Lighting111Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wiper has been
activated for several wipes.
High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever beyond the
resistance point.
High beam assist
This feature automatically activates
the high beam at night when vehicle
speed is faster than 45 km/h.
It switches automatically back to low
beam when:
● The camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high
beam.
ActivationTurn the outer light switch to AUTO
then pull the lever to activate high
beam assist.
The control indicator f illuminates
continuously in the instrument cluster when the assist is activated, while the
blue control indicator 7 3 103
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator f 3 103.
Note
Use of the system does not relieve
the driver from full responsibility for
vehicle operation.
Deactivation
Pull the lever again. Control indicator
f extinguishes.
High beam assist is also deactivated when the outer light switch is moved
out of the AUTO position or the
ignition is switched off.
Note
Depending on version, the system
can be also deactivated via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment manual for further
information.
136Infotainment systemPhone favourites
Select an empty slot in the display or
touch < (to open a pop-up menu),
then Add Favourite .
Choose from the displayed list to add
a phone contact to the favourites.
For further information, refer to
(NAVI 80 IntelliLink) "Phonebook" in
the "Phone" section 3 201.Services favourites
Select an empty slot in the display or
touch < (to open a pop-up menu),
then Add Favourite .
Choose from the displayed list to add a service item to the favourites.Delete favourites
Touch < and select Remove all
Favourites or Remove a Favourite .
Then select a favourite from the
displayed list. A confirmation
message is displayed. Touch Delete
and confirm if prompted.
Additional features
(NAVI 50 IntelliLink)
Depending on version, rear camera view settings are available.
Rear camera view settings
When the rear camera view is shown on the display, touch ÿ to open the
settings menu.
The following settings can be
updated:
● Switch the rear camera view display Off/On .
● Colours
Touch ]/< to adjust level.
● Brightness
Touch ]/< to adjust level.
● Contrast
Touch ]/< to adjust level.
For further information, refer to "Rear
view camera" section in the vehicle
Owner's Manual.
Touch operation overview
The Infotainment system display
(NAVI 50, NAVI 80 IntelliLink) has a
touch-sensitive surface that allows
direct interaction with the displayed
menu controls.Caution
Do not use pointed or hard items
like ballpoint pens, pencils or
similar for touchscreen operation.
Selecting or activating a screen
button or menu item
Touch a screen button or menu item. ● A short touch activates the selected item.
● Touch and hold to save a selected item.
The corresponding system function is activated, a message is shown, or a
submenu with further options is
displayed.
Note
In subsequent chapters, the
operating steps for selecting and
activating a screen button or menu
item via the touch screen will be
described as "...select
name>/
Infotainment system157Radio 15 USB
Bluetooth connection
A connection must be set up between the audio device and the Infotainment
system via Bluetooth, i.e. the device
must be paired to the vehicle before
using it.
Refer to "Bluetooth connection" in the "Phone" section 3 197.
● A maximum of five audio devices
can be paired and saved in the
device list, but only one can be connected at a time.
● If the device has both audio player and telephone functions,
both functions will be paired.
Pairing a mobile phone 3 195.
● Phone functions will remain active while the audio player is inuse, and audio playback will be
suspended during phone use.
Pairing an auxiliary audio device to the Infotainment system
To pair the audio device, press TEL
and select Pair device by turning and
pressing OK. The Ready to Pair
screen is displayed.Then, on the audio device, search for
Bluetooth equipment in the vicinity of
the device.
Select My Radio (i.e. the name of the
system) from the list on the audio
device, then, if applicable, on the
audio device keypad enter the pairing code shown on the Infotainment
system display screen.
Note
If the audio device does not have a
screen, enter the default pairing
code on the device, then on the
Infotainment system. Refer to the
operating instructions for this default
audio device pairing code, usually
0000 . Depending on the device, the
pairing code may need to be entered
in reverse order, i.e. on the
Infotainment system first.
If pairing fails, the system returns to
the previous menu and a
corresponding message is displayed. Repeat procedure if necessary.
When pairing is completed, a
confirmation message followed by the
name of the paired audio device is shown on the Infotainment system
display screen.Note
When a Bluetooth connection is
active, controlling the audio device
via the Infotainment system will
discharge the audio device battery more rapidly.
Connecting an audio device
Audio devices are automatically
connected to the Infotainment system after the pairing procedure is
completed.
To connect any audio device that has
been paired, or to connect to a
different paired audio device than the
current one, press TEL and select the
Select Device menu. The device list
shows the audio devices already
paired.
Select the desired device from the list and confirm by pressing OK. A
display message confirms
connection.
Disconnecting an audio device
To disconnect an audio device from the Infotainment system, press TEL
(or SETUP ) and select Bluetooth
connection . Select the desired device
from the device list then select
Infotainment system199maximum of five mobile phones can
be paired and stored in the device list,
but only one can be connected at a
time.
Note
Depending on version of
NAVI 50 IntelliLink, a maximum of
eight mobile phones can be paired.
When pairing is completed, a
message with the name of the paired phone is shown on the Infotainment
system display screen and the phone is automatically connected to the
handsfree phone system. The mobile
phone can then be operated via the
Infotainment system controls.
Note
When a Bluetooth connection is
active, using the handsfree phone
system will discharge the mobile
phone battery more rapidly.
Radio 15 USB
To pair a phone to the handsfree
phone system, press TEL and select
Pair device by turning and pressing
OK . The Ready to Pair screen is
displayed.On the mobile phone, search for
Bluetooth equipment in the vicinity of
the device.
