Instruments and controls107The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 63.
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.
The cleaning process of the exhaust
filter is potentially not possible.
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.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
3 176.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing 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 3 176.
108Instruments and controlsFlashes
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. Avoid parking on
inclines until the cause of the fault has been remedied.
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 go out 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 3 175.
Gear shifting
R or S with the number of a higher or
lower gear is indicated, when up- or
downshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Following distance
E indicates the alert sensitivity
setting of the forward collision alert, using filled distance bars.
Forward collision alert 3 196.
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
light in that direction.Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 224.
Electronic Stability Control off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
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.
Instruments and controls109Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 179.
Traction Control system 3 178.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Engine coolant temperature W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 239.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a
workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 167.
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 to 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.
110Instruments and controls3. Move out of the flow of traffic asquickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
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.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 229.
Catalytic converter 3 166.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 243.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 36.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 134.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 135.High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 135.
LED headlights
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 137.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 140.
Instruments and controls123Windscreen replacement 3 40.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press Å to confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the Info
Display. Some messages only pop-
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes If several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
Instruments and controls125Auto Rear Defog: Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Rear View Camera Guidelines :
Activates or deactivates the rear
view camera guidelines on the
Info Display.
Forward Collision Alert :
Activates or deactivates forward
collision alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Forward Collision System :
Activates or deactivates warning
chimes or automatic brake
functionality in the event of
imminent collision danger.
Front pedestrian detection :
Activates or deactivates warning
chimes or automatic brakefunctionality of the pedestrian
detection system.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear
cross traffic alert.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer coupling.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder
message to drive off when the
adaptive cruise control holds the
vehicle at standstill.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Reverse Tilt Mirror : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist function of the exterior mirrors.
Auto Mirror Folding : Activates or
deactivates folding of the exterior
mirrors with the remote control.
Personalization By Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
Extended Hill Start Assist :
Toggles between hill start assist
and extended hold hill start assist
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Instruments and controls127System
To change Time/Date, see Clock
3 92.
Select Language to open a list of
available languages for the Info
Display and Driver Information
Center. Select desired language.
Apps
See infotainment manual.
Vehicle ● Sport Mode Custom. / Auto Mode
Customisation
Changes the settings of the
Interactive driving system modes 3 180.
● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto heated seats : Automatically
activates the seat heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting thenecessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision/Detection Systems
Forward Collision System :
Deactivates the system
completely, activates warning
chimes only or warning chimes in combination with automatic
brake functionality.
Front Pedestrian Detection :
Activates warning chimes only or
warning chimes in combination
with automatic brake functionality or deactivates the system
completely.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier :
Activates or deactivates the
reminder message to drive off
when the adaptive cruise control
holds the vehicle at standstill.
Lane Change Alert : Activates or
deactivates side blind zone alert.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer coupling.Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear
cross traffic alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver's Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Handsfree Liftgate/Boot Lid
Control : Changes the hands-free
function settings of the power
tailgate.
Reverse Tilt Mirror : Changes the
parking assist function of the exterior mirrors.
Auto Mirror Folding : Activates or
deactivates folding of the exterior
mirrors with the remote control.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function,
depending on which key is being
used.
Driving and operating157Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 158
Control of the vehicle ...............158
Steering ................................... 158
Starting and operating ...............158
New vehicle running-in ............158
Power button ........................... 159
Retained power off ..................160
Starting the engine ..................160
Overrun cut-off ........................ 162
Stop-start system ....................162
Parking .................................... 164
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Exhaust filter ............................ 165
Catalytic converter ...................166
AdBlue ..................................... 167
Automatic transmission ..............169
Transmission display ...............169
Gear selection ......................... 170
Manual mode ........................... 171
Electronic driving programmes 172
Fault ........................................ 173
Interruption of power supply ....173
Manual transmission ..................174Drive systems ............................ 174
All-wheel drive ......................... 174
Brakes ........................................ 175
Antilock brake system .............175
Parking brake .......................... 176
Brake assist ............................. 177
Hill start assist ......................... 177
Ride control systems .................178
Traction Control system ..........178
Electronic Stability Control ......179
Interactive driving system ........180
Driver assistance systems .........182
Cruise control .......................... 182
Speed limiter ........................... 184
Adaptive cruise control ............185
Forward collision alert .............196
Following distance indication ...199
Active emergency braking .......200
Front pedestrian protection .....203
Parking assist .......................... 205
Side blind spot alert .................212
Lane change alert ....................213
Panoramic view system ...........215
Rear view camera ...................217
Rear cross traffic alert .............219
Traffic sign assistant ................220
Lane keep assist .....................224
Fuel ............................................ 227
Fuel for petrol engines .............227Fuel for diesel engines ............228
Refuelling ................................ 229
Trailer hitch ................................ 231
General information .................231
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 231
Trailer towing ........................... 231
Towing equipment ...................232
Trailer stability assist ...............234