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▷Avoid bulky clothing.▷Regularly pull the seat belt in the upper-
body area taut.
Adjustment for automatic retracting
seat belts
▷Draw the buckle tongue attached to the
seat belt across the body and press it into
the buckle catch until a ‘click’ is heard.▷Adjustment of the belt length is very im‐
portant. To adjust the lap belt and check
whether the buckle has locked correctly,
pull upwards on the shoulder strap until the
lap belt fits tightly.▷The length of the diagonal shoulder strap
adjusts itself automatically to allow free‐
dom of movement.▷To release the seat belt, press the button
on the buckle catch unit.
Fastening the seat belt
The seat belt buckle must be heard to engage.
Automatically tension seat belt
If the belt is fastened, the belt strap is automat‐
ically fastened once when driving off.
Unfastening the seat belt
1.Hold onto the belt.2.Press the red button on the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back up to the reel mecha‐
nism.Seat belt reminder for driver’s and
front seat passenger seat
A Check Control message is displayed.
Check whether the seat belt has been
fastened correctly.
The seat belt reminder is activated when the
seat belt on the driver's side is not fastened.
On some national versions, the seat belt re‐
minder is also activated above approximately
10 km/h, 6 mph if the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and if heavy objects are lo‐
cated on the seat.
Not for Australia/New Zealand: Seat
belt reminder for rear seats
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated after the engine
starts.▷Green: seat belt fastened on the corre‐
sponding rear seat.▷Red: seat belt not fastened on the corre‐
sponding rear seat.
The seat belt reminder will also be activated if
a rear seat belt is unfastened during the jour‐
ney.
Damaged seat belts WARNING
The protective effect of the seat belts
can be restricted or nullified in the following
situations:
▷Belts are damaged, contaminated or have
been modified in another way.▷Belt buckle is damaged or heavily contami‐
nated.▷Belt tensioners or belt retractors have
been modified.
Seat belts can be damaged in an accident
without the damage necessarily being appa‐
rent. Danger of injury or life. Do not modify seat
belts, belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac‐
tors and belt anchor points; also, keep them
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Saving1.Switch on ignition.2.Set desired position.3.Press button briefly. LED in button
is illuminated.4.Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the
LED is lit. LED turns off.
If SET button was pressed inadvertently:
Press the button again.
LED turns off.
Recalling
General
There are two possibilities of calling up the
memory function:
▷Comfort function, see page 55.▷Safety function, see page 55.
Convenience function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch ignition off if necessary.3.Briefly press button 1 or 2 as desired.
The relevant seat adjustment is done automat‐
ically.
The process is cancelled if a seat adjustment
switch or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety function
1.Close the driver’s door or switch the igni‐
tion on.2.Keep button 1 or 2 pressed as desired until
the adjustment procedure has been con‐
cluded.
Calling up has been disabled
After a short time, calling up saved seat posi‐
tions is disabled to prevent the battery from
being discharged.
To reactivate calling up:
▷Open and close a door or the boot lid.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the start/stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General Depending on the equipment, the mirror set‐
ting is saved for the profile currently in use.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control, this position is called up automatically
if the setting for this has been enabled.
Note WARNING
Objects reflected in the mirrors are
closer than they appear. The distance to road
users behind the vehicle could be incorrectly
estimated, for example when changing lane.
Danger of accidents. Look over your shoulder
to estimate the distance from following traf‐
fic.◀
Overview
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Steering wheel
Note WARNING
Steering wheel adjustment during the
journey can lead to unexpected steering wheel
movements. You could lose control of the vehi‐
cle. Danger of accidents. Only adjust the steer‐
ing wheel when the vehicle is at a standstill.◀
Electric steering wheel lock With manual gearbox: The steering wheel
locks automatically when the driver's door is
opened.
Switch on ignition to unlock.
WARNING
If steering wheel lock is activated, the ve‐
hicle cannot be steered. Danger of accidents.
