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
In brief19Starting 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 3 137.Start 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
20In briefStop-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 3 139.
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 35.
● 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.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 213.
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
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.
136Driving and operating0: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 5 seconds
3 137. 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.
Driving and operating1379Warning
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 23.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 24.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.