72Instruments and controls9Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel 2 illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 157.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 168.
Autostop n illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Exterior light
F illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 80.
Low beam D illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
High beam
A illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 81.
High beam assist
B illuminates green.The high beam assist is activated
3 83.
LED headlights C illuminates and a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Front fog lights
G illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 85.
Rear fog light H illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 86.
Rain sensor y illuminates green.
Illuminated when rain sensor position on wiper lever is selected.
Windscreen wiper and washer 3 56.
Instruments and controls75Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
Distance travelled
Displays the current distance for trip
2 since a certain reset.
The values of trip 2 page can be reset by pressing SET / CLR for a few
seconds.
Digital speed page
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Autostop time counter
A time counter calculates the time
spent in Autostop during a journey. It
resets to zero every time the ignition
is switched on.
Compass page
Displays the geographic direction of
driving.Blank page
No trip / fuel information is displayed.
Info Display The Info Display is located in the
instrument panel near the instrument
cluster.
The Info Display can indicate: ● time 3 59
● outside temperature 3 58
● date 3 59
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
Manual
● indication of rear view camera 3 150
● indication of panoramic view system 3 148
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment Manual
● vehicle and system messages 3 76
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 77
● AdBlue range 3 107Radio (Infotainment system)
Press ) to switch on the display.
Touch : to select system settings
(units, language, time and date).
Touch _ to select vehicle settings or
driving functions.
Confirm a required function or
selection by touching.
Touch 3 on the display to return
to the previous page.
Instruments and controls77Messages in the Info DisplaySome important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
A warning chime will sound when ● a seat belt is not fastened
● a door or the tailgate is not fully closed
● a certain speed is exceeded with
parking brake applied
● cruise control deactivates automatically
● a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded
● a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre● the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment
● the parking assist detects an object
● an unintended lane change occurs
● hands-off driving is recognised ● the exhaust filter has reached the
maximum filling level
If several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime
will sound
When the vehicle is parked and /
or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for a restart of the
engine is not fulfilled.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings
in the Info Display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations, some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Radio (Infotainment system)
Touch _ to display the vehicle
personalisation menu.
Climate control91Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore,
condensation may form and drip from
under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Air recirculation system
Press n to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press n again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press n for air recirculation
system on.
● Press x for air distribution.
92Climate control● Set temperature control : to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed E to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors f 3 25.
Heated seats q 3 31.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Press $: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller :
to warmest level.
● Switch on cooling A/C, if
required.
● Set fan speed E to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window
f.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Note
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Electronic climate control system
Controls for: ● temperature :
● MENU enters the Climate setting
menu in the Info Display
● fan speed E
● automatic mode AUTO
● cooling A/C
● manual air recirculation n
● demisting and defrosting $
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors f
● heated seats "
Heated rear window f 3 25.
Heated exterior mirrors f 3 22.
Heated seats " 3 31.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Activated functions are indicated by
the LED in the respective control.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
94Climate controlTo return to automatic mode, press
AUTO .
Air distribution w, x , y
Press MENU to enter the menu.
Touch in the Info Display:
w:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsy:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
To return to automatic air distribution,
press AUTO .
Temperature preselection :
Set the preselected temperatures to
the desired value using the left or the
right rotary ring.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
The temperature is indicated in the
display and in the climate settings
menu.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Note
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore, condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Climate control95Manual air recirculation n
Press n to activate the air
recirculation mode. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
Press n again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the occupants to
feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows $
● Press $. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C, if required.
● Switch on heated rear window
f.
● To return to previous mode, press $ again. To return to
automatic mode, press AUTO.
Note
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Deactivation of electronic climate control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning one of the rotary rings anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window, windscreen and
exterior mirrors f 3 25.
Heated seats " 3 31.
98Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ................................. 99
Control of the vehicle .................99
Steering ..................................... 99
Starting and operating .................99
New vehicle running-in ..............99
Ignition switch positions .............99
Power button ........................... 100
Starting the engine ..................101
Overrun cut-off ........................ 103
Stop-start system ....................103
Parking .................................... 105
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Exhaust filter ............................ 106
Catalytic converter ...................107
AdBlue ..................................... 107
Automatic transmission ..............110
Transmission display ...............110
Gear selection ......................... 111
Manual mode ........................... 112
Electronic driving programmes 112
Fault ........................................ 113
Interruption of power supply ....113
Manual transmission ..................114Brakes........................................ 115
Antilock brake system .............115
Parking brake .......................... 115
Brake assist ............................. 118
Hill start assist ......................... 118
Ride control systems .................118
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........118
Driver assistance systems .........120
Cruise control .......................... 120
Speed limiter ........................... 122
Adaptive cruise control ............124
Active emergency braking .......132
Forward collision alert .............135
Front pedestrian protection .....137
Parking assist .......................... 138
Advanced parking assist .........141
Side blind spot alert .................146
Panoramic view system ...........148
Rear view camera ...................150
Traffic sign assistant ................151
Lane keep assist .....................152
Driver alert ............................... 154
Fuel ............................................ 155
Fuel for petrol engines .............155
Fuel for diesel engines ............156
Refuelling ................................ 157
Trailer hitch ................................ 158
General information .................158Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 159
Trailer towing ........................... 159