storage ......................... 61
Fuse box ............................ 193
In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 147.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 144.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 198, 3 233.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 181.
● 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 32, 3 39,
3 44.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
18In briefStarting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● 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.
● Diesel engines: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 138.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Shift the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 139.
In brief19Parking9Warning
● 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 30.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 180.
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 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 179.
Storage75Roof rack system
Roof 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 74.
● 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 (see identification
plate 3 222) 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 controls77Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 78
Steering wheel adjustment ........78
Steering wheel controls .............78
Heated steering wheel ...............78
Horn ........................................... 79
Windscreen wiper/washer .........79
Rear window wiper/washer .......81
Outside temperature ..................81
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 84
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 85
Trip odometer ............................ 85
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
Fuel selector .............................. 87
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Service display .......................... 88
Control indicators ......................89
Turn signal ................................. 92
Seat belt reminder .....................93Airbag and belt tensioners .........93
Airbag deactivation ....................94
Charging system .......................94
Malfunction indicator light ..........94
Brake and clutch system ...........94
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....94
Gear shifting .............................. 95
Descent control system .............95
Lane departure warning ............95
Electronic Stability Control off ...95
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........95
Traction Control system off .......95
Preheating ................................. 95
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 96
Engine oil pressure ....................96
Low fuel ..................................... 96
Immobiliser ................................ 96
Exterior light .............................. 97
High beam ................................. 97
High beam assist .......................97
Adaptive forward lighting ...........97
Fog light ..................................... 97
Rear fog light ............................. 97
Cruise control ............................ 97
Vehicle detected ahead .............97
Speed limiter ............................. 97
Traffic sign assistant ..................98
Door open .................................. 98Information displays.....................98
Driver Information Centre ..........98
Info display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Battery voltage ........................ 105
Vehicle personalisation ..............106
Telematics service .....................110
OnStar ..................................... 110
ERA GLONASS .......................114
92Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 92XSeat belt reminder, driver
3 93kSeat belt reminder, front
passenger 3 93vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 93V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 94pCharging system 3 94ZMalfunction indicator light
3 94RBrake and clutch system
3 94uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94RGear shifting 3 95uDescent control system
3 95)Lane departure warning
3 95nElectronic Stability Control off
3 95bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 95kTraction Control system off
3 95!Preheating 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 96IEngine oil pressure 3 96YLow fuel 3 96dImmobiliser 3 968Exterior light 3 97CHigh beam 3 97fHigh beam assist 3 97fAdaptive forward lighting
3 97>Fog light 3 97rRear fog light 3 97mCruise control 3 97AVehicle detected ahead
3 97LSpeed limiter 3 97LTraffic sign assistant 3 98hDoor open 3 98
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
94Instruments and controls9Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 43, 3 46.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 51.
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 3 183.9 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.