
Symbol Meaning 
  Auto Hold function ⇒ Auto Hold function . 
  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off  
OR 
Speed limiter ⇒ Speed limiter . 
  Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Driving with the lane keeping system . 
  Main beam or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching main beam on and off . 
  Coolant ⇒ Coolant temperature display . 
  Engine oil pressure ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Fault in the alternator ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off . 
  Speed limiter active ⇒ Speed limiter . 
  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off . 
  
Distance warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Warning levels and 
braking intervention . 
  Main-beam control ⇒ Main-beam control . 
  Service alert or due service ⇒ Service interval display . 
  Charge level of mobile telephone battery ⇒BookletInfotainment system,. 
  Outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F) ⇒ Displays . 
  Start/Stop system active ⇒ Start/stop system . 
  Start/stop system not available ⇒ Start/stop system . 
  Economical mode ⇒ Displays . 
  Note about information in the vehicle wallet. 
Additional displays: trailer towing  

Fig. 18 Coolant temperature gauge in the Active Info Display. 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Cold area. The engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high engine revs and 
heavy engine loads until the engine is warm. 
Normal area. 
Warning area. The temperature may also rise to the hot area when the engine is working hard, 
especially at high ambient temperatures. 
Coolant 
The indicator lamp lights up and the central warning lamp flashes red. 
The coolant level is not correct or there is a fault in the coolant system. 
Do not drive on! 
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. 
Check the coolant level ⇒ Coolant . 
Seek expert assistance if the warning lamp does not go out although the coolant level is adequate. 
Service interval display 
 
Fig. 19 In the instrument cluster display: display example for a due service event (illustration). 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
The service event displays are shown on the instrument cluster ⇒ Fig. 19  and in the Infotainment 
system. 
Versions and displays can vary as different versions of the instrument cluster and Infotainment 
system are available. 
In vehicles with fixed oil change service, services take place at predefined service intervals.  

Key to ⇒ Fig. 23 : 
Display areas. 
Arrow buttons for changing to the lap timer. 
Opening the performance monitor 
Press the MENU button or function button on the Infotainment system. 
Touch the Vehicle function button. 
Touch the Selection function button. 
Touch the Sport function button. 
If you would like to switch between the performance monitor and the lap timer ⇒ Lap timer , touch 
one of the arrow buttons on the left and right above the instruments ⇒ Fig. 23  ②. 
Selecting instruments and setting units 
The display can show a maximum of three instruments at the same time. Each instrument can be 
selected for each display area ⇒ Fig. 23  ① (left, middle, right). 
To change between instruments, swipe vertically over the display. The currently selected instrument 
will then disappear and a new instrument will appear. 
The units can be adjusted for some instruments in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings 
menu . 
The following instruments can be displayed: 
Charge pressure display: the charge pressure display ⇒ Fig. 23  ① (left) shows the pressure in the 
charge air system between the turbocharger and engine (in the unit bar). The further to the right the 
needle on the scale, the higher the engine power output. 
Accelerometer (G-meter): the accelerometer (G-meter) ⇒ Fig. 23  ① (centre) shows the 
acceleration value in the centre (in the unit g). The red marking in the grid-type area shows the 
acceleration level and the direction of the acting force (in the opposite direction according to 
physical laws). If you drive to the left, for example, the red marking will move in the right area of the 
instrument (and vice versa). If you accelerate, the red marking will move down. If you brake, the red 
marking will move up. The level of acceleration is indicated by the position of the red marking which 
moves outwards. If the acceleration increases, the red marking will move away from the centre area. 
Power display: the power display ⇒ Fig. 23  ① (right) shows the current engine power output as a 
digital value and on the surrounding scale (in kW). 
Coolant temperature display: the needle may move further in a clockwise direction under high 
engine loads and with high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless the 
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing ⇒ Coolant temperature display . 
Oil temperature display: the needle is in the middle area under normal driving conditions. If the 
needle is in the bottom left area, this means that the engine has not yet reached its operating 
temperature. Avoid excessively high speeds and acceleration when the engine has not yet reached  

its operating temperature. The needle may move further in a clockwise direction under high engine 
loads and at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern unless the indicator lamp 
in the instrument cluster display is lit up or flashing ⇒ Engine oil . 
Adapting the display areas to the driving situation 
Choose the three possible instruments corresponding to your individual driving style and the driving 
situation. 
 
WARNING 
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the Infotainment system can 
distract you from the road. 
Always drive carefully and responsibly. 
 
NOTICE 
When starting from cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and over-loading the 
engine. 
 
Due to the principle of performance determination used in the vehicle, the physical accuracy of the 
displayed values is not guaranteed. 
Lap timer 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
The lap timer provides you with the option of timing your own laps manually in the vehicle on a race 
track, storing the times and comparing them with previously measured best times. 
 
Fig. 24 On the Infotainment system display: lap timer with stopwatch, function button and lap times.  

Close and lock the boot lid and all vehicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure that no one 
remains in the vehicle. 
Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the boot lid is 
open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and shut the boot lid, thereby trapping 
themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may become extremely hot or cold, 
depending on the season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the 
case of small children. 
 
