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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Digital clockYou can set the time with the rotary knob
⇒page 17, fig. 18
.
Select the information which you wish to change by turning the button and carry out the change of the selected information by pressing the button. On vehicles which are fitted out with the information display*, it is possible to set the time in the menu
Time
⇒page 29.
WARNING
The clock should not be adjusted while driving for safety reasons but only when the vehicle is stationary!Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*IntroductionThe multi-functional indica
tor appears in the display
⇒fig. 21
or in the information
display
⇒page 26 depending on the equipment fitted to your vehicle.
The multi-functional indicator offers
you a range of useful information.
On vehicles which are fitted out with inform
ation display*, it is possible to switch
off the display of some information.
Note
•
In certain national versions
the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
ures.•
If the display of the second speed is acti
vated in mph, the current speed* is not
indicated in km/h on the display.MemoryThe multi-functional indicator is equi
pped with two automatic memories. The
selected memory is displayed in the middle of the display field
⇒fig. 21
.
The data of the single-trip memo
ry (memory 1) is shown if a
1 appears in the
display. A
2 shown in the display means that da
ta relates to the total distance
memory (memory 2). Switching over the memory with the help of the button
⇒page 22, fig. 22
on the
windscreen wiper lever or with the help
of the button on the multifunction
steering wheel*
⇒page 23.
The outside temperature
⇒page 23
Driving time
⇒page 24
Current fuel consumption
⇒page 24
Average fuel consumption
⇒page 24
Range
⇒page 24
Distance driven
⇒page 24
Average speed
⇒page 25
Current speed*
⇒page 25
Warning against excessive speeds*
⇒page 25A5
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Single-trip memory (memory 1) The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni- tion is switched on until it
is switched off. New data will
also flow into the calcula-
tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued
within 2 hours
after
switching off the ignition. The memory will
be is automatically erased, on the other
hand, if the trip is interrupted for
more than 2 hours
.
Total-trip memory (memory 2) The total distance driven memory gathers
data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven. The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts from anew. The total-trip memory will not, contrary
to the single-trip memory, be deleted after
a period of interruption
of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory
1 and
2 is erased if the battery of the vehicle is
disconnected.Operating with the buttons on the windshield wiper lever
The rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of the window wiper lever
⇒
fig. 22
.
Selecting the memory – Short-term pressing of the button
allows to select the desired
memory.
Selecting the functions – Press the top or bottom rocker switch for longer than 0.5 seconds.
In this way, call up in sequence the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
Setting function to zero – Select the memory you want. – Press button for more than 1 second.The following readouts of the selected memory will be set to zero by button :•
average fuel consumption,
•
distance driven,
•
average speed,
•
Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional
indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the fu
nction displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition. On vehicles fitted with the multifunction steering wheel*, the buttons and have been replaced with the rotary cont
rol on the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ page 23, fig. 23
.
Fig. 22 Multi-functional indicator: Control elements
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*Switching over and resetting is performed with the handwheel ⇒
fig. 23
.
Selecting the memory – Short-term pressing of the button
allows to select the desired
memory.
Selecting the functions – By pressing the button , you can call up the menu of the multi-func-
tional indicator.
– Turn the handwheel upwards or downwards. In this way, call up in
sequence the individual functions of the multi-functional indicator.
– Short-term pressing of the button
allows to select the highlighted
function.
Setting function to zero – Select the memory you want. – Press the button for more than 1 second.
The following readouts of the selected memo
ry will be set to zero with the button
:•
average fuel consumption,
•
distance driven,
•
average speed,
•
Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional
indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the f
unction displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition.Outside temperatureThe outside temperature appears in the disp
lay when the ignition is switched on.
If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C
, a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears before the temperature indicator
⇒fig. 24
and a
warning signal sounds. After pressing the rocker switch at the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 22
or the button at the multifunction steering wheel
⇒ fig. 23
, the function shown last is indicated.
Fig. 23 Multi-functional indicator: Operating with the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
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WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature display that there is no ice on the road.
Please note that black ice may also be
present on the road surface even at
temperatures around +4°C - warning,
drive with care!Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the display. If you wish to
measure the driving time as of a particular time, you must
set the memory to zero at this moment in
time by pressing the button on the
windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 22
or the handwheel on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 23
for longer than 1 second.
The maximum distance indicated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes. The indicator is set back to nu
ll if this period is exceeded.
Current consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This information can help you to
adapt your style of driving to the fuel consumption you
wish to achieve. The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed. The indicated value will be updated every 0.5 seconds while you are driving.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in litres/100 km
⇒page 21. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel co
nsumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel
consumption over a cert
ain period of time
you must set the memory to zero at the start of the measurement using the button
on the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 22
or with the handwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 23
. A zero appears in the display
for the first 100 m you drive after erasing the memory. The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consum
ed will not be indicated.
RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. After lighting up of the indicator light for the fuel reserve the display is shown in steps of 5 km. The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is
taken as a basis for calculating the range.
If you drive in a more economical manner
from this moment on, the range will be
increased accordingly. If the memory is set to zero (after disc
onnecting the battery), the fuel consumption
of 10 ltr./100 km is calculated for the rang
e; afterwards the value is adapted accord-
ingly to the style of driving.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display ⇒ page 21. If you wish to measure the dist
ance driven of a particular time, you
must set the memory to zero at this mome
nt in time by pressing the button on
the windshield wiper lever
⇒page 22, fig. 22
or the handwheel on the multi-
function steering wheel*
⇒page 23, fig. 23
.
The maximum distance indicated in both sw
itch positions is 9 999 km. The indicator
is set back to null if th
is period is exceeded.
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
Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒page 33

Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 33

Fog lights*
⇒page 33

Main beam light
⇒page 33

Low beam light
⇒page 33

Rear fog light
⇒page 33

Speed regulating system*
⇒page 33

Failure of the light bulbs
⇒page 33

Diesel particle filter* (diesel engine)
⇒page 34

Airbag system
⇒page 34

Control system for exhaust
⇒page 35


Electromechanical power steering
⇒page 35

Engine oil pressure
⇒page 35

EPC fault light (petrol engine)
⇒page 36

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 36

Coolant temperature/coolant level
⇒page 36

Traction control system (TCS)
⇒page 37

Electronic stability programme (ESP)*
⇒page 37

Selector lever lock*
⇒page 37

Tyre pressure*
⇒page 38

Antilock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 38

Bonnet
⇒page 38

Seat belt warning light
⇒page 39

Brake pad wear*
⇒page 39

Boot lid
⇒page 39

Open door
⇒page 39

Fluid level in windshield washer system*
⇒page 39

Brake system
⇒page 39

Dynamo
⇒page 40

Engine oil level
⇒page 40

Fuel reserve
⇒page 41
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Diesel particle filter*

(diesel engine)
If the warning light

comes on, this means that soot has accumulated in the
diesel particle filter because of the frequent short distances. In order to clean the diesel particle filter,
the vehicle should be
driven at an even
speed of at least 60 km/h at engine speeds of 1 800 - 2 500 rpm for at least 15 minutes or until the warning light goes ou
t with the 4th or 5th gear engaged (auto-
matic gearbox: position S) when the traffi
c situation permits it. This increases the
exhaust temperature and the soot deposited in the diesel particle filter is burnt. Always pay attention to the valid speed limits
⇒
.
The warning light

goes out after the successful cleaning of the diesel particle
filter. If the filter is not properly
cleaned, the warning light

does not go out and the
warning light
 begins to flash. In the information display* appears
Diesel-
particle Owner's manual
. Afterwards the engine control unit shifts the engine into
the emergency mode, which only has a reduced power output. After switching the ignition off and on again the warning light
 comes on.
Have the vehicle inspected without delay by your specialist garage.
WARNING
•
If you do not pay attention to the warning light coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in injuries or major vehicle damage.•
Always adjust your speed to suit weather, road, region and traffic condi-
tions. The route indicated by the warning light must not tempt you to disre- gard the national regulations for road traffic.
Caution
As long as the warning light

lights up, one must take into account an increased
fuel consumption and in certain circumst
ances a power reduction of the engine.
Note
Further information about diesel particle filter
⇒page 200.
Airbag system

Monitoring the airbag system The warning light
 comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
There is a fault in the system if the warning light does not go out or flashes while driving
⇒
. This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the igni-
tion is switched on. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag fault!
The functionality of the airbag system is
also monitored electronically, when one
airbag has been switched off Front, side and head airbags or belt
tensioner which have been switched off
using the vehicle system tester:•
The warning light
 lights up for 4 seconds after switching on the ignition and
then flashes again for 12 seconds in intervals of 2 seconds. The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Airbag/belt tensio
ner deactivated!
Front passenger airbags switched off
using the switch for front passenger
airbags* in storage compartment on the front passenger side:•
the warning light
 comes on for 4 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on,•
switching off the airbag is indicated in
the middle of the dash panel by the
lighting up of the indicator light

 (airbag switched off)
⇒page 182.
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General Maintenance
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Technical Data
Warning light
 flashes
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switched on. In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Oil sensor Workshop!
Fuel reserve

The warning light
 comes on, if the fuel level is still below 9 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.The following text will be displayed in the information display*:
Please refuel! Range...kmNote
The Text in the information display* goes out only after refuelling and driving a short distance.
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Unlocking and locking
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Child safety lockThe child safety lock prevents the
rear door from being opened from
the inside.The rear doors are equipped with a child safety lock. You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key. Switching child safety lock on – Use the vehicle key to turn the slit in the rear door to the left in the
direction of the arrow
⇒
fig. 40
.
Switching child safety lock off – Use the vehicle key to turn the slit to the right against the direction of
the arrow.
So long as the child safety lo
ck is switched on it is no
t possible to open the door
from the inside with the door opening lever. In this case the door can be opened only from the outside.
Central locking systemDescriptionUnlocking or locking causes
all the doors and the fuel filler flap* to be unlocked or
locked at the same time by the central lockin
g system (as long as it is not set differ-
ently in the menu
Setup (settings)
- Convenience
information display*). The boot
lid is unlocked when opening. It can be op
ened by pressing the hand grip above the
licence plate
⇒page 48.
Operation of the central locking system is possible:•
from the outside using the vehicle key
⇒page 46,
•
using the button for the central locking system
⇒page 46,
•
by using the remote control
⇒page 50.
Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles without anti-theft alarm system After the car is locked, the indicator light flashes after 2 seconds. After the car is locked with the deactivate
d safe securing system, the indicator light
flashes only after 30 seconds. Indicator light in the driver's door on vehicles with anti-theft alarm system After locking the vehicle the indicator light flashes for 2 seconds fast, then more slowly. If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system
⇒page 45 is not operating, the
indicator light in the driver door flashes fo
r about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts
to flash slowly after about 30 seconds. If the indicator light first of all flashes fast for about 2 seconds, afterwards lights up for about 30 seconds and then flashes slowly
, there is a fault in the system of the
central locking or the interior monitor*
⇒page 51. Visit a specialist garage to
obtain assistance. Convenience operation of windows One can open and close the electrically
powered windows when unlocking and
locking the vehicle
⇒page 54.
Fig. 40 Child safety locks on the rear doors
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