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Notice

needs between seven and

Engine exhaust

In the event of an accident with

12 minutes. Autostop is not available

airbag deployment, the engine is

and fuel consumption may be higher

switched off automatically if the

during this period. The emission of

9 Danger

vehicle comes to a standstill within a

smells and smoke during this process

certain time.

is normal.

Engine exhaust gases contain

poisonous carbon monoxide,

which is colourless and odourless

and could be fatal if inhaled.

If exhaust gases enter the interior

of the vehicle, open the windows.

Have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop.

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

Avoid driving with an open load

short distances, the system cannot

compartment, otherwise exhaust

clean itself automatically.

gases could enter the vehicle.

If cleaning of the filter is required and

if previous driving conditions did not

Diesel particle filter

enable automatic cleaning, it will be

The diesel particle filter system filters

indicated by control indicator %.

harmful soot particles out of the

Simultaneously a warning message

exhaust gases. The system includes

or warning code appears in the Driver

a self-cleaning function that runs

Information Centre.

automatically during driving without

% illuminates when diesel particle

any notification. The filter is cleaned

filter is full. Start cleaning process as

by periodically burning off the soot

soon as possible.

particles at high temperature. This

process takes place automatically

under set driving conditions and may

take up to 25 minutes. Typically it

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Driving and operating

% flashes when diesel particle filter

Catalytic converter

Automatic transmission

has reached the maximum filling

The catalytic converter reduces the

level. Start cleaning process

amount of harmful substances in the

The automatic transmission permits

immediately to avoid damage to the

exhaust gases.

automatic gearshifting (automatic

engine.

mode) or manual gearshifting

Cleaning process

Caution

(manual mode).

Manual shifting is possible in manual

To activate cleaning process,

Fuel grades other than those listed

mode by pressing < or ] on the

continue driving, keep engine speed

on pages 3 176, 3 242 could

selector lever 3 142.

above 2000 revolutions per minute.

damage the catalytic converter or

Shift down if necessary. Diesel

electronic components.

particle filter cleaning is then started.

Transmission display

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

illuminates additionally,

damage the catalytic converter.

cleaning is not possible, seek the

Therefore avoid excessive use of

assistance of a workshop.

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

Caution

pushing or towing.

If the cleaning process is

In the event of misfiring, uneven

interrupted, there is a risk of

engine running, a reduction in engine

provoking severe engine damage.

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

rectified by a workshop as soon as

engine speeds and loads.

possible. In an emergency, driving

Control indicator % extinguishes as

can be continued for a short period,

The mode or selected gear is shown

soon as the self-cleaning operation is

keeping vehicle speed and engine

in the transmission display.

complete.

speed low.

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In automatic mode, the driving

P : park position, wheels are locked,

Without brake pedal applied, control

programme is indicated by D in the

engage only when the vehicle is

indicator j illuminates.

Driver Information Centre.

stationary and the parking brake

If the selector lever is not in P when

is applied

In manual mode, M and the number

the ignition is switched off, control

R : reverse gear, engage only when

of the selected gear is indicated.

indicator j flashes.

the vehicle is stationary

R indicates reverse gear.

To engage P, R or M, press the

N : neutral

N indicates neutral position.

D : automatic shift mode

release button.

P indicates park position.

M : manual shift mode

The engine can only be started with

< : push to upshift in manual mode

the lever in position P or N. When

] : push to downshift in manual

position N is selected, press the brake

Selector lever

mode

pedal or apply the parking brake

before starting.

The selector lever is locked in P and

Do not accelerate while engaging a

can only be moved when the ignition

gear. Never depress the accelerator

is on and the brake pedal is applied.

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Engine braking

To utilise the engine braking effect,

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill, see manual mode.

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Rocking the vehicle

Move selector lever to position M.

Electronic driving

Press < on the selector lever to shift

Rocking the vehicle is only

programmes

to a higher gear.

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

●

Following a cold start, the

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

Press ] on the selector lever to shift

operating temperature

lever between D and R in a repeat

to a lower gear.

programme increases engine

pattern. Do not race the engine and

If a higher gear is selected when

speed to quickly bring the

avoid sudden acceleration.

