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WARNING
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Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in 
serious personal injuries or damage to your vehicle.
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The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a 
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users in order to 
prevent danger to thirds.
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The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Before you open the 
bonnet to work on the engine or in  the engine compartment, you must 
switch the engine off and allow it to cool to reduce the risk of scalding or 
other kind of injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings 
⇒ page 181.
Fuel level / reserve  ⇒page 64
Doors open ⇒page 64
Tailgate open ⇒page 65
Airbag or belt tension device system fault or airbag disabled ⇒page 27
Main beam switched on ⇒page 65
Electro-hydraulic steering ⇒page 65
Fault in the emission control system ⇒page 65
Coolant level / coolant temperature  ⇒page 65
Alternator fault ⇒page 66
 
Turn signals in operation ⇒page 66
SAFE Electronic immobiliser ⇒page 66
Item
Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
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WARNING (continued)
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Tailgate open* 
The warning lamp 
 should switch off when the tailgate is fully closed.
Main beam headlights 
This warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on.The warning lamp 
 is switched on once main beams are on or once the 
headlight flasher is operating.
Further information  ⇒page 94
Electro-hydraulic steering* 
The level of steering assistance depends on the vehicle speed and on the 
steering wheel turning speed.
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is 
switched on. It should go out once the engine is started.
There is a fault in the electro-hydraulic steering system if the lamp does not 
go out or lights up whilst the vehicle is in motion. Take the vehicle to the 
Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible.
Note
When towing the vehicle with the engine stopped or due to a fault in the 
power steering, this will not operate. The vehicle can still be steered, but it 
will require greater force to turn the steering wheel.
Emission control system* 
 
This warning lamp monitors the exhaust system.
Warning lamp 
 flashes:
When there is misfiring that can damage the catalytic converter. Reduce 
speed and drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop to have the 
engine checked.
Warning lamp  is lit:
If a fault has developed during driving which has reduced the quality of the 
exhaust gas (e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and drive carefully to 
the nearest qualified workshop to have the engine checked.
Coolant Level* / temperature 
The warning lamp lights up if the coolant temperature is too 
high or if the coolant level is too low.There is a fault if:•
The warning symbol does not go out again after a few seconds.
•
The warning lamp lights up or flashes while the vehicle is moving, while 
three acoustic warning signals  ⇒  are emitted.
This means that either the coolant level is too low or the coolant temperature 
is too high.
Coolant temperature too high
If the warning li ght lights up, stop the vehicle, switch the engine off and wait 
for it to cool down. Check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is correct, the over heating may be caused by a malfunction 
of the radiator fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have it replaced if neces-
sary  ⇒page 211.
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Lights and visibility
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If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock, 
a buzzer will sound while the driver door remains open. This is a reminder to 
switch the lights off.
•
The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You 
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
•
The use of the lighting described here is subject to  the relevant statutory 
requirements.
Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range controlInstrument and switch lighting 
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and 
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the 
thumb wheel  ⇒fig. 52   .
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an 
automatic headlight range system. Headlight range control 
By using the electrical headlight range control,   you can adjust the head-
light range to the load level that is being 
carried in the vehicle. This way, it is 
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming tra ffic more than necessary. At the same 
time, by using the correct  headlight settings, the driver has the best possible 
lighting for the road ahead.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on. 
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down   from the basic setting  0.
Dynamic headlight range control
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps  (xenon lamps) are equipped with dynamic 
headlight range control . When you switch on the li ghts, their range regulates 
itself according to the vehicle load.
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps do not have headlight range control.
Daylight driving lights*
Daylight driving lights light up  automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on (only with AFS headlamps)Daylight driving lights switch off au tomatically when the street lighting 
comes on.
Note
See legal requirements for each country.
Fig. 52  Instrument panel: 
regulation for instrument 
and switch illumination 
and headlight range 
control
A1
A1
A2
A2A2
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Lights and visibility
94Indicator and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the 
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following 
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up  ⇒fig. 56   to indicate  right, and 
all the way down   to indicate  left.
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up   or down   to the point where you incur  resistance and then release it. The turn signal will flash several 
times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash. Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position 
.
–Press the lever forward ⇒ fig. 56   to switch on the main 
beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel   to operate the  flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking  lights on, respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other driver s. Risk of accident! Never use the 
main beam headlights or the headligh t flasher if they could dazzle other 
drivers.
