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The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a
low speed.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is
shown in the display in litres/100 km
⇒page 18. This information can help
you to adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you wish to
achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel consumption over a certain
period of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new
measurement using the button ⇒page 19, fig. 8 . A zero appears in
the display for the first 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.
The indicated value will be updated every 30 metres while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.
Driving time
The driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased,
appears in the display ⇒page 18. If you wish to calculate the driving time
from a particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this
moment in time by pressing the button ⇒page 19, fig. 8 .
The maximum time indicated in both switch positions is 99 hours and 59
minutes. The indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Distance driven
The distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the
display ⇒page 18. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a
particular time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in
time by pressing the button ⇒page 19, fig. 8 .
The maximum distance indicated in both switch positions is 9 999 km. The
indicator is set back to null if this period is exceeded.
Average speed
The average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the
display in km/hour ⇒page 18. If you wish to determine the average speed
over a certain period of time you must first erase the memory at the start
of the new measurement using the button ⇒page 19, fig. 8 .
A zero appears in the display for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the
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Information display*
Introduction
The information display provides you with information in a convenient way
concerning the current operating state of your vehicle . The information
system also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed
in the vehicle) relating to the radio, multi-functional indicator, navigation
system and automatic gearbox.
Certain functions and operating conditions are always being checked on
the vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving.
Functional faults, if required repair work and other information are indi-
cated by red symbols ⇒page 25 and yellow symbols ⇒page 26.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal.
Information and texts giving warnings are also shown in the display
⇒ page 27. The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
You can have the relevant language set by a specialist garage.
The following information can be shown in the display (depending on the
equipment installed on the vehicle):
On models fitted with an automatic gearbox, the information in the display
appears only after a drive position is engaged.
Fig. 9 Instrument
cluster: Information
display
Menu⇒ page 23
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning⇒page 24
Radio display⇒page 24
Information from the telephone⇒page 139
Service Interval Display⇒page 16
Selector lever position for an automatic gearbox⇒page 132
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Menu
– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch
⇒fig. 11 for more than 1 second. – You can select the menu through the rocker switch . The
selected information is displayed after pressing the button
for a short time or after releasing the rocker switch (after
about 4 seconds).
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment
installed on the vehicle):
After selecting the menu DISPLAY OFF the display is switched off. Press
rocker switch for at least 1 second to switch the display on again.
The Information CAR STATUSflashes in the menu if there is something
which is not in proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning of a low fuel level).
The first warning will be displayed after switching over to CAR STATUS.
You can then display other operating conditions afterwards using the
switch-over function (such as water level low).
Fig. 10 Information
display: Menu
Fig. 11 Information
display: Control
elements
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TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER)⇒ page 18
CAR STATUS⇒page 24
DISPLAY OFF
NAVIGATION⇒page 26
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Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar
warning
The door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning lights up
when at least one of the three items door, luggage compartment or bonnet
are not closed when the ignition is turned on. The symbol indicates which
door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed ⇒ fig. 12 .
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door
and bonnet are completely closed.
As an additional warning signal, a 3 time peep sounds if the car is driven
at a speed of more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.
Radio display
These displays appear in addition to the normal information in the radio
display.
Auto Check Control
Car state
The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and
vehicle components. The check is performed constantly when the ignition
is switched on, both when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when
driving.
Operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information
appear in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown
with a red or yellow light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
Fig. 12 Information
display: Door warning
Fig. 13 Information
display: Radio display
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The red symbols indicate
danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indi-
cate a warning (priortity 2). Information for the driver may also appear in
addition to the symbols ⇒page 27.
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as possible. If several operational
faults exist at the same time, the symbols will appear one after the other
and are each visible for about 2 seconds.
The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the
rocker switch ⇒page 23, fig. 11 and are stored under the information
CAR STATUS .
There is at least one error message to be read when the term CAR
STATUS is flashing in the main menu. The display will show STATUS 1/2
(for example) if a number of error messages are present. This display indi-
cates that the first of a total of two error messages should be displayed.
