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Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
On some versions gear shift
indication is popped up as full page in the Driver Information Centre.
EcoFlex drive assistant 3 130.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering reduced Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 165.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 196.Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
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Instruments and controls119Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 148.
Low washer fluid G illuminates yellow.
The washer fluid level is low.
Washer fluid 3 226.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 181.
Adaptive cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
Adaptive cruise control 3 184.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 184,
Forward collision alert 3 191.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display, Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information
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■ trip/fuel information
■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 126.
In the Uplevel-Display the following
main menus can be selected by
pushing the MENU button:
■ Vehicle Information Menu
■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu
■ Performance Menu
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pushing the
MENU button, Menu symbols are
indicated in the top line of the display:
■ X Vehicle Information Menu
■ W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
■ s ECO Information Menu
■ C Performance Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 132.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus or to return from
a submenu to the next higher menu
level.
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Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu , or on
Uplevel-Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
■ Tire Pressure : checks tyre pressure
of all wheels during driving 3 259
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 259
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 110
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■Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the current
route section 3 206
■ Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a preceding moving
vehicle 3 194
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing the
SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever for a few seconds or by pressing the reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-, and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 130.
ECO Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select
s in the top line of the Uplevel-
Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
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Submenus are:
■Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
figure above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving reasons.
Eco index display : The current fuel
consumption is indicated on a segment display. For economical
driving adapt your driving
characteristic to keep the filled
segments within the Eco area. The
more segments are filled, the
higher the fuel consumption.
Simultaneously the current
consumption value is indicated.
■ Top Consumers : List of top comfort
consumers currently switched on is displayed in descending order. Fuel
saving potential is indicated. A
switched off consumer disappears
from the list and the consumption value will be updated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the engine will activate the heated
rear window automatically to
increase the engine load. In this
event, the heated rear window is
indicated as one of the top
consumers, without activation by
the driver.■ Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption development
over a distance of 50 miles. Filled
segments display the consumption
in 5 mile steps and shows the effect of topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
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Performance Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Performance Menu , or select C on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Submenus are: ■ Acceleration : Display of current
acceleration in all directions.
■ Lap Timer : Display of lap times, top
speed, average speed and average
time. Follow the instructions given
in the submenu.
■ Coolant Temp. : Display of coolant
temperature.
■ Battery Volt. : Display of vehicle
battery voltage.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic- or Colour-Info-Display. The
Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-DisplayDepending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
■ time 3 105
■ outside temperature 3 104
■ date 3 105
■ Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
system manual
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 132
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Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates incolour:
■ time 3 105
■ outside temperature 3 104
■ date 3 105
■ Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
system manual
■ navigation, see description in the Infotainment system manual
■ system settings
■ vehicle messages 3 126
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 132
The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via
the display.
Selections are made via:
■ menus
■ function buttons and multifunction knob of the Infotainment system
Selecting with the Infotainment
system
Select a function via the Infotainment
system buttons. The menu of the
selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to
select an item and to confirm.
Multifunction knob
The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus:
Turn
■ To mark a menu option
■ To set a numeric value or to display
a menu option