Switch on the ignition prior to moving the vehi‐
cle.◀
Adjusting1.Fold the lever downwards.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated posi‐
tion.3.Swing the lever back up.Steering wheel heating
Press the button.
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Carrying children in safetyVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Important considerations
Note
WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and en‐
danger themselves or other road users, for ex‐
ample by the following actions:▷Pressing the start/stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing doors or windows.▷Setting the selector lever to neutral.▷Operating vehicle equipment.
Risk of accident or injury. Do not leave children
or animals unsupervised in the vehicle. When
leaving the vehicle, take the remote control
with you and lock it.◀
Not for Australia/New Zealand: Suitable seats
Information about which child seats can be
used on the seats in question, if the child seatsare attached with a seat belt — according to
ECE-R 16 standard: GroupWeight of childApproximate
ageFront pas‐
senger's seatRear seats,
outer – b)Rear seat,
middle0Up to 10 kgUp
to 9 monthsUUX0+Up to 13 kgUp
to 18 monthsUUXI9 – 18 kgUp to 4 yearsUUXII15 – 25 kgUp to 7 yearsUUXSeite 58ControlsCarrying children in safety58
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DrivingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Start/stop button
Principle The ignition is switched on or offand the engine is started by
pressing the start/stop button.
M double clutch transmission:
The engine starts if the brakes
are applied when the start-stop button is
pressed.
Manual gearbox: The engine starts if the clutch
pedal is pressed when pressing the start/stop
button.
Ignition on M double clutch transmission: Press the start/
stop button without applying the brakes.
Manual gearbox: Press the start/stop button,
do not press the clutch pedal.
All systems are operational.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster are illuminated for different
lengths of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems.Ignition off
M double clutch transmission: Press the start/
stop button again without applying the brakes.
Manual gearbox: Press the start/stop button
again, do not press the clutch pedal.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster ex‐
tinguish.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems.
Notes
When the ignition is switched off, selector
lever position P will be automatically engaged,
if selector lever position D or R is engaged.
With the vehicle stationary and the engine shut
down, the ignition is switched off automatically
under the following circumstances:▷When locking, even with the low-beam
headlights switched on.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged so
that an engine start remains possible.▷When opening or closing the driver's door,
if the driver's belt is unfastened and the
low-beam headlights are switched off.▷When the driver's belt is unfastened, if the
driver's door is opened and the low-beam
headlights switched off.
After about 15 minutes without further opera‐
tion, low-beam headlights are changed over to
side lights.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state: when the engine is
running, press the start/stop button.
Individual electrical systems remain opera‐
tional.
The radio ready sate is automatically switched
off in the following situations:
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▷After approximately eight minutes.▷When locking via the central locking sys‐
tem.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged so
that an engine start remains possible.
Radio readiness remains active when ignition
is switched off automatically, such as for
following reasons:
▷Opening or closing driver's door.▷Unfastening driver's seat belt.▷When low-beam headlights are automati‐
cally changed to side lights.
If engine is switched off and ignition is
switched on, radio ready state will be automati‐
cally activated when door is opened if light is
switched off or daytime driving lights are
switched on, when corresponding equipment
is fitted.
Engine start Notes DANGER
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate
ventilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to
penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust gas con‐
tains carbon monoxide, which is colourless and
odourless, but highly toxic. In enclosed spaces,
the exhaust fumes can also build up outside
the vehicle. Danger of fatal injury. Keep the ex‐
haust pipe clear and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. Danger of accidents. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent rolling
away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷Engage the parking brake.▷Turn the front wheels into the direction of
the kerb on upward or downward gradi‐
ents.▷Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, e.g. using a
wedge.◀
ATTENTION
Repeated start attempts or starting sev‐
eral times in quick succession means that fuel
is not combusted, or insufficiently so. The cat‐
alytic converter can overheat. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Avoid starting more than once
in quick succession.◀
M double clutch transmission
Starting the engine
1.Press the brake.2.Press the start/stop button.
