In brief111Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ................................... 104
Exit lighting ......................... 108
Parking lights ...................... 105
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................83
2 Instruments .......................... 71
3 Driver Information Centre ...... 83
4 Infotainment controls ...........64
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer system ................................... 65
6 Central locking system ..........23
City mode ............................ 134
Fuel selector ......................... 73
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 122
Traction Control system .....133
Electronic Stability Control . 133
Parking assist ..................... 141
Lane departure warning ........64Seat heating .......................... 38
Heated steering wheel ..........64
7 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
8 Hazard warning flashers ....104
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 79
Control indicator for front passenger seat belt .............78
9 Info Display .......................... 88
10 Centre air vents .................. 117
11 Side air vents, passenger
side ..................................... 117
12 Airbag deactivation ..............47
13 Glovebox .............................. 55
14 Climate control system ........ 110
15 Power outlet .......................... 69
16 USB input .............................. 10
17 Selector lever ...................... 127
18 Parking brake ......................132
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............120
20 Horn ..................................... 65
Driver airbag ........................ 4521Bonnet release lever ..........158
22 Steering wheel adjustment ..64
23 Light switch ........................ 100
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 102
Rear fog light ...................... 105 Front fog lights ....................104
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................106
Fuse box ............................ 175
24 Power windows .....................31
25 Exterior mirrors .....................29
26 Cruise control .....................135
Speed limiter ...................... 137
Forward collision alert ........138
In brief131Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ................................... 104
Exit lighting ......................... 108
Parking lights ...................... 105
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................83
2 Instruments .......................... 71
3 Driver Information Centre ...... 83
4 Infotainment controls ...........64
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer system ................................... 65
6 Central locking system ..........23
City mode ............................ 134
Fuel selector ......................... 73
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 122
Traction Control system .....133
Electronic Stability Control . 133
Parking assist ..................... 141
Lane departure warning ........64Seat heating .......................... 38
Heated steering wheel ..........64
7 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
8 Hazard warning flashers ....104
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 79
Control indicator for front passenger seat belt .............78
9 Info Display .......................... 88
10 Centre air vents .................. 117
11 Side air vents, passenger
side ..................................... 117
12 Airbag deactivation ..............47
13 Glovebox .............................. 55
14 Climate control system ........ 110
15 Power outlet .......................... 69
16 USB input .............................. 10
17 Selector lever ...................... 127
18 Parking brake ......................132
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............120
20 Horn ..................................... 65
Driver airbag ........................ 4521Bonnet release lever ..........158
22 Steering wheel adjustment ..64
23 Light switch ........................ 100
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 102
Rear fog light ...................... 105 Front fog lights ....................104
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................106
Fuse box ............................ 175
24 Power windows .....................31
25 Exterior mirrors .....................29
26 Cruise control .....................135
Speed limiter ...................... 137
Forward collision alert ........138
18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 130.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:driveM:manual mode<:press to upshift in manual mode]:press to downshift in manual
mode
The selector lever can only be moved out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 127.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 179 and
condition 3 214.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 159.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 29,
seats 3 35 and seat belts
3 40.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief19Starting the engine
● 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.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 121.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again. Control indicator
D extinguishes.
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 manual
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
Instruments and controls63Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 64
Steering wheel adjustment ........64
Steering wheel controls .............64
Heated steering wheel ...............64
Horn ........................................... 65
Windscreen wiper and washer ..65
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 66
Outside temperature ..................67
Clock ......................................... 68
Power outlets ............................. 69
Cigarette lighter ......................... 70
Ashtrays .................................... 70
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 71
Instrument cluster ......................71
Speedometer ............................. 71
Odometer .................................. 71
Trip odometer ............................ 71
Tachometer ............................... 72
Fuel gauge ................................ 72
Fuel selector .............................. 73
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 74Service display.......................... 74
Control indicators ......................75
Turn lights .................................. 77
Seat belt reminder .....................78
Airbag and belt tensioners .........78
Airbag deactivation ....................79
Charging system .......................79
Malfunction indicator light ..........79
Service vehicle soon .................79
Brake and clutch system ...........79
Operate pedal ............................ 80
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....80
Gear shifting .............................. 80
Power steering .......................... 80
Lane departure warning ............80
Parking assist ............................ 80
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........81
Exhaust filter .............................. 81
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 81
Engine oil pressure ....................81
Low fuel ..................................... 82
Immobiliser ................................ 82
Reduced engine power .............82
Autostop .................................... 82
Exterior light .............................. 82
High beam ................................. 82
Front fog lights ........................... 82
Rear fog light ............................. 82Cruise control............................ 83
Vehicle detected ahead .............83
Speed limiter ............................. 83
Traffic sign assistant ..................83
Door open .................................. 83
Displays ....................................... 83
Driver Information Centre ..........83
Info Display ................................ 88
Vehicle messages ........................89
Warning chimes .........................91
Battery voltage .......................... 92
Vehicle personalisation ................92
Telematics service .......................95
OnStar ....................................... 95
Instruments and controls77Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 77XSeat belt reminder 3 78vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 78VAirbag deactivation 3 79pCharging system 3 79ZMalfunction indicator light
3 79gService vehicle soon 3 79RBrake and clutch system
3 79-Operate pedal 3 80uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 80RGear shifting 3 80cPower steering 3 80)Lane departure warning 3 80rParking assist 3 80bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 81%Exhaust filter 3 81wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 81IEngine oil pressure 3 81YLow fuel 3 82dImmobiliser 3 82#Reduced engine power 3 82DAutostop 3 828Exterior light 3 82CHigh beam 3 82>Fog light 3 82rRear fog light 3 82mCruise control 3 83AVehicle detected ahead 3 83LSpeed limiter 3 83LTraffic sign assistant 3 83hDoor open 3 83
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 164.
Fuses 3 172.
Instruments and controls79Airbag system 3 42.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 47.9 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. Vehicle
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.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 161.
82Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 152.
Catalytic converter 3 126.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 28.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.Autostop
Autostop active D illuminates red or white.
Engine is in an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 122.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 100.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 102.
Front fog lights > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 104.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 105.