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Note
When the display shows route guidance instructions from the navigation
system, the ambient temperature appears in the second line of the radio
display.Fuel range
The fuel range display can help you to plan your trip.The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. It shows how far the vehicle can
be driven with the amount of fuel left in the tank, assuming the same style of
driving. The fuel range is displayed in increments of 10 km.
The fuel range is calculated on the basis of the fuel consumption over the last
30 kilometres. The fuel range will increase if you drive in a more economical
manner.
Door catch/ tailgate warningThe door catch/tailgate warning symbol lights up if one or more of the doors,
or the bonnet or tailgate are not proper ly closed when the ignition is on. The
symbol also indicates which of these is not properly closed. The display in the
illustration ⇒fig. 50 shows that the front left door is open.
The corresponding part of the pictogram wil l flash if either the bonnet or tail-
gate are open. The warning symbol goes out when the bonnet, tailgate and
all the doors are closed.
On vehicles with a driver information system and an on-board computer* the
door catches/tailgate warning symbol can be switched off by briefly pressing
one of the control switches for the on-board computer ⇒page 85. However,
the warning symbol will appear again if any of the doors or the bonnet or tail-
gate is opened or closed.
Fig. 50 Display: door
catch/tailgate warning
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Auto-check systemIntroductionThe auto-check system checks important components and vehicle systems.
These background checks are run consta ntly, as long as the ignition is
switched on.
A message is displayed in the instrument panel if a fault should occur or if any
maintenance or repairs are urgently required. This is accompanied by an
audible warning signal. Depending on the pr iority of the fault, a red or yellow
warning symbol lights up in the display.
The red symbols indicate a danger, whereas the yellow ones represent a
warning . Additional messages to assist the driver may be shown with the red
or yellow symbols.
Driver messages
Additional messages to assist the driver are displayed
together with the warning symbols in the instrument panel.Driver messages and red symbols
If a red warning symbol appears in the display, you can press the
button ⇒fig. 52 to call up an additional driver message.
For example: in the event of an oil pressure malfunction, the oil pressure
symbol

will appear in the display. If you now press the button, the
following message will appear in the display:
Switch off engine, check oil level
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If
required, the message can be called up again by briefly pressing the
button.
Fig. 52 Instrument panel:
CHECK button
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
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76Driver messages and yellow symbols
If a yellow warning symbol appears in the display, it will automatically be
accompanied by the corresponding driver message.
For example, the symbol
 is displayed to indicate that the windscreen
washer fluid level is low. In addition, the following message will appear:
Top up washer fluid
The message will disappear after a few seconds. If required, the message can
be called up again by briefly pressing the button.
Note
•
The messages handbrake applied and When stationary apply footbrake
while selecting gear cannot be called up a second time. They will remain in
the display until the handbrake is released or until a gear is selected.
Handbrake warning– Release the handbrake.If you drive by mistake with the handbrake still applied, you will hear a
warning buzzer and the display will show the message:
Handbrake applied
The handbrake warning switches on after driving for 3 seconds at speeds
above 5 km/h.
Red symbols
A red symbol warns of a danger.–Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the fault. Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
CHECK

BRAKE
Fault in brake system
⇒ page 77

COOLANT
Coolant level too low / coolant tem-
perature too high
⇒ page 77


OIL
PRESSURE
Engine oil pressure too low
⇒ page 78Fig. 53 Display: Coolant
level warning
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The red symbols are used to indicate a Priority 1 fault (serious malfunction).
A red symbol is accompanied by
three warning chimes. The symbols will keep
flashing until the faults are corrected. If several Priority 1 faults are detected
at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2
seconds.
Fault in the brake system

A fault in the brake system should be rectified as soon as
possible.If the symbol

flashes in the display, there is a fault in the brake
system. One of the following messages will appear in the display
together with the symbol:
Stop vehicle, check brake fluid and hydraulic fluid levels
Warning! Fault in brake system (ABS) Please visit garage
– Stop the vehicle.
–Check the brake fluid level ⇒ page 222.
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning lamp
 will light up together with the brake
system fault symbol
 ⇒ .
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, observe
the warning information in ⇒page 213, “Work in the engine compart-
ment”.
•
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this could result in an
accident. Do not drive on. Obtain technical assistance.
•
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp, this can mean that the control fun ction of the ABS is out of action. As
a result, the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. Under
certain circumstances, the rear of the vehicle could suddenly sway from
side to side, with the subsequent danger of skidding. Drive carefully to the
nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
Fault in the cooling system

Faults in the cooling system must be rectified immediately.If the
 symbol flashes in the display, this means that either the
coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. The
following message will appear in the display together with the
symbol:
Switch off engine and check coolant level
–Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the coolant level ⇒page 218.
– Add more coolant if necessary ⇒page 218.
– Wait for the symbol to go out before driving on.
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the over heating may be caused by a malfunction
of the radiator fan.
WARNING (continued)
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78If the alternator warning lamp lights up as well ⇒page 69, it is possible that
the drive belt has broken.
Caution
Do not drive on if the symbol
 has come on to indicate a fault in the cooling
system, otherwise there is a risk of engine damage.
Engine oil pressure too low

If the engine oil pressure is too low the fault must be rectified
immediately.If the

symbol flashes in the display, the oil pressure is too low.
The following message will appear in the display together with the
symbol:
Switch off engine, check oil level
–Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the engine oil level ⇒page 215.
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
Engine oil level too low
If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil ⇒page 216.
Engine oil level correct
If the

symbol flashes and the engine oil level is correct, obtain profes-
sional assistance. Do not drive on. Do not continue to run the engine, even at
idle speed .
Note
The oil pressure warning lamp

is not an indicator for the oil level. The oil
level should therefore be checked regularl y, preferably every time you fill the
tank.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol indicates a warning.

