Instruments and controls97The Info Displays can indicate:● time 3 76
● outside temperature 3 75
● date 3 76
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● indication of rear view camera 3 172
● indication of panoramic view system 3 170
● indication of parking assist instructions 3 160
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● vehicle and system messages 3 100
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 101Graphic Info Display
Press X to switch on the display.
Press MENU to select main menu
page.
Press èäåé to select a menu page.
Press OK to confirm a selection.
Press BACK to exit a menu without
changing a setting.
7'' Colour Info Display
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via
the display.
Press X to switch on the display.
Press ; to display the homepage.
Touch required menu display icon
with the finger.
Touch a respective icon to confirm a
selection.
Touch 9 to return to the next higher
menu level.
Press ; to return to the homepage.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Vehicle personalisation 3 101.
100Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR to confirm a
message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the same time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and / or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
104Instruments and controlsGuide-me-home lighting:
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.
● Comfort
Mood lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.
Rear wiper in reverse : Activates
or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
● Vehicle access
Door unlock: boot only : Activates
or deactivates unlocking only the
tailgate when pressing T on the
remote control.
Door unlock: driver only :
Changes the configuration to
unlock only the driver's door and
fuel filler flap or all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap
when pressing O on the remote
control.
● Safety
Driver attention warning :
Activates or deactivates the
driver drowsiness system.Driving functions
Press Í.
Select Driving functions .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Park Assist : Activates advanced
park assist, a parking maneuver can be selected.
● Blind Spot Sensors : Activates or
deactivates side blind spot alert.
● Panoramic view system :
Activation / deactivation of the
function.
Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Notice
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Notice
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, ignition on, mobile
service and GPS satellite link.
Notice
During an Autostop, OnStar works
with limited functionality.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.
Lighting109LightingExterior lighting.......................... 109
Light switch .............................. 109
Automatic light control .............110
High beam ............................... 110
Headlight flash ......................... 110
Headlight range adjustment ....111
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 111
Daytime running lights .............111
Adaptive forward lighting .........111
Hazard warning flashers ..........112
Turn lights ................................ 113
Front fog lights ......................... 113
Rear fog light ........................... 114
Parking lights ........................... 114
Reversing lights .......................114
Misted light covers ...................114
Interior lighting ........................... 115
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 115
Interior lights ............................ 115
Reading lights .......................... 115
Sunvisor lights ......................... 116
Lighting features ........................116
Centre console lighting ............116Entry lighting ............................ 116
Exit lighting .............................. 116
Battery discharge protection ....117Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
Control indicator 8 3 92.
Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together
with low / high beam and sidelights.
114LightingRear fog light
Operated by pressing ø.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket,
e.g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move the stalk all the way up (right
parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn light control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself. To help, switch on the
headlights.
130Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 131
Control of the vehicle ...............131
Steering ................................... 131
Starting and operating ...............131
New vehicle running-in ............131
Ignition switch positions ...........131
Power button ........................... 132
Power saving mode .................133
Starting the engine ..................134
Overrun cut-off ........................ 135
Stop-start system ....................136
Parking .................................... 138
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Exhaust filter ............................ 139
Catalytic converter ...................139
AdBlue ..................................... 140
Automatic transmission ..............143
Transmission display ...............143
Selector lever .......................... 143
Manual mode ........................... 144
Electronic driving programmes 144
Fault ........................................ 145
Interruption of power supply ....145Manual transmission ..................146
Brakes ........................................ 147
Antilock brake system .............147
Parking brake .......................... 147
Brake assist ............................. 148
Hill start assist ......................... 148
Ride control systems .................148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........148
Driver assistance systems .........150
Cruise control .......................... 150
Speed limiter ........................... 152
Forward collision alert .............155
Active emergency braking .......156
Front pedestrian protection .....159
Parking assist .......................... 160
Advanced parking assist .........163
Side blind spot alert .................168
Panoramic view system ...........170
Rear view camera ...................172
Lane departure warning ..........174
Driver alert ............................... 175
Fuel ............................................ 176
Fuel for petrol engines .............176
Fuel for diesel engines ............176
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....178
Refuelling ................................ 178Trailer hitch................................ 181
General information .................181
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 182
Trailer towing ........................... 182
Towing equipment ...................183
138Driving and operatingParking9Warning
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 188.
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.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
Driving and operating143Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual mode by tapping the selector lever to + or - 3 144.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the Driver Information Centre.
In automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D.
In manual mode, M and the number
of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position.
Selector lever
Move the selector lever in the shifting
gate as shown in the illustration
above.
P:park position, 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<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.
The engine can only be started with
the lever in position P or N. When
position N is selected, press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake
before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.