Driving and operating123the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case
of emergency.
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.
9 Warning
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 in case of failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal, the brake
pedal and press Start/Stop. Release
the button after starting procedure begins.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 22.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 23.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition 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 selector
lever to P or N.
Driving and operating127Restart of the engine by the stop-start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened or the driver's door is
opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during the restart might be noticeable.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. 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.
● 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.
Or with electronic key system
press marking on front door
handles 3 22.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 31.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 174.
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
156Driving and operatingThe system is switched off
automatically when attaching a trailer
or bike carrier to the trailer hitch.
Contact your dealer to switch off the
system for a prolonged period.
Fault
In the event of a fault, $ flashes for a
few seconds, accompanied by an acoustic signal. If the fault occurs
during the use of the system, $
extinguishes.
In the event of a fault in the power
steering, c flashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a message.
Notice
It is possible that the sensor detects a non-existing object caused by
echo disturbance from external
acoustic noise or mechanical
misalignments (sporadic false
warnings may occur).
Advanced parking assist system
may not respond to changes in the
available parking space after
initiating a parking manoeuvre. The
system may recognise an entry, a
gateway, a courtyard or even acrossing as a parking slot. After
selecting reverse gear the system
will start a parking manoeuvre. Take
care regarding the availability of the
suggested parking slot.
Low curbs and surface irregularities,
e.g. on construction zones, are not
detected by the system. The driver
accepts responsibility.
Side blind spot alert
The side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
blind spot zone. The system displays
a visual alert in each exterior mirror,
when detecting objects that may not
be visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the
parking assist sensors.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:
● vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn light.
Activation
7'' Colour Info Display: select Blind
spot monitoring on the Info Display
and activate the function.
8'' Colour Info Display: press Í.
Select Driving functions on the Info
Display and then Blind spot
monitoring . Activate the function.
B illuminates continously green in the
instrument cluster to confirm the
function.
168Driving and operatingDriving characteristics andtowing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
During trailer towing do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph. A maximum speed
of 60 mph is only appropriate if an
oscillation damper is used and the
permissible gross trailer weight does
not exceed the vehicle's curb weight.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers, the use of an
oscillation damper is strongly
recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 227.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for inclines up
to 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and at sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 m of altitude. The
gross train weight does not have to be reduced when driving on roads with
slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.
motorways).The permissible gross train weight must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 219.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load of 65 kg is specified on the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
For vehicles with engine DV5RC and
automatic transmission, the
maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is 55 kg. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the
case of heavy trailers. The vertical
coupling load should never fall below
25 kg.
190Vehicle careNo.Circuit27Body control module28Engine control module29Front wiper30Body control module
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
Fuse box on the left side of the
instrument panel
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox and
remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Interior mirror, exhaust system,
electric power steering, clutch
sensor, LPG, exterior mirror
adjustment, inductive charging2–3Trailer hitch4Horn5Windscreen washer pump
front / rear6Windscreen washer pump
front / rear
Vehicle care191No.Circuit7Heated steering wheel8Rear wiper9–10Central locking system11Central locking system12Instrument cluster13Climate control system, USB14OnStar15Instrument cluster, climate
control system16Brake, starter, retained power
off17Instrument cluster18Advanced parking assist19Top column module, trailer
control module20–21Anti-theft alarm system, start
buttonNo.Circuit22Rain sensor, front camera23Door module24Advanced parking assist,
camera, Infotainment25Airbag26Top column module27Anti-theft alarm system28–29Infotainment30–31Infotainment32Power outlet front33–34Heated exterior mirrors, door
moduleNo.Circuit35Instrument cluster, light switch,
advanced parking assist, trans‐
mission control module36Courtesy lights, sun visor lights,
glovebox light
Fuse box on the right side of the
instrument panel
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is behind a cover in the
instrument panel. Disengage cover at
the side and remove.
242Headlight flash ........................... 101
Headlight range adjustment ......101
Headlights..................................... 99 Headlights when driving abroad 102
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Head-up display............................ 92 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating ........................................ 44
Heating and ventilation system . 108
High beam ........................... 86, 100
High beam assist ..................86, 100
Hill start assist ........................... 137
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................219
Ignition switch positions .............122
Immobiliser .................................. 33
Indicators ...................................... 77
Inductive charging ........................75
Info Display ................................... 90
Instrument cluster ........................76
Instrument panel fuse box .........190
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 105
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interior care ............................... 210
Interior lighting ............................ 105
Interior lights ...................... 105, 188
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......134
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 205
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......84, 162
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
LED headlights ...................102, 183
Lighting features .........................106
Light switch .................................. 99
Load compartment ................29, 62
Load compartment cover .............64
Loading information .....................67
Low beam ..................................... 86
Low fuel ....................................... 86
M Malfunction indicator light ............82
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode ............................. 133
Manual transmission .................. 135Manual windows ..........................36
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................104
N New vehicle running-in ..............121
Number plate light .....................188
O Object detection systems ...........149
Odometer ..................................... 78 Oil, engine .......................... 217, 221
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 125
P Panoramic view system ..............158
Parking ................................ 18, 127
Parking assist ............................ 149
Parking brake ....................... 83, 136
Parking lights ............................. 104
Particulate filter ........................... 128
Performance .............................. 224
Performing work ........................174
Power button .............................. 122
Power outlets ............................... 74
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 85
Puncture ..................................... 201