In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 33.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 189.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 212.
16In briefAutomatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 209.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 282, 3 319.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 261.
● 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 28, 3 37,
3 50.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
In brief17● Diesel engines: turn the key toposition 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 199.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.
● Engage neutral gear.
● 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. A restart is
indicated by the needle at the idle
speed position in the tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 201.
Instruments and controls95Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 96
Steering wheel adjustment ........96
Steering wheel controls .............96
Heated steering wheel ...............96
Horn ........................................... 97
Windscreen wiper/washer .........97
Rear window wiper/washer .......98
Outside temperature ..................99
Clock ......................................... 99
Power outlets ........................... 100
Cigarette lighter .......................101
Ashtrays .................................. 101
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 102
Instrument cluster ....................102
Speedometer ........................... 102
Odometer ................................ 102
Trip odometer .......................... 102
Tachometer ............................. 103
Fuel gauge .............................. 103
Fuel selector ............................ 104
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 106Control indicators ....................107
Turn signal ............................... 109
Seat belt reminder ...................110
Airbag and belt tensioners .......110
Airbag deactivation ..................111
Charging system .....................111
Malfunction indicator light ........111
Brake and clutch system .........111
Operate pedal .......................... 112
Electric parking brake ..............112
Electric parking brake fault ......112
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...112
Gear shifting ............................ 113
Power steering ........................ 113
Following distance ...................113
Lane departure warning ..........113
Electronic Stability Control off . 113
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........113
Traction Control system off .....113
Preheating ............................... 114
Diesel particle filter ..................114
AdBlue ..................................... 114
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 114
Engine oil pressure ..................114
Low fuel ................................... 115
Immobiliser .............................. 115
Exterior light ............................ 115
High beam ............................... 115High beam assist.....................115
LED headlights ........................ 115
Fog light ................................... 115
Rear fog light ........................... 115
Cruise control .......................... 115
Adaptive cruise control ............116
Vehicle detected ahead ...........116
Speed limiter ........................... 116
Traffic sign assistant ................116
Door open ................................ 116
Information displays ...................116
Driver Information Centre ........116
Info display .............................. 121
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................122
Battery voltage ........................ 122
Vehicle personalisation ..............123
Telematics service .....................125
OnStar ..................................... 125
Instruments and controls109OverviewOTurn signal 3 109XSeat belt reminder 3 110vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 110VAirbag deactivation 3 111pCharging system 3 111ZMalfunction indicator light
3 111RBrake and clutch system 3 111mElectric parking brake 3 112jElectric parking brake fault
3 112-Operate pedal 3 112uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 112RGear shifting 3 113EFollowing distance 3 113cPower steering 3 113)Lane departure warning 3 113nElectronic Stability Control off
3 113bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 113kTraction Control system off
3 113!Preheating 3 114%Diesel particle filter 3 114YAdBlue 3 114wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 114IEngine oil pressure 3 114YLow fuel 3 115dImmobiliser 3 1158Exterior light 3 115CHigh beam 3 115fHigh beam assist 3 115fLED headlights 3 133>Fog light 3 115rRear fog light 3 115mCruise control 3 115 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 116CAdaptive cruise control 3 116AVehicle detected ahead 3 116LSpeed limiter 3 116LTraffic sign assistant 3 116hDoor open 3 116
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 267, Fuses
3 274.
Turn signals 3 134.
Instruments and controls111Airbag deactivation
ONV illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 58.
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. Vehicle
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 3 264.
112Instruments and controls9Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 213.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be depressed to release the electric parking brake
3 213
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 201.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must to be depressed to start the engine with the key 3 16,
3 199.
On some versions, the message to
operate the clutch pedal is indicated
in the Driver Information Centre
3 122.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 213.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 213.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.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
114Instruments and controlsPreheating! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 204, Stop-start
system 3 201.AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 206.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
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.