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Vehicle features and options Auto Start/Stop function

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

Principle

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

the series. It also describes features and func-

The system switches off the engine during a

tions that are not necessarily available in the

stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.

country versions. This also applies to safety

The engine starts automatically for driving off.

functions and systems. When using these

Additional information:

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Coasting, refer to page 263.

General information

Start/Stop button

After each engine start using the Start/Stop

button, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready.

The function is activated from speeds of ap-

prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.

Principle

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches drive-ready state on or

off.

Depending on the selected driving mode, the

system is automatically activated or deacti-

vated.

Manual transmission: the drive-

ready state is switched on when

you depress the clutch pedal while pressing

the Start/Stop button.

Engine stop

Functional requirements

Steptronic transmission: the drive-ready state

is switched on when you depress the brake

pedal while pressing the Start/Stop button.

Manual transmission

The engine is switched off automatically during

a stop under the following conditions:

Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches

the drive-ready state back off and standby

state is switched back on.

▷

Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

Additional information:

▷

The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-

er's door is closed.

▷

Drive-ready state, refer to page 40.

Standby state, refer to page 39.

Steptronic transmission

Driving off

The engine is switched off automatically during

a stop under the following conditions:

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

2. Apply gear position.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Driving off.

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▷

The selector lever is in selector lever posi-

tion D.

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic en-

gine stop have not been met.

The brake pedal remains depressed while

the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is

held by Automatic Hold.

▷

The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-

er's door is closed.

Total time with switched-off engine

ECO PRO driving mode: de-

pending on the vehicle equip-

ment, the total time that the

engine has been switched off

using the Auto Start/Stop func-

tion is displayed on an auto-

matic engine stop.

Steptronic transmission: manual

engine stop

If the engine was not switched off automati-

cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can

be switched off manually:

▷

Depress the brake pedal forcefully again

from the current pedal position.

The total time can be reset via the trip data.

Additional information:

▷

Engage selector lever position P.

ECO PRO, refer to page 261.

When all functional preconditions are fulfilled,

the engine switches off.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically in

the following situations:

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.

▷

In case of a steep downhill grade.

Brake not engaged strongly enough.

The outside temperature is high and auto-

matic climate control is running.

Displays in the instrument cluster

▷

The car's interior has not yet been heated

or cooled to the required level.

General information

Instrument cluster with enhanced features:

Where there is a risk of window condensa-

tion when the automatic climate control is

switched on.

The display in the instrument

cluster indicates that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for

an automatic engine start.

▷

Engine or other parts not at operating tem-

perature.

▷

Engine cooling is required.

Instrument cluster without enhanced features:

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

The display in the instrument

cluster indicates that the Auto

Start/Stop function is ready for

an automatic engine start.

▷

Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

Hood is unlocked.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is acti-

vated.

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▷

Stop-and-go traffic.

▷

In case of excessive warming of the interior

when air conditioning is turned on.

Steptronic transmission: selector lever posi-

tion in N or R.

In case of excessive cooling of the interior

when the heating is turned on.

▷

After driving in reverse.

In case of a risk of window condensa-

tion when the automatic climate control is

turned on.

Use of fuel with high ethanol content.

Starting the engine

Functional requirements

Manual transmission

▷

Without mild hybrid technology: in case of a

steering operation.

Steptronic transmission:

When changing from selector lever position

D to N or R.

The engine starts automatically under the fol-

lowing preconditions:

▷

Steptronic transmission:

▷

By pressing the clutch pedal.

When changing from selector lever position

P to N, D, or R.

Steptronic transmission

▷

In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat-

tery.

The engine starts automatically under the fol-

lowing preconditions:

When starting an oil level measurement.

▷

By releasing the brake pedal.

When Automatic Hold is activated: step on

the accelerator pedal.

Additional functions Auto Start/Stop

Depending on the equipment and national-

market 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 an antic-

ipatory manner.

Driving off

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

the following conditions are met:

For instance, this applies to the following sit-

uations:

▷

A situation is detected in which the stop-

ping time is expected to be very short. The

engine is not automatically switched off. A

message appears on the control display,

depending on the situation.

