160Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 161
Control of the vehicle ...............161
Steering ................................... 161
Starting and operating ...............161
New vehicle running-in ............161
Power button ........................... 162
Retained power off ..................163
Starting the engine ..................163
Overrun cut-off ........................ 164
Stop-start system ....................165
Parking .................................... 167
Engine exhaust .......................... 168
Diesel particle filter ..................168
Catalytic converter ...................169
AdBlue ..................................... 170
Automatic transmission ..............173
Manual transmission ..................177
Drive systems ............................ 178
All-wheel drive ......................... 178
Brakes ........................................ 178
Antilock brake system .............178
Parking brake .......................... 179Brake assist............................. 180
Hill start assist ......................... 181
Ride control systems .................181
Traction Control system ..........181
Electronic Stability Control ......182
Interactive driving system ........183
Driver assistance systems .........186
Cruise control .......................... 186
Speed limiter ........................... 188
Adaptive cruise control ............189
Forward collision alert .............197
Following distance indication ...200
Active emergency braking .......201
Front pedestrian protection .....204
Parking assist .......................... 206
Side blind zone assistant .........214
Lane change alert ....................216
Panoramic view system ...........218
Rear view camera ...................220
Rear cross traffic alert .............222
Traffic sign assistant ................223
Lane keep assist .....................228
Fuel ............................................ 230
Fuel for petrol engines .............230
Fuel for diesel engines ............231
Refuelling ................................ 231
Trailer hitch ................................ 233
General information .................233Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 234
Trailer towing ........................... 234
Towing equipment ...................235
Trailer stability assist ...............236
Driving and operating161Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
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.
Stop-start system 3 165.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
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 side.
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.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 168.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for
charging of the vehicle battery.
168Driving and operatingNotice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain time.Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
Automatic cleaning process
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs between seven and twelve
minutes. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
System requires cleaning process
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and
if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will be
Driving and operating169indicated by illumination of% and a
warning message in the Driver
Information Centre.
% illuminates along with a warning
message illuminates when diesel
particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as possible.
% flashes along with a warning
message when diesel particle filter
has reached the maximum filling
level. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the engine.
Activate self-cleaning process
To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 rpm. Shift down if
necessary. Diesel particle filter
cleaning is then started.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high
engine speeds and loads.
Control indicator % extinguishes as
soon as the self-cleaning operation is complete. Keep on driving until self-
cleaning operation is complete.Caution
If possible, do not interrupt
cleaning process. Drive until
cleaning is completed to avoid the need for service or repair by a
workshop.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for anyreasons, control indicator Z
illuminates and a warning message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Engine power may be
reduced. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 230, 3 291 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Technical data299Capacities
Engine oilEngineB15XHLB15XHTB20NFTincluding Filter [l]4.04.05.7between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.0EngineB16DTEB16DTHB20DTHincluding Filter [l]5.05.05.25between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.0
Fuel tank
Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l]61
AdBlue tank
AdBlue, refilling quantity [l]15
317Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock............................................. 91
Collision damage repair ..............310
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................161
Controls ........................................ 87
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............283
Cruise control ....................111, 186
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............306
DEF ............................................ 170
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................170
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......244
Diesel particle filter ....................168
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........186
Driver Information Centre ...........112
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 234
Driving hints ................................ 161E
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 255
Electric parking brake .........107, 179
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 151
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 182
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......238
Engine compartment fuse box ...256
Engine coolant ........................... 241
Engine coolant temperature ......109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 291
Engine exhaust .......................... 168
Engine identification ...................287
Engine oil ................... 240, 283, 288
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................313
Exit lighting ................................ 145
Exterior care .............................. 279
Exterior light ............................... 110
Exterior lighting ....................12, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 158
Fog light ..................................... 110
Fog lights ................................... 247
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Following distance ......................108
Following distance indication ......200
Forward collision alert................. 197
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front pedestrian protection ........204
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 230
Fuel for diesel engines ..............231
Fuel for petrol engines ...............230
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Funnel......................................... 231
Fuses ......................................... 255
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear shifting ............................... 108
General information ...................233
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H Halogen headlights ....................245
Hand brake ................................. 178
Hazard warning flashers ............141
318Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 134 Headlights when driving abroad 137
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Head-up display.......................... 121 Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 40
Heated steering wheel .................88
Heated windscreen .......................41
Heating .................................. 52, 53
High beam ......................... 110, 135
High beam assist ................110, 135
Hill start assist ........................... 181
Horn ....................................... 13, 88
I
Identification plate .....................286
Immobiliser .......................... 35, 110
Indicators .................................... 101
Inductive charging ........................94
Info display ................................. 119
Information displays.................... 112
Instrument cluster ........................96
Instrument panel fuse box .........259
Instrument panel illumination .....255
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 143
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interactive driving system ...........183
Interior care ............................... 281
Interior lighting ............................ 143
Interior lights ...................... 143, 255
Interior mirrors .............................. 37
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 276
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
L
Lane change alert .......................216
Lane keep assist ................108, 228
Lashing eyes ............................... 79
LED headlights ...........110, 138, 247
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 134
Load compartment ................27, 73
Load compartment cover .............76
Loading information .....................84
Low fuel ..................................... 110
M Malfunction indicator light ..........107
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
Manual seat adjustment ...............46
Manual transmission .................. 177
Massage ....................................... 53Memorised settings......................21
Midlevel display .......................... 112
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................143
N New vehicle running-in ..............161
Number plate light .....................255
O Object detection systems ...........206
Odometer ................................... 102
Oil, engine .......................... 283, 288
OnStar ........................................ 129
Outside temperature ....................91
Overrun cut-off ........................... 164
P Panoramic view system ..............218
Parking ................................ 18, 167
Parking assist ......................37, 206
Parking brake ............................ 179
Parking lights ............................. 142
Particulate filter ........................... 168
Pedestrian detection ...................111
Performance .............................. 293
Performing work ........................239
Power button .............................. 162
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 38