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

catalytic converter to the required

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

temperature.

Parking

the shift is not executed. This can

●

The automatic neutral shift

Apply the parking brake and engage

cause a message in the Driver

function automatically shifts to

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idling when the vehicle is stopped

The ignition key can only be removed

In manual mode, no automatic

with a forward gear engaged and

when the selector lever is in position

shifting to a higher gear takes place

the brake pedal is pressed.

at high engine revolutions.

●

Special programmes

automatically adapt the shifting

Gear shift indication

points when driving up inclines or

Manual mode

The symbol R with a number beside

down hills.

it is indicated when gearshifting is

●

When starting off in snowy or icy

recommended for fuel saving

conditions or on other slippery

reasons.

surfaces, the electronic

Shift indication appears only in

transmission control selects a

manual mode.

higher gear automatically.

Kickdown

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

down completely in automatic mode,

the transmission shifts to a lower gear

depending on engine speed.

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If the vehicle battery is not the cause

Fault

of the fault, release the selector lever.

In the event of a fault, control indicator

1. Apply the parking brake.

illuminates. Additionally, a

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. Vehicle

messages 3 102.

The transmission no longer shifts

automatically. Continued travel is

possible with manual shifting.

Only the highest gear is available.

Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may

also be available in manual mode.

3. Push down the release lever and

Shift only when the vehicle is at a

move the selector lever out of P or

standstill.

N. If these positions are engaged

Have the cause of the fault remedied

again, the selector lever will be

2. Release the selector lever trim

by a workshop.

locked in position again. Have the

from the centre console; Poke

cause of the power supply

with a finger into the leather

interruption remedied by a

Interruption of power supply

socket in front of the selector lever

workshop.

and push the trim upwards at the

In the event of an interruption of

4. Mount the selector lever trim onto

front rim from below, as shown in

power supply, the selector lever

the centre console and refit.

the illustration. Rotate trim to the

cannot be moved out of the P

left.

position. The ignition key cannot be

removed from the ignition switch.

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

start the vehicle using jump leads

3 227.

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Driving and operating

Manual transmission

Caution

automated

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

The automated manual transmission

permits manual gearshifting (manual

Gear shift indication 3 92.

mode) or automatic gearshifting

Stop-start system 3 135.

(automatic mode), both with

automatic clutch control.

Manual shifting is possible by tapping

the selector lever in manual mode.

Notice

When unlocking or opening a

vehicle door, a sound may be

audible caused by the hydraulic

To engage reverse, depress the

system.

clutch pedal and then press the

release button on the selector lever

and engage the gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the

lever to neutral, release the clutch

pedal and depress again; then repeat

gear selection.

Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.

When operating, depress the clutch

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

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Transmission automatically shifts to

When the engine is restarted, control

Transmission display

N upon starting. There may be a slight

indicator D extinguishes in the Driver

delay.

Information Centre.

Starting is not possible if all brake

The stop-start system will be disabled

lights fail.

on inclines of 15% or more.

Stop-start-system 3 135.

Stop-start-system

Autostop

Selector lever

If the vehicle is at a standstill and

brake pedal is operated, Autostop is

activated automatically.

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.

In automatic mode, the driving

programme is indicated by D in the

Driver Information Centre.

In manual mode, M and the number

of the selected gear is indicated.

R indicates reverse gear.

N indicates neutral.

An Autostop is indicated by control

Always move the selector lever in the

indicator D.

appropriate direction as far as it will

Starting the engine

Autostart

go. Upon release, it automatically

To start the engine, depress the brake

Release the brake pedal or move

returns to the centre position.

pedal, if transmission is not in position

selector lever out of D to restart the

engine.

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Driving and operating

: neutral position

If neither the accelerator nor the

Rocking the vehicle

D/M : switch between automatic (D)

brake pedal are depressed, no gear

Rocking the vehicle is only

and manual (M) shift mode.

is engaged and D or R flashes for a

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

The transmission display

brief time in the display.

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

shows either D or M with the

Stopping the vehicle

lever between R and D in a repeat

selected gear

pattern. Do not race the engine and

: upshifting in manual mode

In D, first gear is engaged and the

avoid sudden acceleration.

