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Vehicle features and

options

Auto Start/Stop function

Principle

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.

Drive-ready state remains switched on. The en‐

gine starts automatically for driving off.

Additional information:

Coasting, refer to page 318.

General information

After each engine start using the Start/Stop but‐

ton, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready. The

function is activated from speeds of approx.

3 mph/5 km/h.

Start/Stop button

Principle

Depending on the selected driving mode, the

system is automatically activated or deactivated.

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches drive-ready state on or

off.

Engine stop

Steptronic transmission: the

drive-ready state is switched on

when you depress the brake pedal while press‐

ing the Start/Stop button.

Functional requirements

Steptronic transmission

Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches

the drive-ready state back off and standby state

is switched back on.

The engine is switched off automatically during a

stop under the following conditions:

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position

D.

Additional information:

▷ Drive-ready state, refer to page 40.

▷ Standby state, refer to page 40.

▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while the

vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held by

Automatic Hold.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the driv‐

er's door is closed.

Driving away

1. Turn on drive readiness.

2. Apply gear position.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Drive away.

Steptronic transmission: manual

engine stop

If the engine was not switched off automatically

when the vehicle stopped, the engine can be

switched off manually:

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▷ Depress the brake pedal forcefully again from

the current pedal position.

▷ The outside temperature is high and auto‐

matic climate control is running.

▷ Engage selector lever position P.

▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or

cooled to the required level.

When all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the

engine switches off.

▷ Where there is a risk of window condensation

when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

Air conditioning system when the

engine is switched off

The air flow from the air conditioning system is

reduced when the engine is switched off.

▷ Engine or other parts not at operating tem‐

perature.

▷ Engine cooling is required.

▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer‐

ing wheel is being turned.

Displays in the instrument cluster

▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

▷ At higher elevations.

General information

The display in the instrument

cluster indicates that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for an

automatic engine start.

▷ Hood is unlocked.

▷ The Automatic Parking Assistant is activated.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever posi‐

tion in N or R.

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en‐

gine stop have not been met.

▷ After driving in reverse.

▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Starting the engine

Functional requirements

Steptronic transmission

Total time with switched-off engine

ECO PRO driving mode: depend‐

ing on the vehicle equipment, the

total time that the engine has

The engine starts automatically under the follow‐

ing preconditions:

been switched off using the Auto

Start/Stop function is displayed

on an automatic engine stop.

▷ By releasing the brake pedal.

▷ When Automatic Hold is activated: step on

the accelerator pedal.

The total time can be reset via the trip data.

Additional information:

ECO PRO, refer to page 316.

Driving off

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in

the following situations:

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it will

not start again automatically if any one of the fol‐

lowing conditions are met:

▷ In case of a steep downhill grade.

▷ Brake not engaged strongly enough.

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▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is open.

▷ When a situation is detected in which the

stopping time is expected to be very short,

the engine is not switched off automatically.

A message appears on the Control Display,

depending on the situation.

▷ Hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied length

of time.

▷ When a situation is detected in which the ve‐

hicle needs to drive off immediately, the en‐

gine is started automatically.

The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop

button.

The function may be restricted if the navigation

data is invalid, outdated or not available, for ex‐

ample.

System limits

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐

lowing situations:

Activating/deactivating the

system manually

▷ In case of excessive warming of the interior

when air conditioning is turned on.

▷ In case of excessive cooling of the interior

when the heating is turned on.

Principle

The engine is not automatically switched off.

▷ In case of a risk of window condensation

when the automatic climate control is turned

on.

The engine is started during an automatic engine

stop.

▷ In case of a steering operation.

▷ Steptronic transmission:

Without Mild-Hybrid technology: via

button

When changing from gear lever position D to

N or R.

▷ Steptronic transmission:

When changing from gear lever position P to

N, D, or R.

▷ In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat‐

tery.

▷ When starting an oil level measurement.

Press the button.

Without Mild-Hybrid technology:

additional functions Auto Start/

Stop

Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐

try-specific version, the vehicle features a variety

of sensors for assessing the traffic situation. The

Auto Start/Stop function uses this information to

adapt to various traffic situations in a proactive

manner.

