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In brief111Power windows .....................40
2 Exterior mirrors .....................37
3 Central locking system ..........25
4 Side air vents ...................... 172
5 Cruise control .....................201
Speed limiter ....................... 202
Adaptive cruise control .......204
Forward collision alert .........214
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 138
Exit lighting ......................... 141
Parking lights ...................... 139
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............112
7 Instruments ........................ 101
Driver Information Centre .... 112
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............112
9 Head-up display ..................11910Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........89
11 Centre air vents .................. 172
12 Hazard warning flashers ....137
13 Info-Display ........................ 118
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
15 Electronic Stability Control . 197
Traction Control system .....196
16 Glovebox .............................. 73
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 118
18 Climate control system ........ 163
19 Power outlet .......................... 93
20 Sport/Tour mode ................199
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................223
Lane keep assist ................242
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 180
21 Manual transmission ..........192
Automatic transmission ......18722Electric parking brake .........194
23 Power switch ....................... 177
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..88
25 Horn ..................................... 89
26 Bonnet release lever ..........254
27 Fuse box ............................ 274
28 Light switch ........................ 131
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 133
Front/rear fog lights ............138
Instrument illumination .......139
29 Head-up display ..................119
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18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 277, 3 317.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 255.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 37, 3 47,
3 57.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Manual transmission: operateclutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Engine Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins.
Starting the engine 3 178.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 180.
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54Seats, restraintsHeating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
The seat heating will be reduced
automatically from highest level to
medium level after 30 minutes.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 180.
Automatic seat heating Depending on the equipment, the
automatic seat heating can be
enabled in the vehicle personalisation
menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
When enabled, the heating of the
seats will be activated automatically
at vehicle start. The activation is
based on several parameters such as vehicle interior temperature, intensity
and direction of the sun and
temperature setting of the electronic
climate control system for the driver
and passenger side.
As the vehicle’s interior warms up, the seat heating level will be reduced
automatically until it finally goes off. The seat heating level being provided
during the automatic operation is
shown by heated seat indicator lights.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the automatic seat heating feature will not activate the seat heating for that
seat.The seat heating buttons can be
pressed at any time to exit the
automatic seat heating for the
respective seat and control the seat
heating manually instead.
Ventilating
Adjust ventilation to the desired
setting by pressing A for the
respective seat one or more times.
The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 180.
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Seats, restraints55Massage
Press c to switch on the back
massage function.
To switch off, press c again. The
current massage procedure will be
ended, this may take a few seconds.
After ten minutes the massage
function is switched off automatically.
Rear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders.
Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective rear outer seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 180.
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88Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control and speed limiter are
operated via the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel.
Additionally, forward collision alert
can be set by using the controls on the
left side of the steering wheel.
Infotainment system can be operated
via the controls on the right side of the
steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 201.
Infotainment system 3 144
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 180.
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164Climate controlAir distribution w x y
Press:w:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsy:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops. Stop-start system 3 180.Demisting and defrosting the
windows á
● Press á: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen , if available.
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Climate control169Temperature preselection
Set the preselected temperatures
separately for driver and front
passenger to the desired value using
the left and right control dials. The
knob on the passenger side changes
the temperature for the passenger
side. The knob on the driver's side
changes the temperature for the
driver's side or for both sides
depending on activation of
synchronisation SYNC.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
Temperature is indicated in displays
beside the control dials and as pop-
up in the Info-Display.
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.
Note
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 3 180.
Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Press Climate to enter the menu.
Touch 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 Climate to enter the menu and
follow the touch button to switch air
conditioning A/C ON or A/C OFF.
Cooling is only functional when the
engine is running and climate control
fan is switched on.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
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Climate control171● Switch on heatedwindscreen , if available.
● To return to previous mode press
à again, to return to automatic
mode press AUTO.
Note
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 3 180.Deactivation or activation of
Electronic climate control system
ON/OFF
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing ON/OFF.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button ON/OFF is not
illuminated.
Activation by pressing ON/OFF again
or AUTO . The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Version with heated
windscreen ,
If the vehicle is equipped with heated
windscreen, button ON/OFF is
replaced by button ,.
Climate control system will then
switched off by button â. Switch on
by pressing (.