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In Brief 17
Climate Controls
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the
=.
Heated rear window
0Heated
Rear Window 030.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press5.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window
=on.
Climate control system
0Heating
and Ventilation System 0125.
Transmission
Manual gearbox
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal 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.
Manual gearbox
0Manual
Gearbox 0141.

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18 In Brief
Starting the Engine
Check before starting off
.Tyre pressure and condition0
Tyre Pressure 0175.
. Engine oil level and fluid levels
0Engine Oil 0158.
. All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
. Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts
0Convex
Mirrors 027, Seat Position 033,
Three-Point Seat belt 037.
. Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
.
Turn key to position 1.
. Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering
wheel lock.
. Operate clutch and brake.
. Automatic transmission in P
or N.
. Do not operate accelerator
pedal.
. Turn key to position 3 and
release Starting the engine.
0
Starting the Engine 0136.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at
a standstill and certain conditions
are fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
.
depress the clutch pedal
. set the lever in neutral
. release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.

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Instruments and Controls 59
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 60
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 60
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 60
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 61
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 62
Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 63
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Power Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Mileometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rev Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Control Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Airbag and Safety Belt Tensioner Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Airbag On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 70
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 70
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 71
Brake and Clutch System
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Gear Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Variable Effort Steering Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Traction Control System (TCS) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . 73
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 73
Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Immobiliser Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Main-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rear Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 74
Tail lamp Indicator Light . . . . . . . . 74
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Bonnet Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Information Displays
Driver Information
Centre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Warning Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Vehicle Personalisation
Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . . 82

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Instruments and Controls 71
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control
system. The permitted emission
limits may be exceeded. 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.
Service Vehicle Soon
Light
B
illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning code is
displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages
0Vehicle
Messages 080.
Brake and Clutch System
Warning Light
$
illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is
too low
0Brake Fluid 0160.
{Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
#illuminates or flashes yellow.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in
Autostop mode.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine
0
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0137,
0New Vehicle
Run-In 0135.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
!
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.
Anti-lock brake system
0Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0142.
Gear Shifting Light
*
orkwith the number of the
next higher or lower gear is
indicated, when upshifting or
downshifting is recommended for
fuel saving reasons.
Variable Effort Steering
Light
m
illuminates yellow.

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If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a workshop as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult your authorised workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System Light
7
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 60-90 seconds
the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
0
Tyre Pressure 0175.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
:
illuminates red. Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
If the engine oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving, Pull off
the road, stop the engine and check
the oil level. 1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
{Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is
needed to brake and steer.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop
0Engine
Oil 0158.
Low Fuel Warning Light
.
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter
0Catalytic
Converter 0140.

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Vehicle Messages
Messages are indicated mainly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC),
in some cases together with a
warning and signal buzzer.
PressSET/CLR, MENUor turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.
The vehicle messages are
displayed as code numbers.
No. Vehicle message
2 No remote detected, Press clutch
to restart
3 Coolant level low add coolant 4 A/C Off due to high engine temp
5 Steering column is locked
6 Step on brake to release park
brake
7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off,
Then On
8 Turn key Off, Then On
–repeat
breath test
9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle
again
11 Brakes worn
12 Vehicle overloaded
13 Compressor overheated
15 Check high mounted brake lamp
16 Check brake lamps
17 Headlight levelling malfunction
18 Left dipped beam failure
19 Check rear fog lamp
20 Check right dipped beam lamp
21 Check left position lamp
22 Check right position lamp
23 Reversing light failure
24 Number plate light failure 25 Check left front indicator lamp
26 Left rear turn indicator failure
27 Check right front indicator lamp
28 Check right rear indicator lamp
29 Check trailer brake lamp
30 Check trailer reversing lamp
31 Check left trailer indicator lamp
32 Check right trailer indicator lamp
33 Check trailer rear fog lamp
34 Check trailer rear lamp
35 Replace Battery In Remote Key
36 Stabilitrak Initialising
38 Take steering (text approval still
pending)
48 Side detection system
unavailable
49 Lane departure warning
unavailable
50 Reset bonnet
–see owner's
manual
52 Change timing belt
53 Tighten fuel cap / Electric
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56 Pressure imbalance–front
57 Pressure imbalance –rear
58 Winter tyre detected
59 Open, then close driver window
60 Open, then close passenger
window
61 Open, then close left rear
window
62 Open, then close right rear
window
63 Open, then close midgate
window
64 Open, then close endgate
window (placeholder only)
65 Theft attempted
66 Service theft alarm
67 Service steering column lock
68 Service power steering, Drive
with care
70 Service levelling system
75 Service AC system
76 Service side detection system
77 Service lane departure warning /
Service front camera 78 Service pedestrian protection
79 Engine oil low
–add oil
81 Service transmission
82 Change engine oil soon
84 Engine power is reduced
89 Service vehicle soon
91 No remote detected
92 No remote detected, Press brake
to restart
93 Press button again to turn engine
Off / Electric vehicles
94 Shift to park
95 Service airbag
96 Power sliding door unavailable
98 Power tailgate unavailable /
Power tailgate switch is Off
99 Pedestrian protection system
disabled
120 Reduce speed for hill decent
control
145 Washer fluid low –add fluid
151 Press clutch to start
173 All-wheel drive Off 174 Low battery
258 Park assist Off
Warning Buzzers
Only one warning chime will sound
at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
.
If seat belt is not fastened.
. If a door or the tailgate is not
fully closed when starting-off.
. If a certain speed is exceeded
with parking brake applied.
. If a programmed speed is
exceeded.
. If a warning message or a
warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
. If the parking assist detects an
object.
. If reverse gear is engaged and
the rear end carrier is extended.

