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Seats, restraints
Note
The airbag systems and belt
tensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not stick anything on the airbag
covers and do not cover them with
other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
Having the steering wheel, the
instrument
panel, all panelling parts,
the door seals, the handles and the
seats removed by a workshop.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 87. Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel. These
can be identified by the word
AIRBAG. There is also a warning label on the
side of the instrument panel, visible
when the passenger door is open.
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controls
Controls ....................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and
indicators ..................................... 83
Information displays .....................93
Vehicle messages
...................... 100
Trip computer ............................. 102 Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released. Steering wheel controls
The infotainment system and the
Info-Display can be operated by the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information in the
infotainment system manual.
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Interactive Driving System,
Continuous Damping
Control, SPORT-mode
IDS+ illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approximately 10
seconds after the driver's door is
opened. Illumination whilst driving
indicates a fault in the system. The
system
switches to the harder chassis
setting for reasons of safety. Have the
cause of the fault remedied by
a workshop.
IDS Plus
3 143, CDC 3 143, SPORT
mode 3 143.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts. Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2.
Select neutral gear, set selectorlever to N .
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition. 9
Warning When the engine is off,
considerably
more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle
has come to a standstill, otherwise
the steering column lock could
engage unexpectedly. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Low engine oil level
S
illuminates yellow.
Engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Low
engine oil level. Check engine oil
level and top up as necessary
3 156.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 130.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 159.
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When operating with natural gas, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation 3 84.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes
The electronic key is no more within
the reception range of the vehicle
interior. The engine cannot be
started. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.
Illuminated
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
or The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the
Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start System 3 29.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
The
engine with manual transmission
automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 137.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 108.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlamp flash 3 109. Adaptive forward lighting
B
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding
dipped
beam lamp is deactivated and
the fog lamp is switched on.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical
dipped beam.
Control indicator B flashes for
approximately 4 seconds after the
ignition is switched on as a reminder
that the system has been switched
3 109.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
3 110.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the fog lamps are on
3 111.
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Select using the infotainment system
buttons In the Settings menu, use the OK
button to call up the required function.
Use the arrow buttons to change
settings.
In the BC menu, use the OK button to
call up the required function. Use the
OK button to operate the stop watch
or restart measurement and
calculation. Select using the left adjuster wheel on
the steering wheel:
Press the adjuster wheel to open the
BC menu. In the BC menu press to
operate the stop watch or restart
measurement and calculation.
Turn
the adjuster wheel to call up the
required function. System settings
Press the Settings button of the
infotainment system. Menu item
Audio then opens.
Call up
System with the left arrow
button
and select with the OK button.
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Setting units of measure Select the required unit of
measurement
with the arrow buttons. Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display
Display of time, outside temperature,
date or infotainment system (when it
is on) and electronic climate control
system.
The Color-Info-Display
displays the
information in colour.
The type of information and how it is
displayed depend on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made. Selecting functions
Functions and settings of the
infotainment system and electronic
climate control system are accessed
via the display.
Selections are made via the menus
and buttons, the multifunction control
of the infotainment system or the left
adjuster wheel of the steering wheel.
Selecting with the infotainment
system buttons
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Select menu items via the menus and
using the infotainment system
buttons. The OK button is used to
select the highlighted item or confirm
a command.
To exit a menu, press the right or left
arrow button until Return or Main
appear and select.
Selecting with the multifunction
control Turn the multifunction control to
highlight menu items or commands
and to select function areas. Press the multifunction control to
select the highlighted item or confirm
a command.
To
exit a menu, turn the multifunction
control until Return or Main appear
and select.
Selecting with the left adjuster wheel
on the steering wheel Turn to select a menu item.
Press
the adjuster wheel to select the
highlighted item or confirm
a command. Function areas
For each function area there is a main
page (Main), which is selected at the
top edge of the display (not with the
Infotainment system CD 30 or the
Mobile Phone Portal):
■
Audio,
■ Navigation,
■ Telephone,
■ Trip computer.
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Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity. Tyre
pressure monitoring system 3 176.
Check tyre pressure 3 175, 3 220.If there is a considerable loss of
pressure, a corresponding message
appears indicating the tyre.
Steer out of flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without endangering
other vehicles. Stop and check the
tyres. Mount the spare wheel
3 182.
If run-flat tyres are fitted, maximum
speed is 80 km/h. Information
3 174. Tyre pressure monitoring
system 3 176. Washer fluid level
Low washer fluid level. Top up
washer fluid
3 158. Trip computer
Trip computer in Board-
Info-Display
Access the data by pressing the
BC
button on the infotainment system or
the
left adjuster wheel on the steering
wheel.
Some information appears in the
display in an abbreviated form.
Once an audio function has been
selected, the lower row of the trip
computer function is displayed
furthermore.