In brief111Power windows .....................41
2 Exterior mirrors .....................39
3 Central locking system ..........24
4 Side air vents ...................... 153
5 Cruise control .....................183
Speed limiter ....................... 185
Adaptive cruise control .......186
Forward collision alert .........194
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low / high beam, high
beam assist ......................... 140
Exit lighting ......................... 143
Parking lights ...................... 141
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
7 Instruments ........................ 102
Driver Information Centre .... 114
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 19410Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 92
11 Centre air vents .................. 153
12 Info Display ......................... 120
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 36
14 Hazard warning flashers ....139
15 Glovebox .............................. 71
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 120
18 Climate control system ........ 146
19 Fuse box ............................ 249
20 Traction Control system .....180
Electronic Stability Control . 181
Sport mode ........................ 182
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................200
Lane keep assist ................215
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 161
21 Manual transmission ..........173
Automatic transmission ......170Manual transmission
automated ........................... 174
22 Power outlet .......................... 97
23 Parking brake ......................178
24 Power button ....................... 157
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............156
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..91
27 Horn ..................................... 92
28 Bonnet release lever ..........230
29 Storage compartment ...........72
30 Light switch ........................ 134
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 135
Front / rear fog lights ..........140
Instrument illumination .......142
16In briefAutomatic 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 3 170.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshiftR:reverse
Engage reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 174.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 255, 3 294
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 231.
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
In brief17Starting the engineIgnition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 159.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
Power button ● Press Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Press Engine Start/Stop and
release.
Starting the engine 3 159.
18In 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 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 3 161.
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.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
a minimum of one second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 109.
● 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 or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. 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 before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● 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.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
In brief19For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the
key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 36.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 230.
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 20, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 229.
Seats, restraints53the ignition is switched on. In addition,
a message in the Driver Information
Centre indicates the driver number,
identified by the used key. If the
ignition is switched on more than
three subsequent times with the
same key, the message will not be
displayed again until another key is
being used.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory or power seat controls.
Precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver and Auto Memory Recall is
activated in the personal settings of
the Info-Display.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in the Vehicle menu in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Easy exit function
For a convenient exit out of the
vehicle, the power driver seat moves
rearwards when vehicle is stationary.To activate the easy exit function:
● set selector lever to position P
(automatic transmission)
● apply parking brake (manual transmission)
● switch off ignition
● remove key from the ignition switch
● open the driver's door
If the door is already open, switch off
ignition to activate easy exit.
To stop movement, press one of the memory or power seat controls.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in the Vehicle menu in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Safety function
If the driver's seat encounters
resistance during movement, the
recall may stop. After removing the
obstruction, press and hold the
appropriate memory position buttonfor two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again. If the recall
does not operate, consult a
workshop.
Overload
If the seat setting is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Notice
After an accident in which airbags
have been deployed, the memory
function for each position button will
be deactivated.
Armrest
Storage89● Do not allow the load to protrudeabove the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Sports Tourer: install safety net when transporting objects in the
load compartment.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the
instrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 281) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.The permissible roof load is
75 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
90Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 91
Steering wheel adjustment ........91
Steering wheel controls .............91
Heated steering wheel ...............92
Horn ........................................... 92
Windscreen wiper and washer ..92
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 94
Outside temperature ..................95
Clock ......................................... 95
Power outlets ............................. 97
Ashtrays .................................... 98
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 99
Instrument cluster ......................99
Speedometer ........................... 102
Odometer ................................ 103
Trip odometer .......................... 103
Tachometer ............................. 104
Fuel gauge .............................. 104
Fuel selector ............................ 104
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Service display ........................ 106Control indicators ....................107
Turn lights ................................ 107
Seat belt reminder ...................107
Airbag and belt tensioners .......108
Airbag deactivation ..................108
Charging system .....................109
Malfunction indicator light ........109
Brake and clutch system .........109
Electric parking brake ..............109
Electric parking brake fault ......109
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...110
Gear shifting ............................ 110
Following distance ...................110
Lane keep assist .....................110
Electronic Stability Control off . 110
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........110
Traction Control system off .....111
Preheating ............................... 111
Exhaust filter ............................ 111
AdBlue ..................................... 111
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 111
Engine oil pressure ..................111
Low fuel ................................... 112
Immobiliser .............................. 112
Exterior light ............................ 112
High beam ............................... 112
High beam assist .....................112
LED headlights ........................ 112Front fog lights......................... 113
Rear fog light ........................... 113
Cruise control .......................... 113
Adaptive cruise control ............113
Vehicle detected ahead ...........113
Speed limiter ........................... 113
Traffic sign assistant ................113
Door open ................................ 114
Displays ..................................... 114
Driver Information Centre ........114
Info Display .............................. 120
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................123
Battery voltage ........................ 123
Vehicle personalisation ..............124
Telematics service .....................130
OnStar ..................................... 130