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60Controls and displays
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjustable steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Storage compartment
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Note
● Some of the equipment listed in this section is only fitted on certain
models or are optional extras.
● A separate instruction manual is enclosed if the vehicle is equipped
with a factory-fitted radio, CD player, AUX IN connection, or navigation sys-
tem.
● The arrangement of switches and controls on right-hand drive models*
may be slightly different from the layout shown in ⇒ page 58. However, the
symbols used to identify the controls are the same. 
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
Trip recorder
Fig. 40 Instrument pan-
el: Odometer and reset
button
The distance covered is displayed in “kilometres” or miles “m”. It is possi-
ble to change the measurement units (kilometres “km”/miles “m”) in the
radio/Easy Connect*. Please refer to the Easy Connect* Instruction Manual
for more details.
Odometer/trip recorder
The odometer shows the total distance covered by the vehicle.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has been travelled since it was
last reset. It is used to measure short trips. The last digit of the trip recorder
indicates distances of 100 metres or tenths of a mile.
The trip recorder can be set to zero by pressing 0.0/SET

⇒  Fig. 40.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the letters DEF will appear in the
trip recorder display. Have the fault repaired immediately, as far as is possi-
ble. Fuel level
The display
6 ⇒ Fig. 38 only works when the ignition is switched on. When
the display reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode lights up in red and
the control lamp  appears ⇒ page 248. When the fuel level is very low,
the lower diode flashes in red.
The distance to empty fuel level is displayed on the instrument panel 3
⇒ Fig. 38.
The capacity of the fuel tank of your vehicle is given in the Technical data
section ⇒ page 323.
In natural gas engines
The yellow warning lamp
 lights up when both fuel types (petrol and natu-
ral gas) have reached reserve level.
The green control lamp  comes on when the vehicle is working with natural
gas.
The green control lamp  switches off when the natural gas is exhausted.
The engine changes to operate with petrol.
Thing to note: If the vehicle is left parked for a long time immediately after
refuelling, the natural gas level indicator may not accurately indicate the
same level shown after refuelling when the vehicle is started up again. This
is not due to a leak in the system, but to a drop in pressure in the gas tank
for technical reasons after a cooling phase immediately after refuelling.
CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An irregular fuel supply could cause
misfiring. In this way the unburned fuel can reach the exhaust system,
which could cause the catalytic converter to overheat resulting in damage. 
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Coolant temperature gauge
For vehicles with no coolant temperature gauge, a control lamp appears for
high coolant temperatures  ⇒ page 257. Take into account the ⇒ .
The coolant temperature gauge 2
⇒ Fig. 38 only works when the ignition is
switched on. In order to avoid engine damage, please read the following
notes for the different temperature ranges.
Engine cold
If only the diodes in the lower part of the scale light up, this indicates that
the engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high revs and
heavy acceleration and do not make the engine work hard.
Normal temperature
If in normal operations, the diodes light up until the central zone, it means
that the engine has reached operating temperature. At high outside temper-
atures and when making the engine work hard, the diodes may continue
lighting up and reach the upper zone. This is no cause for concern, provided
the control lamp  does not light up on the instrument panel digital dis-
play.
Heat range
When the diodes light up in the upper area of the display and the control
lamp appears  on the instrument panel display, the coolant temperature
is excessive ⇒ page 257.
CAUTION
● To ensure a long useful life for the engine, avoid high revs, driving at
high speed and making the engine work hard for approx. the first 15 mi-
nutes when the engine is cold. The phase until the engine is warm also de-
pends on the outside temperature. If necessary, use the engine oil tempera-
ture* as a guide ⇒ page 77
● Additional lights and other accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the
cooling effect of the coolant. At high outside temperatures and high engine
loads, there is a risk of the engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distribution of the cooling air when
the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can reduce the cooling
effect, which could cause the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. 
Gear-change indicator
This additional indicator function can help to save fuel.
Fig. 41 Instrument pan-
el: Gear-change indicator
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70Instruments and warning/control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See

Lit up on instrument panel display: a)
 Do not continue driving!
Engine coolant level too low, coolant tempera-
ture too high
Flashing on the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the engine coolant system.
⇒ page 257

On the instrument panel display: a)
 Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.⇒ page 253

Lit up or flashing:
 Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.⇒ page 225
Driver or passenger has not fastened seat belt.⇒ page 20
Use the foot brake!
On the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the battery.⇒ page 260
a) Colour presentation on instrument panel with colour display. Yellow symbols
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
Central warning lamp: additional information
on the instrument panel display–
Front brake pads worn.
⇒ page 222
lights: Fault in the ESC, or disconnection
caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated.
ASR manually deactivated.
ABS faulty or does not work.
Rear fog light switched on.⇒ page 109

On the instrument panel display:
a)
Driving light totally or partially faulty.⇒ page 293
On the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the cornering light system.⇒ page 109
Lights up or flashes: Fault in the emission con-
trol system.
⇒ page 230lights: pre-ignition of diesel engine.flashes: Fault in engine management.
Fault in engine management.
On the instrument panel display: a)
Diesel particulate filter blocked.
Lights up or flashes: Fault in the steering sys-
tem.⇒ page 162
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system.⇒ page 214 

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Instruments and warning/control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See
On the instrument panel display: a)
Level of windscreen washer fluid too low.⇒ page 120
Fuel tank almost empty.⇒ page 248

