In brief17Demisting and defrosting the
windows, electronic climate
control
● Press à. Temperature and air
distribution are set automatically
and the fan runs at high speed.
● Activate air condition: Press CLIMATE to show climate control
menu in the Info Display, then
select A/C.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
Electronic climate control system 3 143.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 169.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 165.
18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 255 and
condition 3 293.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 232.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 48 and seat belts
3 58.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
Ignition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● 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 engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 155.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
In brief19Power button
● Manual transmission: operateclutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Engine Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins.
Starting the engine 3 155.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 157.
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. Pull switch m for
approx. one second and check
if the control indicator m
illuminates.
The electric parking brake is applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 107.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
88Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 89
Steering wheel adjustment ........89
Steering wheel controls .............89
Heated steering wheel ...............89
Horn ........................................... 90
Windscreen wiper and washer ..90
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 92
Outside temperature ..................93
Clock ......................................... 93
Power outlets ............................. 94
Inductive charging .....................95
Ashtrays .................................... 96
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 97
Instrument cluster ......................97
Speedometer ........................... 101
Odometer ................................ 102
Trip odometer .......................... 102
Tachometer ............................. 103
Fuel gauge .............................. 103
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 103
Service display ........................ 104Control indicators ....................105
Turn lights ................................ 105
Seat belt reminder ...................105
Airbag and belt tensioners .......106
Airbag deactivation ..................106
Charging system .....................106
Malfunction indicator light ........106
Brake and clutch system .........107
Electric parking brake ..............107
Electric parking brake fault ......107
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...107
Gear shifting ............................ 108
Following distance ...................108
Lane keep assist .....................108
Electronic Stability Control off . 108
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........108
Traction Control system off .....108
Engine coolant temperature ....108
Preheating ............................... 109
AdBlue ..................................... 109
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 109
Engine oil pressure ..................109
Low fuel ................................... 109
Immobiliser .............................. 110
Exterior light ............................ 110
High beam ............................... 110
High beam assist .....................110
LED headlights ........................ 110Front fog lights......................... 110
Rear fog light ........................... 110
Cruise control .......................... 110
Adaptive cruise control ............110
Vehicle detected ahead ...........111
Pedestrian detection ................111
Speed limiter ........................... 111
Traffic sign assistant ................111
Door open ................................ 111
Displays ..................................... 111
Driver Information Centre ........111
Info Display .............................. 117
Head-up display ......................118
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................122
Vehicle personalisation ..............123
Telematics service .....................127
Emergency call ........................127
Instruments and controls101OverviewOTurn lights 3 105XSeat belt reminder 3 105vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 106VAirbag deactivation 3 106pCharging system 3 106ZMalfunction indicator light
3 106RBrake and clutch system 3 107mElectric parking brake 3 107jElectric parking brake fault
3 107uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 107RGear shifting 3 108EFollowing distance 3 108aLane keep assist 3 108nElectronic Stability Control off
3 108bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 108kTraction Control system off
3 108WEngine coolant temperature
3 108!Preheating 3 109uAdBlue 3 109wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 109IEngine oil pressure 3 109YLow fuel 3 109dImmobiliser 3 1108Exterior light 3 110CHigh beam 3 110fHigh beam assist 3 110fLED headlights 3 110>Front fog lights 3 110rRear fog light 3 110mCruise control 3 110CAdaptive cruise control 3 110AVehicle detected ahead 3 1117Pedestrian detected ahead
3 111LSpeed limiter 3 111LTraffic sign assistant 3 111hDoor open 3 111
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Instruments and controls107The cleaning process of the exhaust
filter is potentially not possible.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
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.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 171.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 171.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop. Avoid parking on
inclines until the cause of the fault has been remedied.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 170.
Instruments and controls109If 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.
AdBlue Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 162.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
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. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. 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 Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Driving and operating1530:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable. To turn the key from
position 2 to 1 or 0, first push the
key all the way in towards the steering column.3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
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
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Engine Start/Stop once without
operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button illuminates.
Steering wheel lock is released and
some electrical functions are
operable, ignition is off.Ignition on power mode
Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for
six seconds without operating clutch
or brake pedal. The green LED in the button illuminates, diesel engine is