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Driving and operating

Steering

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not

running

Many systems will not function in this

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

steering). Driving in this manner is a

danger to yourself and others.

Starting and operating

If power steering assist is lost

because the engine stops or due to a

system malfunction, the vehicle can

be steered but may require increased

effort.

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

During the first drive, smoke may

occur because of wax and oil

evaporating off the exhaust system.

Park the vehicle in the open for a

while after the first drive and avoid

inhaling the fumes.

During the running-in period, fuel and

engine oil consumption may be

higher.

Emergencies

9 Warning

All systems function during an

Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 106.

Damage to the high voltage

battery or high voltage system can

create a risk of electric shock,

overheating, or fire. If the vehicle

is damaged from a moderate to

severe crash, flood, fire, or other

event, the vehicle should be

Pedals

Additionally, the cleaning process of

the exhaust filter may take place more

often.

To ensure the pedal travel is

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

the area of the pedals.

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driver side.

Exhaust filter 3 109.

inspected as soon as possible by

a workshop. Until the vehicle has

been inspected, store it outside at

least 7.5 m from any structure or

anything that can burn.

Ignition switch positions

Turn key:

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Ignition on power mode without

starting the engine

9 Danger

Press Start/Stop without operating

clutch or brake pedal. Control

indicators illuminate and most

electrical functions are operable.

Never remove the key from

ignition switch during driving as

this will cause steering wheel lock.

Engine and ignition off

Power button

Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode

or when engine is running and vehicle

is stationary. Some functions remain

active until driver's door is opened,

provided the ignition was on

previously.

0 : ignition off: some functions

remain active until key is

removed or driver's door is

opened, provided the ignition was

on previously

1 : ignition on power mode: ignition

is on, diesel engine is preheating,

control indicators illuminate and

most electrical functions are

operable

2 : engine start: release key after

engine has been started

Emergency shut off during driving

Press Start/Stop for 5 seconds

3 104. Steering wheel locks as soon

as vehicle is stationary.

Steering wheel lock

The steering wheel lock activates

automatically when:

The electronic key or smart access

device must be inside the vehicle.

●

the vehicle is stationary.

the ignition has been switched

off.

Engine start

Operate the clutch pedal (manual

transmission), the brake pedal and

press Start/Stop.

Steering wheel lock

Remove key from ignition switch and

turn steering wheel until it engages.

To release steering wheel lock, open

and close driver's door and switch the

ignition on power mode or start the

engine directly.

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Driving and operating

For unlocking or locking the doors,

see fault in radio remote control unit

or electronic key system 3 9.

9 Warning

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

the vehicle must not be towed,

tow-started or jump-started as the

steering wheel lock cannot be

disengaged.

Starting the engine

Vehicles with ignition switch

Smart access

This function enables the starting of

the vehicle via a mobile device. The

vehicle is controlled via an

application.

After entering into the vehicle and

confirming a message, there are

10 seconds to start the vehicle.

Hold the electronic key at the marking

on the steering column cover as

shown in the illustration.

On vehicles with manual

transmission, select neutral gear,

operate the clutch pedal, the brake

pedal and press Start/Stop.

When no message pops up, place the

smart phone in the designated area.

On vehicles with automatic

Turn key to position 1 to release the

steering wheel lock.

Manual transmission: operate clutch

and brake pedal.

Automatic transmission: operate

brake pedal and move selector lever

to P or N.

Operation in case of failure

transmission, set the selector lever to

position P, operate the brake pedal

and press Start/Stop.

If either the electronic key fails or the

battery of the electronic key is weak,

a message may be displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

This option is intended for

emergencies only. Replace the

electronic key battery as soon as

possible 3 8.

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

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Diesel engines: wait until control

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Manual transmission: select

neutral gear, operate clutch and

brake pedal.

Automatic transmission: operate

brake pedal and move selector

lever to P or N.

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

Press Start/Stop button.

Release button after starting

procedure begins. Diesel engine

starts after control indicator z

for preheating extinguishes.

Emergency shut off during driving

If the engine needs to be switched off

during driving in case of emergency,

press Start/Stop for 5 seconds.

indicator z extinguishes.

Turn key briefly to position 2 and

release after engine has been

started.

Manual transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be started

by depressing the clutch pedal

3 106.

Automatic transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be started

by releasing the brake pedal 3 106.

9 Danger

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Switching off the engine during

driving may cause loss of power

support for brake and steering

systems. Assistance systems and

airbag systems are disabled.

Lighting and brake lights will

extinguish. Therefore power down

the engine and ignition while

driving only when required in case

of emergency.

●

Before restarting or to switch off

the engine when vehicle is

stationary, press Start/Stop once

more briefly.

Vehicles with power button

To start the engine during an

Autostop:

●

Manual transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be

started by depressing the clutch

pedal 3 106.

Automatic transmission: during

an Autostop, the engine can be

started by releasing the brake

pedal 3 106.