Actuate the rocker switch , to call up the individual error messages.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol
and text in the display:
•Priority 1 - three warning signals
•Priority 2 - one warning signal
Operational check of the automatic gearbox
When the ignition is switched on, the Auto Check Control automatically
carries out an operational check. The following text will appear first if the
selector lever is the position P or N:
"APPLY FOOT BRAKE WHEN SELECTING GEAR WITH VEHICLE
STATIONARY." (Apply foot brake when selecting a gear while the
vehicle is stationary).
You must depress the brake pedal first and press the Shiftlock button at
the same time in order to move the selector lever out of these positions. The text will disappear once you select a drive position (
R, D etc.), and the
Auto Check Control function is displayed.
If the Auto Check Control detects faults, these will be displayed about 15
seconds after starting the engine in place of the text shown above. A
warning signal sounds at the same time.
Red symbols
A red symbol signals danger.
Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed:
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
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Fig. 14 Information
display: Oil pressure is
low
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Meaning of the red symbols:
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The
symbol continues flashing until the fault is rectified.
If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after
the other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:
One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after
the other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
Navigation system*
The controls for the navigation system, radio, CD player are located in the
centre console on both sides of the monitor screen. Navigation data is
also shown in the information display of the instrument cluster.
Information and warning texts are displayed preferentially when the navi-
gation system is switched on.
Operation of the navigation system is described in separate operating
instructions to be found in the on-board literature.
Faults in the brake surface⇒ page 36
Coolant level too low/coolant tempera-
ture too high⇒page 32
Engine oil pressure too low⇒page 33
Fig. 15 Information
display: Fuel level low
Fuel level low⇒page 32
Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor
faulty⇒page 33
Brake pad worn⇒page 32
Washer fluid level low⇒page 34
Light bulb defect⇒page 34
Light bulb in the brake light defect⇒page 34
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WARNING
•If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and
the corresponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result
in severe body injuries or major vehicle damage.
•The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There
is a risk of injuries, scalding, accid ents and fire when working in the
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other
fluids. It is also essential to observe all warnings ⇒page 219.
Note
•Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model
version. The symbols shown in the following functional description are to
be found as indicator lights in the instrument cluster.
•Operational faults are shown in the display of the instrument cluster as
red symbols (priority 1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning).
Turn signal system
Either the left or right indicator light flashes depending on the posi-
tion of the turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
This does not apply when towing a trailer.
EPC fault light (petrol engine)⇒ page 30
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine)⇒page 30
Glow plug system (diesel engine)⇒page 31
Coolant temperature/coolant level⇒page 32
Brake pad wear⇒page 32
Bonnet⇒page 32
Fuel reserve⇒page 32
Engine oil⇒page 33
Open door⇒page 34
Fluid level in windshield washer system⇒page 34
Bulbs⇒page 34
Control system for exhaust⇒page 34
Electronic stability programme (ESP)*⇒page 34
Traction control system (TCS)*⇒page 35
Antilock brake system (ABS)⇒page 35
Electronic immobiliser⇒page 36
Brake system⇒page 36
Dynamo⇒page 37
Seat belt warning light⇒page 37
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Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all
of the turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system
⇒page 59.
Main beam
The indicator light comes on when the main beam is selected or also
when the headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒page 59.
Airbag system
Monitoring the airbag system
The warning light
comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or comes
on or flashes while driving ⇒. This also applies if the warning light
does not come on when the ignition is switched on.
The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
AIRBAG FAULT
The functionality of the airbag system is also monitored electronically,
when one airbag has been switched off
Front, side or head front passenger airbags which have been
switched off using the vehicle system tester:
•The warning light lights up for 3 seconds after switching on the igni-
tion and then flashes for 12 seconds afterwards in 2 second intervals. Front, side or head passenger airbags which have been switched off
using the switch (for switching off airbags)* in the storage compart-
ment on the front passenger side:
•The warning light comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition has
been switched on.
•Switching off airbags is indicated in the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the indicator light (airbag switched off)
⇒ page 172.
WARNING
Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist
garage if a fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not
being activated in the event of an accident!
Note
Further information about switching off airbags ⇒page 171, “Deactivating
an airbag”.
Turn signal system for vehicles towing a trailer
The indicator light on vehicles towing a trailer flashes together with the
respective indicator light for the turn signal system.
The indicator light
does not flash if a turn signal light on the trailer or
on the vehicle is not operating.
Low beam
The indicator light comes on when low beam is selected ⇒page 56.
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