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 3 150.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 221 and
condition 3 257
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 204
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 37,
seats 3 45 and seat belts
3 52
● 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 3 138.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 3 139.
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 3 203.
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 3 202.
78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper and washer ..80
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 82
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 83
Power outlets ............................. 84
Inductive charging .....................86
Cigarette lighter ......................... 86
Ashtrays .................................... 87
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 87
Instrument cluster ......................87
Speedometer ............................. 90
Odometer .................................. 90
Trip odometer ............................ 90
Tachometer ............................... 90
Fuel gauge ................................ 91
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91Engine oil level monitor.............91
Service display .......................... 92
Control indicators ......................92
Turn lights .................................. 93
Seat belt reminder .....................93
Airbag and belt tensioners .........93
Airbag deactivation ....................94
Charging system .......................94
Malfunction indicator light ..........94
Service vehicle soon .................94
Stop engine ............................... 95
System check ............................ 95
Brake and clutch system ...........95
Electric parking brake ................95
Electric parking brake fault ........95
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....96
Gear shifting .............................. 96
Lane departure warning ............96
Lane keep assist .......................96
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........96
Engine coolant temperature ......96
Preheating ................................. 97
Exhaust filter .............................. 97
AdBlue ....................................... 97
Deflation detection system ........97
Engine oil pressure ....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 98
Autostop .................................... 98
Exterior light .............................. 98Low beam.................................. 98
High beam ................................. 98
High beam assist .......................98
LED headlights .......................... 98
Front fog lights ........................... 99
Rear fog light ............................. 99
Rain sensor ............................... 99
Cruise control ............................ 99
Adaptive cruise control ..............99
Vehicle detected ahead .............99
Side blind spot alert ...................99
Active emergency braking .........99
Speed limiter ........................... 100
Door open ................................ 100
Displays ..................................... 100
Driver Information Centre ........100
Info Display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................104
Battery voltage ........................ 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............105
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
Instruments and controls89OverviewOTurn lights 3 93XSeat belt reminder 3 93vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 93VAirbag deactivation 3 94pCharging system 3 94ZMalfunction indicator light
3 94HService vehicle soon 3 94STOPStop engine 3 95JSystem check 3 95RBrake and clutch system
3 95m ,
oElectric parking brake
3 95EElectric parking brake fault
3 95uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 96RGear shifting 3 96)Lane departure warning
3 96LLane keep assist 3 96bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 96W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 96!Preheating 3 97%Exhaust filter 3 97YAdBlue 3 97wDeflation detection system
3 97IEngine oil pressure 3 97Y oLow fuel 3 98DAutostop 3 988Exterior light 3 989Low beam 3 98CHigh beam 3 98fHigh beam assist 3 98>Front fog lights 3 99øRear fog light 3 99
Instruments and controls95Seek 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.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake fluid 3 206.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 151.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or faulty. Activate automatic operation
again or have the cause remedied by
a workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 151.
Electric parking brake fault E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 151.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
98Instruments 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 clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off 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 o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 194.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 208.
Autostop D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 113.
Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 114.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 115.
LED headlights
H illuminates and a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
136Driving and operating0: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
3 138. 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.