In brief111Electric child locks ................. 28
Unlocking tailgate .................32
Child safety system for
rear windows ......................... 41
2 Power windows .....................41
3 Exterior mirrors .....................38
4 Side air vents ...................... 141
5 Cruise control .....................170
Speed limiter ....................... 172
Adaptive cruise control .......170
6 Turn lights ........................... 127
Headlight flash ....................125
High beam ........................... 124
High beam assist ...............124
Exit lighting ......................... 130
Parking lights ...................... 128
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............110
7 Instruments .......................... 99
Driver Information Centre .... 110
8 Infotainment controls9Head-up display ..................114
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 91
11 Centre air vents .................. 141
12 Info Display ........................ 113
13 Hazard warning flashers ....126
Central locking system ..........25
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 35
15 USB charging port ................ 94
16 Storage ................................. 71
17 Glovebox .............................. 71
18 Climate control system ........ 133
19 Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........165
Eco mode ............................ 160
Descent control system ....... 166
20 Selective ride control ..........168
21 Inductive charging .................95
22 Manual transmission ..........160
Automatic transmission ......157
23 Power outlet .......................... 9424Electric parking brake .........162
25 Power button ....................... 146
26 Ignition switch .....................145
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..90
28 Horn ..................................... 91
29 Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................186
Electric child locks ................. 28
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 149
Lane keep assist .................201
Tyre deflation detection
system ................................. 233
Heated windscreen ...............44
Parking heater ....................140
30 Fuse box ............................ 229
31 Bonnet release lever ..........214
32 Head-up display ..................114
33 Light switch ........................ 123
Front / rear fog lights ..........127
Instrument illumination .......129
18In briefTransmission
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 3 160.
Automatic transmissionP:park position, front wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 157.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 232 and
condition 3 265
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 215
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
In brief19Starting the engineIgnition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal ● turn key to position 2 and release
after engine has been started
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 148.Start power button
● manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● press Start/Stop button
● release button after starting procedure begins
20In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 149.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P . Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 35.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 214.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 213.
144Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 145
Control of the vehicle ...............145
Steering ................................... 145
Starting and operating ...............145
New vehicle running-in ............145
Ignition switch positions ...........145
Power button ........................... 146
Power saving mode .................147
Starting the engine ..................148
Overrun cut-off ........................ 149
Stop-start system ....................149
Parking .................................... 152
Engine exhaust .......................... 153
Exhaust filter ............................ 153
Catalytic converter ...................154
AdBlue ..................................... 154
Automatic transmission ..............157
Transmission display ...............157
Selector lever .......................... 158
Manual mode ........................... 158
Electronic driving programmes 159
Fault ........................................ 160
Eco mode ................................ 160Manual transmission ..................160
Brakes ........................................ 161
Antilock brake system .............161
Parking brake .......................... 162
Brake assist ............................. 165
Hill start assist ......................... 165
Ride control systems .................165
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........165
Descent control system ...........166
Selective ride control ...............168
Driver assistance systems .........170
Cruise control .......................... 170
Speed limiter ........................... 172
Adaptive cruise control ............174
Forward collision alert .............181
Active emergency braking .......182
Front pedestrian protection .....185
Parking assist .......................... 186
Advanced parking assist .........190
Side blind spot alert .................194
Passenger side camera ...........195
Panoramic view system ...........196
Rear view camera ...................199
Lane keep assist .....................201
Driver alert ............................... 203
Fuel ............................................ 205
Fuel for petrol engines .............205Fuel for diesel engines ............205
Refuelling ................................ 206
Trailer hitch ................................ 208
General information .................208
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 208
Trailer towing ........................... 208
Towing equipment ...................209
Trailer stability assist ...............211
146Driving and operating0:ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating, control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for about three
seconds 3 148. Steering wheel locks
as soon as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch the ignition on power mode or start the
engine directly.
Driving and operating1479Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 23.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 25.
Power saving mode
This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.Changing into power saving
mode
When power saving mode is
activated, a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre indicating
Power saving mode .
An active telephone call using the
hands-free option will be maintained
for around 10 minutes longer.
Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivated
automatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutes
148Driving and operatingStarting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 149.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 149.
Vehicles with power button● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins. Diesel engine
starts after control indicator ! for
preheating extinguishes.
● Before restarting or to switch off the engine when vehicle is
stationary, press Start/Stop once
more briefly.
To start the engine during an
Autostop:
● Manual transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 149.
● Automatic transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by releasing the brake
pedal 3 149.