]

: downshifting in manual mode

clutch is released when the vehicle is

: reverse gear. Engage only

stopped. In R, reverse gear remains

Parking

when vehicle is stationary

engaged.

The most recently engaged gear (see

If selector lever is moved from R to the

Engine braking

transmission display) remains

left, D is directly engaged.

engaged when switching off ignition.

If selector lever is moved from D to

Automatic mode

With N, no gear is engaged.

< or ], manual mode M is selected

When driving downhill, the manual

Therefore always apply the parking

and the transmission shifts.

transmission automated does not

brake when switching off ignition. If

shift into higher gears until a fairly

parking brake is not applied, P flashes

Starting off

high engine speed has been reached.

in the transmission display and the

Depress the brake pedal and move

It shifts down in good time when

key cannot be removed from the

the selector lever to D/M or R. If D is

braking.

ignition switch. P stops flashing in the

selected, transmission is in automatic

transmission display as soon as the

Manual mode

mode and first gear is engaged. If R

parking brake is slightly applied.

To utilise the engine braking effect,

is selected, reverse gear is engaged.

When the ignition is switched off, the

select a lower gear in good time when

The vehicle starts to move when the

transmission no longer responds to

driving downhill. Changing into

brake pedal is released.

movement of the selector lever.

manual mode is only possible while

To start-off without depressing the

the engine is running or during an

brake pedal, accelerate immediately

Autostop.

after engaging a gear as long as D or

R flashes.

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Tyre pressure monitoring system

When + or - is selected in automatic

Kickdown

mode, the transmission switches to

To start the sensor matching process

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

manual mode and shifts accordingly.

of the tyre pressure monitoring

down completely in automatic mode,

system, the selector lever must be

Gear shift indication

the transmission shifts to a lower gear

moved and held in position N for

depending on engine speed.

The symbol R with a number

five seconds. P illuminates in the

alongside it, is indicated when

transmission display to indicate that

Fault

gearshifting is recommended for fuel

the sensor matching process can be

saving reasons.

To prevent damage to the manual

started.

Shift indication appears only in

transmission automated, the clutch is

Tyre pressure monitoring system

manual mode.

engaged automatically at high clutch

3 212.

temperatures.

In the event of a fault, control indicator

Electronic driving

Manual mode

illuminates. Additionally, a

programmes

If a higher gear is selected when the

warning message is displayed in the

engine speed is too low, or a lower

● Following a cold start, the

Driver Information Centre. Vehicle

gear when the speed is too high, the

operating temperature

messages 3 102.

shift is not executed. This prevents

programme increases engine

Continued driving is restricted or not

the engine from running at too low or

speed to quickly bring the

possible, depending on the fault.

too high an engine speed. A warning

catalytic converter to the required

Have the cause of the fault remedied

message is displayed in the Driver

temperature.

by a workshop.

Information Centre. Vehicle

● The adaptive programme tailors

messages 3 102.

gearshifting to the driving

If engine speed is too low, the

conditions, e.g. greater load or

transmission automatically shifts to a

gradients.

lower gear.

If engine speed is too high, the

transmission only switches to a higher

gear via kickdown.

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

Fault

Brakes

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

The brake system comprises two

9 Warning

steerable, even during hard braking.

independent brake circuits.

ABS control is made apparent

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

through a pulse in the brake pedal

wheels may be liable to lock due

still be braked using the other brake

and the noise of the regulation

to braking that is heavier than

circuit. However, braking effect is

process.

normal. The advantages of ABS

achieved only when the brake pedal

are no longer available. During

is depressed firmly. Considerably

For optimum braking, keep the brake

hard braking, the vehicle can no

more force is needed for this. The

pedal fully depressed throughout the

longer be steered and may

braking distance is extended. Seek

braking process, despite the fact that

swerve.

the assistance of a workshop before

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

continuing the journey.

the pressure on the pedal.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

When the engine is not running, the

After starting-off the system performs

by a workshop.

support of the brake servo unit

a self-test which may be audible.

disappears once the brake pedal has

Control indicator u 3 92.

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

Adaptive brake light

braking requires significantly greater

During full braking, all three brake

force. It is especially important to bear

lights flash for the duration of ABS

this in mind when being towed.

control.

