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Driving
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
Start/Stop button
The concept
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition is
not switched off accidentally.◀
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off and
starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system, the ignition switches off auto‐
matically.
Radio ready state
Ignition on
Activate radio ready state:
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press on
the brake pedal at the same time.
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When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
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When the engine is running: press START/
STOP button.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of
time.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
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After approx. 8 minutes.
The ignition switches off automatically:
When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.
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When the vehicle is locked, if the low beams
are switched on.
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Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
General information
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If the engine is switched off and the ignition
is switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off
or the daytime running lights are switched
on.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Ignition off
Unattended vehicle
Press the Start/Stop button again, and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
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Before leaving the car with the engine running,
set the parking brake and place the transmission
in position P or neutral to prevent the car from
moving.◀
Switching off the engine
1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
The radio ready state is switched on.
3. Set the parking brake.
Parking brake
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐
erate engine speeds.
The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
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Engine switched off: the parking brake acts
on the rear wheels.
Starting the engine
Press on the brake pedal and
press the Start/Stop button.
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Engine running: the parking brake acts on
the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels
via the hydraulic brake system.
The engine is cranked until it
starts.
The parking brake can be set manually or auto‐
matically:
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Manual: by pulling and pushing the switch.
Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold.
Engine stop
General information
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the windows and injure them‐
selves.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up in red. The
parking brake is set.
Before driving into a car wash
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes, refer to page 271.
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Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Secure the vehicle in a manner appropriate to
the inclination of the road, e.g., with a wheel
chock; otherwise, there is the danger of the ve‐
hicle rolling.◀
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
Unlocking
1. Remove the release tool from the tool kit.
While driving
Use while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the button is being pulled.
The indicator lamp lights up in red, a sig‐
nal sounds and the brake lamps light up.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models
2. Raise the floor panel in the cargo area.
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx.
2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
Releasing
Press the switch while the brake pedal is
pressed or transmission position P is en‐
gaged.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Take the remote control with you
3. Take out the floor trim in the cargo area, re‐
moving the screws with the release tool, ar‐
rows.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀
Manual release
The parking brake can be released manually in
the event of a power failure or electrical fault.
Before releasing, secure the vehicle
against rolling
Before releasing the parking brake manually,
and whenever you park the vehicle with the
parking brake released, ensure that position P of
the automatic transmission is engaged.
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4. Place the release tool on the release point,
arrow.
2.
Press the switch while the brake is de‐
pressed or transmission position P is en‐
gaged.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
5. Forcefullypullthereleasetoolupagainstthe
resistance until you notice a marked in‐
crease in the resistance and the parking
brake releases audibly.
Automatic Hold
The concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving away.
Have the malfunction corrected
If the parking brake has been released
manually in response to a malfunction, only
technicians can return it to operation.
Have the malfunction corrected by your service
center.◀
After a power failure
For your safety
Only put the parking brake into operation
after a power failure
Under the following conditions, Automatic Hold
is automatically deactivated and the parking
brake is set:
The parking brake should only be put into oper‐
ation again if it was manually released due to an
interruption in the supply of electrical power.
Otherwise, it cannot be ensured that the parking
brake will function properly.◀
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The engine is switched off.
A door is opened and driver's safety belt is
unbuckled.
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The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill
using the parking brake.
Putting the parking brake into
operation
1. Switch on the ignition.
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The indicator lamp switches from green
to red and the letters AUTO H go out.
The indicator lamp lights up in green.
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive
off.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models
The brake is released automatically.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Before driving away:
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Release the parking brake manually.
Reactivate Automatic Hold.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Before driving into a car wash
Leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning
Deactivate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the
parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to
roll.◀
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, engage position P of the automatic trans‐
mission and ensure that the parking brake is set.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀
Parking
The parking brake is automatically set if the en‐
gine is switched off while the vehicle is being
held by Automatic Hold.
Activating
This function can be activated when the driver's
door is closed and the safety belt is fastened, or
while driving.
The indicator lamp changes from green
to red.
Press the button.
The parking brake is not set if the engine
is switched off while the vehicle is coast‐
ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐
vated.
The LED and the letters AUTO H light
up.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Take the remote control with you
Deactivating
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀
Press the button again.
The LED and the letters AUTO H go
out.
Malfunction
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against rolling
using a wheel chock, for example, when leaving
it.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press on the brake pedal to deactivate it.
When the parking brake, refer to page 66, is set
manually, Automatic Hold is deactivated auto‐
matically.
Driving
Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐
matically secured against rolling when it stops.
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High beams, headlamp flasher
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
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High beams, arrow 1.
Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
To switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
Switching on
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal"
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
Thewipersswitchtonormalspeedwhenthe
vehicle is stationary.
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Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Switching off and brief wipe
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐
tion.◀
Rain sensor sensitivity
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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Brief wipe: press down once.
To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Turn the thumbwheel.
Rain sensor
The concept
Clean the windshield, headlamps*
The time between wipes is controlled automat‐
ically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Press the button on the wiper lever.
When activated, the wipers move over the wind‐
shield once.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
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Windshield washer nozzles
Washer fluid reservoir
The washer jets are automatically heated*
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Capacity
Approx. 5.3 US quarts/ 5 liters
Washer fluid
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
General information
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Transmission positions
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
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When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 65, position P is engaged automatically.
Engaging D, R and N
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
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After the engine is switched off, if the car is
in radio ready state, refer to page 65, or if the
ignition is switched off, refer to page 65, and
if position R or D is engaged.
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di‐
rection, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
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If the ignition is switched off and position N
is engaged.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its
center position.
If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
transmission position R or D is engaged.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Engaging the transmission position
Press the Unlock button to:
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Transmission position P can only be disen‐
gaged if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
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Engage R.
Shift out of P.
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With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Engaging P
Depress the brake until you start driv‐
ing
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a driving position, maintain pres‐
sure on the brake pedal until you are ready
to start.◀
Press button P.
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Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the sport program
Displays in the instrument cluster
The transmission position is dis‐
played, for instance, P.
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
DS is displayed in the instrument cluster.
This position is recommended for a perform‐
ance-oriented driving style.
Activating the M/S manual mode
Push the selector lever to the left out of trans‐
mission position D.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster, e.g., M1.
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To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
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To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.
The transmission only shifts up or down if the
rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate. If the
engine speed is too high, the transmission does
not shift down.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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