▷

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is open.

▷

Hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied

length of time.

▷

A situation is detected in which the vehi-

cle should be started up immediately. The

switched-off engine starts automatically.

The engine can only be started via the Start/

Stop button.

The function may be restricted if the naviga-

tion data is invalid, outdated or not available,

for example.

System limits

Even if driving off was not intended, the deac-

tivated engine starts up automatically in the

following situations:

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Activating/deactivating the system

manually

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

Principle

General information

The engine is not automatically switched off.

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle

can be switched off permanently, for instance

when leaving it.

The engine is started during an automatic en-

gine stop.

Manual transmission

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

Via button

▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse gear.

3. Set the parking brake.

Steptronic transmission

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

Press the button.

Selector lever position P is engaged au-

tomatically.

Steptronic transmission: via selector

lever position

The Auto Start/Stop function is also deacti-

vated in selector lever position M/S.

2. Set the parking brake.

Automatic deactivation

General information

Via the Driving Experience Control

The Auto Start/Stop function is also deacti-

vated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving

Experience Control.

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-

tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-

sons, for instance if no driver is detected.

Display

Malfunction

▷

LED is illuminated: Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

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 vehicle checked by

an authorized service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

▷

LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is

activated.

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Overview

Parking brake

Principle

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling away when it is parked.

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

Parking brake

Setting the parking brake

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

With a stationary vehicle

Pull the switch.

▷

Set the parking brake.

The LED illuminates.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red. The parking

brake is set.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

While driving

General information

Warning

Use while driving serves as an emergency

braking function.

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for example, due to

the following actions:

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle

brakes hard while the switch is being

pulled.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,

and the brake lights illuminate.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

The parking brake is engaged when the vehi-

cle is stationary.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

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Safety information

Releasing the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake manually

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

2.

Manual transmission: press the

switch while the brake pedal is depressed.

Steptronic transmission: press the

switch while the brake is depressed or se-

lector lever position P is set.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

Releasing the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is released automatically

when you drive off.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

Warning

Steptronic transmission: Automatic

Hold

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for example, 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.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

The vehicle is automatically held in place when

it is stationary.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

On uphill grades the system prevents the vehi-

cle from rolling back when driving off.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

General information

Under the following conditions, the parking

brake is automatically engaged:

▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

The driver's door is opened while the vehi-

cle is stationary.

▷

The moving vehicle is brought to a stand-

still using the parking brake.

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NOTICE

Driving off

Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.

If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold

engages the parking brake and prevents the

vehicle from rolling in a car wash. There is a

risk of damage to property. Deactivate Auto-

matic Hold prior to entering the car wash.

The brake is released automatically and the

indicator light of the parking brake is no longer

illuminated.

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.

Overview

The indicator light changes from green

to red.

The parking brake is not set automatically if

the drive-ready state was switched off while

the vehicle was coasting. Automatic Hold is

deactivated.

Automatic Hold

Switching operational readiness off

Press the button.

The LED goes out.

Establishing operational readiness of

Automatic Hold

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

The indicator light goes out.

2.

Press the button.

The LED illuminates.

Automatic Hold is switched off.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

also press on the brake pedal when switching

off.

The indicator light illuminates green.

Automatic Hold is ready to use.

After every vehicle restart, the last se-

lected setting is active.

Malfunction

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

secure the vehicle against rolling away before

exiting.

Automatic Hold holding the vehicle

Operational readiness is established and the

driver's door is closed.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-

stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of

the vehicle.

After the brake is applied, the vehicle is

kept from rolling away as soon as the

indicator light illuminates green.

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The one-touch signaling duration can be ad-

justed.

After a power interruption

To reestablish parking brake functionality after

a power interruption:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

1. Turn on standby state.

3. "Exterior lighting"

4. "One-touch turn signal"

5. Select the desired setting.

2.

Pull the switch while stepping on

the brake pedal or while selector lever po-

sition P is set and then push.

This process may take a few seconds. Some

mechanical sounds associated with this proc-

ess are normal.

Brief flashing

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

to flash.