Control indicator R 3 92.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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soon as the vehicle begins to

Parking brake

To reduce the operating forces of

accelerate or the two seconds holding

the parking brake, depress the

Manual parking brake

time is over.

brake pedal at the same time.

The hill start assist is not active during

Control indicator R 3 92.

an Autostop.

Brake assist

If the brake pedal is depressed

quickly and forcefully, maximum

brake force is automatically applied

(full braking).

Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal for as long as full braking

is required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when the

brake pedal is released.

9 Warning

Always apply parking brake firmly

Hill start assist

without operating the release

The system helps prevent unintended

button, and apply as firmly as

movement when driving away on

possible on a downhill or uphill

inclines.

slope.

When releasing the brake pedal after

To release the parking brake, pull

stopping on an incline, the brakes

the lever up slightly, press the

remain on for a further two seconds.

release button and fully lower the

The brakes release automatically as

lever.

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Ride control systems

9 Warning

Traction Control system

Do not let this special safety

The Traction Control system (TC) is a

feature tempt you into taking risks

component of the Electronic Stability

when driving.

Control (ESC).

Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Control indicator k illuminates.

TC improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

When TC is deactivated, ESC

road surface or tyre grip, by

Deactivation

remains active but with higher control

preventing the drive wheels from

threshold.

spinning.

TC is reactivated by pressing b

As soon as the drive wheels start to

again. A status message pops-up in

spin, engine output is reduced and

the Driver Information Centre when

the wheel spinning the most is braked

TC is reactivated.

individually. This considerably

TC is also reactivated the next time

improves the driving stability of the

the ignition is switched on.

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

Fault

If there is a fault in the system the

control indicator b illuminates

continuously and a message or a

TC can be switched off when spinning

warning code appears in the Driver

of drive wheels is required: press b

Information Centre. The system is not

briefly.

operational.

TC is operational after each engine

start as soon as the control indicator

A status message appears in the

Have the cause of the fault remedied

b extinguishes.

Driver Information Centre when TC is

by a workshop.

deactivated.

When TC operates b flashes.

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illuminate and status messages

Electronic Stability Control

9 Warning

appear in the Driver Information

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Centre.

improves driving stability when

Do not let this special safety

necessary, regardless of the type of

feature tempt you into taking risks

road surface or tyre grip.

when driving.

As soon as the vehicle starts to

Adapt speed to the road

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

conditions.

engine output is reduced and the

wheels are braked individually.

Control indicator b 3 93.

●

To deactivate only Traction

ESC operates in combination with the

Deactivation

control system, press b briefly:

Traction Control system (TC). It

TC is inactive but ESC remains

prevents the drive wheels from

active with higher control

spinning.

threshold, k illuminates. A status

message appears in the Driver

Information Centre when TC is

deactivated.

ESC is reactivated by pressing the

b button again. If the TC system was

previously disabled, both TC and

ESC are reactivated. k and n

ESC is operational after each engine

start as soon as the control indicator

extinguish when TC and ESC are

b extinguishes.

reactivated.

ESC is also reactivated the next time

When ESC operates b flashes.

ESC and TC can be deactivated:

the ignition is switched on.

● press and hold b for a minimum

of five seconds: ESC and TC are

both deactivated. k and n

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Fault

Activation

Deactivation

If there is a fault in the system, the

Press B; LED in the button

control indicator b illuminates

extinguishes and a message pops-up

continuously and a message or a

in the Driver Information Centre.

warning code appears in the Driver

Each time the engine is started, City

Information Centre. The system is not

mode is deactivated.

operational.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

Fault

by a workshop.

City mode

City mode is a feature which enables

increased steering assistance during

Press B when engine is running. The

lower speed conditions, e.g. city

system works from standstill up to

traffic or parking. Steering assistance

In the event of a fault in the system,

22 mph, and also in reverse gear.

is increased for greater convenience.

control indicator c illuminates and a

Above this speed, the system

changes to normal mode. When

message is displayed in the Driver

activated, City mode engages

Information Centre.

automatically below 22 mph.

Vehicle messages 3 102.