WARNING 
Serious injuries could occur if the boot lid is unlocked or opened incorrectly or without due care and 
attention. 
The boot lid may not always be detected as being unlocked if there is a carrier and items attached to 
it. The boot lid may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion if it is unlocked. 
 
WARNING 
If heavy snow or heavy items are located on the boot lid, the additional weight could cause the boot 
lid to close on its own and cause severe injuries. 
Never open the boot lid if it is covered by a large amount of snow or a load is attached to it, e.g. on a 
luggage carrier. 
Remove the snow or load before opening the boot lid. 
 
WARNING 
Do not push down the boot lid with your hand on the rear window. The rear window could shatter 
and cause injuries. 
 
NOTICE 
Never use the opening mechanism to fix or hold a load. This could lead to damage that makes it 
impossible to close the boot lid. 
 
NOTICE 
Never use the rear window wiper or the rear spoiler to fix or hold a load. This could cause damage 
which results in the rear window wiper or rear spoiler being torn off. 
Opening and closing the boot lid  

Eco driving profile ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control . 
Avoid driving at full throttle 
Never drive the vehicle at its top speed. The drag coefficient increases at excessively high speeds. 
This in turn increases the force needed to move the vehicle. 
Reduce idling 
Pull away immediately with low engine speeds. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the 
engine to idle but switch it off, e.g. when in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing. 
In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine can switch off automatically when the 
vehicle is stopping and when the vehicle is stationary ⇒ Start/stop system . 
Refuel moderately 
A full fuel tank increases the weight of the vehicle. A fuel tank that is half or two thirds of the way 
full is sufficient for journeys in urban traffic in particular. 
Avoid short journeys 
A cold engine has very high fuel consumption. The optimum operating temperature is reached only 
after driving a few kilometres. The fuel consumption is above average at very low ambient 
temperatures, e.g. in winter ⇒ Fig. 97 . Plan journeys economically and combine short journeys. 
Carry out regular maintenance 
Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service life 
of the vehicle. 
Observe the tyre pressures 
Low tyre pressures does not just mean greater wear, but also increase the rolling resistance of the 
tyres and thus the fuel consumption. Use optimised rolling resistance tyres. 
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the load. Observe the information on the tyre pressure sticker 
⇒ Useful information about wheels and tyres  
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator or Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tyre monitoring system . 
Use low viscosity engine oils 
Fully synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity decrease frictional resistance in the engine and are 
distributed better and more quickly, especially during cold starts. 
Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle 
You can reduce fuel consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for 
example by removing empty drink crates or unused child seats. 
To keep the vehicle's air resistance as low as possible, remove any add-on parts and equipment such 
as ski racks, bicycle racks and roof carriers once you have finished using them. 
Save electrical energy  

Coolant temperature display: the display corresponds to the temperature display on the instrument 
cluster ⇒ Coolant temperature display . 
Oil temperature display: the display corresponds with the oil temperature display on the instrument 
cluster ⇒ Engine oil . 
Adapting the display areas to the driving situation 
The displayed instruments can be selected according to the driving situation, the ambient conditions 
and the offroad conditions: 
Sandy terrain: oil, steering angle and coolant temperature display 
Inclines: steering angle and coolant temperature display, altimeter 
Alpine terrain: steering angle display, altimeter, compass 
Offroad driving situations 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
⇒ Safety instructions for offroad driving  
⇒ Explanation of some technical terms  
⇒ Checklist   
⇒ General rules and driving tips  
⇒ Useful accessories for offroad driving  
⇒ Changing gear correctly  
⇒ Driving on rough terrain  
⇒ Driving through water  
⇒ Offroad driving in snow  
⇒ Driving on sand and mud  
⇒ Driving on steep terrain  
⇒ Traversing a slope  
⇒ Driving through ditches  
⇒ Stuck vehicle  
⇒ After offroad driving  
You can also drive vehicles with all-wheel drive offroad in addition to on normal roads. It is very 
important to read the contents of this section before driving offroad. 
The vehicle is not built for expedition-type journeys.  

Take all vehicle keys with you when you leave the vehicle. 
Lock the vehicle. 
Additional points to note on uphill and downhill gradients 
Before switching off the engine, turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels will roll against the 
kerb if the parked vehicle starts to move. 
When facing downhill, turn the wheels so that they face the kerb. 
When facing uphill, turn the wheels so that they face the centre of the road. 
 
WARNING 
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries. 
Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with inflammable 
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel, oil etc. 
 
WARNING 
The vehicle may roll away if you leave and park the vehicle incorrectly. This can cause accidents and 
serious injuries. 
Ensure that the electronic parking brake is switched on before you leave the vehicle and the 
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red after you switch off the ignition. 
Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock may be 
activated and you will no longer be able to steer or control the vehicle. 
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could switch off the 
electronic parking brake, or move the selector lever or gearshift lever, and thus set the vehicle in 
motion. 
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and 
electrical equipment such as the window controls can be operated. This can cause serious injury. 
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped 
in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked 
vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures depending on the season. This can 
cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children. 
 
NOTICE 
Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when 
parking the vehicle or driving out of a parking space. Always take care when driving into parking 
spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Stop before the wheels touch the fixed boundaries or 
kerbs.