Instruments and controls
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Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminated
The control indicator illuminates
briefly when the parking lamps are
switched on.
Flashes
The control indicator flashes if a turn
signal or the hazard warning flashers
are activated.
Fast flashing: failure of a direction
indicator lamp or associated fuse,
failure of direction indicator lamp on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 160. Fuses
3 167.
Turn signals 3 111.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminated
After the ignition is switched on until
the seat belt is fastened. Flashes
After starting off until the seat belt is
fastened.
Fastening the seat belt
3 55.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for about
4 seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after 4 seconds or
illuminates whilst driving, there is
a fault in the belt tensioner, the
airbags or the seat occupancy
recognition
system. The systems may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v. 9
Warning Have the cause of the fault
eliminated immediately by
a workshop. Airbag system, belt tensioners
3 57,
3 54.
Seat occupancy
recognition
y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
If the vehicle is equipped with seat
occupancy
recognition, y illuminates
for about 4 seconds after the ignition
is switched on.
If a child restraint system with
transponders is detected, y remains
illuminated. Only then may a child
restraint system with transponders be
used on the front passenger seat as
the front passenger airbag systems
are deactivated 3 61.
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Danger If a child restraint system is fitted
and the control indicator is not
illuminated while driving, the front
and side airbag for the front
passenger seat are not
deactivated.
Flashes
Fault in system or child restraint
system with transponders defective
or improperly fitted
3 61.9
Danger Flashing of the control indicator
while driving indicates a fault.
Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop
immediately.
Child restraint system with
transponders
3 65.
Charging system
p illuminates red. It illuminates when the ignition is
switched
on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop. Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
throttle until the flashing stops. Seek
the immediate assistance of
a workshop.
Service vehicle soon
A
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in engine or transmission
electronics. The electronics switch to
an emergency running programme.
Fuel consumption may be increased
and the vehicle handling may be
impaired.
If
the fault persists after restarting the
vehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4
in the service display
Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter.
Lighting
111
Hazard warning flashers Operated with the ¨ button.
The hazard warning flashers activate
automatically if the airbags deploy. Turn and lane-change
signals
Lever up = Right indicator
Lever down = Left indicator
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the indicator is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the
indicator
is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e. g. when
changing lanes, press the lever until
resistance is felt and then release. Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the indicator off manually by
moving the lever slightly.
Front fog lights
The front fog lights can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and headlights or parking lights are
on.
Operated with the > button.
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Rear seat audio system .......24, 116
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 204
Refuelling ................................... 147
Reversing lights .........................112
Roof panelling .............................. 68
Roof rack ..................................... 74
Run-flat tyres ............................. 174
S
Safety net .................................... 72
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 48
Seat occupancy recognition ..61, 87
Seat position ................................ 46
Seats in second row ....................20
Seats in third row ......................... 21
Second row seats ........................49
Selector lever ..................... 132, 137
Service ............................... 126, 192
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................192
Service schedules ......................194
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ......................59
Side turn signal lights ................165 Spare wheel ............................... 183
Speedometer
............................... 83
Sport mode .................... 24, 89, 143
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............128, 137
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop watch ................................. 106
Sunglasses storage .....................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 114
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 164
Third row seats ............................ 51
Three-point seat belt ....................
55
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether child restraint systems .................................... 65
Towing another vehicle .............188
Towing equipment .....................150
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 223
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Trailer stability assist .................153
Trailer towing ............................. 150
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........131, 136 Tread depth ...............................
177
Trip computer .............................. 23
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 102
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-
Display ................................... 104
Triple-Info-Display .......................93
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre deflation detection system. .......................................... 25, 177
Tyre designations ......................175
Tyre pressure .................... 101, 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system .............................. 25, 176
Tyre pressures ...................
107, 220
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres .......................................... 174
U
Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 89
Underseat storage .......................68
Using this manual .......................... 3
V
Vehicle dimensions .................... 218
Vehicle Identification Number ....207