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To adjust interior mirror by
swivelling Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.
Mirrors 335.
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Steering wheel adjustment
3:
Swivel lever down, adjust height,
swivel lever up, engage
Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is
stationary and steering column lock is
released.
Airbag systems 3 356.
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Exterior lights Turn light switch
Press light switch
Push button
Lighting 384, Headlamp-warning device
317. 7=Off
8= Parking lamps
9= Dipped beam or main beam
0=Courtesy lamp
>=Fog lamps 3
r= Fog tail lamp
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Keys, doors, windows
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Electronic immobiliser The system checks whether the vehicle is
allowed to start with the key used. Once
the transponder in the key is recognised,
the vehicle can be started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
automatically when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
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Control indicator for immobilizer A
Control indicator A illuminates briefly
after the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.
If the control indicator A continues to
flash, please try to start the engine using
the second key and contact a workshop. If control indicator A lights up after the
engine has started, there is a fault in the
engine electronics or the manual
transmission automated 3104.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
You should always lock the vehicle after
leaving it and switch on the anti-theft
alarm system 3, 322, 324, 331.
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66 InstrumentsInstrumentsControl indicators ................................ 66
Instrument display ............................... 71
Information display ............................. 76
Warning buzzers.................................. 82
Windscreen wipers ............................... 82
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Control indicators The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean: >
Fog lamps 3
Control indicator lights up green
Illuminates when the fog lamps are on
386.
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A
Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser, diesel fuel
filter3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
It illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in engine electronics or transmission
electronics. Electronics switch to
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may increase and driveability
of vehicle may be impaired 3116. If the
fault is not remedied by re-starting,
contact a workshop for assistance
immediately.
In vehicles with diesel engines, it may be
necessary to drain the diesel fuel filter
3177. zRed
Danger, important reminder,
zYellow
Warning, information, fault,
zGreen
Switch-on confirmation,
zBlue
Switch-on confirmation.
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Instruments
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Flashes when the ignition is onFault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 321.Z
Exhaust emission
Control indicator lights up and/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 emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
Picture no:
If it flashes when the engine is running:Fault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3115. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop. v
Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in the airbag or belt tensioner system
350, 359.
I
Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch 3.
2. Set manual transmission to neutral, or
with manual transmission automated 3
place selector lever in N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance. Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
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.
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Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashing: lamp or associated fuse
has failed.
Replacing bulbs 3151. Fuses 3145.
C
Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 385.
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Preheating3, diesel particle filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Illuminated
Preheating activated. Only activates when
outside temperatures are low.
Flashes
(in vehicles with diesel particle filter)
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous driving
conditions did not permit automatic
cleaning. Continue driving and if possible
do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
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The control indicator ! goes off as soon
as the self-cleaning operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3116.T
Winter programme of the manual
transmission automated3
Symbol is lit in the transmission display if
the Winter programme is activated 3103.
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Instruments
r
Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Illuminates when the fog tail lamp is on
386. p
Alternator
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop and turn engine off. battery is not
charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Contact a workshop.
R
Brake system, clutch system 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3120.
Illuminates when the hand brake is
released if the fluid level for the brake or
clutch system 3 is low 3179.
FlashesOn vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicatorR flashes
for a few seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the hand brake has not been
applied.
u
Anti-lock Braking System 3
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates while driving
Fault in the anti-lock braking system 3119.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey.
Consult a workshop.
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S
Engine oil level 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
The engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Engine oil level too low. Check engine oil
level and top up engine oil if necessary
3175.
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EPS
1)
Electric power steering 3
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Fault in the electric power steering. It is still
possible to drive. Although it is still possible
to steer the vehicle, it is significantly more
difficult. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
1)EPS
= Electric
Power
Steering.
Y
Fuel level 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Lamps
Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel level is used up, fuel immediately.
Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause the catalytic
converter to overheat 3114.
Diesel engines: Bleed the fuel system if the
fuel tank is allowed to run dry 3128.
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Time display in odometer 3
To switch between trip odometer and time
display 3 give reset knob a short press.
When the vehicle lights are on, the
brightness of the display can be adjusted
using the right-hand adjuster wheel k
below the light switch 387. Setting the time
On the clock display, press the setting knob
on the instrument for approx. 2 seconds.
The flashing value is set by pressing briefly.
Press for about 2 seconds again to switch
to the next setting and at the end to exit
setting mode.