12In brief1Fixed air vents .................... 132
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Parking assist ...................... 167
Traction control system ......158
Electronic Stability Control . 159
3 Side air vents .....................131
4 Light switch ........................ 110
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 113
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ....................111
Sidelights ............................ 110
Automatic light control .......110
Exit lighting ......................... 117
Front fog lights ...................114
Rear fog light ...................... 114
High beam assist ................111
5 Instruments .......................... 91
Transmission display ............95Driver Information Centre .... 104
Trip computer ...................... 107
6 Horn ..................................... 86
Driver airbag ........................ 62
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................86
Cruise control .....................161
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..87
Trip computer ...................... 107
9 Coin tray ............................... 74
10 Power outlet, USB slot ..........89
11 Centre air vents .................. 131
12 Storage compartment ...........74
13 Info Display ......................... 105
14 Front passenger airbag .........62
15 Storage compartment ..........74
16 Glovebox .............................. 75
17 Seat belt reminder ................. 98
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 63
18 Cupholders ........................... 7519Climate control system ....... 118
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 120
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 91
Power outlet ......................... 89
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 152
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 152
22 Cruise control .....................161
Speed limiter ...................... 163
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....154
Idle speed control ...............138
Stop-start system ................138
ECO mode .......................... 135
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............136
24 Steering column controls .....86
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..86
26 Bonnet release lever ..........180
27 Auxiliary heater ...................125
Instruments and controls101Lane departure warningì illuminates white.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on and the system is ready
to operate.
A warning chime sounds in
conjunction with ì when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
Lane departure warning 3 171.
Electronic Stability Control
b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 159.
Illuminates during driving The system is unavailable.May illuminate together with control
indicator A 3 99. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 104.
ESC 3 159.
Traction Control system 3 158.
Electronic Stability Control off
Ø illuminates green.
If ESC has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 104.
ESC 3 159.
Traction Control system 3 158.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.Illuminates when the engine is
running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 183.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue ú illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
134Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 135
Driving economically ...............135
Control of the vehicle ...............135
Steering ................................... 135
Starting and operating ...............136
New vehicle running-in ............136
Ignition switch positions ...........136
Starting the engine ..................137
Idle speed control ....................138
Overrun cut-off ........................ 138
Stop-start system ....................138
Parking .................................... 141
Air suspension ......................... 142
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Diesel particle filter ..................144
Catalytic converter ...................144
AdBlue ..................................... 145
Manual transmission ..................152
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 152
Transmission display ...............152
Starting the engine ..................153
Selector lever .......................... 153Manual mode........................... 154
Electronic driving programmes 154
Fault ........................................ 155
Interruption of power supply ....156
Brakes ........................................ 156
Antilock brake system .............156
Parking brake .......................... 157
Brake assist ............................. 158
Hill start assist ......................... 158
Ride control systems .................158
Traction Control system ..........158
Electronic Stability Control ......159
Limited-slip rear axle ...............161
Driver assistance systems .........161
Cruise control .......................... 161
Speed limiter ........................... 163
Active emergency braking .......165
Parking assist .......................... 167
Rear view camera ...................169
Lane departure warning ..........171
Fuel ............................................ 172
Fuel for diesel engines ............172
Refuelling ................................ 173
Trailer hitch ................................ 175
General information .................175
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Trailer towing ........................... 175Towing equipment ...................176
Trailer stability assist ...............176
Auxiliary features .......................176
Power take-off ......................... 176
158Driving and operatingBrake assistIf the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain on
for a further 2 seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a component part of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels start to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 104.
When TC is active b flashes.
Driving and operating1599Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 101.
Trailer stability assist 3 176.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 104.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 101 illuminates together
with j 3 99 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 104.
The Traction control system (TC) is
not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 105.
Electronic Stability Control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer / oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
160Driving and operatingwheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 104.
When ESC comes into action b
flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 101.
Trailer stability assist 3 176.
Enhanced traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESC can be deactivated to
enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 104.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
ESC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Engine drag torque control
The engine drag torque control
system is an integral feature of ESC. When downshifting under slippery
road conditions, the engine speed
and torque increases to help prevent
locking of the drive wheels during
sudden deceleration.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 101 illuminates together
with j 3 99 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 104.
The ESC is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 105.
Driving and operating161Limited-slip rear axle
Rear-wheel drive vehicles may be
equipped with an automatic locking
rear differential which automatically
controls the torque transmitted to
each rear wheel, enhancing traction
in the event of soft ground, mud or
snow-covered road surfaces.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
When vehicle speed reaches
20 mph, or once the rear wheels
return to surfaces with normal grip,
e.g. paved roads, the system
automatically deactivates,
sometimes accompanied by a noise
(with no consequence to vehicle
behaviour).
The system can also be deactivated
manually once normal grip conditions have resumed by briefly releasing the
accelerator.
Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of 20 mph and
above. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill. The stored speed will
flash in the Driver Information Centre
3 104.
For safety reasons the cruise control
cannot be activated until the brake
pedal has been operated once.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
With manual transmission
automated, only activate cruise
control in automatic mode.
Control indicators m and U 3 103.
Switching on the system
Press m, control indicator U
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster.
241Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Cleaning the vehicle ...................221
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............118
Clock ............................................ 89
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Control indicators.......................... 95
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant ....................................... 183
Coolant and antifreeze ...............225
Coolant heater ............................ 125
Cornering light ....................113, 189
Cornering lights .......................... 113
Coupling ball bar ........................176
Cruise control ....................103, 161
Cupholders .................................. 75
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 145Demisting and defrosting..............16
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................145
Diesel fuel ................................... 172
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 187
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......188
Diesel particle filter ....................144
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................. 104
Doors ............................................ 30
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........144
Drain fuel filter ........................... 103
Drink holders ................................ 75
Driver assistance systems ..........161
Driver Information Centre ...........104
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Driving economically................... 135
Driving hints ................................ 135
E
ECO mode .................................. 135
ecoScoring.................................. 107
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical accessories ...................89
Electrical system......................... 198
Electronic climate control system 120
Electronic driving programmes ..154
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control 101, 159, 176Electronic Stability Control off..... 101
Emergency exit .......................42, 44
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......180
Engine compartment fuse box ...199
Engine coolant ........................... 183
Engine coolant temperature ......101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 93
Engine drag torque control .........159
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Engine identification ...................228
Engine oil ................... 181, 225, 229
Engine oil additives ....................225
Engine oil level monitor ................94
Engine oil pressure ....................102
Engine oil viscosity grades .........225
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 158, 159, 161
Event data recorders ..................235
Exhaust gases ............................ 144
Exit lighting ................................ 117
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ............................... 103
Exterior lighting ....................13, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ........................................... 155
Fire extinguisher ........................... 82
First aid ......................................... 82