In brief111Power windows .....................36
2 Exterior mirrors .....................33
3 Cruise control .....................150
Speed limiter ....................... 152
4 Turn lights ........................... 113
Headlight flash ....................110
High beam ........................... 110
High beam assist ...............111
Exit lighting ......................... 116
Parking lights ...................... 114
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................94
5 Side air vents ...................... 126
6 Instruments .......................... 83
Driver Information Centre ...... 94
7 Infotainment controls
8 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 73
9 Head-up display ....................98
10 Centre air vents .................. 126
11 Hazard warning flashers ....11212 Info Display .......................... 96
13 Centre air vent ......................96
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 31
15 Central locking system ..........23
16 Glovebox .............................. 62
Fuse box ............................ 203
17 Controls for Info Display
operation ............................... 96
18 Climate control system ........ 119
19 USB charging port ................ 76
20 Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................160
Lane departure warning .....174
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 136
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control ..........148
21 Power outlet .......................... 76
22 Manual transmission ..........146
Automatic transmission ......143
23 Manual parking brake .........147
24 Power button ....................... 13225Ignition switch .....................131
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
27 Horn ..................................... 73
28 Bonnet release lever ..........188
29 Storage ................................. 62
Fuse box ............................ 203
30 Head-up display ....................98
31 Light switch ........................ 109
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 111
Front / rear fog lights ..........113
Instrument illumination .......115
In brief17Starting 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 selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engine: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 134.Power button
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins.
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 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 3 136.
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.
● 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 with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 31.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 188.
Seats, restraints45Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Armrest
Armrest can be folded up.
Heating
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.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running.
During an Autostop, seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 136.
120Climate controlAir distribution l M K
Press:l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable front air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
to the right:increaseto the left:decreaseAir 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 3 136.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
126Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C, if required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● To return to previous mode press
à again, to return to automatic
mode press AUTO.
Notice
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 3 136.
Deactivation of Electronic climate
control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning control dial
Z anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors b 3 37.
Heated seats ß 3 45.
Auxiliary heater Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.Air vents
Adjustable air ventsCentre air vents in the instrument
panel
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats
inwards.
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
132Driving 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
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 . Release the button
after starting procedure begins.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 5 seconds
3 134. 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.