Driving and operating
87
Driving hints ................................. 87
Control of the vehicle ................. 87
Steering ..................................... 88
Starting and operating ................. 88
New vehicle running-in .............. 88
Ignition switch positions ............. 88
Starting the engine .................... 89
Stop-start system ...................... 90
Parking ...................................... 92
Air suspension ........................... 93
Engine exhaust ............................ 94
Exhaust filter .............................. 94
Catalytic converter ..................... 95
AdBlue ....................................... 95
Electric drive unit ......................... 99
Manual transmission .................. 100
Brakes ........................................ 101
Antilock brake system ............. 101
Parking brake .......................... 101
Brake assist ............................. 102
Hill start assist ......................... 102
Regenerative braking .............. 102
Ride control systems ................. 103
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system ......... 103
Descent control system ........... 105
Driver assistance systems ......... 107
Cruise control .......................... 107
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Active emergency braking ....... 112
Forward collision alert ............. 115
Parking assist .......................... 117
Side blind spot alert ................. 118
Rear view camera ................... 121
Rear cross traffic alert ............. 122
Traffic sign assistant ................ 123
Lane departure warning .......... 124
Charging .................................... 126
General information ................. 126
Charging types ........................ 127
Charging cable ........................ 127
Charging status ....................... 133
Fuel ............................................ 134
Fuel for diesel engines ............ 134
Refuelling ................................ 135
Trailer hitch ................................ 137
General information ................. 137
Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 137
Trailer towing ........................... 137
Towing equipment ................... 138
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.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system
Pedals
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.