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68Resetting a memory
– Select the memory where you wish to erase the values.
– Hold down button   on the windscreen wiper lever or the   button on 
the multifunction* steering wheel for at least 2 seconds.
The journey memory 1  collects the travel and consumption data from the 
moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is 
continued within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will 
be added to the existing trip recorder  memory. The memory will automatically 
be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
The total journey memory 2  collects the journey data for any number of indi-
vidual journeys (even if the ignition is  switched off for longer than two hours) 
up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes travel time or 9999 miles distance 
travelled. The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the named 
values is reached.
Memory indications
The following data can be viewed on  the multifunction display using the 
rocker switch    ⇒page 64, fig. 43  ⇒ page 64 on the windscreen wiper 
lever or by pressing button   or    ⇒page 64, fig. 44  on the multifunction 
steering wheel*.•
Duration
•
Current fuel consumption
•
Average fuel consumption
•
Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)
•
Distance
•
Average speed
•
Digital display of speed
7)
•
Speed warning to --- km/h Personal selection of display
The driver can establish which displays are shown on the instrument panel 
display as required:
•
Select the submenu 
Multifunction Display Data  from the Configuration  
menu  ⇒page 70.
•
The displays can be activated or deactivated individually by marking the 
required option and pressing the   button on the windscreen wiper lever or 
the multifunction steering wheel*.
Duration in h and min
The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition 
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both me mories is 99 hours and 59 minutes. 
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Current fuel consumption in l/100km or l/h
The display will show the current fuel consumption in mpg whilst the vehicle 
is in motion or in litres/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary position with 
the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion  ⇒page 192.
Average consumption in l/100km
The average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approximately 
100 metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear in the display until that 
time. The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in 
motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
Fuel range in km
The fuel range is calculated using the figures for tank content and current fuel 
consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same condi-
tions as a reference.
7)It is not possible to see whether the alternative speed display is activated.
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Distance travelled in km
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 9999 miles. The memory will 
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Average speed in km/h
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 
metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear in the display until that time. 
The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in motion.
Digital display of speed
The instrument panel display gives the speed in digital format
7).
Speed warning to --- km/h
This function may help you to keep within the speed limits. Press the   
button on the windscreen wiper lever   or the multifunction steering wheel* 
to select the current speed. The instrument panel display gives the selected 
speed, for example,  Speed warning 120 km/h . You have five seconds to reset 
the speed between 30 km/hand 250 km/h using rocker switch   or buttons   or   on the multifunction steering  wheel*. Press the   button or wait 
five seconds until the speed is stored and the warning is activated. If the set 
speed is exceeded, an acoustic signal is heard and a warning message is 
displayed until the speed is reduced to at least 4 km/h below the stored 
speed. The function is switched o ff by pressing the   button again.  Speed 
warning --- km/h is now displayed on  the instrument panel.
Ambient temperature display
The measurement margin ranges from  -40°C (-40°F) to +50°C (+125°F). At 
outside temperatures below +4°C (+39.2°F), “a snowflake symbol” (ice 
warning) appears in addition to the outside temperature display. This symbol 
flashes for a few seconds and remains lit until the outside temperature rises 
above +6°C (+42.8°F).
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol” 
is not shown. You should, for this reason, not rely exclusively on this 
display - Risk of accident!
Note
•
There are different instrument panels ; therefore the multifunction display 
may vary.
•
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the 
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual ambient 
temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.
•
Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel* do not have buttons on the 
windscreen wiper lever. The multifunctio n display can only be controlled from 
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*.
Vehicle status menu 
This menu shows warning or information textsOpen Vehicle Condition menu
– Select the option  Vehicle status from the main menu: “Main 
menu” and press button   on the windscreen wiper lever   
⇒ page 66, fig. 45 . or
– Press button   or   on the multifunction steering wheel*  ⇒page 64, fig. 44  until the Vehicle Status  menu is displayed.Priority 2 warning messages and informat ion texts: “Information and warning 
messages on the screen” will automatically disappear from the screen after a 
time and will be stored in the  Vehicle status menu.
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74
WARNING
•
Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in 
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
•
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.
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and control lamps
Further 
information
Fuel level / reserve 
⇒ page 75 
Coolant level / coolant temperature 
⇒page 75
Rear fog light switched on
⇒page 76
 