Flashing on the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the oil level detection. Control manual-
ly.
⇒ page 253Lit up on the instrument panel display: a)
Engine oil level insufficient.
Fault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.
⇒ page 31OFF Front passenger front airbag is off ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG  ).
ON Front passenger front airbag is on ( PASSENGER
AIRBAG  ).
Lane Assist is switched on, but not active.⇒ page 207
On the instrument panel display: a)
Fault in the gearbox.⇒ page 182
a) Colour presentation on instrument panel with colour display.
Other control lamps
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See

Left or right turn signal.⇒ page 109
Hazard warning lights on.⇒ page 113
Trailer turn signals⇒ page 234
SymbolMeaning ⇒ See

lights: Press the foot brake!
flashes: The selector lever locking button has
not engaged.⇒ page 173
The vehicle is stopped by engine braking.

lights: Cruise control operating.
⇒ page 184lights: Speed limiter switched on and active.flashes: The speed set by the speed limiter has
been exceeded.
Lane Assist is switched on and active.⇒ page 207
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 109
On the instrument panel display:
Light Assist switched on.
On the instrument panel display:
Immobiliser active.
On the instrument panel display:
Service interval display.⇒ page 65

On the instrument panel display:
Mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to
the original telephone device.
⇒ Book-
let Bluetooth
System

On the instrument panel display:
Mobile telephone battery charge meter. Availa-
ble only for pre-installed factory-fitted devices.

On the instrument panel display:
Ice warning. The outside temperature is lower
than +4 °C (+39 °F).⇒ page 64 
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Driver information system
Button for the driving assistance systems*
Fig. 44 On the turn sig-
nal and main beam head-
light lever: button for the
driving assistance sys-
tems
With the turn signal and main beam headlight lever button, you can activate
or deactivate the driver assistance systems displayed in the Assist systems
menu ⇒ page 184.
Activate or deactivate a driver assistance system
● Briefly press the button ⇒ Fig. 44 in the direction of the arrow to open
the menu Assist systems .
● Select the driver assistance system and activate or deactivate it
⇒ page 74. A mark indicates that driver assistance system is switched on. 
Menu
MenueffectSee
Driving dataInformation and possible configurations of
the multifunction display (MFD).⇒ page 75
⇒ page 79
Assist sys-
temsInformation and possible configurations of
the driver assistance systems.⇒ page 79
MenueffectSee
Navigation
Information instructions from the activated
navigation system: When a route guidance
is activated, the turning arrows and prox-
imity bars are displayed. The appearance is
similar to the Easy Connect system.
If the route guidance is not activated, the
direction of travel (compass) and the name
of the street along which you are driving
are shown.
⇒ Booklet Navi-
gation system
AudioStation display on the radio.
Track name on the CD.
Track name in Media mode.⇒ Booklet Radio
or
⇒ Booklet Navi-
gation system
TelephoneInformation and possible configurations of
the mobile phone preinstallation.⇒ Booklet Blue-
tooth System
Vehicle sta-
tusDisplay of the current warning or informa-
tion texts and other system components,
depending on the equipment⇒ page 79
Driving data
The MFD (multifunction display) shows different values for the journey and
the consumption.
Changing between display modes on the MFD
● In vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: Press the rocker switch

on the windscreen wiper lever ⇒ Fig. 42.
● Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: turn the thumbwheel.
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Introduction to the Easy Connect system*
Introduction to the Easy Connect system* System settings (CAR)*Introduction
To select the settings menus, press the Easy Connect  button and the
Setup function button.
The actual number of menus available and the name of the various options
in these menus will depend on the vehicle’s electronics and equipment.
Additional information and warnings:
● Driver assistance systems ⇒ page 184
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

CAR menu (Setup) settings
– Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button to open the main Vehicle set-
tings menu . Pressing the menu button will always take you to the last menu
used.
Function buttons in the
vehicle’s settings menuPageESC system⇒ page 79Tyres⇒ page 80Driver assistance⇒ page 80Parking and manoeuvring⇒ page 81Vehicle lights⇒ page 82Rear vision mirrors and windscreen wipers⇒ page 82Opening and closing⇒ page 83Multifunction display⇒ page 83Date and time⇒ page 84Units⇒ page 84Service⇒ page 85Factory settings⇒ page 85
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

ESC System menu
–Switch the ignition on. 
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WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Light Settings menu
–Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button.
– Press the Lights
function button to open the Light settings
menu.
When the function button check box is activated , the function is active.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Light settings
Vehicle interior
lightingInstrument and control
lighting, ambient door
lighting, footwell light-
ing.⇒ page
117
"Coming
home"/"Leaving
home" functionStart time for “Coming
home” function, start
time for “Leaving
home” function.⇒ page
116
⇒ page
116
Motorway light ⇒ page
112
Any changes made using the settings menus are automatically saved on
closing those menus.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the Easy Connect system while driving could distract you from traffic.

Rear Vision Mirror and Windscreen Wipers Settings menu
–Switch the ignition on.
– Switch on the Easy Connect system.
– Press the Easy Connect button 
.
– Press the Setup
function button.
– Press the Visibility
function button to open the mirrors/wind-
shield wiper menu.
When the function button check box is activated , the function is active.
Pressing the menu button 
will always take you to the last menu used.
MenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
Mirrors/wind-
shield wipers
Rear vision mir-
rors
Synchronised regu-
lation, lower the
rear-view mirror
when reversing, fold
in after parking.
⇒ page 125
Windscreen wip-
ersAutomatic wind-
screen wipers, wipe
when reversing.⇒ page 120
