In brief17Transmission
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 3 158.
Automatic transmissionP:park position, front wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 155.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 229 and
condition 3 262
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 212
● 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 55
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
18In briefStarting 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 3 146.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
In brief19Stop-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 3 147.
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 34.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 211.
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 3 210.
Instruments and controls87Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 88
Steering wheel adjustment ........88
Steering wheel controls .............88
Heated steering wheel ...............88
Horn ........................................... 89
Windscreen wiper and washer ..89
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 91
Outside temperature ..................91
Clock ......................................... 92
Power outlets ............................. 92
Inductive charging .....................93
Cigarette lighter ......................... 94
Ashtrays .................................... 95
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 95
Instrument cluster ......................95
Speedometer ............................. 97
Odometer .................................. 98
Trip odometer ............................ 98
Tachometer ............................... 98
Fuel gauge ................................ 99
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 99Engine oil level monitor.............99
Service display ........................ 100
Control indicators ....................100
Turn lights ................................ 101
Seat belt reminder ...................101
Airbag and belt tensioners .......101
Airbag deactivation ..................102
Charging system .....................102
Malfunction indicator light ........102
Service vehicle soon ...............103
Stop engine ............................. 103
System check .......................... 103
Brake and clutch system .........103
Parking brake .......................... 103
Electric parking brake ..............103
Electric parking brake fault ......104
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...104
Gear shifting ............................ 104
Descent control system ...........104
Lane keep assist .....................104
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........105
Engine coolant temperature ....105
Preheating ............................... 105
Exhaust filter ............................ 105
AdBlue ..................................... 105
Deflation detection system ......106
Engine oil pressure ..................106
Low fuel ................................... 106
Autostop .................................. 106Exterior light............................ 107
High beam ............................... 107
Low beam ................................ 107
High beam assist .....................107
LED headlights ........................ 107
Front fog lights ......................... 107
Rear fog light ........................... 107
Rain sensor ............................. 107
Cruise control .......................... 107
Adaptive cruise control ............107
Vehicle detected ahead ...........107
Side blind spot alert .................108
Active emergency braking .......108
Speed limiter ........................... 108
Door open ................................ 108
Displays ..................................... 108
Driver Information Centre ........108
Info Display .............................. 111
Head-up display ......................112
Rear view display ....................114
Vehicle messages ......................115
Warning chimes .......................115
Battery voltage ........................ 115
Vehicle personalisation ..............116
Instruments and controls97OverviewOTurn signal 3 101XSeat belt reminder 3 101vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 101VAirbag deactivation 3 102pCharging system 3 102ZMalfunction indicator light
3 102HService vehicle soon 3 103YStop engine 3 103JSystem check 3 103RBrake and clutch system
3 103m , oParking brake 3 103
Electric parking brake 3 103uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 104RGear shifting 3 104LLane keep assist 3 104bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 105!Preheating 3 105%Exhaust filter 3 105YAdBlue 3 105wDeflation detection system
3 106IEngine oil pressure 3 106Y oLow fuel 3 106W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 105DAutostop 3 1068Exterior light 3 1079Low beam 3 107CHigh beam 3 107fHigh beam assist 3 107òDescent control system
3 104>Fog light 3 107øRear fog light 3 107
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Instruments and controls103Flashes 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.
Service vehicle soon
H illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.Illuminates together with other controlindicators, 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.
Parking brake
m illuminates red.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 160.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 160.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release is faulty.
106Instruments and controlsAdBlue 3 152.
Deflation detection system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more wheels. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 230.
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.
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 3 203.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 216.
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 3 147.
144Driving 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 about three
seconds 3 146. 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.