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122Climate controlElectronic climate controlsystem
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
● temperature on driver side £
● MENU enters the Climate setting
menu in the Info Display
● fan speed Z
● automatic mode AUTO
● temperature on front passenger
side £
● cooling A/C
● manual air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting à
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors b
● heated windscreen ,
● heated seats ß
● ventilated seats A
Heated rear window Ü 3 40.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 37.
Heated seats ß 3 50.
Ventilated seats A 3 50.
Activated functions are indicated by the LED in the respective control.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Make sure the sun sensor used by the
electronic climate control system is
not covered 3 10.Climate control settings menu
Press MENU to manually set the
following climate control funtions:
● air distribution l, M , K
● fan speed Z
● temperature for driver and passenger side
● dual zone temperature synchronisation MONO
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
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124Climate controlTouch in the Colour Info Display:l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
To return to automatic air distribution,
press AUTO .
Temperature preselection £
Set the preselected temperatures
separately for the driver and the front
passenger to the desired value using
the left and right rotary ring. The
rotary ring on the passenger side
changes the temperature of the
passenger side. The rotary ring on the driver's side changes the temperature
of the driver's side or of both sides,
depending on activation of
synchronisation MONO in the climate
settings menu. Press MENU to enter
the menu.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
Temperature is indicated in displays beside the rotary rings and in the
climate settings menu.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum heating.
Notice
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 134.Dual zone temperature
synchronisation MONO or SYNC
Press MENU to enter the menu.
Touch MONO or SYNC to link
passenger side temperature setting
to the driver side.
When passenger side control dial will be adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
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126Climate controlNotice
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 3 134.
Deactivation of electronic climate control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning the rotary
ring around the AUTO button
anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors b 3 40.
Heated seats ß 3 50.Auxiliary heater
Air heater
Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.Air vents
Adjustable air vents Air vents in the instrument panel
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats
inwards.
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Climate control127Outer air vents in the instrument
panel
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats
outwards.
At least two air vents must be open
while cooling is on.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.
Glovebox cooler The air conditioning system draws
cooled air into the glovebox through a
noozle.
Move the slider back or forth in order
to enable or disable glovebox cooling.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
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Driving and operating129Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 130
Control of the vehicle ...............130
Steering ................................... 130
Starting and operating ...............130
New vehicle running-in ............130
Ignition switch positions ...........130
Power button ........................... 131
Starting the engine ..................132
Overrun cut-off ........................ 134
Stop-start system ....................134
Parking .................................... 136
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Exhaust filter ............................ 137
Catalytic converter ...................138
AdBlue ..................................... 138
Automatic transmission ..............142
Transmission display ...............142
Gear selection ......................... 142
Manual mode ........................... 143
Electronic driving programmes 143
Fault ........................................ 144
Interruption of power supply ....144
Manual transmission ..................145Brakes........................................ 145
Antilock brake system .............145
Parking brake .......................... 146
Brake assist ............................. 148
Hill start assist ......................... 148
Ride control systems .................149
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........149
Selective ride control ...............150
Sport mode .............................. 151
Driver assistance systems .........152
Cruise control .......................... 152
Speed limiter ........................... 155
Adaptive cruise control ............157
Forward collision alert .............163
Active emergency braking .......165
Front pedestrian protection .....168
Parking assist .......................... 169
Advanced parking assist .........172
Side blind spot alert .................177
Panoramic view system ...........178
Rear view camera ...................181
Lane departure warning ..........183
Lane keep assist .....................184
Driver alert ............................... 186
Fuel ............................................ 187
Fuel for petrol engines .............187
Fuel for diesel engines ............188
Refuelling ................................ 189Trailer hitch................................ 191
General information .................191
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 191
Trailer towing ........................... 191
Towing equipment ...................192
Trailer stability assist ...............194
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130Driving 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 3 134.
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 enginge 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 3 137.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:
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Driving and operating1310:ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating, control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for 5 seconds
3 132. Steering wheel locks as soon
as vehicle is stationary.
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.
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132Driving and operating9Warning
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 on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .
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 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 engines: wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.