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In brief111Power windows .....................39
2 Exterior mirrors .....................36
3 Side air vents ...................... 130
4 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low/high beam, high
beam assist ......................... 117
Exit lighting ......................... 121
Parking lights ...................... 118
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................99
5 Cruise control .....................156
Speed limiter ....................... 159
Heated steering wheel ..........78
6 Instruments .......................... 89
Driver Information Centre ...... 99
7 Infotainment controls
8 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 79
9 Power button ....................... 135
10 Centre air vents .................. 130
11 Hazard warning flashers ....117
12 Info-Display ........................ 10113Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
14 Central locking system ..........23
15 Glovebox .............................. 67
16 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 101
17 Climate control system ........ 123
18 USB charging port ................ 83
19 Power outlet .......................... 83
20 Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................174
Lane departure warning .....187
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 138
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control ...........153
Sport mode ......................... 156
21 Manual transmission ..........149
Automatic transmission ......146
22 Electric parking brake .........150
23 Selective ride control ..........154
24 Ignition switch .....................134
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..7826 Horn ..................................... 79
27 Storage ................................. 67
28 Bonnet release lever ..........202
29 Light switch ........................ 112
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 114
Front/rear fog lights ............118
Instrument illumination .......119
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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 3 137.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
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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 3 138.
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 3 202.
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 3 201.
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32Keys, doors and windows
To close, press T in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Stop or change direction of
movement
Stop movement of the tailgate immediately:
● press P longer on the
electronic key, or
● press the tailgate button, or
● press T on the open tailgate
Pressing one of the switches again
will reverse the direction of
movement.
Adjust reduced opening height
1. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
2. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing T. If
required, manually move the
stopped tailgate to the desired
position.
3. Press and hold the button T on
the inside of the open tailgate for
3 seconds.
Notice
Adjusting opening height should be programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn signal lights will
flash. The reduced height can only set
at an opening angle of above 30°.
To delete reduced height position, open tailgate in half position and
press T for 3 seconds.
The tailgate can only be held open if a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.
The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
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Seats, restraints49Armrest
The armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Pull the handle to slide the
armrest. Under the armrest there is a storage compartment.
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 and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Ventilating
Activate ventilation by pressing A for
the respective front seat.
Ventilated seats are operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
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Instruments and controls79The recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervalHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
To activate interval wiping mode the
next time ignition is switched on,
press the lever downwards to position
OFF and back to INT.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval.
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84Instruments and controls
A 230 V power outlet may also be
located in the rear console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 W.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 138.
USB ports
A USB port is located behind the
storage cover. Press cover to open.
A further USB port may be located in the rear console.
The USB ports are prepared for
charging external devices and
provide a data connection to the
Infotainment system. For further
information, see Infotainment
manual.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
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Instruments and controls93Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 50.
Airbag system 3 53.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 58.
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.
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.