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Driving and operating

Depending on driving conditions, the

overrun cut-off may be deactivated.

Starting the vehicle at low

temperatures

Starting the engine without additional

heaters is possible down to -25 °С for

diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol

engines. 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.

Stop-start system

The stop-start system helps to save

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

emissions. 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.

Activation

The system is ready to operate when

the LED in the button D is not

illuminated. To activate the system

when the system is deactivated,

press D.

If the stop-start system is temporarily

not available and the button D is

pressed, the LED in the button

flashes.

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.

Turbo engine warm-up

Upon start-up, engine available

torque may be limited for a short time,

especially when the engine

temperature is cold. The limitation is

to allow the lubrication system to fully

protect the engine.

Deactivation

Deactivate the stop-start system

manually by pressing D. The

deactivation is indicated when the

LED in the button illuminates.

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 pedal is released.

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During an Autostop, the heating and

brake performance will be

maintained.

●

The self-cleaning function of the

Autostop

Vehicles with manual transmission

Activate an Autostop as follows:

exhaust filter is not active.

●

The vehicle was driven at least at

walking speed since the last

Autostop.

Conditions for an Autostop

●

Set the selector lever to neutral.

Release the clutch pedal.

The stop-start system checks if each

Otherwise an Autostop will be

inhibited.

of the following conditions is fulfilled.

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.

●

The stop-start system is not

manually deactivated.

The driver's door is closed or the

driver's seat belt is fastened.

The vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition.

Notice

Vehicles with automatic transmission

If the vehicle is at a standstill with

depressed brake pedal, Autostop is

activated automatically.

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.

The Autostop may be inhibited for

several hours after a battery

replacement or reconnection.

Certain settings of the climate control

system may inhibit an Autostop.

Climate control 3 93.

Immediately after higher speed

driving an Autostop may be inhibited.

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The engine is warmed up.

The engine coolant temperature

is not too high.

The stop-start system will be disabled

on steep inclines.

●

The engine exhaust temperature

is not too high, e.g. after driving

with high engine load.

Indication

New vehicle running-in 3 102.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

several vehicle battery discharge

protection features are implemented

as part of the stop-start system.

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The ambient temperature is not

too low or too high.

The climate control system

allows an Autostop.

The brake vacuum is sufficient.

An Autostop is indicated by control

indicator n.

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Driving and operating

Power saving measures

Restart of the engine by the stop-

start system

The selector lever must be in neutral

to enable an automatic restart.

If one of the following conditions

occurs during an Autostop, the

engine will be restarted automatically

by the stop-start system:

Parking

During an Autostop, several electrical

features such as auxiliary electric

heater or rear window heating are

disabled or switched to a power

saving mode. The fan speed of the

climate control system is reduced to

save power.

9 Warning

●

Do not park the vehicle on an

easily ignitable surface. The

high temperature of the

exhaust system could ignite the

surface.

Restart of the engine by the driver

●

stop-start system manually

deactivated

●

Always apply the parking

Vehicles with manual transmission

Depress the clutch pedal without

depressing the brake pedal to restart

the engine.

brake.

●

driver's seat belt unfastened and

driver's door opened

If the vehicle is on a level

surface or uphill slope, engage

first gear or set the selector

lever to position P. On an uphill

slope, turn the front wheels

away from the kerb.

●

engine temperature too low

charging level of vehicle battery

below a defined level

Vehicles with automatic transmission

The engine is restarted in the

following cases:

●

brake vacuum not sufficient

vehicle driven at least at walking

speed

If the vehicle is on a downhill

slope, engage reverse gear or

set the selector lever to position

P. Turn the front wheels

towards the kerb.

●

brake pedal released while the

selector lever in position D or M

●

climate control system requests

engine start

air conditioning manually

switched on

●

brake pedal released or selector

lever in position N when selector

lever is moved to position D or

M

●

Close the windows.

Switch off the engine.

Remove the ignition key from

the ignition switch or switch off

ignition on vehicles with power

●

selector lever moved to position

R

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

portable CD player, is connected to

the power outlet, a brief power drop

during the restart might be noticeable.

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In countries with extremely low

temperatures it may be necessary to

park the vehicle without applied

parking brake. Make sure to park the

vehicle on a level surface.

button. Turn the steering wheel

until the steering wheel lock is

felt to engage.

Engine exhaust

9 Danger

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Lock the vehicle.

Activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

The engine cooling fans may run

after the engine has been

switched off 3 186.

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.

Caution

Avoid driving with an open load

compartment, otherwise exhaust

gases could enter the vehicle.

After running at high engine

speeds 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.

Exhaust filter

Automatic cleaning process

The exhaust filter system filters soot

particles out of the exhaust gases.

The start of saturation of the exhaust

filter is indicated by the temporary

illumination of t or C,

accompanied by a message in the

Driver Information Centre.

Notice

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment, the engine is

switched off automatically if the

vehicle comes to a standstill within a

certain time.

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