The indicator light is no longer illumi-

nated as soon as the parking brake is

ready for operation again.

High-beam headlights,

headlight flasher

Turn signal

Press the lever forward or pull it backward.

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 turn signal

lamps on the exterior mirror are easy to see.

Flashing

▷

High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.

The high-beam headlights illuminate when

the low-beam headlights are switched on.

High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,

arrow 2.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

One-touch signaling

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

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Press the lever up until the desired position is

reached.

Window wiper system

Safety information

Warning

▷

Resting position of the wipers, position 0.

Rain sensor, position 1.

Normal wiper speed, position 2.

Fast wiper speed, position 3.

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 wipers are folded in when switching

on.

When the journey is interrupted with the win-

dow wiper system turned on: when the journey

continues, the wipers resume at their previous

speed.

Turning off the window wiper

system and flick wipe

NOTICE

The wiper blades can wear out or become

damaged prematurely when wiping on a dry

window for a longer period of time. The wiper

motor can overheat. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Do not use the wipers when

the window is dry.

Press the lever down.

▷

Turn off: press the lever down until it

reaches the 0 position.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching on.

There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost

the windshield prior to switching the wipers

on.

▷

Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0

position.

The lever automatically returns to its 0 po-

sition when released.

Rain sensor

Principle

Turning on window wiper system

The rain sensor automatically controls the

wiper operation depending on the intensity of

the rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, di-

rectly in front of the interior mirror.

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▷

Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.

Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity.

Safety information

NOTICE

Windshield washer system

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

can accidentally start moving in car washes.

There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti-

vate the rain sensor in car washes.

Safety information

Warning

Activating rain sensor

The washer fluid can freeze onto the window

at low temperatures and obstruct the view.

There is a risk of accident. Only use the win-

dow washer system when the washer fluid

will not freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-

freeze, if needed.

NOTICE

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

the washer pump cannot work as intended.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do

not use the washer system when the washer

fluid reservoir is empty.

Press the lever up once from its 0 position,

arrow 1.

Wiping operation is started.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not

start.

Cleaning the windshield

Deactivating rain sensor

Press the lever back into the 0 position.

Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity

Pull the lever.

The washer fluid is sprayed on the windshield,

and the wipers are turned on briefly.

Windshield washer nozzles

Turn the knurled wheel to adjust the sensitivity

of the rain sensor.

The windshield washer nozzles are automati-

cally heated while standby state is switched

on.

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Folding out the wipers

1. Turn on standby state.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Principle

2. Press and hold the wiper lever down until

the wipers stop in a nearly vertical position.

In the fold-out position, the wipers can be

folded out from the windshield, which is impor-

tant, for instance, when changing the wiper

blades or for folding away under frosty condi-

tions.

Safety information

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 wipers are folded in when switching

on.

3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the

windshield.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching on.

There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost

the windshield prior to switching the wipers

on.

Folding in the wipers

1. Fold the wipers back in onto the windshield.

2. Switch on standby state and press and

hold the wiper lever down again.

Wipers return to their rest position and are

ready again for operation.

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Shifting

Manual transmission

Safety information

Warning

General information

Depending on the motorization, the RPM dur-

ing a shifting operation is adjusted automati-

cally as required for harmonious gear chang-

ing.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Before leaving

the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling

away.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the gearshift

lever dynamically to the left and engage re-

verse gear with a forward shifting movement.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷

Set the parking brake.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own drive, for instance in a car wash, or be

pushed.

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

turn the front wheels in the direction of

the curb.

▷

On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with

a wheel chock.

1. Turn on standby state.

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out of a

forward gear or reverse.

3. Release the parking brake.

NOTICE

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive RPM

can damage the engine. There is a risk of

damage to property. When shifting into 5th or

6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right.

Steptronic transmission

Principle

The Steptronic transmission combines the

functions of an automatic transmission with

the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.

Shift pattern

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Before leaving

your vehicle, secure it against rolling away,

e.g., by applying the parking brake.

▷

1–6: forward gears.

R: reverse gear.

