84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper/washer .........86
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 88
Cigarette lighter ......................... 90
Ashtrays .................................... 90
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 90
Instrument cluster ......................90
Speedometer ............................. 90
Odometer .................................. 91
Trip odometer ............................ 91
Tachometer ............................... 91
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
AdBlue gauge ............................ 92
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92
Engine oil level monitor .............93
Service display .......................... 93Transmission display .................94
Control indicators ......................94
Turn signal ................................. 97
Seat belt reminder .....................97
Airbag and belt tensioners .........97
Airbag deactivation ....................97
Charging system .......................98
Malfunction indicator light ..........98
Service vehicle soon .................98
Stop engine ............................... 99
Brake system ............................. 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....99
Upshift ....................................... 99
Lane departure warning ............99
Electronic Stability Program ....100
Electronic Stability Program off ........................................... 100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 100
AdBlue ..................................... 100
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 100
Engine oil pressure ..................101
Low fuel ................................... 101
Stop-start system ....................101
Exterior light ............................ 102
High beam ............................... 102
High beam assist .....................102
Fog light ................................... 102
Rear fog light ........................... 102Cruise control.......................... 102
Tachograph ............................. 102
Door open ................................ 102
Information displays ...................103
Driver Information Centre ........103
Info display .............................. 103
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................104
Trip computer ............................. 105
Tachograph ................................ 107
Instruments and controls85Controls
Steering 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
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 160.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Instruments and controls101Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 99 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 98 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 202.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.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, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
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
assistance of a workshop 3 178.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 170.
Catalytic converter 3 143.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 184.
Stop-start system
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Instruments and controls103Information displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
below the speedometer.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 87
● clock 3 88
● odometer, trip odometer 3 91
● engine oil level monitor 3 93
● service display 3 93
● vehicle messages 3 104
● trip computer 3 105
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Info display
The central display in the
Infotainment system displays the time (and/or outside temperature,
depending on version) and
Infotainment system information.
Press X to switch the Infotainment
system on. Alternatively, it
automatically switches on when the
ignition is switched on.
Depending on system, the
Infotainment system is operated via
buttons and rotary knobs on the
Infotainment system fascia, the
steering column controls, the voice
recognition system (if available) or via
the touchscreen display.Touchscreen operation
Make the appropriate selection from
the available menus and options by
touching the display screen with the
finger.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
112LightingThe lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 109.
Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side when the
headlights are switched on.
The cornering light is switched off
automatically after prolonged use and
at vehicle speeds above 40 km/h.Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the lever is moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in
the opposite direction or lever is
manually moved back to its neutral
position.
116LightingLighting featuresExit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to
four times.
The headlights are turned off immediately by turning the light switch
to any position and returning to 7.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights may be
switched off automatically after some
time.
Driving and operating133Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 134
Driving economically ...............134
Control of the vehicle ...............134
Steering ................................... 134
Starting and operating ...............135
New vehicle running-in ............135
Ignition switch positions ...........135
Starting the engine ..................136
Idle speed control ....................137
Overrun cut-off ........................ 137
Stop-start system ....................137
Parking .................................... 140
Air suspension ......................... 141
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Diesel particle filter ..................143
Catalytic converter ...................143
AdBlue ..................................... 144
Manual transmission ..................151
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 151
Transmission display ...............151
Starting the engine ..................152
Selector lever .......................... 152Manual mode........................... 153
Electronic driving programmes 153
Fault ........................................ 154
Interruption of power supply ....155
Brakes ........................................ 155
Antilock brake system .............155
Parking brake .......................... 156
Brake assist ............................. 157
Hill start assist ......................... 157
Ride control systems .................157
Traction Control system ..........157
Electronic stability program .....158
Limited-slip rear axle ...............160
Driver assistance systems .........160
Cruise control .......................... 160
Speed limiter ........................... 164
Parking assist .......................... 164
Rear view camera ...................166
Lane departure warning ..........168
Fuel ............................................ 169
Fuel for diesel engines ............169
Refuelling ................................ 170
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 171
Trailer hitch ................................ 172
General information .................172
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 172
Trailer towing ........................... 172Towing equipment ...................173
Trailer stability assist ...............173
Auxiliary features .......................173
Power take-off ......................... 173
134Driving and operatingDriving 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 3 103.
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 3 137.
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.