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Seats, restraints45
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose the switch position:
* OFF:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre
consoleV ON:front passenger airbag is
active9 Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag only
in combination with the use of a
child restraint system, subject to
the instructions and restrictions in
the table 3 49.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.
If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 87.

Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment ........72
Steering wheel controls .............72
Heated steering wheel ...............72
Horn ........................................... 73
Windscreen wiper and washer ..73
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 74
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Inductive charging .....................78
Cigarette lighter ......................... 79
Ashtrays .................................... 79
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Instrument cluster ......................80
Speedometer ............................. 80
Odometer .................................. 80
Trip odometer ............................ 80
Tachometer ............................... 80
Fuel gauge ................................ 81
Fuel selector .............................. 81Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 82
Service display .......................... 83
Control indicators ......................84
Turn lights .................................. 86
Seat belt reminder .....................86
Airbag and belt tensioners .........87
Airbag deactivation ....................87
Charging system .......................87
Malfunction indicator light ..........88
Service vehicle soon .................88
Brake and clutch system ...........88
Operate pedal ............................ 88
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....89
Gear shifting .............................. 89
Power steering .......................... 89
Parking assist ............................ 89
Electronic Stability Control off ...89
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........89
Exhaust filter .............................. 90
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 90
Engine oil pressure ....................90
Low fuel ..................................... 91
Immobiliser ................................ 91
Exterior light .............................. 91
High beam ................................. 91
Rear fog light ............................. 91Cruise control............................ 91
Door open .................................. 91
Displays ....................................... 92
Driver Information Centre ..........92
Info Display ................................ 96
Vehicle messages ........................98
Warning chimes .......................100
Battery voltage ........................ 101
Vehicle personalisation ..............101
Telematics service .....................105
OnStar ..................................... 105

86Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 86XSeat belt reminder 3 86vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 87VAirbag deactivation 3 87pCharging system 3 87ZMalfunction indicator light
3 88gService vehicle soon 3 88RBrake and clutch system
3 88-Operate pedal 3 88uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 89[Gear shifting 3 89cPower steering 3 89rParking assist 3 89nElectronic Stability Control off
3 89bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 89%Exhaust filter 3 90wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 90IEngine oil pressure 3 90YLow fuel 3 91dImmobiliser 3 918Exterior light 3 91CHigh beam 3 91rRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91hDoor open 3 91
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 172.
Fuses 3 181
Turn lights 3 113.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.

Instruments and controls87k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console,
when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 38.
Seat belt status on rear seatsX in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 38.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 37.
Airbag system 3 39.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 44.
Charging system
p illuminates red.

100Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon90Service brake assist95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumper136Service parking assist151Press clutch to start174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist offVehicle messages on the Uplevel
Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Vehicle messages on the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour Info Display. Some messages
only pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the same time, only one warning chimewill sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● 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 appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo Display.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier
extended.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.

106Instruments and controlsOnStar buttons
Notice
Depending on the equipment, the
OnStar buttons can also be
integrated in the rear view mirror.
Privacy button
Press and hold j until a message is
heard to activate or deactivate the transmission of the vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
Service button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an advisor.
SOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially
trained emergency advisor.
Status LED
Green: The system is ready with
activated transmission of the vehicle
location.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: The system is ready with
deactivated transmission of the
vehicle location or the system is in standby mode.
Red / green flashing for a short period of time: The transmission of the
vehicle location has been
deactivated.
OnStar services
General services
If you need any information e.g.
opening hours, points of interest and
destinations or if you need any
support e.g. in the case of a vehiclebreakdown, a flat tyre and empty fuel
tank, press Z to establish a
connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.
Notice
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not
available for all markets.
Notice
Some mobile devices connect to Wi- Fi hotspots automatically and use
mobile data capacity in the

108Instruments and controlsRestart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Notice
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possiblemaintenance items and tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater detail, select the link within the email and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of interest.
The advisor can look up any address
or point of interest and directly send
the destination to the built-in
navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required. The PIN has to be personalised when first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
advisor.Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an account
where all the data is stored. To
request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the
new vehicle.
Notice
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about
the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to
OnStar when service is requested or
triggered. A message on the Info Display informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.

Lighting115Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Dome light
Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights are switched on.
Dome light illuminates gear shifting
console indirectly.
Ambient light Ambient light consists of indirect
lights in the doors, in the instrument
panel below the heating and
ventilation unit and in the passenger
foot well. Eight colours can be
selected by a button in the roof
console.
Operate button with ignition switched
on:
m one brief
press:on or offS repeated
brief presses:colours change in
stepsS long press:colours change
continuously
Ambient light can be dimmed with the thumb wheel A together with the
instrument panel illumination 3 114.
The selected colour remains the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Ambient light comes on automatically when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing m after switching off ignition;
ambient light remains on for
60 minutes.
Starlight panel
Starlight panel consists of approx. 64 LEDs. The intensity can be
dimmed with a button in the roof console.

134Driving and operatingCaution
After running at high enginespeeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain time.
Engine exhaust9 Danger
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.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Exhaust filter
Automatic cleaning process
The exhaust filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs between 7 and 12 minutes.
Autostop is not available and fuel
consumption may be higher during
this period. The emission of smells
and smoke during this process is
normal.
System requires manual cleaning
process
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
driving short distances, the system
cannot clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will be

239Cruise control ...................... 91, 146
Cupholders .................................. 52
Curtain airbag system .................. 44
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............112
Declaration of conformity ............229
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........146
Driver Information Centre .............92
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 121
Electronic driving programmes ..139
Electronic Stability Control.......... 143
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............89
Electronic Stability Control off....... 89 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......166
Engine compartment fuse box ...182
Engine coolant ........................... 169
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 82
Engine data ............................... 221
Engine exhaust .......................... 134
Engine identification ...................217Engine oil ................... 168, 214, 218
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................234
Exhaust filter ......................... 90, 134
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 209
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 139
First aid ......................................... 68
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Flex-Fix system ............................ 54
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................43
Front seats.................................... 33
Front storage ................................ 53
Front turn lights .......................... 175
Fuel............................................. 159
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......161
Fuel for petrol engines ...............159
Fuel gauge ................................... 81 Fuel selector ................................ 81
Fuses ......................................... 181G
Gauges ......................................... 80
Gear shifting ................................. 89
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 52
H
Halogen headlights ....................172
Hand brake ......................... 140, 141
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 110 Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 91, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 141
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................217
Ignition switch positions .............129
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 91
Indicators ...................................... 80
Inductive charging ........................78