button in the air conditioning block.
Touch the Air Care function button.
Touch the Active function button to switch the Air Care function on or off.
Synchronising the temperature settings
Press the button to adopt the temperature settings of the driver side for the front passenger
side.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode ensures constant temperatures in the vehicle interior. The air temperature, air
quantity and air distribution are regulated automatically. Automatic mode switches off if ventilation
is adjusted manually.
Cooling mode
Press the button in the air conditioning block to switch cooling mode on or off.
In cooling mode, the air is dehumidified.
Maximum cooling
Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control to position . Air
recirculation mode is switched on automatically.
Climatronic: press the button. Air recirculation mode is switched on automatically
and the air distribution is set to the position.
/ Temperature
Manual air conditioning system: turn the left rotary control Fig. 91
Climatronic: turn the outer rotary controls Fig. 92to adjust the temperatures for the driver
and front passenger sides.
The set temperatures are displayed above the rotary controls for Climatronic.
Seat and steering wheel heating
Press the buttons or to switch the seat heating on and off Seat heating
To operate the seat heating and steering wheel heating at the same time with the button, link
the two functions via the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system Switching the
steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating (only for Climatronic)
/ Auxiliary heater
Steering wheel heating
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The steering wheel heating works when the engine is running.
Switching the steering wheel heating on and off via the Infotainment system
Manual air conditioning system: press the button on the Infotainment system and
touch the Vehicle and function buttons.
Climatronic: open the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system.
Touch the function button to switch the steering wheel heating on and off.
Switching the steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating (only for Climatronic)
Open the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system.
Touch the function button.
Touch the Link seat/steering wheel heating function button to link the steering wheel heating with
the seat heating.
Press the button to switch the steering wheel heating on or off together with the seat heating.
Selecting a temperature setting (only for Climatronic)
Open the air conditioning settings in the Infotainment system.
Touch the function button.
Touch the Setting function button to select a temperature setting.
Three temperature settings are available. The selected setting is saved when the ignition is switched
off. The temperature setting for the steering wheel heating is unrelated to the temperature setting
for the seat heating.
Switch-off conditions
The steering wheel heating will be switched off automatically if one of the following conditions is
met:
Seat heating for the driver seat is switched off (if Link seat/steering wheel heating is active).
Power consumption is too high.
There is a fault in the steering wheel heating system.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
driving minutes Since start.
Acceleration and braking:
At a constant speed, two arcs appear in the central area. The arcs move up and down during
acceleration and braking.
Progress display:
The efficiency of the driving style is indicated by the blue bars. The white bar stores a blue bar
approximately every five seconds.
The larger the bar, the more efficient the driving style has been.
Driving tips:
Think ahead when driving.
Gear-change indicator.
Adapt your speed.
Economical driving style.
Fuel consumption:
The display shows the average fuel consumption Since start in l/100 km. A blue border symbolises an
efficient and constant driving style. A grey border indicates an inefficient driving style.
Touch the display to open the statistics of the last 30 driving minutes Since start.
Tips for saving energy:
Touch the Think Blue. function button to access additional tips.
Opening the Think Blue. Trainer.
Press the button or function button on the Infotainment system according to the equipment
level.
Touch the function buttons Vehicle, Selection, Think Blue. Trainer..
WARNING
Fig. 102 In the upper part of the centre console: button for the start/stop system.
The start/stop system automatically switches the engine off when the vehicle is coming to a stop
and when stationary. When required, the engine restarts automatically.
Switching on the start/stop system
The function is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on. The instrument cluster
display will show information about the current status.
Further information on start/stop mode can be accessed in the Infotainment system using the
button or function button and the Vehicle, Selection, Vehicle status function buttons. This
information also applies to coasting.
Always switch off the start/stop system manually when driving through water.
Indicator lamps
If the indicator lamp lights up, the start/stop system is available and automatic engine stop is
active.
If the indicator lamp lights up, the start/stop system is not available or the start/stop system has
started the engine automatically Conditions for an automatic restart
The display on the instrument cluster may show the status of the start/stop system.
