In brief111Electric child locks ................. 29
Unlocking tailgate .................33
Child safety system for
rear windows ......................... 41
2 Power windows .....................41
3 Exterior mirrors .....................38
4 Side air vents ...................... 140
5 Cruise control .....................169
Speed limiter ....................... 171
Adaptive cruise control .......169
6 Turn lights ........................... 125
Headlight flash ....................124
High beam ........................... 123
High beam assist ...............123
Exit lighting ......................... 129
Parking lights ...................... 127
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............112
7 Instruments ........................ 100
Driver Information Centre .... 112
8 Infotainment controls9Head-up display ..................116
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 91
11 Centre air vents .................. 140
12 Info Display ........................ 114
13 Hazard warning flashers ....125
Central locking system ..........25
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 35
15 USB charging port ................ 95
16 Storage ................................. 71
17 Glovebox .............................. 71
18 Climate control system ........ 132
19 Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........164
Eco mode ............................ 159
Descent control system ....... 165
20 Selective ride control ..........167
21 Inductive charging .................96
22 Manual transmission ..........159
Automatic transmission ......156
23 Power outlet .......................... 9524Electric parking brake .........161
25 Power button ....................... 145
26 Ignition switch .....................144
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..90
28 Horn ..................................... 91
29 Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................185
Electric child locks ................. 29
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 148
Lane keep assist .................198
Tyre deflation detection
system ................................. 231
Heated windscreen ...............43
Parking heater ....................139
30 Fuse box ............................ 227
31 Bonnet release lever ..........212
32 Head-up display ..................116
33 Light switch ........................ 122
Front / rear fog lights ..........126
Instrument illumination .......127
18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 159.
Automatic transmissionP:park position, front wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 156.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 230 and
condition 3 263
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 213
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
In brief19Starting 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 selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal ● turn key to position 2 and release
after engine has been started
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 147.Start power button
● manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● press Start/Stop button
● release button after starting procedure begins
20In 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 3 148.
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.
● 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.
● Switch off the engine.
● 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.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 35.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 212.
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.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 211.
Storage87To fasten a roof rack, open the caps
in the roof shown in the picture. Insert
the mounting provisions, as
instructed, in the retainer.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, open the caps
in the roof strips. Insert the mounting
provisions, as instructed, in the
retainer.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
3 80.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the rear luggage cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of theinstrument 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 car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 254) and the EC kerb
weight.
Instruments and controls89Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 90
Steering wheel adjustment ........90
Steering wheel controls .............90
Heated steering wheel ...............90
Horn ........................................... 91
Windscreen wiper and washer ..91
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 93
Outside temperature ..................93
Clock ......................................... 94
Power outlets ............................. 95
Inductive charging .....................96
Cigarette lighter ......................... 97
Ashtrays .................................... 97
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 98
Instrument cluster ......................98
Speedometer ........................... 100
Odometer ................................ 101
Trip odometer .......................... 101
Tachometer ............................. 101
Fuel gauge .............................. 102
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 102Engine oil level monitor...........102
Service display ........................ 103
Control indicators ....................104
Turn lights ................................ 104
Seat belt reminder ...................104
Airbag and belt tensioners .......105
Airbag deactivation ..................105
Charging system .....................105
Malfunction indicator light ........106
Service vehicle soon ...............106
Stop engine ............................. 106
System check .......................... 106
Brake and clutch system .........106
Parking brake .......................... 107
Electric parking brake ..............107
Electric parking brake fault ......107
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...107
Gear shifting ............................ 107
Descent control system ...........107
Lane keep assist .....................108
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........108
Engine coolant temperature ....108
Preheating ............................... 108
Exhaust filter ............................ 108
AdBlue ..................................... 109
Deflation detection system ......109
Engine oil pressure ..................109
Low fuel ................................... 109
Autostop .................................. 110Exterior light............................ 110
High beam ............................... 110
Low beam ................................ 110
High beam assist .....................110
LED headlights ........................ 110
Front fog lights ......................... 110
Rear fog light ........................... 110
Rain sensor ............................. 110
Cruise control .......................... 110
Adaptive cruise control ............110
Vehicle detected ahead ...........111
Side blind spot alert .................111
Active emergency braking .......111
Speed limiter ........................... 111
Door open ................................ 111
Displays ..................................... 112
Driver Information Centre ........112
Info Display .............................. 114
Head-up display ......................116
Vehicle messages ......................118
Warning chimes .......................118
Battery voltage ........................ 118
Vehicle personalisation ..............119
100Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 104XSeat belt reminder 3 104vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 105VAirbag deactivation 3 105pCharging system 3 105ZMalfunction indicator light
3 106HService vehicle soon 3 106STOPStop engine 3 106JSystem check 3 106RBrake and clutch system
3 106m , oParking brake 3 107
Electric parking brake
3 107uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 107RGear shifting 3 107LLane keep assist 3 108bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 108!Preheating 3 108%Exhaust filter 3 108YAdBlue 3 109wDeflation detection system
3 109IEngine oil pressure 3 109Y oLow fuel 3 109W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 108DAutostop 3 1108Exterior light 3 1109Low beam 3 110CHigh beam 3 110fHigh beam assist 3 110òDescent control system
3 107>Fog light 3 110øRear fog light 3 110
Speedometer
106Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehiclebattery 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.
Service vehicle soon H illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.Illuminates together with other control
indicators, accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message
in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Illuminates red A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low.