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68Entire brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp
J lights up together with the brake warning lamp
H ⇒ page 70 (with the handbrake released), this indicates not only a fault
in the ABS function, but probably also a malfunction in the main brake system
⇒ .
The symbol
H will light up in the instrument panel if a fault occurs in the
brake system . Please refer to ⇒page 77.
Electronic differential lock (EDL) fault
The EDL works in conjunction with the ABS. The ABS indicator lamp will light
up
J to indicate an EDL fault. Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop
as soon as possible. For further information on the EDL, see ⇒page 187.WARNING
•Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, observe
the warning information in ⇒page 224, “Work in the engine compart-
ment”.•If the brake warning lamp
H should light up together with the ABS
warning lamp
J, stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir. If the fluid level has dropped below the "MIN" mark
you must not drive on, as there is a risk of accident. Obtain technical assist-
ance.
•If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have
been caused by a fault in the ABS control function. As a result, the rear
wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. Under certain circum-
stances, the rear of the vehicle could suddenly sway from side to side, with
the subsequent danger of skidding. Drive carefully to the nearest special-
ised workshop and have the fault repaired.
Seat belt warning lamp*
h
The warning lamp acts as a reminder to the driver to fasten
the seat belt.After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp
 will remain lit until the
driver and front passenger (if applicable) have fastened their seat belts.
When the vehicle has reached a certain speed, you will also hear a warning
signal and the warning light will flash.
For further information on the seat belts, see ⇒page 22.
Turn signals and hazard warning lights

Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left
 or right

turn
signal lamp flashes. Both turn signal lamps will flash when the hazard
warning lights are switched on.
If a turn signal fails, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast as
normal.
This does not apply when towing a trailer. Where a turn signal bulb does not
work, either on the trailer or on the towing vehicle, the turn signal bulb will
not flash. For further information on the turn signals, see ⇒page 122.
Electronic Stability Programme
!
This warning lamp monitors the Electronic Stability
Programme (ESP).The warning lamp
! has the following functions:
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Driver information systemGeneral notes
The driver information system in the instrument panel shows
the status of various on-board systems at a glance.The display for the driver information system is in the centre of the instrument
panel.
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. The DIS system gives an
audible warning if a fault should occur or if servicing is required, and a red or
yellow warning symbol (in some cases with a corresponding driver message)
appears in the instrument panel display.
The driver is informed on the audio system.
The driver information system includes the following functions:
Note
•If a fault should occur, the display will show a red or yellow warning
symbol. A red warning symbol indicates a serious malfunction ⇒ page 77. A
yellow warning symbol indicates a less serious malfunction ⇒ page 79.
Fig. 47 Cockpit: Digital
instrument panel display
CD player, radio and telephone display*
⇒page 72
Outside temperature display
⇒page 72
Gear indicator*
⇒page 73
Selector lever positions for the 7-speed automatic gear-
box*
⇒page 183
Selector lever positions with multitronic
®*
⇒page 179
Distance to empty
⇒page 73
Door and tailgate warning
⇒page 74
Service indicator
⇒page 74
auto-check control
⇒page 75
Driving tips
⇒page 76
Handbrake warning
⇒page 76
Bulb monitor*
⇒page 82
Onboard computer*
⇒page 85
Tyre pressure monitoring*
⇒page 89
Navigation information*
Separate Instruc-
tion Manual
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Note
When the display shows route guidance instructions from the navigation
system, the outside temperature appears in the second line of the radio
display.Gear display*
This display helps to save fuel.Use the gear display to save fuel. The indication ⇒fig. 50 on the instrument
panel display recommends that you select the gear indicated by the arrow. It
may also skip a gear, and recommend changing up from 4th gear to 6th gear,
for example.
Note
•The display may not recommend any gear-change while you are acceler-
ating.•If desired, you can have the gear-change display deactivated by an
Authorised Service Centre.Distance to empty
The distance to empty display can help you to plan your trip.The estimated distance to empty is displayed in km. It shows how far the
vehicle can be driven with the amount of fuel left in the tank, assuming the
same style of driving. The distance to empty is displayed in increments of 10
km.
The distance to empty is calculated on the basis of the fuel consumption over
the last 30 kilometres. The distance to empty will increase if you drive in a
more economical manner.
Fig. 50 Gear display
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74Door and tailgate warningThe door and tailgate warning symbol lights up if one or more of the doors, or
the bonnet or tailgate are not properly closed when the ignition is on. The
symbol also indicates which of these is not properly closed. The display in the
illustration ⇒fig. 51 shows that the driver door is open.
The corresponding part of the pictogram will flash if either the bonnet or tail-
gate are open. The warning symbol goes out when the bonnet, tailgate and
all the doors are closed.
In vehicles with a driver information system and an onboard computer* the
door catches/tailgate warning symbol can be switched off by briefly pressing
one of the control switches for the onboard computer ⇒page 86. However,
the warning symbol will appear again if any of the doors or the bonnet or tail-
gate is opened or closed.
Service indicator
This display reminds the driver when the next routine service
is due.Displaying distance to next service
When you press the service button briefly with the ignition switched on,
the display will show how far the vehicle can be driven before the next service
is due. This check can be carried out with the engine stopped or running up
to 5 km/h. Before the first 500 km and after the ignition cycle, the kilometres
and days before the service inspection are not displayed.
If the service button is pressed before the first 500 km the following indi-
cation appears on screen:
Service in ----- km --- days
This is also valid for vehicles with “LongLife Service Intervals”*.
Fig. 51 Display: Door and
tailgate warning
Fig. 52 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
Service indicator
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Service reminder
The instrument panel controls the distance travelled every day. It calculates
the average of these distances travelled and activates the service reminder
sufficiently in advance.
The display reverts back to the standard display after about 5 seconds. The
remaining distance to the next service is updated every time the ignition is
switched on, until the service becomes due.
Service due
When a service is due,
SERVICE! will appear in the display immediately after
you switch on the ignition. The display reverts back to the standard display
after about 5 seconds.
Resetting the display
The display is reset by the workshop after the service has been carried out.
The service interval will be set to a LongLife Service (flexible service interval)
or Inspection Service (fixed service interval), depending on which engine oil
is used. It is only possible to reset the display via the instrument panel when
a n o i l cha n ge i s p e r f o r m e d ; i n t h is cas e t h e d is p l a y ca n o n l y b e r e s e t t o a f i xe d
service interval of 15,000 km. Proceed as follows:
•Switch the ignition off.•Press the service button ⇒page 74, fig. 52 and hold while switching
on the ignition. The display will show one of these messages: Service in -----
km or Service!•Now press and hold the reset button until the display shows Service
in ----- km --- days or Service!
The display switches out of the reset mode if you do not press the reset button
within 5 seconds.Caution
The system cannot calculate the figures for the service interval display if the
battery is disconnected from the vehicle, so no service reminder can be displayed during this time. Please remember that it is essential to service the
vehicle within the established time limits to prevent its deterioration and to
extend its useful life (particularly that of the engine). The period between two
services must never be longer than the time specified in the Maintenance
Programme, even if you only cover a low mileage during this time.
Note
•Do not reset the service indicator between services, otherwise the display
will be incorrect.•The information in the service indicator remains intact if the battery is
disconnected.•The distance to the next service cannot be called up if the system has
detected a Priority 1 fault (red symbol).Auto-check systemIntroductionThe auto-check system checks important components and vehicle systems.
These background checks are run constantly, as long as the ignition is
switched on.
A message is displayed on the instrument panel if a fault should occur or if
any maintenance or repairs are urgently required. This is accompanied by an
audible warning signal. Depending on the priority of the fault, a red or yellow
warning symbol lights up on the display.
The red symbol indicates danger, whereas the yellow one represents a
warning . Additional messages for the driver may be shown with the red or
yellow symbols.
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76Driver messages
Additional messages for the driver are displayed together
with the warning symbols on the instrument panel.Driver messages and red symbols
If a red warning symbol appears on the display, you can press the
button ⇒fig. 53 to call up an additional driver message.
For example: in the event of an oil pressure malfunction, the oil pressure
symbol
E w il l a p p e a r i n t h e d i s p la y. I f yo u n o w p r e ss t h e b u t t o n , t h e
following message will appear in the display:
Switch off engine, check oil level
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If
required, the message can be called up again by briefly pressing the
button. Driver messages and yellow symbols
If a yellow warning symbol appears in the display, it will automatically be
accompanied by the corresponding driver message.
For example, the symbol
 is displayed to indicate that the windscreen
washer fluid level is low. In addition, the following message will appear:
Top up washer fluid
The message will disappear after a few seconds. If required, the message can
be called up again by briefly pressing the button.
Note
•The messages handbrake on and when stationary apply footbrake to
select gear cannot be called up a second time. They will remain in the display
until the handbrake is released or until a gear is selected.Handbrake warning– Release the handbrake.If you drive by mistake with the handbrake still applied, you will hear a
warning buzzer and the display will show the message:
Handbrake on
The handbrake warning switches on after driving for 3 seconds at speeds
above 5 km/h.
Fig. 53 Instrument panel:
CHECK button
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
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80Yellow symbols are accompanied by one warning buzzer. The function indi-
cated should be checked as soon as possible. If several Priority 2 faults are
detected at the same time, the symbol s are displayed one after the other for
about 2 seconds at a time.Brake light failure