In addition, start/stop information on the current status of the start/stop system can be displayed as
required in Infotainment systems with a navigation function. Touch the i in the start/stop
information to obtain further information on the status.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
Disengage the gear and release the clutch pedal when the vehicle is coming to a stop, or when it is
stationary. The engine is stopped.
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the engine.
Important preconditions for automatic engine switch-off
The driver is wearing their seat belt.
The driver door is closed.
Fig. 117 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating the speed limiter.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Switching on
Press the button.
The speed last set remains stored. There is no control yet.
Starting control
While driving, press the button.
The current speed is stored as the maximum speed. The green indicator lamp .
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)-1 km/h (1 mph)+ 10 km/h (5 mph)- 10 km/h (5 mph)
To continuously adjust the stored speed, press and hold the button or .
Interrupting control
Press the button.
The speed remains stored in the memory.
Resuming control
Press the button.
The speed limiter is automatically reactivated as soon as the current speed is lower than the stored
speed.
Switching off
Press and hold the button.
The speed limiter is switched off, the speed remains stored (even after the ignition is switched off).
121 Left-hand side of the multifunction steering wheel: buttons for operating ACC.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Switching on ACC
Press the button.
The indicator lamp lights up grey, ACC does not regulate.
Starting control
Press the button while driving forwards.
ACC stores the current speed and maintains the set distance. If the current speed is outside the
defined speed range, ACC will set the minimum speed (when driving more slowly than the limit) or
maximum speed (when driving faster than the limit).
The following indicator lamps light up, depending on the driving situation:
ACC regulating.No vehicle has been detected ahead.Vehicle detected ahead (white).
Interrupting control
Briefly press the button or press the brake pedal.
The indicator lights up grey, the speed and distance remain stored.
Control is automatically interrupted if the traction control system (TCS) is deactivated.
Resuming control
Press the button.
ACC adopts the last set speed and last set distance. The instrument cluster display shows the set
speed and the indicator lamp lights up green.
Switching off ACC
Press and hold the button.
The set speed is deleted.
Changing to the speed limiter
Press the button.
ACC is switched off.
Setting ACC
Fig. 122 On the instrument cluster display: setting the distance (illustration, ACC regulating).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Setting the distance
You can set the distance in five steps from very small to very large:
Press the button and then the or button.
Alternatively, press the button as often as necessary until the desired distance is set.
The instrument cluster display shows the chosen distance setting Fig.
0lease observe any
country-specific requirements for the minimum distance.
You can set the distance which should be set at the start of control operation in the vehicle settings
of the Infotainment system Vehicle settings menu
If ACC is not regulating, the set distance and vehicle are not highlighted on the instrument cluster
display.
Setting the speed
You can adjust the stored speed within the defined speed range by means of the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel:
+ 1 km/h (1 mph)- 1 km/h (1 mph)+ 10 km/h (5 mph)- 10 km/h (5 mph)
Press and hold the corresponding button to continuously change the stored speed.
Setting the control behaviour
Vehicles with driving profile selection: set the desired driving profile Driving profile selection
and 4MOTION Active Control
Vehicles without driving profile selection: set the desired gearbox programme in the vehicle
settings of the Infotainment system Vehicle settings menu
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Switching on the rear view camera system
Select reverse gear.
OR: press the button.
Switching off the rear view camera system
Drive forwards at a speed of at least 10 km/h (6 mph).
Display representation
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The functions and displays of the rear view camera system image vary according to the equipment
level and may differ from each other.
The display of the reversing camera picture varies if the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically
connected to the trailer Notes on towing a trailer
Functions and symbols of the rear view camera system
You can make settings by means of the function buttons when the rear view camera system is
switched on. Some setting options depend on the vehicle equipment.
xClose current display.Adjust display: brightness, contrast, colour.Switch to Park
Distance Control Park Distance ControlShow Park Distance Control display.Hide Park
Distance Control display.
Orientation lines
Red line: safety distance to the rear.
Green lateral lines: extension of the vehicle.
Prerequisites
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The prerequisites for parking using the rear view camera system must be met.
Do not exceed a speed of approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).
Width of the parking space: vehicle width + 0.2 m.
The following conditions must be met in order to display a correct image:
The boot lid is closed.
The surrounding area has a flat surface.
Vehicle does not have a heavy load at the rear.