Note
•
 The turn signals  only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp 
 or  flashes on the instrument panel. The warning 
lamp 
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is 
correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb is defec-
tive, the warning lamp flashes at double  speed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs 
are damaged, warning lamp 
 does not light up. Change the bulb.
Fig. 56  Indicator and 
main beam headlight 
lever
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A2A1
A2
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A3
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The main beam headlights  can only be switched on if the dipped beam 
headlights are already on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the combi-
instrument.
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The  headlight flasher  comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if 
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the 
combi-instrument.
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When the  parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light 
on the corresponding side of the vehicle  light up. The parking lights will only 
work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, a 
buzzer  gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.
•
If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the 
ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds  when the driver door is opened. This 
is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave 
the parking light on.
Interior lightsFront interior light The switch    ⇒fig. 57  is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position 
Sliding switch in central position The interior lights are automatically 
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the igni-
tion lock And turn off approx. 20 seconds after closing the doors. The interior 
lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is 
switched on.
Interior light switched on 
Move the knob to the position 
.
Interior light switched off O
Move the knob to position O  ⇒fig. 57.
Fig. 57  Interior roof trim: 
front interior lights
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Driving
146Switching the cruise control system on and offSwitching on the system
–Move the control ⇒ fig. 103   to the left to  ON.
Switching off system
– Move the control   to the right to  OFF or turn the ignition off 
when the vehicle is stationary.When the cruise control is on and a speed is programmed, the indicator   on 
the instrument panel is lit.
10)
If the cruise control system is  switched off, the 
 symbol is switched off. The 
system will also be fully switched off when the  1st gear is selected.*
Setting speed*–Press the lower part SET  of the rocker switch ⇒fig. 104  once 
briefly when you have reached the speed you wish to set.When you release the rocker switch, the current speed is set and held 
constant.
10)Depending on the model version
Fig. 103  Indicator and 
main beam headlight 
lever: switch and rocker 
switch for the cruise 
control
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AA
Fig. 104  Indicator and 
main beam headlight 
lever: switch and rocker 
switch for the cruise 
control
AB
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Adjusting set speed*
The speed can be altered without touching the accelerator or 
the brake.Setting a higher speed
– Press the upper part  RES of the rocker switch  ⇒fig. 105   to 
increase the speed. The vehicle will continue to accelerate as 
long as you keep the rocker switch pressed. When you release 
the switch, the new speed is stored.
Setting a lower speed
–Press the lower part SET–  of the rocker switch   to reduce the 
speed. The vehicle will automatically reduce its speed for as long 
as you keep the switch pressed. When you release the switch, the 
new speed is stored.
When you increase speed with the accelerator and then release the pedal, the 
system will automatically restore the set speed. This will not be the case, 
however, if the vehicle speed is more than 10 km/h higher than the stored 
speed for longer than 5 minutes. The speed will have to be stored again.
Control of the set speed is switched off if you reduce speed by depressing the 
brake pedal. Reactivate the control by pressing once on the upper part of the 
rocker switch  RES+ ⇒ fig. 105  .
WARNING
It is dangerous to use a set speed whic h is too high for the current road, 
traffic or weather conditions. Risk of accident.Switching off system temporarily*The cruise control system will be switched off in the following situations:•
if the brake pedal is depressed,
Fig. 105  Indicator and 
main beam headlight 
lever: switch and rocker 
switch for the cruise 
control
AB
AB
AB
Fig. 106  Indicator and 
main beam headlight 
lever: switch and rocker 
switch for the cruise 
control
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if the clutch pedal is depressed,
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if the vehicle is accelerated to over 180 km/h,
•
when the lever   is move d in the direction of OFF without fully being 
engaged.
To resume cruise control, release the  brake or clutch pedal or reduce the 
vehicle speed to less than 180 km/h and press once on the upper part of the 
rocker switch  RES ⇒ page 147, fig. 106  .
WARNING
It is dangerous to use a set speed which is too high for the current road, 
traffic or weather conditions. Risk of accident.Completely switching off the system
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The system is completely turned off  by moving the control   all the way to 
the right hand side (OFF engaged), or when the vehicle is stationary, ignition 
off.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
To completely disengage the system, the selector lever must be placed in one 
of the following positions:  P, N , R or  1 or with the vehicle stopped and the 
ignition turned off.
AA
AB
Fig. 107  Indicator and 
main beam headlight 
lever: switch and rocker 
switch for the cruise 
control
AA
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