10In briefSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 59.
Ignition positions 3 136.
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
Seats, restraints47
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 86.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 45.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 56.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 47.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Instruments and controls85Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 86
Steering wheel adjustment ........86
Steering wheel controls .............86
Horn ........................................... 86
Steering column controls ...........86
Windscreen wiper and washer ..87
Outside temperature ..................88
Clock ......................................... 89
Power outlets ............................. 89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 91
Ashtrays .................................... 91
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 93
AdBlue gauge ............................ 93
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 93
Engine oil level monitor .............94
Service display .......................... 94Transmission display .................95
Control indicators ......................95
Turn lights .................................. 98
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................. 100
Brake system ........................... 100
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Gear shifting ............................ 100
Lane departure warning ..........101
Electronic Stability Control ......101
Electronic Stability Control off . 101
Engine coolant temperature ....101
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 102
Engine oil pressure ..................102
Low fuel ................................... 102
Drain fuel filter ......................... 103
Stop-start system ....................103
Exterior light ............................ 103
Low beam ................................ 103
High beam ............................... 103
High beam assist .....................103
Front fog lights ......................... 103Rear fog light........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Active emergency braking .......103
Speed limiter ........................... 104
Tachograph ............................. 104
Door open ................................ 104
Displays ..................................... 104
Driver Information Centre ........104
Info Display .............................. 105
Vehicle messages ......................105
Warning chimes .......................106
Trip computer ............................. 107
Tachograph ................................ 109
86Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control 3 161.
Speed limiter 3 163.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
142Driving and operating● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
Lock the vehicle 3 24 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 35 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 36.
Air suspension
Operates automatically when the
vehicle is driven. The air suspension
system constantly adjusts the ride
height according to the vehicle load.
Caution
To ensure safe operation of the air
suspension system, do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight rating. Refer to
identification plate 3 228 or the
vehicle documents.
For further information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
operating instructions supplied.
Master switchCaution
The air suspension system must
be switched off when the vehicle is being towed, jump‐started, raised
off the ground or transported.
Do not switch off the air
suspension system when driving.
Jump starting 3 217.
Towing the vehicle 3 219.
The master switch is located on the
lower part of the right-hand door pillar,
behind a trim panel.
Switch on to enable operation and
adjustment of the air suspension
system.
Switch off to put the vehicle into
service mode.
Remote control
When increased ground clearance or improved vehicle access is required,
the suspension can be raised or
lowered using the remote control.
244Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..........158, 161
Ride height ................................. 142
Roof .............................................. 44
Glass panel ............................... 44
Roof load ...................................... 83
Roof rack ..................................... 83
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................98
Seat belts ..................................... 55 Seat heating ................................. 52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......145
Selector lever ............................. 153
Service ............................... 132, 224
Service display ......................94, 99
Service information ....................224
Service vehicle soon .................... 99
Side airbag system ......................63
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 195
Side windows................................ 42
Sliding door .................................. 30
Sliding side door ........................... 30
Spare wheel ............................... 214Speed limiter ................91, 104, 163
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine .......17, 137, 153
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering column controls ..............86
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 86
Steering wheel controls ...............86
Stop engine ................................ 100
Stop-start system.......... 17, 103, 138
Storage ......................................... 74
Storage compartments .................74
Storage net ............................. 75, 76
Sun visors .................................... 44
Suspension height ......................142
Suspension seat ........................... 47
Swivelling shelf ............................. 75
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachograph ........................ 104, 109
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tail lights ................................... 193
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 203
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Touchscreen ............................... 105
Tow bar....................................... 175
Towing ........................................ 175Towing another vehicle .............220
Towing a trailer ........................... 175
Towing equipment .....................176
Towing eye ................................. 219
Towing the vehicle .....................219
Traction Control system ............. 158
Trailer coupling ........................... 175
Trailer stability assist .................176
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........95, 152
Tread depth ............................... 207
Trip computer ............................ 107
Trip odometer .............................. 92
Turbo engine warm-up ...............137
Turn lights ............................ 98, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 208
Tyre changing ............................. 212
Tyre designations ......................204
Tyre pressure ............................ 204
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 102, 205
Tyre pressures ........................... 230
Tyre repair kit ............................. 209
Tyres .......................................... 204
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 208
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 167
Underseat storage .......................76