An illuminated LED in the City mode

System calibration

button indicates that the system is

active and a message pops-up in the

If control indicators c and b

Driver Information Centre.

illuminate simultaneously, a

City mode remains active during an

calibration of the power steering

Autostop, but is only operational

system is necessary. This can occur

when the engine is running.

e.g. when turning the steering wheel

for one rotation with ignition switched

Stop-start system 3 135.

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off. In this case, switch on ignition and

Driver assistance

turn steering wheel once from lock to

lock.

systems

If control indicators c and b do not

extinguish after calibration, seek the

9 Warning

assistance of a workshop.

Driver assistance systems are

developed to support the driver

and not to replace the driver's

attention.

The driver accepts full

responsibility when driving the

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

vehicle.

advisable to maintain a constant

When using driver assistance

speed.

systems, always take care

On vehicles with automatic

regarding the current traffic

transmission or manual transmission

situation.

automated cruise control can be

activated in automatic mode and

Cruise control

manual mode.

The cruise control can store and

Control indicator m 3 95.

maintain speeds of approx. 20 mph to

maximum vehicle speed. Deviations

from the stored speeds may occur

when driving uphill or downhill.

For safety reasons, the cruise control

cannot be activated until the brake

pedal has been operated once.

Activating in first gear is not possible.

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Driving and operating

Switching on

Increase speed

Deactivation

With cruise control active, hold thumb

Press y; control indicator m in

wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn

instrument cluster illuminates white.

to RES/+ repeatedly: speed

Cruise control is deactivated. Last

increases continuously or in small

stored speed remains in memory for

increments.

later speed resume.

Alternatively accelerate to the desired

Automatic deactivation:

speed and store by turning to SET/-.

Press m; control indicator m in

●

Vehicle speed is below approx.

instrument cluster illuminates white.

20 mph.

●

Vehicle speed drops more than

Activation

15 mph below the set speed.

Accelerate to the desired speed and

●

The brake pedal is depressed.

turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the

●

The clutch pedal is depressed for

current speed is stored and

a few seconds.

maintained. Control indicator m in

instrument cluster illuminates green.

●

The selector lever is in N.

Set speed is indicated on the display.

●

Engine speed is in a very low

Accelerator pedal can be released.

range.

Vehicle speed can be increased by

●

The Traction Control system or

depressing the accelerator pedal.

Electronic Stability Control is

When the accelerator pedal is

operating.

Reduce speed

released, the previously stored speed

●

Parking brake is applied.

is resumed.

With cruise control active, hold thumb

●

Simultaneous pressing RES/+

wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to

Cruise control remains activated

and brake pedal deactivates

SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases

while gearshifting.

cruise control and will delete

continuously or in small increments.

stored speed.

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Resume stored speed

The preset speed limit is displayed in

the Driver Information Centre when

Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a

the system is active.

speed above 20 mph. The stored

speed will be obtained.

Activation

Switching off

Press m, control indicator m in

Change speed limit

instrument cluster extinguishes. The

With speed limiter active, turn thumb

stored speed is deleted.

wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/-

Pressing L to activate the speed

to decrease the desired maximum

limiter or switching off the ignition also

speed.

switches off cruise control and

deletes the stored speed.

Exceeding the speed limit

When exceeding the limited speed

Speed limiter

without driver input, the speed will

flash in the Driver Information Centre

The speed limiter prevents the

Press L. If cruise control has been

and a chime sounds during this

vehicle exceeding a preset maximum

period.

speed.

activated before, it is switched off

when speed limiter is activated and

In the event of an emergency, it is

The maximum speed can be set at

control indicator m extinguishes.

possible to exceed the speed limit by

speeds above 15 mph up to

depressing the accelerator pedal

125 mph.

Set speed limit

firmly nearly to the final point. In this

The driver can only accelerate up to

case no chime appears.

Accelerate to the desired speed and

the preset speed. Deviations from the

briefly turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the

Release the accelerator pedal and

limited speed may occur when driving

current speed is stored as maximum

the speed limiter function is

downhill.

speed. Speed limit is displayed in the

reactivated once a speed lower than

Driver Information Centre.

the limit speed is obtained.

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