Steptronic transmission: via

selector lever position

The Auto Start/Stop function is also deactivated

in selector lever position M/S.

Via the Driving Dynamics Control

The Auto Start/Stop function is also deactivated

in SPORT driving mode of the Driving Dynamics

Control.

For instance, this applies to the following situa‐

tions:

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Without Mild-Hybrid technology:

display

Driving Dynamics Control

▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

Principle

The Driving Dynamics Control influences the

driving dynamics properties of the vehicle.

▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac‐

tivated.

The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the

situation using various driving modes.

Switching off the vehicle during

an automatic engine stop

General information

The following systems are affected, for instance:

▷ Engine characteristics.

General information

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle can

be switched off permanently, for instance when

leaving it.

▷ Steptronic transmission.

▷ Adaptive chassis.

▷ Adaptive Drive.

Steptronic transmission

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.

▷ Standby state is switched on.

▷ Active roll stabilization.

▷ Adaptive M chassis.

▷ Adaptive M Chassis Professional

▷ Integral Active Steering.

▷ Display in the instrument cluster.

▷ Cruise control.

▷ Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐

matically.

2. Set the parking brake.

▷ Backrest width for comfort seats.

Automatic deactivation

General information

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated automatically for safety reasons,

for instance if no driver is detected.

When the drive-ready state is switched on, the

COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is se‐

lected automatically, depending on the equip‐

ment.

Overview

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches

off the engine automatically. A Check Control

message is displayed. It is possible to continue

driving. Have the system checked by a dealer's

service center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

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SPORT

Displays in the instrument

cluster

Principle

The selected driving mode is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

The SPORT driving mode is a dynamic setting

for more agility with an optimized suspension.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until

SPORT is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Driving modes

Button

Driving

mode

Configuration

SPORT INDIVIDUAL

SPORT

INDIVIDUAL

Principle

SPORT

PLUS

In the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode, individ‐

ual settings can be adjusted to support driving

dynamics properties.

COMFORT

ECO PRO

ADAPTIVE

INDIVIDUAL

Configuration

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

When the drive-ready state is switched on, the

COMFORT or ECO PRO driving mode is se‐

lected automatically, depending on the equip‐

ment.

3. "Driving mode"

4. "SPORT INDIVIDUAL"

5. Select the desired setting.

Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard set‐

tings:

Driving modes in detail

COMFORT

"Reset to SPORT STANDARD".

SPORT PLUS

Principle

The COMFORT driving mode is a balanced set‐

ting between sporty and consumption optimized

driving.

Principle

The SPORT PLUS driving mode is a dynamic

setting for maximum agility with an adjusted

drive.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until COM‐

FORT is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until

SPORT PLUS is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

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Switching on

Press the button. ADAPTIVE is dis‐

ECO PRO

Concept

played in the instrument cluster.

In ECO PRO drive mode, consumption is opti‐

mized.

INDIVIDUAL configuration

General information

The last individual configuration is activated di‐

rectly when the driving mode is called up again.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until ECO

PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐

ter.

Activating configuration of the drive

mode

ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL

Press the button for the desired drive mode sev‐

eral times.

Principle

In the ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode, indi‐

vidual settings can be adjusted to support an

economical driving style.

Parking brake

The engine control and comfort features, for in‐

stance the climate control output, are adjusted.

Principle

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle

from rolling when it is parked.

Configuration

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Safety information

3. "Driving mode"

4. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

5. Select the desired setting.

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard

settings:

"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

ADAPTIVE

▷ Set the parking brake.

Principle

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

The ADAPTIVE driving mode is a balanced driv‐

ing mode that automatically adapts to the driving

situation and driving style.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

If the navigation system is active, upcoming road

sections are considered.

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While driving

Warning

General information

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for instance due to the

following actions:

To use as emergency brake while driving.

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle

brakes hard while the switch is being

pulled.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

The indicator light in the instrument clus‐

ter illuminates red, a signal sounds, and

the brake lights illuminate.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The parking brake is engaged when the vehicle

is stationary.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐

ing and lock the vehicle.

With Emergency Stop Assistant

Pull the switch briefly to activate the emer‐

gency stop function.

Overview

Additional information:

Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 207.

Releasing

Releasing manually

1. Turn on drive readiness.

2.

Steptronic transmission: press the

switch while the brake is pressed or selector

lever position P is set.

Parking brake

The LED and indicator light turn off.

The parking brake is released.

Setting

With a stationary vehicle

Automatic release

Pull the switch.

The parking brake is released automatically

when you drive away.

The LED lights up.

The LED and indicator light turn off.

The indicator light in the instrument clus‐

ter illuminates red. The parking brake is

set.

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Steptronic transmission:

Automatic Hold

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for instance due to the

following actions:

Principle

Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati‐

cally setting and releasing the brake, such as

when moving in stop-and-go traffic.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when it

is stationary.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

On uphill grades the system prevents the vehicle

from rolling back when driving off.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

General information

Under the following conditions, the parking brake

is automatically engaged:

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐

ing and lock the vehicle.

▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.

▷ The driver's door is opened while the vehicle

is stationary.

NOTICE

▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill

using the parking brake.

If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold en‐

gages the parking brake and prevents the vehi‐

cle from rolling in a car wash. There is a risk of

damage to property, among other potential

damage. Deactivate Automatic Hold prior to

entering the car wash.

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

Overview

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

Automatic Hold

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The LED goes out.

Establishing operational readiness

of Automatic Hold

1. Turn on drive readiness.

The indicator light goes out.

2.

Press the button.

The LED lights up.

Automatic Hold is switched off.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

press additionally on the brake pedal, when

switching off.

The indicator light lights up green.

Automatic Hold is functional.

After every vehicle restart, the last se‐

lected setting is active.

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or in case of a fault, se‐

cure the vehicle against rolling before exiting.

Automatic Hold holding the vehicle

A Check Control message is displayed.

Operational readiness is established and the

driver's door is closed.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐

stance with a wheel chock, after exiting the vehi‐

cle.

After the brake is applied, the vehicle is

kept from rolling as soon as the indicator

light illuminates green.

After a power interruption

To reestablish parking brake functionality after a

power interruption:

Driving off

Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.

1. Turn on standby state.

The brake is released automatically and the indi‐

cator light of the parking brake is no longer illumi‐

nated.

2.

Pull the switch while stepping on the

brake pedal or selector lever position P is set

and then push.

Activating the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is automatically set if drive-

ready state is switched off while the vehicle is

being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle is

exited.

This process may take a few seconds. Some

mechanical sounds associated with this process

are normal.

The indicator light is no longer illumi‐

nated as soon as the parking brake is

ready for operation again.

The indicator light changes from green

to red.

Turn signal

The parking brake is not set automatically, if the

drive-ready state is switched off, while the vehi‐

cle is coasting to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐

vated.

Turn signal in exterior mirror

When driving and during operation of the turn

signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in

the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on

the exterior mirror are easy to see.

Switching operational readiness off

Press the button.

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The high beams light up when the low beams

are switched on.

Blinking

▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Window wiper system

General information

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as

this may damage the wiper blades or cause them

to become worn more quickly.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

Safety information

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

Warning

The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted.

If the wipers start moving in the folded away

state, body parts can be jammed or damage

may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Make

sure that the vehicle is switched off when the

wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐

ers are folded in when switching on.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Exterior lighting"

4. "One-touch turn signal"

5. Select the desired setting.

Brief blinking

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it

there for as long as you want the turn signal to

flash.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the

wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐

tor can overheat when switching on. There is a

risk of damage to property, among other poten‐

tial damage. Defrost the windshield prior to

switching the wipers on.

High beams,

headlight flasher

Press the lever forward or pull it backward.

Turn on window wiper system

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

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Press the lever up until the desired position is

reached.

Safety information

▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0.

▷ Rain sensor, position 1.

NOTICE

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can

accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Deactivate the rain

sensor in vehicle washes.

▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2.

▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3.

When the journey is interrupted with the window

wiper system turned on: when the journey con‐

tinues, the wipers resume at their previous

speed.

Activate rain sensor

Turn off the window wiper

system and flick wipe

Press the lever up once from its 0 position, ar‐

row 1.