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136 Driving and Operating
Starting the Engine
Manual gearbox: Operate clutch
Automatic transmission : Operate
brake and move the selector lever
to P or N
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Turn the key briefly to position 3 and
release : An automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short
delay as long as the engine is
running, see Automatic Starter
Control.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn the key back to
position 0.During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down
to -25 °C for diesel engines and
-30 °C for petrol engines.
Diesel engines The start of the
engine without additional heaters is
possible down to -25 °C.
Petrol engines The start of the
engine without additional heaters is
possible down to -30 °C.
Required is an engine oil with the
correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C, the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx.
5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in
position P.
Automatic starter control
This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold the key in
position 3.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the
engine is running. Because of the
checking procedure, the engine
starts running after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine:
.
clutch pedal not operated
(manual gearbox)
. time out occurred
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically
cut-off during overrun, i.e. when the
vehicle is driven with a gear
engaged but accelerator is released.

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Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
Retained power off
The following electronic systems
can work until the driver's door is
opened or at the latest for
10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off :
.power windows
. power outlets
Power to the Infotainment system
will continue to operate for
30 minutes or until the key is
removed from the ignition,
regardless of whether any door will
be opened.
Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Feature
The stop-start system helps to save
fuel. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as
the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam. It starts the engine
automatically as soon as the clutch
is depressed. A vehicle battery sensor ensures that an Autostop is
only performed if the vehicle battery
is sufficiently charged for a restart.
Activation
The stop-start system is available
as soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing the button.
The deactivation is indicated by the
LED in the button extinguishing.
Autostop
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at
a standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows :
.
depress the clutch pedal
. set the lever in neutral
. release the clutch pedal
The engine will be switched off
while the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.

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During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if
each of the following conditions is
fulfilled.
.The stop-start system is not
manually deactivated.
. The bonnet is fully closed.
. The driver's door is closed or the
driver's seat belt is fastened.
. The vehicle battery is sufficiently
charged and in good condition.
. The engine is warmed up.
. The engine coolant temperature
is not too high.
. The engine exhaust temperature
is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
. The ambient temperature is not
too low.
. The defrost selection does not
inhibit an Autostop. .
The climate control system
allows an Autostop.
. The brake vacuum is sufficient.
. The vehicle has moved since the
last Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
An Autostop may become less
available as the ambient
temperature approaches the
freezing point.
Certain settings of the climate
control system may inhibit an
Autostop. See Climate control
chapter for more details.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in
0New
Vehicle Run-In 0135.
Vehicle battery discharge
protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system. Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several
electrical features such as auxiliary
electric heater or rear window
heating are disabled or switched
into a power saving mode. The fan
speed of the climate control system
is reduced to save power.
Restart of the engine by the
driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart
the engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator
#illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the
Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator
# 0Control
Indicators 065.