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Selector lever positions

Engaging selector lever positions

Gear position D

General information

Selector lever position for normal driving. All

gears for forward travel are activated automat-

ically.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a gear position or reverse gear, main-

tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are

ready to drive off.

R is reverse

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

In certain situations, e.g., to rock free on snow,

it is possible to shift between reverse gear and

gear position D without pressing the brake.

Functional requirements

Neutral N

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 an-

other selector lever position.

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without

drive, for instance in car washes, in selector

lever position N.

Parking position P

The selection lever position P cannot be

changed until all technical prerequisites are

met.

General information

Selector lever position, for instance for parking

the vehicle. The transmission blocks the indi-

vidual wheels in selector lever position P.

Engaging selector lever position D, N,

R

Engage selector lever position P only when the

vehicle is stationary.

A selector lever lock prevents the following in-

correct operation:

▷

Unintentional shifting into selector lever po-

sition R.

P is engaged automatically

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally in situations such as the following:

▷

Unintentional shifting from selector lever

position P into another selector lever posi-

tion.

▷

After the drive-ready state is switched off

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

engaged.

▷

After the standby state has been turned off

when selector lever position N is engaged.

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the

driver's door is opened while the vehicle

is stationary and selector lever position D,

M/S, or R is engaged.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-

lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the

vehicle may begin to move. Also set parking

brake.

Additional information:

Parking brake, refer to page 126.

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Rolling or pushing the vehicle

1. Fasten driver's seat belt.

2. Press and hold the button to release the

selector lever lock.

General information

In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to

roll without its own drive for a short distance,

for instance in a car wash or to be pushed.

Engaging selector lever position N

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are blocked. There is a risk

of damage to property. Do not switch off

standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g.,

in a car wash.

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.

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing

on the brake pedal.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold.

Automatic Hold, refer to page 127.

4. If necessary, loosen the belt.

5. If necessary, open the door.

6. Depress the brake pedal.

Engaging selector lever position P

7. Touch the selector lever lock and engage

selector lever position N.

8. Switch off drive-ready state.

In this way, standby state remains switched

on, and a Check Control message is dis-

played.

The vehicle can roll.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally after approximately 35 minutes.

If the system is not operational, you may not

be able to change the selector lever position.

Press button P.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed.

Additional information:

Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,

refer to page 137.

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Activating manual mode

Kickdown

1. Press the selector lever to the left from se-

lector lever position D, arrow 1.

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-

sistance point at the full throttle position.

Sport program M/S

Principle

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.

2. Press the selector lever forward or pull it

backward, arrows 2.

Activating the Sport program

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is

changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for instance M1.

Shifting

▷

To downshift: press the selector lever for-

ward.

▷

Upshifting: pull the selector lever rear-

wards.

Press the selector lever to the left from selector

lever position D.

The transmission continues shifting automati-

cally in certain situations, for instance when

RPM limits are reached.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for instance S1.

The sport program of the transmission is acti-

vated.

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.

Ending the Sport program

Press the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Manual mode M/S

In addition, there is no downshifting for kick-

down.

Principle

Additional information:

Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual

mode.

SPORT, refer to page 139.

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Ending the manual mode

Shifting

Press the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles

Principle

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to change gears quickly while keeping

both hands on the steering wheel.

▷

Upshifting: pull the right shift paddle.

Downshifting: pull left shift paddle.

General information

Downshifting to the lowest possible gear:

keep the left shift paddle pulled.

Shifting

The vehicle only shifts at suitable RPM and

road speeds.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Short-term manual mode

Displays in the instrument cluster

In selector lever position D, actuating a shift

paddle switches into manual mode tempora-

rily.

The selector lever position is

displayed, for example P.

After conservative driving in manual mode

without acceleration or shifting via the shift

paddles for a certain amount of time, the

transmission switches back to automatic

mode.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

It is possible to switch into automatic mode:

▷

Keep the right shift paddle pulled until D is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

General information

Unlock the transmission lock electroni-

cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a

hazardous area in the event of a malfunction.

▷

In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,

pull the left shift paddle.

Continuous manual mode

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the

parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll-

ing away.