Select My Radio (i.e. the name of the
handsfree phone system) from the list
on the mobile phone, then, on the
mobile phone keypad, enter the
pairing code shown on the
Infotainment system display screen.
If pairing fails, the system returns to
the previous menu and a
corresponding message is displayed. Repeat procedure if necessary.
NAVI 50 IntelliLink
Touch 7 followed by ÿSettings .
Select Connectivity then either
Search for Bluetooth device or
External device authorization .
Alternatively, when in the Phone
menu screen, touch y.
On the mobile phone, search for Bluetooth equipment in the vicinity ofthe device.
Select the name of the handsfree
phone system (e.g. MEDIA-NAV)
from the list on the mobile phone, then
(if required), on the mobile phonekeypad, enter the pairing code shown on the Infotainment system display
screen.
Note
The pairing code may only be shown
on the Infotainment system display
for a limited time.
The default pairing code is 0000. To
change this pairing code before the
pairing procedure is started, select
Change passkey to update.
If pairing fails, repeat procedure if
necessary.
NAVI 80 IntelliLink
To access the Phone settings menu
from the Home page, touch MENU
then gPhone followed by Settings.
Select Manage devices from the list of
options. A message appears on the
display asking if you wish to set up a
Bluetooth connection between your
device and the Infotainment system. Select Yes to continue. The
Infotainment system begins a search
for Bluetooth equipment in the vicinity
and displays a list of devices.
202Infotainment systemNAVI 50 IntelliLink
With the yPhone menu displayed,
touch = in top left corner and select
Dial from the list.
Enter the desired number using the numerical keyboard and select y to
start dialling.
Refer to (NAVI 50 IntelliLink)
"Operating keyboards in the display"
in the "General information" section
3 193.
Entries can be corrected during input
with the k keyboard character.
Touch and hold k to delete all
numbers at once.
NAVI 80 IntelliLink
From the Home page, select MENU
then gPhone followed by Dial a
number .
Enter the desired number using the
numerical keyboard and touch Call to
start dialling.
Entries can be corrected during input
with the k keyboard character.Phonebook
The phonebook contains contact lists available only to the current vehicle
user. For reasons of confidentiality,
each downloaded contacts list can
only be viewed when the
corresponding phone is connected.
Radio 15 USB
After pairing the mobile phone to the
Infotainment system, the contact list
in the mobile phone is downloaded to the handsfree phone system.
To dial a number from the
phonebook, with the Phone menu
displayed, select Phonebook and
select the desired contact from the
alphabetical list. Press OK to start the
dialling process.
NAVI 50 IntelliLink
After pairing the mobile phone to the
Infotainment system, the contact list
in the mobile phone is downloaded to
the handsfree phone system.
With the yPhone menu displayed,
touch S in top left corner and select
Phone Book from the list.To dial a number from the
phonebook, select the desired
contact from the list.
Alternatively, select Search by Name,
then enter the name of the desired
contact using the keyboard.
Refer to (NAVI 50 IntelliLink)
"Operating keyboards in the display"
in the "General information" section 3 193.
NAVI 80 IntelliLink
After pairing the mobile phone to the
Infotainment system, the contact list
in the mobile phone is downloaded to the handsfree phone system.
Note
Data sharing must be authorised on
the phone. Refer to the operating
instructions for the mobile phone or
consult the network provider.
The feature "Automatically
download phone data" must also be
switched on in the Infotainment
phone settings menu. Refer to
(NAVI 80 IntelliLink) "Phone
settings" below.
Climate control223Maintenance
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 outside
temperature is too low.
ServiceFor optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
3 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 checkNote
Refrigerant R-134a may contain
fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 1430.
Front air conditioning system is filled
with 0.58 kg and has a CO 2
equivalent of 0.83 tonnes, the front
and rear air conditioning system in
Combi variants is filled with 1.1 kg
and has a CO 2 equivalent of
1.57 tonnes and the front and rear air
conditioning system in Bus variants
is filled with 1.7 kg and has a CO 2
equivalent of 2.43 tonnes.
Depending on vehicle, information
regarding air conditioning refrigerant
appears on a label located in the
engine compartment.
Driving and operating227Steering wheel lockRemove 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.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake; transmission
automatically shifts to N.
Do not accelerate.
Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating, and hold until control
indicator N extinguishes from the
Driver Information Centre.
Note
Depending on vehicle, if a gear is
engaged during preheating, a
message may appear in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 105
indicating that the clutch pedal must be depressed when starting the
engine.
Turn key to position 3 and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Note
Rear-wheel drive with twin rear
wheels and front-wheel drive: When
starting on a level surface with anunladen vehicle, it is recommended
that second gear is selected when
starting off.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Stop-start system 3 228.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
Driving and operating229Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing ).
Deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
To reactivate, press Ï again. The
LED extinguishes in the button. The system is reactivated automatically
the next time the ignition is switched
on.
Note
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated and
cannot be reactivated by pressing
Ï . LED in button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 105.
Idle speed control 3 228.
AutostopManual transmission
If the vehicle is at low speed or
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
Control indicator Ï may flash if the
clutch is not released sufficiently.Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill, activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position D, M or
N
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on if the required
conditions are fulfilled.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates 3 103.
During an Autostop, the heating
performance, power steering and
brake performance will be
maintained. Brake assist, however, is
not available 3 246.
Note
If you exit the vehicle while the
engine is in an Autostop, a warning
chime will sound as a reminder that
the engine is on standby and has not been switched off.9 Warning
Switch off engine and ignition
before exiting the vehicle.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled,
otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited and control indicator \ will
illuminate.
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed