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Instruments and controls71Heated steering wheel
Activate heating in combination with
the seat heating by pressing ß*
button once or several times with the ignition on.
LED ß on: driver seat heating on.
LED ß and * on: driver seat heating
and steering wheel heating on.
LED * on: steering wheel heating on.
The steering wheel is heated in the
areas shown in the illustration when
the engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Horn
Press j.
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72Instruments and controlsWindscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
&=fast%=slow$=interval wiping§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Run through the windscreen wiper
stages by pushing the lever past the
resistance point and holding it. An
acoustic signal sounds at §.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
To set the wiper interval to a value
between 2 and 15 seconds: Switch on ignition, move lever down from
position §, wait desired time interval
and raise lever to $.
After turning on the ignition and
setting the lever to $, the interval is
set to 6 seconds.Automatic wiping with rain sensor$=Automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
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The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders. Open cover to use.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Speed warning
With the "Personalised key" function
( P6 ), a particular maximum speed
can be assigned to each vehicle key.
When this speed is exceeded, a
warning buzzer sounds. Vehicle
personalisation 3 95.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance.
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Instruments and controls77Trip odometerThe top line displays the recordeddistance since the last reset.
To reset, hold the reset knob
depressed for a few seconds with the
ignition on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Upshift when indicated by the control
indicator [ 3 82.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas level in
the tank depending on the operation
mode.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 77.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Pressing button LPG switches
between petrol and liquid gas
operation. The LED 1 status shows
the current operating mode.
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1 off=petrol operation1 illumi‐
nates=liquid gas operation1 flashes=no switching is
possible, one type
of fuel is empty
As soon as the liquid gas tanks are empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 135.
Service display
The message InSP appears when it
is time for servicing. Further
information 3 194.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
P=Automatic transmission
park positionR=Reverse gearN=Neutral positionA=Manual transmission
automated automatic modeD=Drive position1, 2,
3=Selected gear, automatic
transmission1 - 5=Current gear, manual
transmission automated,
manual mode
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. When the ignition is
switched on, most control indicators
will illuminate briefly as a functionality
test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activation
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80Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates The control indicator illuminates
briefly when the parking lights are
switched on 3 102.
Flashes
The control indicator flashes if a turn
signal or the hazard warning flashers
are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 153, Fuses
3 166, Turn signals 3 101.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition is switched on until
the seat belt is fastened.Flashes
After starting off until the seat belt is
fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the belt
tensioner or the airbags. In this case
the LEDs in the button W will also
flash. The airbags and belt tensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 41,
3 38.
Airbag deactivation W illuminates together with the LEDs
in the button W: airbag deactivated
3 46.
W flashes: the system can be
activated or deactivated within
15 seconds of switching on the
ignition 3 46.
Charging system
p illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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Illuminates when the engine is
running Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes during or after engine start Battery voltage too low. Have
electrical system tested by a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in engine or transmission
electronics. The electronics switch to
an emergency running programme.
Fuel consumption may be increased
and the vehicle handling may be
impaired.
If the fault persists after restarting the vehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4
in the service display
Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter.Flashes with switched on
ignition
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started 3 26.
Brake and clutch system
Brake and clutch fluid level R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake and clutch fluid
level is too low 3 150.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 129.
Apply parking brake
R flashes red.
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated, R flashes for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
off if the parking brake is not applied.
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On vehicles with manual transmission
automated, R flashes when the
driver's door is opened if no gear is engaged and the parking brake is not
applied.
Apply clutch pedal
- illuminates yellow.
Clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine.
Stop-start system 3 116.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is turned on. The system is
ready for operation when the control indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 128.Upshift
[ illuminates green when upshifting
is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Sport mode
1 illuminates yellow.
The symbol is illuminated when Sport mode is on 3 126.
Winter mode T illuminates yellow.
The symbol is illuminated when
Winter mode is on 3 121, 3 126.
Power steering
p illuminates yellow.
Fault in power steering system. The
power steering may have failed. The
vehicle can be steered but
considerably more force is required.
Contact a workshop.Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Flashes Fault due to sensors that are dirty orcovered by ice or snow.
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Parking assist 3 132.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.