In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 149.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 146.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 217, 3 247
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 205.
● 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 38, 3 45,
3 53.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper/washer .........80
Rear window wiper/washer .......82
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 83
Power outlets ............................. 84
Inductive charging .....................85
Cigarette lighter ......................... 86
Ashtrays .................................... 86
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 87
Instrument cluster ......................87
Speedometer ............................. 89
Odometer .................................. 90
Trip odometer ............................ 90
Tachometer ............................... 90
Fuel gauge ................................ 91
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Service display .......................... 91Control indicators ......................92
Turn signal ................................. 93
Seat belt reminder .....................93
Airbag and belt tensioners .........93
Airbag deactivation ....................94
Charging system .......................94
Malfunction indicator light ..........94
Stop engine ............................... 94
System check ............................ 95
Brake and clutch system ...........95
Electric parking brake ................95
Electric parking brake fault ........95
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....95
Gear shifting .............................. 96
Lane departure warning ............96
Lane keep assist .......................96
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........96
Engine coolant temperature ......96
Preheating ................................. 97
Diesel particle filter ....................97
AdBlue ....................................... 97
Deflation detection system ........97
Engine oil pressure ....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 98
Autostop .................................... 98
Exterior light .............................. 98
High beam ................................. 98
High beam assist .......................98
LED headlights .......................... 98Fog light..................................... 98
Rear fog light ............................. 98
Rain sensor ............................... 98
Cruise control ............................ 99
Adaptive cruise control ..............99
Vehicle detected ahead .............99
Speed limiter ............................. 99
Door open .................................. 99
Information displays .....................99
Driver Information Centre ..........99
Info display .............................. 101
Vehicle messages ......................103
Warning chimes .......................103
Battery voltage ........................ 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............104
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
Instruments and controls89OverviewOTurn signal 3 93XSeat belt reminder 3 93vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 93VAirbag deactivation 3 94pCharging system 3 94ZMalfunction indicator light
3 94HService vehicle soon 3 91STOPStop engine 3 94JSystem check 3 95RBrake and clutch system
3 95oElectric parking brake
3 95uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 95RGear shifting 3 96)Lane departure warning
3 96LLane keep assist 3 96bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 96!Preheating 3 97%Diesel particle filter 3 97YAdBlue 3 97wDeflation detection system
3 97IEngine oil pressure 3 97Y oLow fuel 3 98W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 96DAutostop 3 988Exterior light 3 989Low beam 3 112CHigh beam 3 98fHigh beam assist 3 98>Fog light 3 98øRear fog light 3 98
Active emergency braking
3 170,
Front pedestrian protection
3 173hDoor open 3 99
Speedometer
Instruments and controls91Fuel gauge
Displays the level in the fuel tank.
Control indicator o illuminates if the
level in the tank is low.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified fuel tank capacity.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50:engine operating temperature
not yet reached90:normal operating temperature130:temperature too high
Control indicator o illuminates if
coolant temperature is too high. Switch off engine immediately.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The 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 3 234
Instruments and controls95Stop 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.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 151.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or
faulty. Activate automatic operation
again or have the cause remedied by a workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 151.
Electric parking brake fault
E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault.
3 151.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 150.
96Instruments and controlsGear shiftingR with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
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.
Lane keep assist
a illuminates green or yellow, or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected
lane marking without using the turn
signal in that direction.
Flashes yellow The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 190
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 and
Traction Control system 3 153.
Selective ride control 3 155.
Engine coolant temperature
o illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 206.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Instruments and controls97Preheating
! 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 40 mph.
Illuminates constantlyIndication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Diesel particle filter 3 142.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.
Deflation detection system 3 218.
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, 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.
98Instruments and controls9Warning
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 3 205.
Low fuel
o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 195.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 209.
Autostop
D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 112.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 113 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
3 113.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 115.LED headlights
H illuminates and a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 119.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 119.
Rain sensor
< illuminates green.
Illuminated when rain sensor position on wiper stalk is selected.
Side blind spot alert
B illuminates green.
The system is active.