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
158Driving and operatingDriving 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 3 162.
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 exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 165.
Driving and operating165● Lock the vehicle by pressing thebutton on the door handle or the
button e on the remote control.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 237.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.
Note
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.
Exhaust filter
The exhaust filter is a particle filter for diesel and gasoline engines.
Automatic cleaning process
The exhaust filter system filters 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 Under certain conditions, e.g. drivingshort 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
indicated by a warning message in
the Driver Information Centre.
166Driving and operatingA warning message appears when
exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning
process as soon as possible.
A warning message also appears
when exhaust 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. Exhaust filter cleaning is
then started.
Cleaning process is completed more
quickly at high engine speeds and
loads.
Keep on driving until self-cleaning
operation is complete and the display message disappears.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 anyreason, 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 3 227, 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 data297Capacities
Engine oilEngineD15XHLD15XHTD16SHTincluding filter [l]4.04.05.5between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.0EngineD16DTID16DTHD20DTHD20DTRincluding filter [l]5.05.04.94.9between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.01.0
Fuel tank
Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l]61
AdBlue tank
AdBlue, refilling quantity [l]17
317Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 92
Collision damage repair ..............309
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................158
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............284
Cruise control ....................111, 182
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............305
DEF ............................................ 167
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................167
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......243
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........182
Driver Information Centre ...........112
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 231
Driving hints ................................ 158E
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 254
Electric parking brake .........107, 176
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 148
Electronic driving programmes ..172
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 179
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......236
Engine compartment fuse box ...255
Engine coolant ........................... 239
Engine coolant temperature ......109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 291
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................287
Engine oil ................... 238, 284, 288
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 143
Event data recorders ..................312
Exhaust filter ............................... 165
Exit lighting ................................ 143
Exterior care .............................. 279
Exterior light ............................... 110Exterior lighting ....................13, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 173
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Following distance ......................108
Following distance indication ......199
Forward collision alert................. 196
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ...........110, 140, 246
Front pedestrian protection ........203
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 74
Fuel............................................. 227
Fuel for diesel engines ..............228
Fuel for petrol engines ...............227
Fuel gauge ................................. 103 Funnel......................................... 229
Fuses ......................................... 254
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear selection ........................... 170
Gear shifting ............................... 108
General information ...................231
Glovebox ..................................... 73
318HHalogen headlights ....................244
Hand brake ................................. 175
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 134
Headlights when driving abroad 137
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Head-up display.......................... 120 Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................88
Heated windscreen .......................42
Heating .................................. 54, 55
High beam ......................... 110, 135
High beam assist ................110, 135
Hill start assist ........................... 177
Horn ....................................... 14, 89
I
Identification plate .....................286
Immobiliser .......................... 36, 110
Indicators .................................... 101
Inductive charging ........................94
Info Display ................................. 118
Instrument cluster ........................96
Instrument panel fuse box .........258Instrument panel illumination
control .................................... 141
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........180
Interior care ............................... 281
Interior lighting ............................ 141
Interior lights ...................... 142, 254
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply ......173
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 275
K Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane change alert .......................213
Lane keep assist ................108, 224
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...........110, 138, 246
Lighting features .........................143
Light switch ................................ 134
Load compartment ................29, 75
Load compartment cover .............78
Loading information .....................85
Low fuel ..................................... 110M
Malfunction indicator light ..........107
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode ............................. 171
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 174
Massage ....................................... 55
Memorised settings ......................25
Midlevel display .......................... 112
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................141
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................254
O Object detection systems ...........205
Odometer ................................... 102
Oil, engine .......................... 284, 288
OnStar ........................................ 129
Outside temperature ....................92
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162
P
Panoramic view system ..............215
Parking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ...................... 39, 205
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 141
Particulate filter ........................... 165