This warning light will appear on the upper part of the display if any of the
brake lights has failed. A text message in the central part of the display indi-
cates which brake light has failed (left or right).Fuel level low

When this symbol
 comes on for the first time, there are about 8 to 10 litres
of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible ⇒page 220.
Engine speed governing
X
Max. engine speed XXXX rpm
There is a fault in the engine management. In addition, the warning lamp
%0#
on the instrument panel will light up. The engine speed will be governed to
the speed displayed in the driver information system. Please ensure that the
engine speed does not exceed the speed shown (for example, when
changing down a gear).
Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop immediately to have the fault
repaired.
Check engine oil level

If the
 symbol lights up, please check the engine oil level as soon as
possible ⇒page 226. Top up the oil at the next opportunity ⇒page 227.
Engine oil sensor defective*

If the

symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and have
the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to check the oil level
every time you fill up with fuel ⇒page 226.
Diesel particulate filter obstructed

If the symbol
 lights up, you can contribute towards automatic filter
cleaning by driving in the right manner. To do this, drive about 15 minutes in
4th or 5th gear (automatic gearbox: S gear range) at a speed of 60 km/h, with
the engine running at approximately 2000 rpm. The increase in temperature
will burn off any soot in the filter. When cleaning is successful, the symbol
switches off.
If the symbol  does not turn off, or the three lamps turn on (particulate
filter
, emission control system fault
 and heaters
D), take the vehicle
to a qualified workshop to repair the fault.
For further information on the diesel particulate filter, see ⇒page 194.
WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to suit the weather, road, terrain
and traffic conditions. The recommended driving speed must never lead to
the driver disregarding the traffic regulations.
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82Bulb monitor

The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are
working.If a defective bulb is detected, or if one of the lights has failed for any reason,
the bulb monitor symbol
 will appear in the display together with an addi-
tional message (which goes out after 5 seconds). For instance, if the rear left
turn signal is not working, the display in the instrument panel will show the
following message:
Left rear turn signal
The message disappears after 5 seconds. Press the CHECK button briefly if
you wish to call up the message again.
If the display indicates that one of the lights is not working, this can have a
number of causes:
•Bulb failure ⇒page 260.•A blown fuse ⇒page 258, “Changing fuses”.•Faulty electrical wiring.
It is not necessary to have lamps replaced in a specialised workshop,
however the use of Xenon lamps is recommended.
LED lamps
If any of the LED (Light Emitting Diode) functions fail, the complete lamp
should be replaced.
The failure of the lamp is only shown when the LED function goes out
completely. Sometimes, a LED will stop working, without displaying the
warning as the function continues to operate.
WARNING
•Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.•The high voltage element of gas discha rge bulbs* (xenon light) must be
handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
Speed warning*

Introduction
The speed warning function can help prevent you exceeding
a particular pre-set maximum speed.The speed warning function will warn the driver if a pre-set maximum speed
is exceeded. The system gives an warning buzzer signal if the set speed is
Fig. 56 Display: Speed
warning function
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