Climate control125Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distributionl:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
clockwise:increaseanticlockwise:decreaseCooling 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 3 139.
Air recirculation system
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 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
126Climate controlhumidity 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 l.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press 4 for air recirculation
system on.
● Press M for air distribution.
● Set temperature control £ to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors b 3 41.
Heated seats ß 3 51.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows● Press à: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Switch on cooling A/C, if
required.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● 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 3 139.
Climate control127Electronic climate controlsystem
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
● temperature on driver side £
● MENU enters the Climate setting
menu in the Info Display
● fan speed Z
● automatic mode AUTO
● temperature on front passenger
side £
● cooling A/C
● manual air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting à
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors b
● heated windscreen ,
● heated seats ß
● ventilated seats A
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 38.
Heated seats ß 3 51.
Ventilated seats A 3 51.
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.
Make sure the sun sensor used by the
electronic climate control system is
not covered 3 10.Climate control settings menu
Press MENU to manually set the
following climate control functions:
● air distribution l, M , K
● fan speed Z
● temperature for driver and passenger side
● dual zone temperature synchronisation MONO
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
Climate control129Touch in the Colour Info Display:l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
To return to automatic air distribution,
press AUTO .
Temperature preselection £
Set the preselected temperatures
separately for the driver and the front
passenger to the desired value using
the left and right rotary ring. The
rotary ring on the passenger side
changes the temperature of the
passenger side. The rotary ring on the driver's side changes the temperature
of the driver's side or of both sides,
depending on activation of
synchronisation MONO in the climate
settings menu. Press MENU to enter
the menu.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
Temperature is indicated in displays beside the rotary rings 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 3 139.Dual zone temperature
synchronisation MONO or SYNC
Press MENU to enter the menu.
Touch MONO or SYNC to link
passenger side temperature setting
to the driver side.
When passenger side control dial will be adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated.
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.
Climate control131Note
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 3 139.
Deactivation of electronic climate control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning the rotary
ring around the AUTO button
anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors b 3 41.
Heated seats ß 3 51.Auxiliary heater
Air heater
Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.
Parking heater
The parking heater allows to heat the vehicle's interior and to ventilate the
vehicle's interior with ambient air.
The operating status of the parking
heater is shown by an indicator with a LED.
● LED illuminates: A timer has been set.
● LED flashes: The system is operating.
The LED is extinguished at the end of
the heating operation or when the
parking heater is stopped using the
remote control.
The parking heater can be
programmed using the Graphic Info
Display / Colour Info Display.
Additionally, the parking heater can
be switched on and off using a remote control.
Note
The programmed heating /
ventilation is only activated if the
ignition is off and the vehicle is
locked.
If the charging level of the high
voltage battery is below 50%, the
programmed heating / ventilation is
not activated.
If a recurrent heating / ventilation is
programmed and two heating /
ventilation procedures are carried
out without operating the vehicle, the
programmation is deactivated.
Climate control133Fixed air ventsAdditional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.
Glovebox cooler
The air conditioning system draws
cooled air into the glovebox through a noozle.
Move the slider back or forth in order
to enable or disable glovebox cooling.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check
134Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 135
Control of the vehicle ...............135
Steering ................................... 135
Starting and operating ...............135
New vehicle running-in ............135
Ignition switch positions ...........135
Power button ........................... 136
Starting the engine ..................137
Overrun cut-off ........................ 139
Stop-start system ....................139
Parking .................................... 141
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Exhaust filter ............................ 142
Catalytic converter ...................143
AdBlue ..................................... 143
Automatic transmission electri‐ fied ............................................. 147
Automatic transmission ..............148
Transmission display ...............148
Gear selection ......................... 148
Manual mode ........................... 149
Electronic driving programmes 150Fault ........................................ 150
Interruption of power supply ....150
Manual transmission ..................151
Drive systems ............................ 152
Drive modes ............................ 152
All-wheel drive ......................... 152
Brakes ........................................ 153
Antilock brake system .............153
Parking brake .......................... 154
Brake assist ............................. 156
Hill start assist ......................... 156
Regenerative braking ..............156
Ride control systems .................157
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........157
Selective ride control ...............158
Sport mode .............................. 159
Driver assistance systems .........160
Cruise control .......................... 160
Speed limiter ........................... 163
Adaptive cruise control ............165
Forward collision alert .............171
Active emergency braking .......173
Front pedestrian protection .....176
Parking assist .......................... 177
Advanced parking assist .........180
Side blind spot alert .................185
Panoramic view system ...........186
Rear view camera ...................189Lane departure warning ..........191
Lane keep assist .....................192
Driver alert ............................... 194
Charging .................................... 195
Programmable charging ..........198
Charging status .......................199
Charge cord ............................. 199
Fuel ............................................ 202
Fuel for petrol engines .............202
Fuel for diesel engines ............203
Refuelling ................................ 204
Trailer hitch ................................ 206
General information .................206
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Trailer towing ........................... 206
Towing equipment ...................207
Trailer stability assist ...............209
Driving and operating135Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and enginge oil evaporating off the exhaust system.Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 142.
Ignition switch positions Turn key: