In brief111Central locking system ..........25
2 Power windows .....................35
3 Exterior mirrors .....................33
4 Light switch ......................... 111
5 Cruise control ...................... 150
Speed limiter ....................... 152
Forward collision alert .........153
6 Side air vents ...................... 126
7 Turn lights ........................... 118
Headlight flash ....................113
Low beam and high beam ..112
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................97
8 Instruments ........................... 84
9 Steering wheel controls .......77
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...78
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system .........80
11 Centre air vents ................... 126
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 31
13 Info Display ........................ 10214Controls for Info Display
operation ............................. 102
15 Glovebox .............................. 59
16 Descent control system ......... 94
Fuel selector ......................... 86
Stop-start system ................134
17 Climate control system ........ 122
18 Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 148
19 Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 93
20 Front storage ......................... 60
Power outlet .......................... 83
USB port, AUX input
21 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 144
Selector lever, automatic
transmission ....................... 141
22 Parking brake ......................146
23 Hazard warning flashers ....117
24 Parking assist ..................... 156
Lane departure warning ......16325Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............130
Power button ....................... 131
26 Horn ..................................... 78
Driver airbag ........................ 50
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..77
28 Bonnet release lever ..........177
29 Front storage ......................... 60
Fuse box ............................ 190
In brief19Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Shift the selector lever to N.
● 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.
Stop-start system 3 134.
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. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. 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 before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. For vehicles
with automatic transmission,
the key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in
position P.
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 31.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 177.
74StorageRoof rack systemRoof rack
The roof rack has side rails attached
to the roof.
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, the heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
3 73.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do notcover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (Identification
plate 3 219) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
Instruments and controls93Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 44.
Airbag system 3 47.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 52.
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. 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 3 180.
94Instruments and controls9Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 146.
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
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 146.
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.
Descent control system u illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
The system is ready for operation.
Flashes green
The system is in operation.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 163.Electronic Stability Control
off
n 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.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 148.
Traction Control system 3 147.
Instruments and controls105Warning chimesIf several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If a door, the tailgate or bonnet is
open.
● If seat belt is not fastened. ● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.● If the parking assist detects anobject.
● If the fuel level is low.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the battery voltage is running
low, a warning message or warning code 174 will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the battery by driving continuously for a while or by
using a charging device.The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the battery cannot be recharged,
have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
128Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 129
Control of the vehicle ...............129
Steering ................................... 129
Starting and operating ...............129
New vehicle running-in ............129
Ignition switch positions ...........130
Power button ........................... 131
Retained power off ..................132
Starting the engine ..................132
Overrun cut-off ........................ 134
Stop-start system ....................134
Parking .................................... 136
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Exhaust filter ............................ 137
Catalytic converter ...................138
AdBlue ..................................... 139
Automatic transmission ..............141
Transmission display ...............141
Selector lever .......................... 142
Manual mode ........................... 143
Electronic driving programmes 143
Fault ........................................ 143
Interruption of power supply ....144Manual transmission ..................144
Drive systems ............................ 145
All-wheel drive ......................... 145
Brakes ........................................ 146
Antilock brake system .............146
Parking brake .......................... 146
Brake assist ............................. 147
Hill start assist ......................... 147
Ride control systems .................147
Traction Control system ..........147
Electronic Stability Control ......148
Descent control system ...........149
Driver assistance systems .........150
Cruise control .......................... 150
Speed limiter ........................... 152
Forward collision alert .............153
Following distance indication ...155
Parking assist .......................... 156
Rear view camera ...................158
Traffic sign assistant ................160
Lane departure warning ..........163
Fuel ............................................ 164
Fuel for petrol engines .............164
Fuel for diesel engines ............166
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....166
Refuelling ................................ 167
Trailer hitch ................................ 171
General information .................171Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 171
Trailer towing ........................... 172
Towing equipment ...................172
130Driving and operatingIgnition switch positions0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable. To turn the key from
position 2 to 1 or 0, first push the
key all the way in towards the steering column3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
To turn off the vehicle:
1. Make sure the vehicle is stopped.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, set the
selector lever to position P.
3. Push the key all the way in
towards the steering column, then
turn the key to position 0.
4. Remove the key.
5. Apply the parking brake.
Steering wheel lock The steering wheel is automatically
locked when the key is removed.9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.