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Driving
CONTROLS
Driving
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:
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.
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:
Ending the manual mode
Press the selector lever to the right.
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CONTROLS
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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