In selector lever position S, actuating a shift

paddle switches into manual mode perma-

nently.

Engage selector lever position N

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank

the engine.

Steptronic Sport transmission

With the appropriate transmission version, the

lowest possible gear can be selected by simul-

taneously activating kickdown and operating

the left shift paddles. This is not possible in

short-term manual mode.

1. Press and hold down brake pedal.

2. Press and hold the Start/Stop button. The

starter must audibly start.

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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 posi-

tion N is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Functional requirement

Launch Control is available when the engine

is at operating temperature. The engine is at

operating temperature after an uninterrupted

trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Starting with launch control

1. Turn on drive-ready state.

2.

Press the button.

TRACTION is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF

illuminates.

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. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal

beyond the resistance point at the full throt-

tle position, kickdown.

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous

area and secure it against rolling away.

A destination flag is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

Additional information:

6. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait

briefly until the engine speed is constant.

Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.

Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 318.

Launch Control

7. Release the brake within 3 seconds after

the destination flag illuminates.

Principle

The vehicle accelerates.

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on roads with good traction under dry sur-

rounding conditions.

Upshifting occurs automatically as long as

the destination flag is displayed and the ac-

celerator 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

conditions, when used again.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in.

Do not steer the steering wheel when driving

off with Launch Control.

After using Launch Control

Additional information:

To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic

Stability Control as soon as possible.

Break-in, refer to page 256.

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System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

Driving modes

Buttons in the vehicle

Driving Experience Control

Button

SPORT

Driving

mode

Configura-

tion

Principle

The Driving Experience Control influences the

driving dynamics properties of the vehicle.

SPORT

INDIVID-

UAL

The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the

situation using various driving modes.

SPORT

PLUS

General information

The following systems are affected, for in-

stance:

COMFORT

ECO PRO

COMFORT

ECO PRO

INDIVID-

UAL

▷

Engine characteristics.

Steptronic transmission.

Adaptive M chassis.

Steering.

ADAPTIVE

When drive-ready state is switched on, the

COMFORT driving mode is selected automati-

cally.

Display in the instrument cluster.

Cruise control.

Driving modes in detail

COMFORT

Overview

Principle

The COMFORT driving mode is a balanced

setting between sporty and consumption-opti-

mized driving.

Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until

COMFORT is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selected driving mode is

displayed in the instrument clus-

ter.

SPORT

Principle

The SPORT driving mode is a dynamic setting

for more agility with an optimized suspension.

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Turning on

Press the button repeatedly until

SPORT is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

SPORT PLUS is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

SPORT INDIVIDUAL

ECO PRO

Principle

In the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode, indi-

vidual settings can be adjusted to support driv-

ing dynamics properties.

In ECO PRO driving mode, consumption is op-

timized.

Turning on

Configuration

Press the button repeatedly until ECO

PRO is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Driving mode"

4. "SPORT INDIVIDUAL"

5. Select the desired setting.

ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL

Principle

▷

"Damping"

"Steering"

In the ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode,

individual settings can be adjusted to support

an economical driving style.

"Engine"

"Transmission"

The engine control and comfort features, for

instance the climate control output, are ad-

justed.

Manual transmission: "Gear Shift

Assistant"

The engine speed is adjusted for shift-

ing during downshifting.

Configuration

1. "CAR"

Reset SPORT INDIVIDUAL to the standard

settings:

2. "Settings"

3. "Driving mode"

4. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

5. Select the desired setting.

"Reset to SPORT STANDARD".

SPORT PLUS

Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard

settings:

Principle

The SPORT PLUS driving mode is a dynamic

setting for maximum agility with an adjusted

drive.

"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".

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ADAPTIVE

Principle

The ADAPTIVE driving mode is a balanced

driving mode that automatically adapts to the

driving situation and driving style.

If the navigation system is active, upcoming

road sections are considered.

Turning on

Press the button. ADAPTIVE is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

INDIVIDUAL configuration

General information

The individual configuration set last is acti-

vated directly when the driving mode is called

up again.

Activating configuration of the driving

mode

Press the button for the desired driving mode

several times.

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