138Driving and operatingTurn 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
3 139.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 139.
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 3 139.
● Automatic transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by releasing the brake
pedal 3 139.Hybrid vehicles
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Depress brake pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Keep the brake pedal depressed until the activation of the hybrid
system is confirmed by the
illumination of READY in the
instrument cluster and an
accoustic signal.
Emergency shut off during driving
If the engine needs to be switched off during driving in case of emergency,
press Start/Stop for 5 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.
142Driving and operatingbutton. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● For hybrid vehicles, make sure READY is not illuminated in the
instrument cluster.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 214.
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.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
In countries with extreme low
temperatures it may be necessary to park the vehicle without applied
parking brake. Make sure to park the
vehicle on a level surface.Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Exhaust filter
Automatic cleaning process
The exhaust filter system filters soot particles out of the exhaust gases.
The start of saturation of the exhaust
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of % or C ,
accompanied by a message in the
Driver Information Centre.
276IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Active emergency braking ..101, 173
Adaptive cruise control .......100, 165
AdBlue .................................. 98, 143
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Advanced parking assist ............180
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........94
Airbag deactivation ................60, 95
Airbag label................................... 55 Airbag system .............................. 55
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 132
All-wheel drive ........................... 152
Antilock brake system ................ 153
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................247
Armrest ................................... 51, 52
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 111
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................28Automatic operation of electric
parking brake off .......................97
Automatic transmission .............148
Automatic transmission electrified ................................. 147
Autostop ............................... 99, 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery gauge ............................... 91
BlueInjection ............................... 143
Bonnet ....................................... 214
Brake and clutch fluid .................255
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 156
Brake fluid .................................. 217
Brakes ............................... 153, 217
Breakdown.................................. 245
Bulb replacement ....................... 220
C Capacities .................................. 266
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............122
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charge cord ................................ 199
Charge cord connected ................99
Charging ..................................... 195
277Charging status.......................... 199
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 84
Collision damage repair ..............271
Control indicators.......................... 93
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 80
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............255
Cruise control ....................100, 160
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 115
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............269
DEF ............................................ 143
Deflation detection system ...........99
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219Door open .................................. 101
Doors ............................................ 30
Drive modes ............................... 152
Driver alert .................................. 194
Driver assistance systems ..........160
Driver Information Centre ...........101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 226
Electric parking brake ...96, 153, 154
Electric parking brake fault ...........96
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes ..150
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....97, 157
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......98
Emergency call ........................... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...227
Engine coolant ........................... 216
Engine coolant temperature ........98
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92
Engine data ............................... 261Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................258
Engine oil ................... 215, 255, 259
Engine oil level monitor ................92
Engine oil pressure ......................99
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................272
Exhaust filter ......................... 98, 142
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 247
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................13, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 150
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 133
Floor mats................................... 250
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 171
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ...........100, 119, 222
Front pedestrian protection ........176
Front seats.................................... 46
Fuel............................................. 202
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............202
279Outside temperature ....................84
Overrun cut-off ........................... 139
P Panoramic view system ..............186
Parking ................................ 20, 141
Parking assist ............................ 177
Parking brake ............................ 154
Parking heater ............................ 131
Parking lights ............................. 120
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Pedestrian safety alert ..................81
Performance .............................. 264
Performing work ........................214
Power button .............................. 136
Power indicator gauge ..................91
Power outlets ............................... 85
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................... 98
Programmable charging .............198
Puncture ..................................... 240
Q
Quickheat ................................... 131
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 275
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 100REACH....................................... 271
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light .............100, 119, 222
Rear seats .................................... 52
Rear view camera ...................... 189
Rear window wiper and washer ..83
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 255, 259
Refuelling ................................... 204
Regenerative braking .................156
Registered trademarks ...............271
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................157
Roadside assistance ..................111
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 77
Roof rack ..................................... 76
S Safety net .................................... 74
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 52
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat heating, rear .....................52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......143Selective ride control ..................158
Selector lever.............................. 148
Service ............................... 133, 251
Service display ............................ 92
Service information ....................251
Service vehicle soon .................... 95
Side airbag system ......................59
Side blind spot alert ............100, 185
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn lights ........................... 225
Software update ......................... 271
SOS ............................................ 111
Spare wheel ............................... 240
Speed limiter....................... 101, 163
Speedometer ............................... 90
Sport mode ................................ 159
Starting and operating ................135
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 80
Steering wheel controls ...............80
Stop engine .................................. 95
Stop-start system........................ 139
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 121
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 96