Starting proceeds for a certain time automati‐
cally and stops as soon as the engine is star‐
ted.
Manual gearbox
Starting the engine
1.Press the brake.2.Depress the clutch and engage idle posi‐
tion.3.Press the start/stop button.
Starting proceeds for a certain time automati‐
cally and stops as soon as the engine is star‐
ted.
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Stopping the engine
Notes WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and en‐
danger themselves or other road users, for ex‐
ample by the following actions:▷Pressing the start/stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing doors or windows.▷Setting the selector lever to neutral.▷Operating vehicle equipment.
Risk of accident or injury. Do not leave children
or animals unsupervised in the vehicle. When
leaving the vehicle, take the remote control
with you and lock it.◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving
and rolling away. Danger of accidents. Before
leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent rolling
away.
Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐
cle is secured against rolling away:
▷Engage the parking brake.▷Turn the front wheels into the direction of
the kerb on upward or downward gradi‐
ents.▷Additionally secure the vehicle on upward
or downward gradients, e.g. using a
wedge.◀
Before entering the car wash
So that the vehicle can roll into the vehicle
wash, follow the information on washing in au‐
tomatic vehicle washes, see page 208.
M double clutch transmission
Stopping the engine
1.Brake the vehicle until it comes to a stop.2.Press the start/stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.3.Apply the parking brake.
Manual gearbox
Stopping the engine
1.Press the Start/Stop button when the vehi‐
cle is at standstill.2.Engage first gear or reverse.3.Apply the parking brake.
Auto Start Stop function
Principle The Auto Start Stop function helps you to save
fuel. by stopping the engine when stationary,
for example, in a traffic jam or at traffic lights.
The ignition remains switched on. For driving
off, the engine starts automatically.
Automatic operation
After each time the engine is started using the
start/stop button, the Auto Start Stop function
is ready to operate.
The function is activated from 5 km/h,
3 mph3 mph, km/h.
Stopping the engine The engine is automatically shut down whenstationary under the following conditions:
M double clutch transmission:
▷Selector lever in selector lever position D.▷Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is at a standstill.▷Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
Manual gearbox:
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▷Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
The air flow rate of the air conditioning system
is reduced when the engine is not running.
Displays in the instrument cluster The display READY in the revo‐
lution counter indicates that the
Auto Start Stop function is
ready for automatic engine
starting.
The display indicates that the preconditions for an automatic
engine stop are not met.
Restrictions of the function The engine is not shut down automatically in
the following situations:
▷Outside temperature too low.▷High outside temperature and operation of
the automatic air conditioning.▷Interior not heated or cooled to the desired
temperature.▷Engine is not yet at operating temperature.▷Sharp steering angle or steering operation.▷After reversing.▷Condensation when the automatic air con‐
ditioning is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷At high altitudes.▷Bonnet is unlocked.▷Parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Engine start
For driving off, the engine automatically starts
under the following conditions:
▷M double clutch transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.▷Manual gearbox:
Clutch pedal is depressed.
After starting the engine, accelerate as normal.
Safety function After an automatic shut down, the engine will
not restart automatically if one of the following
conditions is satisfied:
▷Driver's seat belt unbuckled and driver's
door open.▷Bonnet has been unlocked.
Several indicator lights illuminate for various
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started using the start/
stop button.
Restrictions of the function
Even if you do not want to drive off, the engine
restarts automatically in the following situa‐
tions:
▷Very high temperature inside the passen‐
ger compartment, if the cooling function is
on.▷The driver applies lock to the steering
wheel.▷M double clutch transmission: Shift from
selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.▷M double clutch transmission: Depress the
accelerator and the brake at the same time.▷Vehicle starts to roll.▷Condensation when the automatic air con‐
ditioning is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is very low.▷Very low temperature inside the passenger
compartment, if the heating is on.▷Low brake vacuum, for example because
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WARNING
If the wipers start moving when they are
folded away from the windscreen, this can
damage parts of the vehicle, or trap body parts.