Wiping operation is started.

Press the lever down.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

▷ Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches

the 0 position.

In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not

start.

▷ Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0

position.

Deactivate rain sensor

Press the lever back into the 0 position.

The lever automatically returns to its 0 posi‐

tion when released.

Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity

Rain sensor

Principle

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of the

rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, directly

in front of the interior mirror.

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity of

the rain sensor.

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Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.

Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity.

Fold-away position of the wipers

Principle

In the fold-out position, the wipers can be folded

out from the windshield, which is important, for

instance, when changing the wiper blades or for

folding away under frosty conditions.

Windshield washer system

Safety information

Warning

Safety information

The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at

low temperatures and obstruct the view. There

is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐

tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use

washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.

Warning

If the wipers start moving in the folded away

state, body parts can be jammed or damage

may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Make

sure that the vehicle is switched off when the

wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐

ers are folded in when switching on.

NOTICE

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the

wash pump cannot work as intended. There is

a risk of damage to property, among other po‐

tential damage. Do not use the washer system

when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the

wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐

tor can overheat when switching on. There is a

risk of damage to property, among other poten‐

tial damage. Defrost the windshield prior to

switching the wipers on.

Cleaning the windshield

Pull the lever.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automatically

heated while standby state is switched on.

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Folding out the wipers

Safety information

1. Turn on standby state.

2. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the

wipers stop in a close to vertical position.

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing, for instance with the parking brake.

Selector lever positions

Gear position D

Selector lever position for normal driving. All

gears for forward travel are activated automati‐

cally.

3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the wind‐

shield.

R is reverse

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

Neutral N

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,

for instance in vehicle washes in selector lever

position N.

Folding down the wipers

Parking position P

1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐

shield.

General information

Selector lever position, for instance for parking

the vehicle. The transmission blocks the individ‐

ual wheels in selector lever position P.

2. Switch on standby state and press and hold

the wiper lever down again.

Wipers return to their resting position and are

ready again for operation.

Engage selector lever position P only when the

vehicle is stationary.

P is engaged automatically

Steptronic transmission

Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐

cally in situations such as the following:

Principle

The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐

tions of an automatic transmission with the pos‐

sibility of manual shifting, if needed.

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▷ After the drive-ready state is switched off and

selector lever position R, D or M/S is en‐

gaged.

1. Fasten driver's safety belt.

2. Press and hold the button to release the se‐

lector lever lock.

▷ After the standby state has been turned off

when selector lever position N is engaged.

▷ If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the

driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal

is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary

and selector lever position D, M/S or R is en‐

gaged.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selec‐

tor lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle

may begin to move. Also set parking brake.

3. Push the selector lever in the desired direc‐

tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The

selector lever automatically returns to the

center position when released.

Additional information:

Parking brake, refer to page 140.

Engaging selector lever

positions

General information

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a gear position, maintain pressure on the

brake pedal until you are ready to start.

Functional requirements

Only when the drive-ready state is switched on

and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to

change from selector lever position P to another

selector lever position.

Engaging selector lever position P

The selection lever position P cannot be

changed until all technical requirements are met.

Engaging selector lever position D,

N, R

A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty

operation:

Press button P.

▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐

tion R.

▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐

sition P into another selector lever position.

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Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information

Sport program M/S

Principle

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own power for a short distance, for instance in

a car wash, or be pushed.

The shifting points and shifting times in the

Sport program are designed for sportier han‐

dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up

later and the shifting times are shorter.

Engaging selector lever position N

Activating the Sport program

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically en‐

gaged when standby state is switched off.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Do not switch standby

state off in car washes.

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on

the brake pedal.

Press the selector lever to the left from selector

lever position D.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold.

Automatic Hold, refer to page 142.

4. Depress the brake pedal.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

cluster, for instance S1.

The sport program of the transmission is acti‐

vated.

5. Touch the selector lever lock and engage se‐

lector lever position N.

6. Switch off drive-ready state.

Ending the Sport program

Press the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

In this way, standby state remains switched

on, and a Check Control message is dis‐

played.

The vehicle can roll.

