In brief111Electric child locks ................. 29
Unlocking tailgate .................33
Child safety system for
rear windows ......................... 42
2 Power windows .....................42
3 Exterior mirrors .....................39
4 Side air vents ...................... 143
5 Cruise control .....................170
Speed limiter ....................... 172
Adaptive cruise control .......170
6 Turn lights ........................... 128
Headlight flash ....................126
High beam ........................... 125
High beam assist ...............125
Exit lighting ......................... 131
Parking lights ...................... 129
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............111
7 Instruments ........................ 100
Driver Information Centre .... 111
8 Infotainment controls9Head-up display ..................115
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 93
11 Air vents ............................. 143
12 Info Display ........................ 113
13 Hazard warning flashers ....127
Central locking system ..........26
14 Light sensor ........................ 125
Rain sensor ........................... 93
Sun sensor .......................... 137
15 USB charging port ................ 96
16 Storage ................................. 72
17 Glovebox .............................. 72
18 Climate control system ........ 134
19 Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........166
Eco mode ............................ 160
Descent control system ....... 167
20 Selective ride control ..........168
21 Inductive charging .................9722Manual transmission ..........161
Automatic transmission ......158
23 Power outlet .......................... 96
24 Electric parking brake .........163
25 Power button ....................... 147
26 Ignition switch .....................146
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..92
28 Horn ..................................... 93
29 Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................186
Electric child locks ................. 29
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 150
Lane keep assist .................201
Tyre deflation detection
system ................................. 235
Heated windscreen ...............45
Parking heater ....................141
30 Fuse box ............................ 231
31 Bonnet release lever ..........216
32 Head-up display ..................115
In brief19Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 161.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 158.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 234 and
condition 3 266
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 217
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 48 and seat belts
3 58
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
20In 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 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 3 148.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
In brief21Stop-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 3 150.
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 36.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 216.
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 22.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 215.
Driving and operating145Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 146
Control of the vehicle ...............146
Steering ................................... 146
Starting and operating ...............146
New vehicle running-in ............146
Ignition switch positions ...........146
Power button ........................... 147
Starting the engine ..................148
Overrun cut-off ........................ 150
Stop-start system ....................150
Parking .................................... 153
Engine exhaust .......................... 154
Exhaust filter ............................ 154
Catalytic converter ...................154
AdBlue ..................................... 155
Automatic transmission ..............158
Transmission display ...............158
Gear selection ......................... 158
Manual mode ........................... 159
Electronic driving programmes 160
Fault ........................................ 160
Eco mode ................................ 160
Manual transmission ..................161Brakes........................................ 162
Antilock brake system .............162
Parking brake .......................... 163
Brake assist ............................. 165
Hill start assist ......................... 165
Ride control systems .................166
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........166
Descent control system ...........167
Selective ride control ...............168
Driver assistance systems .........170
Cruise control .......................... 170
Speed limiter ........................... 172
Adaptive cruise control ............174
Forward collision alert .............181
Active emergency braking .......182
Front pedestrian protection .....185
Parking assist .......................... 186
Advanced parking assist .........190
Side blind spot alert .................194
Passenger side camera ...........195
Panoramic view system ...........196
Rear view camera ...................199
Lane keep assist .....................201
Driver alert ............................... 204
Fuel ............................................ 205
Fuel for petrol engines .............205
Fuel for diesel engines ............206
Refuelling ................................ 207Trailer hitch................................ 209
General information .................209
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 209
Trailer towing ........................... 209
Towing equipment ...................210
Trailer stability assist ...............213
Driving and operating1470: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
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 .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 about three
seconds 3 148. 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.
148Driving and operating9Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 24.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 26.Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 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 engines: wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Driving and operating149Turn key briefly to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 150.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 150.
Vehicles with 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. Diesel engine
starts after control indicator ! for
preheating extinguishes.
● Before restarting or to switch off the engine when vehicle is
stationary, press Start/Stop once
more briefly.
To start the engine during an
Autostop:
● Manual transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 150.
● Automatic transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by releasing the brake
pedal 3 150.Emergency shut off during driving
If the engine needs to be switched offduring driving in case of emergency,
press Start/Stop for five seconds.9Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will
extinguish. Therefore power down the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.