
In brief111Fixed air vents .................... 129
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 109
Ultrasonic parking assist .....162
Traction control system ......155
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 156
3 Side air vents .....................128
4 Light switch ........................ 107
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 110
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ....................108
Sidelights ............................ 107
Automatic light control .......107
Exit lighting ......................... 114
Front fog lights ...................111
Rear fog light ...................... 111
High beam assist ................108
5 Instruments .......................... 88
Transmission display ............92Driver Information Centre .... 101
Trip computer ...................... 103
6 Horn ..................................... 83
Driver airbag ........................ 58
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................83
Cruise control .....................158
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..84
Trip computer ...................... 103
9 Coin tray ............................... 71
10 Power outlet, USB slot ..........86
11 Centre air vents .................. 128
12 Storage compartment ...........71
13 Info-display .......................... 101
14 Front passenger airbag .........58
15 Storage compartment ..........71
16 Glovebox .............................. 72
17 Seat belt reminder ................. 95
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 59
18 Cupholders ........................... 7219Climate control system ....... 115
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 117
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 88
Power outlet ......................... 86
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 149
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 149
22 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 158
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....151
Idle speed control ...............135
Stop-start system ................135
ECO mode .......................... 132
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............133
24 Steering column controls .....83
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..83
26 Bonnet release lever ..........175
27 Auxiliary heater ...................122

98Instruments and controlsLane departure warning 3 166.
Electronic Stability Program b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 156.
Illuminates during driving
The system is unavailable.
May illuminate together with control indicator A 3 96. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 101.
ESP® Plus
3 156, Traction Control
system 3 155.
Electronic Stability Program off
Ø illuminates green.If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
ESP® Plus
3 156, Traction Control
system 3 155.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 178.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue Õ illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator A to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
AdBlue 3 142.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.

Driving and operating131Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 132
Driving economically ...............132
Control of the vehicle ...............132
Steering ................................... 132
Starting and operating ...............133
New vehicle running-in ............133
Ignition switch positions ...........133
Starting the engine ..................134
Idle speed control ....................135
Overrun cut-off ........................ 135
Stop-start system ....................135
Parking .................................... 138
Air suspension ......................... 139
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Diesel particle filter ..................141
Catalytic converter ...................141
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Manual transmission ..................149
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 149
Transmission display ...............149
Starting the engine ..................150
Selector lever .......................... 150Manual mode........................... 151
Electronic driving programmes 151
Fault ........................................ 152
Interruption of power supply ....153
Brakes ........................................ 153
Antilock brake system .............153
Parking brake .......................... 154
Brake assist ............................. 155
Hill start assist ......................... 155
Ride control systems .................155
Traction Control system ..........155
Electronic stability program .....156
Limited-slip rear axle ...............158
Driver assistance systems .........158
Cruise control .......................... 158
Speed limiter ........................... 162
Parking assist .......................... 162
Rear view camera ...................164
Lane departure warning ..........166
Fuel ............................................ 167
Fuel for diesel engines ............167
Refuelling ................................ 168
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 169
Trailer hitch ................................ 170
General information .................170
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 170
Trailer towing ........................... 170Towing equipment ...................171
Trailer stability assist ...............171
Auxiliary features .......................171
Power take-off ......................... 171

Driving and operating155Brake assistIf the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop. Stop-start system 3 135.
Hill start assist The system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain on
for a further two seconds. The brakes release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 135.
Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 101.
When TC is active b flashes.

156Driving and operating9Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 98.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 171.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 98 illuminates together
with A 3 96 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 101.
The Traction control system (TC) is
not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 102.
Electronic stability program
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the
type of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.

Driving and operating157As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 101.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action b
flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 98.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 171.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESP® Plus
can be
deactivated to enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
When vehicle speed reaches
30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP® Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
Ø again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESP® Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.

158Driving and operatingEngine Drag Torque Control
The engine drag torque control
system is an integral feature of
ESP® Plus
. When downshifting under
slippery road conditions, the engine speed and torque increases to help
prevent locking of the drive wheels
during sudden deceleration.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 98 illuminates together
with A 3 96 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 101.
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) is not operational. Have
the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 102.
Limited-slip rear axle
Rear-wheel drive vehicles may be
equipped with an automatic locking
rear differential which automatically
controls the torque transmitted toeach rear wheel, enhancing traction
in the event of soft ground, mud or
snow-covered road surfaces.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
When vehicle speed reaches
20 mph, or once the rear wheels
return to surfaces with normal grip,
e.g. paved roads, the system
automatically deactivates,
sometimes accompanied by a noise
(with no consequence to vehicle
behaviour).
The system can also be deactivated
manually once normal grip conditions have resumed by briefly releasing the
accelerator.
Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of 20 mph and
above. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill. The stored speed will
flash in the Driver Information Centre
3 101.

253Charging system .......................... 96
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Cleaning the vehicle ...................216
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............115
Clock ............................................ 86
Coat hooks ................................... 72
Collision damage repair ..............250
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 83
Convex shape .............................. 34
Coolant ....................................... 178
Coolant and antifreeze ...............220
Coolant heater ............................ 122
Cornering light ....................110, 187
Coupling ball bar ........................171
Cruise control ....................100, 158
Cupholders .................................. 72
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ...............109
Declaration of conformity ............246DEF............................................ 142
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel ................................... 167
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 182
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......183
Diesel particle filter ....................141
Door locks..................................... 21
Door open .................................. 100
Doors ............................................ 27
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........141
Drink holders ................................ 72
Driver assistance systems ..........158
Driver Information Centre ...........101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 170
Driving economically................... 132
Driving hints ................................ 132
E ECO mode .................................. 132
ecoScoring.................................. 103
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical accessories ...................86
Electrical system......................... 193
Electronic climate control system 117
Electronic driving programmes ..151
Electronic Stability Program 98,
156, 171
Electronic Stability Program off ...98Emergency exit .......................38, 40
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...194
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........98
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine data ............................... 225
Engine Drag Torque Control ......156
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................223
Engine oil ...........176, 220, 224, 243
Engine oil additives ....................220
Engine oil level monitor ................91
Engine oil pressure ......................99
Engine oil viscosity grades .........220
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 155, 156, 158
Event data recorders ..................250
Exhaust gases ............................ 141
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 216
Exterior light ............................... 100
Exterior lighting ....................12, 107
Exterior mirrors ............................. 34
F
Fault ........................................... 152
Fire extinguisher ........................... 79
First aid ......................................... 79