Fuel level low
⇒ page 79

Diesel particulate filter* obstructed
⇒page 79

Light sensor/ rain sensor faulty
⇒page 79
F i g . 5 4 D i s p l a y : F u e l l e v e l
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Yellow symbols are used to indicate a Priority 2 fault (warning).
Yellow symbols are accompanied by
one warning chime. The function indi-
cated should be checked as soon as possible. If several Priority 2 faults are
detected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for
about 2 seconds at a time.
Fuel level low

When this symbol
 comes on for the first time, there are about 8 to 10 litres
of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible ⇒page 208.
Diesel particulate filter obstructed

If the symbol
 lights up, you may be able to contribute towards automatic
filter cleaning by driving in the right manner. You should drive at a speed of
at least 60 km/h for about 15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear, at an engine speed
of around 2000 rpm. The increase in temperature will burn off any soot in the
filter. When cleaning is successful, the symbol switches off.
If the light on symbol
 does not go off, take the vehicle to a specialist
garage to repair the fault.
For further information on the diesel particulate filter, see ⇒page 183.
WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your sp eed to suit the weather, road, terrain
and traffic conditions. The recommended driving speed must never lead to
the driver disregarding the traffic regulations.Light sensor/ rain sensor faulty

 Automatic headlights / automatic wipers faulty
If the  symbol appears, this means that the light sensor / rain sensor is not
working. For safety reasons, the dipp ed beam headlights will then be
switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO position.
However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the normal way with the

Brake pad worn
⇒ page 80

Speed warning 1
⇒page 80

Dynamic headlight range control*
faulty
⇒page 80

Self-directing headlights* faulty
⇒page 80

Washer fluid level low*
⇒page 80

Speed warning 2*
⇒page 80

Battery voltage too high or too low*
⇒page 80

Bulb monitor*
⇒page 81

Tyre pressure monitoring system*
Loss of pressure
⇒page 88
TPMS
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
System not available
⇒page 66
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80light switch. If the rain sensor is faulty, the functions operated via the wind-
screen wiper lever will still be availa ble. You should have the light sensor /
rain sensor checked by a specialist garage as soon as possible.Worn brake pads

If the
 symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety's sake,
the rear pads as well) inspected by a specialist garage.
Speed warning 1

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set with the speed warning function. You should reduce your speed
accordingly ⇒page 81.
Headlight range control faulty

This symbol
 indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight range
control. Take the vehicle to a specialist garage to have the dynamic headlight
range control function repaired.
Self-directing headlights* faulty

 Self-directing headlights faulty This symbol
 indicates that the self-directing headlight system is faulty.
Take the vehicle to a specialist garage to have the headlights or the self-
directing headlight co ntrol unit repaired.
Washer fluid level low

If the
 symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen washer and
headlight washer system* ⇒page 220.
Speed warning 2

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set. You should reduce your speed accordingly ⇒page 81.
Battery voltage too high or too low

If the
 symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a specialist garage and have
the following items checked:
•
Ribbed belt
•
Battery condition
It is also advisable to check whether the alternator warning lamp has come on
⇒ page 69.
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Bulb monitor

The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are
working.If a defective bulb is detected, or if one of the lights has failed for any reason,
the bulb monitor symbol
 will appear in the display together with an addi-
tional message (which goes out after 5 sec onds). For instance, if the rear left
turn signal is not working, the display in the instrument panel will show the
following message:
Left rear turn signal
The message disappears after 5 seconds. Press the CHECK button briefly if
you wish to call up the message again.
If the display indicates that one of the lights is not working, this can have a
number of causes:
•
Bulb failure ⇒page 249.
•
A “blown” fuse ⇒page 247, “Changing fuses”.
•
Faulty electrical wiring.
Have the components replaced or the wiring repaired as necessary by a
specialist garage.
WARNING
•
Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
•
The high voltage element of gas discharge lamps* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
Speed warning

Introduction
The speed warning function can help prevent you exceeding
a particular pre-set maximum speed.The speed warning function will warn the driver if a pre-set maximum speed
is exceeded. The system gives an audible warning signal if the set speed is
exceeded by about 10 km/h. A warning symbol will also appear in the display
⇒ fig. 55 .
The speed warning function has two different warning speeds, which operate
independently and serve slightly different purposes:
Speed limit warning 1

With speed limit warning 1, the maximum speed can be changed while
driving. The speed limit that has been set remains stored until the ignition is
switched off, or until it is changed or cleared.
Fig. 55 Display: Speed
warning function
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