16In briefClimate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 33.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 173.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 196.
In brief17Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 192.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 262, 3 297.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 241.
● 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 29, 3 38,
3 46.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
18In brief● Diesel engines: turn the key toposition 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 183.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.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:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Engage neutral gear.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again. A restart is
indicated by the needle at the idle
speed position in the tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 185.
82Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 83
Steering wheel adjustment ........83
Steering wheel controls .............83
Heated steering wheel ...............83
Horn ........................................... 84
Windscreen wiper and washer ..84
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 85
Outside temperature ..................86
Clock ......................................... 86
Power outlets ............................. 87
Cigarette lighter ......................... 88
Ashtrays .................................... 88
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 89
Instrument cluster ......................89
Speedometer ............................. 89
Odometer .................................. 89
Trip odometer ............................ 89
Tachometer ............................... 90
Fuel gauge ................................ 90
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Service display .......................... 91Control indicators ......................92
Turn lights .................................. 94
Seat belt reminder .....................95
Airbag and belt tensioners .........95
Airbag deactivation ....................96
Charging system .......................96
Malfunction indicator light ..........96
Brake and clutch system ...........96
Operate pedal ............................ 97
Electric parking brake ................97
Electric parking brake fault ........97
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....97
Gear shifting .............................. 98
Power steering .......................... 98
Following distance .....................98
Lane departure warning ............98
Electronic Stability Control off ...98
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........98
Traction Control system off .......98
Preheating ................................. 99
Exhaust filter .............................. 99
AdBlue ....................................... 99
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 99
Engine oil pressure ....................99
Low fuel ................................... 100
Immobiliser .............................. 100
Exterior light ............................ 100
High beam ............................... 100High beam assist.....................100
LED headlights ........................ 100
Front fog lights ......................... 100
Rear fog light ........................... 100
Cruise control .......................... 100
Adaptive cruise control ............101
Vehicle detected ahead ...........101
Speed limiter ........................... 101
Traffic sign assistant ................101
Door open ................................ 101
Displays ..................................... 101
Driver Information Centre ........101
Info Display .............................. 105
Vehicle messages ......................106
Warning chimes .......................107
Battery voltage ........................ 107
Vehicle personalisation ..............108
Telematics service .....................109
OnStar ..................................... 109
94Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 94XSeat belt reminder 3 95vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 95VAirbag deactivation 3 96pCharging system 3 96ZMalfunction indicator light
3 96RBrake and clutch system 3 96mElectric parking brake 3 97jElectric parking brake fault
3 97-Operate pedal 3 97uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 97RGear shifting 3 98EFollowing distance 3 98cPower steering 3 98)Lane departure warning 3 98nElectronic Stability Control off
3 98bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 98kTraction Control system off
3 98!Preheating 3 99%Exhaust filter 3 99YAdBlue 3 99wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 99IEngine oil pressure 3 99YLow fuel 3 100dImmobiliser 3 1008Exterior light 3 100CHigh beam 3 100fHigh beam assist 3 100fLED headlights 3 118>Fog light 3 100rRear fog light 3 100mCruise control 3 100 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 101CAdaptive cruise control 3 101AVehicle detected ahead 3 101LSpeed limiter 3 101LTraffic sign assistant 3 101hDoor open 3 101
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 247, Fuses
3 254.
Turn signals 3 119.
96Instruments and controlsAirbag deactivation
ONV illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 54.
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.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 244.
Instruments and controls979Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 197.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be depressed to release the electric parking brake
3 197
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 185.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must to be depressed to start the engine with the key 3 17,
3 183.
On some versions, the message to
operate the clutch pedal is indicated
in the Driver Information Centre
3 106.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 197.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 197.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
Instruments and controls99Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Exhaust filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning
process as soon as possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Exhaust filter 3 188, Stop-start
system 3 185.AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 190.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates 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.