12In brief1Side air vents ...................... 221
2 Light switch ........................ 110
Turn lights ........................... 113
Front / rear fog lights ..........113
Headlight flash ....................112
High beam ........................... 111
High beam assist ...............111
Exit lighting ......................... 116
3 Horn ..................................... 85
Driver airbag ......................... 62
4 Instruments .......................... 91
Driver Information Centre .... 105
5 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 86
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............105
6 Air vents ............................. 221
7 Info Display ........................ 105
8 USB socket, AUX socket,
SD card slot .......................... 88
9 Storage ................................. 7310Cupholder ............................. 74
11 Tray ....................................... 73
12 Glovebox .............................. 74
13 Parking assist ...................... 255
Lane departure warning ......261
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........247
Hazard warning flashers ....113
Central locking system ..........24
Stop-start system ................228
Side blind spot alert ............257
ECO mode .......................... 225
14 Inductive charging .................90
15 Climate control system ........ 208
16 Power outlet .......................... 88
17 Cruise control .....................249
Speed limiter ....................... 251
18 Manual transmission ..........241
Manual transmission
automated .......................... 241
19 Ignition switch .....................22620Infotainment controls
21 Steering wheel adjustment ..85
22 Bonnet release lever ..........270
23 Fuse box ............................ 287
24 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
25 Power take-off .....................266
Idle speed control ...............228
Laden mode kg ...................243
In brief17Electronic climate control system
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
Electronic climate control system 3 210.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 241.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearD/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 241.
18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 291 and
condition 3 317.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 271.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 46 and seat belts
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 227.
Stop-start system
An Autostop is indicated when controlindicator Ï illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Manual transmission
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in neutral, depress the
clutch pedal.
Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill and
certain conditions are fulfilled,
activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position N (or
D/M )
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
94Instruments and controlsCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
For physical reasons, the coolant temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate.
Service display
Select the service page in the Driver
Information Centre, when the ignition
is switched on without running
engine. Press and hold one of the
buttons on end of wiper lever for
approx. 5 seconds 3 108. The
distance and time to the next service are displayed. Pressing then lower
botton, shows the information for the
next engine oil change.
When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance or time before the next service is due may be shown
briefly in the Driver Information
Centre. Based on driving conditions,
the interval at which a service will be
indicated can vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1500 km or 1 month, a message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 km or
the service date is due, control
indicator j illuminates and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service or an engine oil
change, the values must be reset:
select the relevant information in the
Driver Information Centre, then press
and hold one of the buttons on end of wiper lever for approx. 10 seconds
until the distance is displayed
continuously.
Trip computer 3 108.
Driver Information Centre 3 105.
Service information 3 311.Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the transmission display.
R:reverse gearN:neutralD:automatic modekg:laden modeT:apply footbrakeW:transmission electronics
Manual transmission automated
3 241.
Instruments and controls107Warning chimesIf several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 56.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 245.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 255.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 241.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 91.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 30.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 30.● During activation and
deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 36.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 234.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 261.
When the vehicle is parked and /
or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on 3 110.
● There is a fault with the power door lock system 3 28.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 241,
the parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or the brake pedal has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 105.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 30.
● If the parking brake is not applied
when the power sliding door
switch is pressed 3 30.
● If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active 3 30.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 228.
Infotainment system207Mobile phones and CB radio
equipment
Installation instructions and
operating guidelines
The vehicle specific installation
instructions and the operating
guidelines of the mobile phone and
handsfree manufacturer must be observed when installing and
operating a mobile telephone. Failure to do so could invalidate the vehicle
type approval (EU directive 95/54/
EC).
Recommendations for fault-free
operation:
● professionally installed exterior antenna to obtain the maximum
range possible
● maximum transmission power ten watts
● installation of the phone in a suitable spot, consider relevant
Note in the Owner's Manual
section Airbag system
Seek advice on predetermined
installation points for the external
antenna or equipment holder andways of using devices with a
transmission power exceeding
ten watts.
Use of a handsfree attachment
without external antenna with mobile
telephone standards GSM
900/1800/1900 and UMTS is only
permitted if the maximum
transmission power of the mobile
telephone is two watts for GSM 900
or one watt for the other types.
For reasons of safety, do not use the
phone while driving. Even use of a handsfree set can be a distractionwhile driving.9 Warning
Operation of radio equipment and
mobile telephones which fail to
meet above mentioned mobile
telephone standards is only
permitted using an antenna
located outside of the vehicle.
Caution
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment may lead to
malfunctions in the vehicle
electronics when operated inside
the vehicle with no exterior
antenna, unless the above
mentioned regulations are
observed.
218Climate controlRemote control (Type B)1 Display:Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Z, Ü , Y ,
Ö and x2 l:Adjusts values up3
OFF:Switch heater off, or press
Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm selection4 Y:Switch heater on, or press Y
and OFF simultaneously to
confirm selection5 k:Adjusts values downIf no buttons are pressed within
30 seconds the display automatically
turns off.9 Warning
When refuelling, switch off the
remote control unit as well as the
heater!
The remote control has a maximum
range of 1000 m. The range may be
reduced due to environmental
conditions and as the battery
becomes weaker.
Remote control (Type B) fault
displays
Z:poor signal – adjust positionFAIL:error during signal
transmission –
move closer or check heater
fuseÜ:battery low – replace batteryTeach remote control (Type B)
Up to four additional remote control
units may also be configured. During
additional teaching processes, the
oldest transmitter will be deleted each
time.
Remove the heater fuse for
5 seconds, then refit the fuse. Within 2–6 seconds press OFF for
1 second. Teaching is completed.
If the remote has not been used for a long period, press the OFF button
6 times at intervals of 2 seconds, then
press and hold for another
2 seconds, then wait 2 minutes.
Manual control
224Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 225
Driving economically ...............225
Control of the vehicle ...............225
Steering ................................... 225
Starting and operating ...............226
New vehicle running-in ............226
Ignition switch positions ...........226
Starting the engine ..................227
Idle speed control ....................228
Overrun cut-off ........................ 228
Stop-start system ....................228
Parking .................................... 231
Air suspension ......................... 231
Engine exhaust .......................... 233
Diesel particle filter ..................233
Catalytic converter ...................234
AdBlue ..................................... 234
Manual transmission ..................241
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 241
Transmission display ...............241
Starting the engine ..................242
Selector lever .......................... 242Manual mode........................... 243
Electronic driving programmes 243
Fault ........................................ 244
Interruption of power supply ....244
Brakes ........................................ 244
Antilock brake system .............244
Parking brake .......................... 245
Brake assist ............................. 246
Hill start assist ......................... 246
Ride control systems .................247
Traction Control system ..........247
Electronic Stability Control ......248
Limited-slip rear axle ...............249
Driver assistance systems .........249
Cruise control .......................... 249
Speed limiter ........................... 251
Active emergency braking .......253
Parking assist .......................... 255
Side blind spot alert .................257
Rear view camera ...................259
Lane departure warning ..........261
Fuel ............................................ 262
Fuel for diesel engines ............262
Refuelling ................................ 263
Trailer hitch ................................ 265
General information .................265
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 265
Trailer towing ........................... 265Towing equipment ...................266
Trailer stability assist ...............266
Auxiliary features .......................266
Power take-off ......................... 266