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25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal indi-
cator lamp
51
2
vESP warning lamp
358
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
133
5
lDistance warning 
lamp
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates with the 
ignition on. It should go out 
when the engine is running.
6
KRight turn signal indi-
cator lamp
51
7
Coolant temperature indi-
cator with:
131
•Coolant temperature 
warning lamp
357,
377
Item
Page
8
Tachometer with:
132
1Supplemental 
restraint system 
indicator lamp
360,
388
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) warning 
lamp
354
359,
388
BLow beam headlamp 
indicator lamp
126
AHigh beam headlamp 
indicator lamp
126
9
Main odometer with:
Gear selector lever posi-
tion 
133
Program mode 
133
Item
Page
a
Clock with:
147
;Brake warning lamp, 
USA only
355
3Brake warning lamp, 
Canada onlyúEngine malfunction 
indicator lamp, 
USA only
356
±Engine malfunction 
indicator lamp, 
Canada only
356
CRoll bar warning lamp
b
Fuel display with:AFuel reserve warning 
lamp
359
c
Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
130
Adjusting instrument 
cluster illumination
130
Confirming new time set-
tings
147 
     
        
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130 Controls in detailInstrument clusterFor a full view illustration of the instrument 
cluster, see “Instrument cluster” 
(page 24).
1Reset button
The instrument cluster is activated when 
you
open a door
switch on the ignition (
page 36)
press reset button1
switch on the exterior lamps
You can change the instrument cluster 
settings in the Instrument cluster submenu 
of the control system (
page 145).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use the reset button1 to adjust the 
illumination brightness for the instrument 
cluster.To brighten illumination
Turn reset button1 clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will 
brighten.
To dim illumination
Turn reset button1 counterclock-
wise.
The instrument cluster illumination will 
dim.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is 
dimmed or brightened automatically to 
suit ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will 
also be adjusted automatically when 
you switch on the vehicle’s exterior 
lamps. 
     
        
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148 Controls in detailControl system
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time
/Date 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Clock, hours 
Confirm by press. R
 appears in the 
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the hour 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the 
hour.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 130) to confirm.
The hour is set and stored.Setting time (minutes)
This function can only be seen in vehicles 
with audio system.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time in 
COMAND, refer to the separate 
COMAND operating instructions.
 
     
        
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149 Controls in detail
Control system
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until the message 
Clock, minutes 
Confirm by press. R
 appears in the 
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the minutes 
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the 
minutes.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 130) to confirm.
The minutes are set and stored.Setting the date (month)
This function can only be seen in vehicles 
with audio system.
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæ orç to the 
Time/Date
 
submenu.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the date in 
COMAND, refer to the separate 
COMAND operating instructions.
 
     
        
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302 OperationAt the gas stationRefueling
The fuel filler flap is located on the 
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the 
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with 
the SmartKey or the SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO* automatically locks/un-
locks the fuel filler flap.1To open the fuel filler flap
2To insert the fuel filler cap
Turn the engine off
by turning the SmartKey to 
position0. Remove the SmartKey 
from the starter switch. 
by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* 
start/stop button. Open the driv-
er’s door (with driver’s door open, 
starter switch is now in position0, 
same as with SmartKey removed 
from starter switch).
Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at 
the point indicated by the arrow1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and 
hold on to it until possible pressure is 
released.
Take off cap and set it in direction of 
arrow2 in the recess on the fuel filler 
flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping 
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle 
unit.
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle 
unit cuts out – do not top up or 
overfill.
Warning!
G
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. 
It burns violently and can cause serious inju-
ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid 
inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish 
all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, 
flame or smoking materials near gasoline!
Failure to remove the fuel cap slowly could 
result in personal injury. 
     
        
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393 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Vehicle jackThe vehicle jack is located in the storage 
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Storage position
Remove vehicle jack from its 
compartment.
Push crank handle up.
Operational position
Turn the crank handle clockwise until it 
engages (operational position).
Before storing the vehicle jack in its com-
partment:
It should be fully collapsed
The handle must be folded in (storage 
position)
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking 
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets 
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help 
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift 
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never 
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported 
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from 
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always 
firmly set parking brake and block wheels 
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the 
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is 
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack 
on a level surface. Make sure the jack arm is 
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. 
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient 
capacity jackstands before working under 
the vehicle. 
     
        
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394 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to 
additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while 
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plate upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plate
Tilt both plates upward1.
Fold the lower plate outward2.
Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the 
way into the openings of the base 
plate3.
Minispare wheel
The Minispare wheel is located in the 
storage compartment underneath the 
trunk floor.
Removing the Minispare wheel
Remove trunk floor cover from trunk.
Loosen the retaining screw in the mid-
dle of storage well casing by turning it 
counterclockwise (
page 391).
Remove the storage well casing 
(page 391). 
     
        
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419 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front turn signal lamp bulb
Turn bulb socket1 counterclockwise 
and remove it.
Press gently onto the bulb and turn 
counterclockwise out of bulb 
socket1.
Press the new bulb gently into bulb 
socket1 and turn clockwise until it 
engages.
Place bulb socket1 back into the 
lamp and turn it clockwise.Parking and standing lamp bulb
Turn housing cover2 counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Pull out bulb socket5 with the bulb.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket5.
Press the new bulb into bulb socket5.
Press bulb socket5 back into the 
lamp.
Align housing cover2 and turn it 
clockwise.Side marker lamp bulb
Carefully slide the lamp towards the 
rear in direction of arrows.
Remove front end first.
Turn the bulb socket with the bulb 
counterclockwise and remove it.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
Insert the new bulb into the bulb 
socket.
Place the bulb socket back into the 
lamp and turn it clockwise.
To reinstall the lamp, set rear end in the 
bumper and let the front end engage.