16In briefDemisting 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 3 142.
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 3 168.
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 3 164.
In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 254 and
condition 3 291.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 231.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 37,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57.
● 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 3 154.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
18In briefPower 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 3 154.
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 3 156.
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 3 106.
● 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.
Instruments and controls87Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 88
Steering wheel adjustment ........88
Steering wheel controls .............88
Heated steering wheel ...............88
Horn ........................................... 89
Windscreen wiper and washer ..89
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 91
Outside temperature ..................92
Clock ......................................... 92
Power outlets ............................. 93
Inductive charging .....................94
Ashtrays .................................... 95
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 96
Instrument cluster ......................96
Speedometer ........................... 100
Odometer ................................ 101
Trip odometer .......................... 101
Tachometer ............................. 102
Fuel gauge .............................. 102
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 102
Service display ........................ 103Control indicators ....................104
Turn lights ................................ 104
Seat belt reminder ...................104
Airbag and belt tensioners .......105
Airbag deactivation ..................105
Charging system .....................105
Malfunction indicator light ........105
Brake and clutch system .........106
Electric parking brake ..............106
Electric parking brake fault ......106
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...106
Gear shifting ............................ 107
Following distance ...................107
Lane keep assist .....................107
Electronic Stability Control off . 107
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........107
Traction Control system off .....107
Engine coolant temperature ....107
Preheating ............................... 108
AdBlue ..................................... 108
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 108
Engine oil pressure ..................108
Low fuel ................................... 108
Immobiliser .............................. 109
Exterior light ............................ 109
High beam ............................... 109
High beam assist .....................109
LED headlights ........................ 109Front fog lights......................... 109
Rear fog light ........................... 109
Cruise control .......................... 109
Adaptive cruise control ............109
Vehicle detected ahead ...........110
Pedestrian detection ................110
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Traffic sign assistant ................110
Door open ................................ 110
Displays ..................................... 110
Driver Information Centre ........110
Info Display .............................. 116
Head-up display ......................117
Vehicle messages ......................121
Warning chimes .......................121
Vehicle personalisation ..............122
Telematics service .....................126
Emergency call ........................126
100Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn lights 3 104XSeat belt reminder 3 104vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 105VAirbag deactivation 3 105pCharging system 3 105ZMalfunction indicator light
3 105RBrake and clutch system 3 106mElectric parking brake 3 106jElectric parking brake fault
3 106uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 106RGear shifting 3 107EFollowing distance 3 107aLane keep assist 3 107nElectronic Stability Control off
3 107bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 107kTraction Control system off
3 107WEngine coolant temperature
3 107!Preheating 3 108uAdBlue 3 108wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 108IEngine oil pressure 3 108YLow fuel 3 108dImmobiliser 3 1098Exterior light 3 109CHigh beam 3 109fHigh beam assist 3 109fLED headlights 3 109>Front fog lights 3 109rRear fog light 3 109mCruise control 3 109CAdaptive cruise control 3 109AVehicle detected ahead 3 1107Pedestrian detected ahead
3 110LSpeed limiter 3 110LTraffic sign assistant 3 110hDoor open 3 110
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
106Instruments and controlsThe 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
3 170.
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 3 170.
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 3 169.
108Instruments and controlsIf 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 3 161.
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.
152Driving and operating0: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