Manual mode M/S

Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐

cally after approximately 35 minutes.

Principle

If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to

change the selector lever position.

Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resist‐

ance point at the full throttle position.

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D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles

Activating manual mode

1. Press the selector lever to the left from selec‐

tor lever position D, arrow 1.

Principle

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

General information

Shifting

The vehicle only shifts at suitable RPM and road

speeds.

2. Press the selector lever forward or pull it

backward, arrows 2.

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

Short-term manual mode

In selector lever position D, actuating a shift pad‐

dle switches into manual mode temporarily.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

cluster, for instance M1.

After conservative driving in manual mode with‐

out acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles

for a certain amount of time, the transmission

switches back to automatic mode.

Shifting

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

It is possible to switch into automatic mode:

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.

▷ Keep the right shift paddle pulled until D is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

The transmission continues shifting automati‐

cally in certain situations, for instance when RPM

limits are reached.

▷ In addition to the pulled right shift paddle, pull

the left shift paddle.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

prevent automatic upshifting in M/S

manual mode

Depending on the motorization: if driving mode

SPORT is selected, the Steptronic Sport trans‐

mission does not automatically upshift in M/

S manual mode once the maximum speed is

reached.

Continuous manual mode

In selector lever position S, actuating a shift pad‐

dle switches into manual mode permanently.

Steptronic Sport transmission

With the appropriate transmission version, the

lowest possible gear can be selected by simulta‐

neously activating kickdown and operating the

left shift paddles. This is not possible in short-

term manual mode.

In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐

down.

Additional information:

SPORT, refer to page 139.

Ending the manual mode

Press the selector lever to the right.

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Shifting

Without Mild-Hybrid technology:

engage selector lever position N

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank the

engine.

1. Press and hold down brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must

audibly start. Hold the Start/Stop button

pressed.

3. With your free hand, press the button on the

selector lever, arrow 1, and press the selector

lever into selector lever position N and hold,

arrow N, until selector lever position N is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

▷ Shifting up: pull the right shift paddle.

▷ Shifting down: pull left shift paddle.

▷ Downshifting to the lowest possible gear:

keep the left shift paddle pulled.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Displays in the instrument

cluster

The selector lever position is dis‐

played, for example P.

4. Release Start/Stop button and selector lever.

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous

area and secure it against rolling away.

Additional information:

General information

Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 378.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock to

maneuver vehicle from a hazardous area.

With Mild-Hybrid technology:

engage selector lever position N

1. Press and hold down brake pedal.

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the

parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling

away.

2. Press and hold the Start/Stop button.

In vehicles with Mild-Hybrid technology and cor‐

responding vehicle battery, the action steps for

unlocking the transmission vary.

3. With your free hand, press the button on the

selector lever, arrow 1, and press the selector

lever into selector lever position N and hold,

arrow N, until selector lever position N is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Additional information:

Vehicle battery, refer to page 370.

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A Check Control message is displayed.

Start with launch control

1. Turn on drive readiness.

2.

Press the button.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF

lights up.

3. Engage selector lever position S.

4. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

the brake.

4. Release Start/Stop button and selector lever.

5. Release the brake.

5. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throttle

position, kickdown.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area

and secure it against moving on its own.

A destination flag is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster.

Additional information:

Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 378.

6. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait

briefly until the engine speed is constant.

Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.

Launch Control

Principle

7. Release the brake within 3 seconds after the

destination flag illuminates.

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on roads with good traction under dry surround‐

ing conditions.

The vehicle accelerates.

Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the

destination flag is displayed and the accelera‐

tor pedal is not released.

General information

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents a

very heavy load for the vehicle.

Repeated use during a trip

After Launch Control has been used, the trans‐

mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes

before Launch Control can be used again.

Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding con‐

ditions, when used again.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in.

Do not steer the steering wheel when driving off

with Launch Control.

Additional information:

After using Launch Control

To increase driving stability, activate DSC Dy‐

namic Stability Control again as soon as possible.

Breaking-in period, refer to page 310.

Functional requirement

Launch Control is available when the engine is at

operating temperature. The engine is at operat‐

ing temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at

least 6 miles/10 km.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

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