
Driving and operating133Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 134
Control of the vehicle ...............134
Steering ................................... 134
Starting and operating ...............134
New vehicle running-in ............134
Ignition switch positions ...........134
Power button ........................... 135
Starting the engine ..................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 138
Stop-start system ....................138
Parking .................................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Exhaust filter ............................ 141
Catalytic converter ...................142
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Automatic transmission electri‐
fied ............................................. 146
Automatic transmission ..............147
Transmission display ...............147
Gear selection ......................... 147
Manual mode ........................... 148
Electronic driving programmes 149Fault ........................................ 149
Interruption of power supply ....149
Manual transmission ..................150
Drive systems ............................ 151
Drive modes ............................ 151
All-wheel drive ......................... 151
Brakes ........................................ 152
Antilock brake system .............152
Parking brake .......................... 153
Brake assist ............................. 155
Hill start assist ......................... 155
Regenerative braking ..............155
Ride control systems .................156
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........156
Selective ride control ...............157
Sport mode .............................. 158
Driver assistance systems .........159
Cruise control .......................... 159
Speed limiter ........................... 162
Adaptive cruise control ............164
Forward collision alert .............170
Active emergency braking .......172
Front pedestrian protection .....175
Parking assist .......................... 176
Advanced parking assist .........179
Side blind spot alert .................184
Panoramic view system ...........185
Rear view camera ...................188Lane departure warning ..........190
Lane keep assist .....................191
Driver alert ............................... 193
Charging .................................... 194
Programmable charging ..........197
Charging status .......................198
Charge cord ............................. 198
Fuel ............................................ 201
Fuel for petrol engines .............201
Fuel for diesel engines ............202
Refuelling ................................ 203
Trailer hitch ................................ 205
General information .................205
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Trailer towing ........................... 205
Towing equipment ...................206
Trailer stability assist ...............208

142Driving and operatingAs soon as the traffic conditions
permit, regenerate the filter by driving at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph
until the control indicator
extinguishes.
Notice
On a new vehicle, the first exhaust
filter regeneration operations may
be accompanied by a burning smell,
which is normal. Following
prolonged operation of the vehicle at
very low speed or at idle, water
vapour can be emitted at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the
vehicle or the environment.
Cleaning process not possible
If % or C stays on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
this indicates that the exhaust filter
additive level is too low.
The reservoir must be topped-up
without delay. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 201, 3 260 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
AdBlue
General information
The selective catalytic reduction
(BlueInjection) is a method to
substantially reduce the nitrogen
oxides in the exhaust emission. This
is achieved by injecting a Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust
system. The ammonia released by
the fluid reacts with nitrous gases
(NO x) from the exhaust and turns it
into nitrogen and water.
The designation of this fluid is
AdBlue ®
. It is a non-toxic, non-
flammable, colourless and odourless
fluid which consists of 32% urea and
68% water.9 Warning
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin
with AdBlue.
In case of eye or skin contact,
rinse off with water.

Vehicle care245Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 172, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing a hybrid vehicle9 Warning
Always tow the vehicle on a
platform. Avoid towing the vehicle
with two or four wheels on the
ground.
If necessary, the vehicle can be
moved a few metres at a speed
below 6 mph.
Before moving the car: Switch on ignition, depress the brake pedal,shift to N and switch off ignition.
Ensure the vehicle is only towed
by well trained technicians.
Towing another vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 229.

277Charging status.......................... 198
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 87
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............122
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............270
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............254
Cruise control ...................... 99, 159
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 114
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............268
DEF ............................................ 142
Deflation detection system ...........98
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218Door open .................................. 100
Doors ............................................ 29
Drive modes ............................... 151
Driver alert .................................. 193
Driver assistance systems ..........159
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 225
Electric parking brake ...95, 152, 153
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 156
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......97
Emergency call ........................... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...226
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature ........97
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 260Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................257
Engine oil ................... 214, 254, 258
Engine oil level monitor ................91
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................271
Exhaust filter ......................... 97, 141
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 246
Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Floor mats................................... 248
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Forward collision alert................. 170
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights .............99, 118, 221
Front pedestrian protection ........175
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 201
Fuel for diesel engines ..............202
Fuel for petrol engines ...............201