Turn signals in operation
⇒page 76
Engine fault (petrol engine)
⇒page 76
Glow plug system for diesel engine
⇒page 76
Main beam switched on
⇒page 77
 
Pollen accumulation in the diesel 
engine particulate filter
⇒page 77
ABS system fault
⇒page 77
Windscreen washer fluid level
⇒page 78
Alternator fault
⇒page 78
Fasten seat belts!
⇒page 19
Tyre pressure 
⇒page 78
Airbag or belt tension device system 
fault or airbag disabled
⇒page 27 
⇒ page 30
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Bulb defective
⇒page 80
Parking brake applied
or low brake fluid level or
fault in brake system
⇒page 79
Engine oil pressure
⇒page 80
Cruise control system switched on
⇒page 80
Door open indicator
⇒page 80
Electromechanical steering
⇒page 80
Fault in the emission control system
⇒page 81
If flashing:  electronic stabilisation pro-
gramme (ESP) is working
If it remains lit:  ESP malfunction or off
⇒page 81
Automatic selector lever lock (automatic 
gearbox)
⇒page 82
SAFE
Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 82
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and control lamps
Further 
information
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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 allo w it to cool to reduce the risk of scalding or 
other kind of injuries. Read and  observe the relevant warnings 
⇒ page 213.Note
•
The appropriate warning lamp for a fault  will light up in vehicles without 
warning or information texts in the display.
•
In vehicles with warning or information texts on the screen, the appro-
priate warning lamp for a fault will ligh t up and a warning or information text 
will also appear on the screen.
Fuel level / reserve 
This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank under the 
reserve level.It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain in the tank. Also, an  audible 
warning  is given. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel tank as soon as possible 
⇒ page 210.
The instrument panel displ ays the following message
8): PLEASE REFUEL!
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
The instrument panel disp lays the following message
9): CHECK COOLANT 
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL  ⇒ page 220.
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. The coolant temperature is too 
high if the needle is over the warning area on the dial.  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 248.
If the warning lamp lights  up again after driving on for a short distance,  stop 
the vehicle and switch the engine off . Contact an Authorised Service Centre 
or a qualified workshop.
Coolant level too low
The instrument panel disp lays the following message10): STOP CHECK 
COOLANT INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL .
8)Depending on the version of the model.WARNING (continued)
9)Depending on the version of the model.10)Depending on the version of the model.
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76First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If the needle is in the normal 
range, top up with coolant at the earliest opportunity ⇒ .
WARNING
•
If your vehicle is immobilised for any technical reasons, move it to a 
safe distance from traffic. Turn the engine off, turn the hazard lights on and 
place the warning triangle.
•
Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping 
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until you can no 
longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.
•
The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Before carrying out any 
work in the engine compartment, swit ch off the engine and allow it to cool 
down. Always note the corresponding warnings  ⇒page 213.
Rear fog light 
This warning lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on 
. Further 
information  ⇒page 109.
Tu r n  si g nal s  
 
The warning lamp flashes when  the indicators are in opera-
tion.Depending on which indicator is operating, either the left 
 or right 
 indi-
cator lamp flashes. Both  warning lamps will flash at the same time when the 
hazard warning lights are switched on.
If any of both indicators fails, the warning lamp will start flashing twice faster 
than normal. Further information on the indicators 
⇒page 116.
Engine management* 
 
This warning lamp monitors the engine management system 
for petrol engines.
The warning lamp 
 (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the ignition 
is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly. It should go out 
once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine management system while you are 
driving, this warning lamp will light  up. Stop the vehicle and seek technical 
assistance.
Glow plug system / Engine fault 
 
