18In briefTransmission
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 3 151.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 148.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 232 and
condition 3 267
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 215
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 37,
seats 3 46 and seat belts
3 53
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
Keys, doors and windows37A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the LED in the button
o . The LED will flash quickly the
next time the vehicle is unlocked with the radio remote control.
If the battery has been reconnected
(e.g. after maintenance work), wait for 10 minutes to restart the engine.
Fault
If the LED in the button o
illuminates permanently when
switching on the ignition, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Locking the vehicle without
activation of the anti-theft alarm
Lock the vehicle by locking the
driver's door with the integral key.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 24.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 35.
Emergency operation of electronic key 3 136.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Side blind spot alert 3 185.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pushing the mirror button to the left or right.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
Instruments and controls79Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 80
Steering wheel adjustment ........80
Steering wheel controls .............80
Heated steering wheel ...............81
Horn ........................................... 81
Pedestrian safety alert ...............81
Windscreen wiper and washer ..81
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 83
Outside temperature ..................84
Clock ......................................... 84
Power outlets ............................. 85
Inductive charging .....................87
Cigarette lighter ......................... 88
Ashtrays .................................... 88
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 88
Instrument cluster ......................88
Speedometer ............................. 90
Odometer .................................. 90
Trip odometer ............................ 90
Tachometer ............................... 90
Fuel gauge ................................ 91
Battery gauge ............................ 91Power indicator gauge ...............91
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92
Engine oil level monitor .............92
Service display .......................... 92
Control indicators ......................93
Turn lights .................................. 93
Seat belt reminder .....................94
Airbag and belt tensioners .........94
Airbag deactivation ....................95
Charging system .......................95
Malfunction indicator light ..........95
Service vehicle soon .................95
Stop engine ............................... 95
System check ............................ 96
Hybrid system active .................96
Hybrid system fault ....................96
Brake and clutch system ...........96
Electric parking brake ................96
Electric parking brake fault ........96
Automatic operation of electric parking brake off ....................... 97
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....97
Gear shifting .............................. 97
Lane departure warning ............97
Lane keep assist .......................97
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........97
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off ......98Engine coolant temperature ......98
Preheating ................................. 98
Exhaust filter .............................. 98
AdBlue ....................................... 98
Deflation detection system ........99
Engine oil pressure ....................99
Low fuel ..................................... 99
Charge cord connected .............99
Autostop .................................... 99
Exterior light .............................. 99
Low beam ................................ 100
High beam ............................... 100
High beam assist .....................100
LED headlights ........................ 100
Front fog lights ......................... 100
Rear fog light ........................... 100
Rain sensor ............................. 100
Cruise control .......................... 100
Adaptive cruise control ............100
Vehicle detected ahead ...........100
Side blind spot alert .................100
Active emergency braking .......101
Speed limiter ........................... 101
Door open ................................ 101
Displays ..................................... 101
Driver Information Centre ........101
Info Display .............................. 103
Vehicle messages ......................107
Warning chimes .......................107
Instruments and controls89pCharging system 3 95ZMalfunction indicator light
3 95CService vehicle soon
3 95STOPStop engine 3 95JSystem check 3 96RBrake and clutch system
3 96m ,
oElectric parking brake
3 96, automatic operation
of electric parking brake off
3 97EElectric parking brake fault
3 96uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 97RGear shifting 3 97)Lane departure warning
3 97LLane keep assist 3 97bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 97W oEngine coolant tempera‐
ture high 3 98!Preheating 3 98%Exhaust filter 3 98YAdBlue 3 98wDeflation detection system
3 99IEngine oil pressure 3 99Y oLow fuel 3 99DAutostop 3 998Exterior light 3 999Low beam 3 100CHigh beam 3 100fHigh beam assist 3 100>Front fog lights 3 100øRear fog light 3 100
3 96jCharge cord connected
3 9999Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system off 3 98
92Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50:engine operating temperature
not yet reached90:normal operating temperature130:temperature too high
Control indicator o illuminates if
coolant temperature is too high. Switch off engine immediately.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching
on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is
indicated by a message.
If engine oil level is low, I flashes
and a message is indicated,
accompanied by the C indicator.
Confirm engine oil level by using the
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
Engine oil 3 215.
A fault of measurement is indicated by a message. Check engine oil level
manually by using the dipstick.
Service display
The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a vehicle service is required. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 251.
A required service due is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for
7 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
3000 km, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously C
illuminates permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than
1000 km, C flashes and then
illuminates permanently. Remaining
distance or time duration is indicated
for several seconds.
96Instruments and controlsIlluminates together with other controlindicators, accompanied by a warning
chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check
J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow
A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Illuminates red
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.
Hybrid system active
READY illuminates green. The hybrid
system ist active.
Hybrid system fault
i illuminates red.The hybrid system has a fault.
Switch off ignition and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake fluid 3 217.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 154.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates Automatic operation is deactivated or
faulty. Activate automatic operation
again or have the cause remedied by
a workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 154.
Electric parking brake fault
E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 154.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
98Instruments and controlsFlashes
The system is actively engaged. Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 157.
Selective ride control 3 158.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
off
9 illuminates yellow. The system has
been deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 157.
Selective ride control 3 158.
Engine coolant temperature
o illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 216.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 137.
Exhaust filter % or C illuminates yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until the control
indicator extinguishes.
Illuminates temporarily
Start of saturation of the exhaust filter.
Start cleaning process as soon as
possible by driving at a vehicle speed
of at least 60 km/h.
Illuminates constantlyIndication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Exhaust filter 3 142.
AdBlue Y flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 600 km and 2400 km.
Flashes yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 600 km.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start. Up to 10 l of AdBlue can
be added.
AdBlue 3 143.
Instruments and controls99Deflation detection system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more
wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 233.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and / or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
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 o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 204.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 219.
Charge cord connected
j illuminates red.
The vehicle plug of the charge cord is
still connected to the charge port. The
vehicle cannot be started.
Disconnect the vehicle plug from the
charge port and close the charge port door.
Autostop
D 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 3 139.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 113.