16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, pull the ring.
Manual transmission 3 136.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode+:upshift-:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 133.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 196 and
condition
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 177
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 33,
seats 3 41 and seat belts
3 47
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
18In 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 3 126.
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. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● 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. 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.
● 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.
Or with electronic key system
press marking on front door
handles 3 22.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 31.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 176.
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
Instruments and controls73Rear window wiper and
washer
Rear window wiperOFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Vehicle personalisation menu 3 96.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 178.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
96Instruments and controlsVehicle personalisationThe vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Graphic Info Display
Press MENU to open the menu page.
Use four-way button to operate the
display:
Select ˆ Personalisation-
configuration I OK .
Unit settings
Select Display configuration I OK .
Select Choise of units I OK .
Select desired settings I OK .
Language settings
Select Display configuration I OK .
Select Choise of language I OK .
Select desired language I OK .
Vehicle settings
Select Define vehicle parameters I
OK .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Lighting .
Follow me home headlamps :
Activation and setting duration
time.
Welcome lighting : Activation and
setting duration time.
● Comfort
Ambient lighting : Activation /
Deactivation.
Rear wiper in reverse gear :
Activation / Deactivation.● Vehicle
Unlocking boot only : Activation /
Deactivation.
Plip action : Driver / all doors.
● Driving assistance
Fatigue Detection system :
Activation / Deactivation.
Speed recommendation :
Activation / Deactivation.
7" Colour Info Display
Press ; to open homepage.
Use touch buttons to operate the
display:
Select Settings .
Instruments and controls97Unit settings
Select Units
Change units for Consumption and
Distance and Temperature .
Language settings
Select Language .
Change language by touching the
respective entry.
Vehicle settings
Select Vehicle .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Collision / Detection Systems
Side Blind Spot Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind spot
alert.
Drowsy Driver Alert : Activates or
deactivates the driver
drowsiness system.
Speed Limit Information :
Activates or deactivates the
speed limit information by traffic
sign recognition.
Rear View Camera Guidelines :
Activates or deactivates the rearview camera guidelines on the
Info Display.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Ambient Lighting : Activates or
deactivates the ambient lighting
and adjusts its brightness.
Welcome Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of welcome lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock the
driver's door only or all doors
when pressing O on the remote
control.
Unlock boot only : Activates or
deactivates unlocking the tailgateonly when pressing T on the
remote control.
8" Colour Info Display
Press SET to open settings menu.
Use touch buttons to operate the
display.
Unit settings
Select System settings .
Change units for Consumption and
Distance and Temperature .
Confirm with G.
Language settings
Select Languages .
98Instruments and controlsChange language by touching the
respective entry.
Confirm with G.
Vehicle settings
Press Í.
Select Vehicle settings .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Headlights
Welcome lighting : Activates or
deactivates the function and
adjusts its duration.
Guide-me-home lighting :
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.
● Comfort
Mood lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.
Rear wiper in reverse : Activates
or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
● Vehicle access
Door unlock: boot only : Activates
or deactivates unlocking only the
tailgate when pressing T on the
remote control.
Door unlock: driver only :
Changes the configuration to unlock only the driver's door and
fuel filler flap or all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap
when pressing O on the remote
control.
● Safety
Driver attention warning :
Activates or deactivates the
driver drowsiness system.Driving functions
Press Í.
Select Driving functions .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Park Assist : Activates advanced
park assist, a parking maneuver can be selected.
● Blind Spot Sensors : Activates or
deactivates side blind spot alert.
● Panoramic view system :
Activation / deactivation of the
function.
104Lighting0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Headlights when driving
abroad
Versions with uplevel LED: when
driving in countries where traffic
drives on the opposite side of the
road, the headlights do not have to be
adjusted.
All other versions: consult a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
during daytime when engine is
running.
The system switches between
daytime running lights and low beam automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions.
LED headlights
Eco-LED and uplevel LED headlights for low and high beam ensure bettervisibility under all conditions. Uplevel
LED headlights include the following
functions:
● cornering lights● high beam assist 3 102
● automatic headlight levelling
Cornering light Light switch must be in position
AUTO .
When turning off, depending on the
steering angle and the turn light, particular LEDs are triggered whichilluminate the direction of travel. It is
activated up to a speed of 25 mph.
Reverse parking function
To assist driver's orientation when
parking, both corner lights and
reversing light illuminate when
headlights are on and reverse gear is
engaged. They remain illuminated for
a short time after disengaging reverse gear or until driving faster than
4 mph in a forward gear.
Automatic headlight levelling
To prevent oncoming traffic from
being dazzled, headlight levelling is
automatically adjusted.
Fault in LED headlight system
When the system detects a failure in
the LED headlight system, a warning
is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
106LightingRear fog light
Operated by pressing ø.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket,
e.g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move the lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn light control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself. To help, switch on the headlights.