83 Instrument cluster
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Coolant temperature gauge, see page 87
2Outside temperature indicator (optional), see
page 88
3Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp, see page 242
4Left turn signal indicator lamp, see exterior lamp
switch, page 97
5Knob for odometer / trip odometer readout / reset,
FSS indicator, and intensity of instrument lamps,
see page 86
64-ETS+ and ESP warning lamp, see page 243
For 4-ETS+ (four wheel electronic traction system),
seepage221;
for ESP (electronic stability program), see page 223.7Speedometer
8Selectable:
Trip odometer, see page 86
Main odometer, see page 86
FSS display, see page 94
Engine oil level indicator, see page 96
9Right turn signal indicator lamp, see exterior lamp
switch, page 97
10Knob for setting clock, see page 87
11Tachometer, see page 88
12Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions, page 186
13Clock, see page 87
102 Exterior lamp switch
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Setting illumination time:
The illumination time can only be set while the vehicle
is at a standstill and the electronic key in steering lock
position 2.
1. Turn exterior lamp switch to positionD.
2. Press top (1) of fog lamp switch (approx. 5 seconds),
until the clock display (located in the instrument
cluster) displays the actual illumination time.3. Continued pressing of the switch varies the
illumination time between 0 (off) and 60 seconds.
Each time the switch is pressed, the illumination
time increases by 15 seconds.
4. Approx. 5 seconds after pressing the switch the
illumination time is set and the clock is again
displayed.
Locator lighting
This function will be only active with exterior lamp
switch in positionU.
After unlocking the vehicle with the electronic key
during darkness, parking lamps and fog lamps switch
on for approximately 40 seconds.
The exterior lamps will be switched off when opening
the driver’s door.
324 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Central locking system ................................................... 26
Automatic central locking ......................................... 33
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 27
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 29
Panic button ................................................................. 28
Remote control ............................................................ 26
Unlocking the liftgate ................................................. 27
Vehicle keys ................................................................. 24
Changing wheels ...........................................................267
Inflating the space-saver tire .................................. 271
Charge indicator lamp ................................................... 245
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 240
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................238
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................... 96
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................255
Child restraint .............................................. 39, 48, 55, 68
Child seat mounts
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 72
Child seat mounts – “LATCH” type ............................... 72
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................298
Climate control
Special settings ..........................................................114
Clock, adjusting ............................................................... 87
Compartment under front passenger seat ................. 134Consumer information ................................................. 320
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 164
Coolant level
Adding ........................................................................ 257
Checking .................................................................... 256
Low engine coolant level warning ......................... 246
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................87
Coolants ........................................................................... 318
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ......................... 318
Low engine coolant level warning ......................... 246
Cover blind, cargo area ................................................. 155
Cruise control ................................................................. 214
Cup holder
Instrument panel ...................................................... 134
Rear center console .................................................. 136
Cup holder in front seat armrest ................................. 135
DDeep water
Driving instructions .................................................201
Display illumination ........................................................86
Doors ..................................................................................30
Drinking and driving ..................................................... 192
Drive sensibly - save fuel .............................................. 192