The warning lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs are 
preheating. It flashes if there is an engine fault.
Warning lamp 
 is lit
The warning lamp  lights up while the glow  plugs are preheating. When the 
warning lamp goes off, the engine should be started straight away.
Warning lamp 
 flashes
If a fault develops in the engine management system while you are driving, 
the glow plug lamp will flash 
. Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service 
Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked.
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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 116.
Soot accumulation in the diesel engine particulate filter 
If the indicator lights 
 you may help the filter clear itself by driving in the 
appropriate manner.
To do this, drive about 15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear (automatic gearbox: S 
gear range) at a speed of 60 km/h, with the engine running at approximately 
2000 rpm. In this way, the pollen buil d up in the filter is burned. When 
cleaning is successful, the indicator turns off.
If the indicator 
 is not deactivated, bring the vehicle to a specialised work-
shop to repair the fault.
WARNING
•
Always drive according to the road  weather conditions, the terrain and 
traffic. Driving recommendations should never lead to illegal manoeuvres 
in surrounding traffic.
•
The diesel engine particulate filter may reach extremely high tempera-
tures; it should not enter into contact with flammable materials under-
neath the vehicle. Failure to comply could result in fire.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 
 
A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.
The warning lamp 
 should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is 
switched on. It goes out again after th e system has run through an automatic 
test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
•
The warning lamp 
 does not light up when the ignition is switched on.
•
The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.
•
The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the ABS control 
function will not function). Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as 
soon as possible. For further information on the ABS see the  ⇒page 183.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP* warning lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp 
 lights up together with the brake warning lamp 
, this indicates not only a fault in the  ABS function, but also a possible fault 
in the brake system  ⇒.
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on 
⇒ page 213, “Working in the engine compartment”.
•
If the brake warning lamp 
 should light up together with the ABS 
warning lamp 
, stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid 
level in the reservoir  ⇒page 226, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has 
dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident. 
Obtain technical assistance.
•
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have 
been caused by a failure of the ABS system. This could cause the rear 
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78wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to break 
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical assistance.Washer fluid 
This warning lamp lights up to indicate that the windscreen 
washer level is too low.This serves as a reminder to fill up the reservoir at the earliest opportunity 
⇒ page 222.
The following message is shown on the instrument panel display*
11):  REFILL 
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID .
Alternator 
 
This warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator.
The warning lamp 
 lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should go 
out when the engine has started running.
If the warning lamp  lights up while driving, the alternator is no longer 
charging the battery. You should immediately drive to the nearest qualified 
workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipm ent that is not absolutely necessary 
because this will drain the battery.
Tyre p ressu
re* 
The tyre pressure control system controls the tyre speed and 
the frequency spectrum of each tyre.The tyre monitor 
12) compares wheel revolutions  and with this information, 
the diameter of each wheel using the ESP sensors. If the diameter of a wheel 
changes, the tyre monitor indicator lights  . The wheel diameter changes 
when:
•
Tyre pressure is insufficient.
•
The tyre structure is damaged.
•
The vehicle is unbalanc ed because of a load.
•
The wheels of one axle are under more  pressure (for example, driving with 
a trailer or on extreme slopes).
•
The vehicle is fitted with snow chains.
•
The emergency wheel is fitted.
11)Depending on the version of the model.WARNING (continued)
12)Depending on the model version
Fig. 49  Centre console: 
tyre monitor system 
button
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80•
If the brake warning lamp 
 lights up together with the ABS warning 
lamp 
, the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could 
cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the 
rear to break away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical 
assistance.
Bulb defect 
The warning lamp lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exte-
rior lighting is defective.The warning lamp 
 lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting 
(e.g. left-hand main beam) is defective.
The instrument panel displays the following message
14): LEFT FULL BEAM 
FAULTY .
Engine oil pressure 
This warning lamp indicates that the engine oil pressure is 
too low.If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three  audible 
warnings, switch off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is too 
low, add more engine oil  ⇒page 216. The instrument panel displays the following message
15): 
STOP ENGINE OIL 
PRESSURE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL .
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct,  do not drive on. The 
engine must not even run at idle speed. Obtain technical assistance.
Cruise control system* 
The warning lamp comes on when the cruise control system 
is switched on.The warning lamp 
 lights up when the cruise control system is switched on. 
Further notes on the cruise control system  ⇒page 178.
Indicator for open doors or tailgate* 
This indicator lights if one of th e doors or the tailgate is open.The warning light 
 should go off when all the doors are closed correctly.
The system also works when the ignition is switched off. It should go off 
approx. 15 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
Power steering system* 
For vehicles with power steering, the level of steering assistance depends on 
the vehicle's speed and on the steering angle.
14)Depending on the version of the model.WARNING (continued)
15)Depending on the version of the model.
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