
194Driving and operatingwill start a parking manoeuvre. Takecare regarding the availability of the
suggested parking slot.
Surface irregularities, e.g. on
construction zones, are not detected
by the system. The driver accepts
responsibility.
Side blind spot alert The side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
blind spot zone. The system displays
a visual alert in each exterior mirror,
when detecting objects that may not
be visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the
advanced parking assist sensors
which are located in the front and rear bumper on both sides of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:
● vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
Activation
Colour Info Display: press Í. Select
Driving functions on the Info Display
and then Blind spot sensors . Activate
the function.
B illuminates continously green in the
instrument cluster to confirm the
function.
Functionality
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone while driving
forwards, an LED will illuminate in the
relevant exterior mirror.
The LED comes on immediately when being passed.
The LED comes on after a delay when
passing another vehicle slowly.

Driving and operating199The panoramic view system may not
operate properly when:
● The surrounding is dark.
● The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into
the camera lenses.
● During nighttime driving.
● Weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.
● The camera lenses are blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt.
● The vehicle is towing a trailer.
● The vehicle had an accident.
● There are extreme temperature changes.
Rear view camera Depending on version, camera is
mounted above the license plate in
the tailgate / left rear door or at the top
of the left rear door.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
parking assist sensors, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse or park the vehicle
using only the rear view camera.
Always check the surrounding of
the vehicle before driving.
Camera above the license plate
on the tailgate / left rear door
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Info Display 3 113.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Switching on
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Guidelines
Dynamic guidelines are horizontal
lines at one metre intervals projected
onto the picture to define the distance
to displayed objects.

Vehicle care221Warning label
Meaning of symbols:● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Power saving mode This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.
Changing into power saving mode
When power saving mode is
activated, a message appears in the
Driver Information Centre indicating
Power saving mode .
An active telephone call using the
hands-free option will be maintained
for around 10 minutes longer.Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivatedautomatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutes
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.

232Vehicle careRemove the cover by pulling at the
top left, then at the right side.No.Circuit1Inductive charging, clutch
switch, selective ride control,
power steering, diesel exhaust
system, interior mirror4Horn6Windscreen washer7Power outlet rear10Door lockNo.Circuit12Diagnostic connector, power
supply transformer13Head-up display, climate
control, Infotainment system14Anti-theft alarm system, tele‐
matic unit15Automatic transmission, instru‐
ment cluster, climate control16Starter, power supply trans‐
former17Instrument cluster19Trailer socket, steering wheel
controls21Anti-theft system, power button22Rear view camera, rain and light sensor23Seat belt reminder, special
vehicle control module, start-
stop, trailer socketNo.Circuit24Parking assist, Infotainment
system, rear view camera, side
blind spot camera25Airbag26Steering angle sensor27Parking heater29Infotainment system31-32Power outlet34Parking assist, interior mirror35Diagnostic connector, headlight
range adjustment, heated wind‐ screen, climate control36Interior lights, USB port

234Vehicle careWheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 266.Tyre designations
E.g. 225/55 R 18 98 V225:tyre width, mm55:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat18:wheel diameter, inches98:load index e.g. 98 is equivalent
to 750 kgV:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle. Refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Directional tyres
Directional tyres should be mountedso that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Tyre pressure 3 266.

Vehicle care241Repeat the checking procedure
once more after driving further
10 km but no more than ten
minutes to check that there is no
more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 150 kPa (1.5 bar), the
vehicle must not be used. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
17. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Note
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30 min.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 700 kPa (7 bar).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.
Wheel changing Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them.9Warning
Do not grease wheel bolts.
Tightening torques
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with alloy
wheels, tighten the wheel bolts
manually at least for the first five
turns.
There are two different types of
wheels with two different bolts and tightening torques.

248Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 182, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.

276IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 214
Active emergency braking ..110, 182
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 174
AdBlue ................................ 108, 155
Adjustable air vents ...................143
Advanced parking assist ............190
Airbag and belt tensioners .........104
Airbag deactivation ..............65, 105
Airbag label................................... 60 Airbag system .............................. 60
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 144
Air conditioning system .............. 134
Air intake .................................... 144
Air vents...................................... 143
Antilock brake system ................ 162
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36 Appearance care ........................250
Armrest ......................................... 52
Ashtrays ....................................... 99
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 122
Automatic light control ...............125
Automatic locking ........................29Automatic transmission .............158
Autostop ............................. 109, 150
B Battery discharge protection ......132
BlueInjection ............................... 155
Bonnet ....................................... 216
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 165
Brake fluid .......................... 219, 257
Brakes ............................... 162, 219
Breakdown.................................. 247
Bulb replacement ....................... 222
C Capacities .................................. 266
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................154
Central locking system ................26
Centre console lighting ..............131
Centre console storage ...............76
Changing tyre and wheel size ...237
Charging system ........................ 105
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 69
Child restraints.............................. 66
Child restraint systems ................66
Child surveillance mirror ...............41
Cigarette lighter ........................... 98
Climate control ............................. 17