5-7Instruments and controls
Fuel gauge
Indicates fuel level when the ignition
is on (F indicates full, E indicates
empty).
When fuel gauge indicates that fuel
supply is low (one segment on the
gauge is illuminated), fill up fuel tank
as soon as possible. If control
indicator
Y illuminates in the
instrument cluster, refuel
immediately.
Never let the fuel tank become
empty. Diesel engines: if the tank has
been run dry, bleed the fuel system
310-7.Because of the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank, the amount of
fuel required to fill the tank may be
less than the specified tank capacity.
Refuelling 39-12.
Transmission display 3
Display of the selected gear or mode
with automatic transmission.Automatic transmission 39-3.
P Park position
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Automatic mode
3, 2, L Selected gear
5-13Instruments and controls
If it illuminates when the engine is
running; there may be a fault in the
engine electronics: interrupt your
journey and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If regeneration of the diesel particle
filter is not successful or possible (3
5-13 “8 Diesel particle filter 3“), the
control indicator may illuminate and
the vehicle goes into limp home
mode: interrupt your journey and
seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Further information 3 9-7.
Y Low fuel
If it illuminates during driving; fuel
level is low: fill up fuel tank as soon
as possible.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3 9-8.
Diesel engines: The engine stops and
control indicator Z illuminates if the
fuel level is too low (3 5-11 “Z
Exhaust emissions”). If the tank has
been run dry, bleed the fuel system 3
10-7.Refuelling 3 9-12, fuel tank capacity
3 12-5.
8 Diesel particle filter 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
the ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates during driving, the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning.
As soon as the road and traffic
situation permits it, increase speed to
more than 75 km/h (50 mph) for
approx. 30 minutes. The control
indicator extinguishes as soon as
cleaning is complete.
If regeneration of the diesel particle
filter is not successful or possible (3
5-12 “A Service vehicle soon 3“),
control indicator A may illuminate
and the vehicle goes into limp home
mode: interrupt your journey and
seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Further information 3 9-7.
O Turn signal lamps
The appropriate control indicator will
flash in green when the turn signal is
on. Rapid flash; failure of a turn signal
bulb or the corresponding fuse.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning lamps are active.
Turn signal lamps 3 6-2, bulb
replacement 3 10-7, fuses 3 10-11.
Warning chimes
While driving:
„when operating the turn signals.
„if driver’s seat belt is not engaged
and vehicle speed exceeds approx.
15 km/h (9 mph).
When the vehicle is parked and
driver’s door is opened:
„with exterior lamps switched on
(and ignition key removed).
„when the key is in the ignition
switch.
Seat belt warning chime 33-7.
Driving hints 3 9-1.