Danger of injury or damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are folded away from the windscreen,
and that the wipers are in contact with the
windscreen when switching on.◀1.Switch ignition on and back off again.2.If there is a risk of frost, make sure that the
wiper blades are not frozen.3.Press the wiper lever upwards beyond the
resistance point and hold it there for ap‐
proximately three seconds until the wipers
come to a standstill in a nearly vertical po‐
sition.
After folding the wipers in, the wiper system
must be reactivated.
1.Switch on ignition.2.Press the wiper lever downwards. The wip‐
ers move to the rest position and are op‐
erational once again.
Washer fluid
Information WARNING
Some anti-freezes can contain toxic sub‐
stances, and are flammable. Risk of fire and fa‐
tal injury. Comply with the notes on the con‐
tainers. Keep anti-freezes away from sources
of combustion. Do not pour service products
into other bottles. Keep service products out of
the reach of children.◀
WARNING
Work performed incorrectly under the
bonnet can damage components and lead to a
safety risk. Danger of accident or damage to
property. Have work under the bonnet carried
out by a Service Partner or a qualified special‐
ist workshop.◀
Reservoir for washer fluid
All washer jets are supplied from one tank in
the engine compartment.
When filling with a mixture of screenwash con‐
centrate and tap water, to which anti-freeze
has been added if required, always follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
Before topping up, mix the washer fluid to
comply with the mixture ratio.
Do not top up with undiluted screenwash con‐
centrate and anti-freeze and do not top up with
pure water; that may damage the washer sys‐
tem.
Do not mix any screenwash concentrates of
different manufacturers, as this may otherwise
block the washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill level: 1 litre, ap‐
proximately 1.7 Imp. pints.
Manual gearbox
Shifting gears ATTENTION
When shifting into a lower gear, high en‐
gine speeds can damage the engine. Danger of
damage to property. Push the shift lever to the
right while shifting into the 5th or 6th gear.◀
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Activating1.Engage a drive position.2.Briefly tap on the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐
verse.
Deactivating
Brake the vehicle until it comes to a stop.
Flashing display on selector lever of
double clutch transmission
In some situations, the actually engaged gear‐
box setting may be different from the selector
lever position, and the display in the selector
lever flashes.
In these cases, refer to the display in the in‐
strument cluster, see page 75.
D Drive mode
In drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐ cally changed.
Kick-down: for maximum acceleration, for ex‐
ample, when overtaking. To do that, depress
the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance
point.
Change to sequential mode: shift using the
shift paddles or push the selector lever in the
D/S direction.
S sequential mode Change up or change down using the shift
paddle or selector lever without coming off the
gas.
▷Shortly before a minimum speed depend‐
ing on the gear, it automatically down‐
shifts.▷The gears are only shifted up or down with
the appropriate engine speed and road
speed.
For example, there is no downshift at too
high an engine speed.▷Kick-down: by operating the kick-down
and the left shift paddle or selector lever at
the same time, you can change down to
the lowest possible gear.▷Driving off is possible even in 2nd gear on a
level carriageway, for example, when it is
smooth.
To change to Drive mode: press selector lever
in the D/S direction.
R Reverse Engage this position only when the vehicle is
stationary.
For rocking out, even up to 10 km/h, approxi‐
mately 6 mph is possible. To do that, shift be‐
tween forward and reverse gear without apply‐
ing the brakes.
N Neutral, idling Select this in a car wash, for example. The ve‐
hicle will then be able to move, see page 208.
P Park The driven wheels are locked.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷After stopping the engine in the radio
ready state, see page 65, or ignition off,
see page 65, when position R or D is en‐
gaged.▷Position N is engaged and ignition is off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Drive mode
▷Engaged gear together with
a D, arrow 1.▷Selected drive program,
Drivelogic, see page 76,
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