Instruments and controls105Guide-me-home lighting:
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.
● Comfort
Mood lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.
Rear wiper in reverse : Activates
or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
● Vehicle access
Door unlock: boot only : Activates
or deactivates unlocking only the tailgate when pressing T on the
remote control.
Door unlock: driver only :
Changes the configuration to
unlock only the driver's door and
fuel filler flap or all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap
when pressing O on the remote
control.
● Safety
Driver attention warning :
Activates or deactivates the
driver drowsiness system.Driving functions
Press Í.
Select Driving functions .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Park Assist : Activates advanced
park assist, a parking maneuver can be selected.
● Blind Spot Sensors : Activates or
deactivates side blind spot alert.
● Panoramic view system :
Activation / deactivation of the
function.
Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Note
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Note
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, ignition on, mobile
service and GPS satellite link.
Note
During an Autostop, OnStar works
with limited functionality.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.
106Instruments and controlsDepending on the equipment of the
vehicle, the following services are
available:
● Emergency services and support
in the case of a vehicle
breakdown
● Wi-Fi hotspot
● Smartphone application
● Remote control, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation of horn and
lights, control of central locking
system
● Stolen vehicle assistance
● Vehicle diagnostics
Note
The OnStar module of the vehicle is
deactivated after ten days without an
ignition cycle. Functions requiring a
data connection will be available
again after switching on the ignition.OnStar buttons
Privacy button
Press and hold j until a message is
heard to activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
Service button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an advisor.
SOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially
trained emergency advisor.
Status LED
Green: The system is ready with
activated transmission of the vehicle
location.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: The system is ready with
deactivated transmission of the
vehicle location or the system is in
standby mode.
Red / green flashing for a short period of time: The transmission of the
vehicle location has been
deactivated.
OnStar services
General services
If you need any information e.g.
opening hours, points of interest and
destinations or if you need any
support e.g. in the case of a vehicle
Lighting115Rear fog light
Operated by pressing ø.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket,
e.g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move the stalk all the way up (right
parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn light control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself. To help, switch on the
headlights.
Lighting117
Illustration shows rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting A spotlight integrated in the overheadconsole illuminates the centre
console when headlights are
switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Some or all of the following lights are
switched on for a short time by
unlocking the vehicle with the radio
remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
The number of activated lights
depends on the surrounding light
conditions.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 17.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 102.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights are switched on if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
118LightingBattery discharge protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longestvehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window and mirrors
● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
Driving and operating131Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 132
Control of the vehicle ...............132
Steering ................................... 132
Starting and operating ...............132
New vehicle running-in ............132
Ignition switch positions ...........132
Power button ........................... 133
Power saving mode .................134
Starting the engine ..................135
Overrun cut-off ........................ 136
Stop-start system ....................137
Parking .................................... 139
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Exhaust filter ............................ 140
Catalytic converter ...................140
AdBlue ..................................... 141
Automatic transmission ..............144
Transmission display ...............144
Selector lever .......................... 144
Manual mode ........................... 145
Electronic driving programmes 145
Fault ........................................ 146
Interruption of power supply ....146Manual transmission ..................147
Brakes ........................................ 148
Antilock brake system .............148
Parking brake .......................... 148
Brake assist ............................. 149
Hill start assist ......................... 149
Ride control systems .................149
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........149
Driver assistance systems .........151
Cruise control .......................... 151
Speed limiter ........................... 153
Forward collision alert .............156
Active emergency braking .......157
Front pedestrian protection .....160
Parking assist .......................... 161
Advanced parking assist .........164
Side blind spot alert .................169
Panoramic view system ...........171
Rear view camera ...................173
Lane departure warning ..........175
Driver alert ............................... 176
Fuel ............................................ 177
Fuel for petrol engines .............177
Fuel for diesel engines ............177
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....179
Refuelling ................................ 179Trailer hitch................................ 182
General information .................182
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Trailer towing ........................... 183
Towing equipment ...................184
132Driving 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 3 137.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
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 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 3 140.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow
charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:
Driving and operating1330: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
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 . Release the button
after starting procedure begins.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
3 135. 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.