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In brief111Power windows .....................36
2 Exterior mirrors .....................33
3 Cruise control .....................139
Speed limiter ....................... 141
Heated steering wheel .........70
4 Turn lights ........................... 103
Headlight flash ....................101
High beam ........................... 100
High beam assist ...............100
Exit lighting ......................... 106
Parking lights ...................... 104
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................87
5 Side air vents ...................... 117
6 Instruments .......................... 77
Driver Information Centre ...... 87
7 Infotainment controls ...........70
8 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 71
9 Head-up display ....................92
10 Centre air vents .................. 11711Hazard warning flashers ....102
12 Info Display .......................... 90
13 Centre air vent ....................118
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 31
15 Central locking system ..........23
16 Glovebox .............................. 61
Fuse box ............................ 190
17 Controls for Info Display
operation ............................... 90
18 Climate control system ........ 108
19 USB port .............................. 74
20 Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........137
Lane departure warning .....162
Stop-start system ................125
Parking assist ..................... 149
Advanced parking assist ....152
Electric child locks ................ 28
21 Power outlet .......................... 74
22 Selector lever ...................... 132
23 Parking brake ......................136
24 Power button ....................... 122
25 Ignition switch .....................12226Steering wheel adjustment ..70
27 Horn ..................................... 71
28 Bonnet release lever ..........174
29 Storage ................................. 61
Fuse box ............................ 190
30 Head-up display ....................92
31 Light switch .......................... 99
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 101
Front fog lights ...................103
Rear fog light ...................... 104
Instrument illumination .......105
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In brief17Starting 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 selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engine: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 123.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.
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18In 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 3 125.
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
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44Seats, restraintsAdjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Armrest
Armrest can be folded up.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running.
During an Autostop, seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 125.
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70Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control and speed limiter are
operated via the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel.
On the same side is located the
switch for the heated steering wheel.
Infotainment system can be operated
via the controls on the right side of the
steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 139.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Heated steering wheel 3 70.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 125.
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94Instruments and controlsMessages in the
Colour 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 a 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 cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
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.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Graphic Info Display
Press MENU to open the menu page.
Use four-way button to operate the
display:
Select ˆ Personalisation-
configuration I OK .
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110Climate controlAir distribution l M K
Press:l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable front air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 125.Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
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116Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on cooling by pressing A/C , if required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● To return to previous mode press
à again, to return to automatic
mode press AUTO.
Notice
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 125.
Deactivation of electronic climate control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning control dial
Z anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window b 3 37.
Heated exterior mirrors b 3 34.
Heated windscreen , 3 38.
Heated seats ß 3 44.Auxiliary heater
Air heater
Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.