Instruments and controls75
Press and hold the button for approx.
5 seconds:
■ Hours flash
■ Press button repeatedly to change hours
■ Wait for approx. 5 seconds to set hours
■ Minutes flash
■ Press button repeatedly to change minutes
■ Wait for approx. 5 seconds to set minutes.
Driver Information Centre 3 86.Power outlets
12 V power outlets are located on the
instrument panel and in the rear of the vehicle.
Connecting electrical accessories while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption of
120 Watts. Do not connect any
current-delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the sockets by
using unsuitable plugs.
Cigarette lighter
Instruments and controls77
Notice
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Odometer
Displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The trip odometer appears below the
odometer in the Driver Information
Centre and displays the distance
travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for a few seconds
with the ignition on. The display will
flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre 3 86.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the yellow
warning zone, the maximum
permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y also illuminates in
instrument cluster 3 79 when fuel
level is very low: refuel immediately
3 127.
Never run the tank dry.
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If both control indicators VON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop
immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 50, belt tensioners
3 47, airbag deactivation 3 55.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running
(accompanied by a warning chime):
Stop, switch off engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be
cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
F illuminates in yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates in red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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Illuminates together with other controlindicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and
a corresponding message in the
Driver Information Centre: stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 136.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 118 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
If a brake failure message appears in the Driver Information Centre, there is
a fault in the braking system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake system 3 117.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator F may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre. The
brake system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, F , R and C
illuminate, ABS is deactivated and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 117.Upshift
k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability
Program v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
Electronic Stability Program 3 119,
Traction Control system 3 118.
84Instruments and controlsEngine coolant
temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates red briefly when the
ignition is switched on, then turns blue.
Illuminates red when the engine is running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 135.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
The control indicator must be blue
before continuing driving.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After a delay the control
indicator illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 150.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator I illuminates
when the engine is running
(accompanied by a warning chime):
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move selector lever to N).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Instruments and controls859Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 133.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 108.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
too low; refuel immediately 3 127.
Catalytic converter 3 115.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 138.
Autostop
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 91.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 92.
Fog light
> illuminates green.Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 93.
Rear fog light
r illuminates green.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 93.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 120.
Door open
U illuminates red.
Instruments and controls87Vehicle messages
Messages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator F or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages Information messages regarding,
e.g. engine starting conditions, stop-
start system, parking brake
application, central locking, steering
wheel lock etc. provide the current
status of certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.
are displayed together with control
indicator F. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
To remove fault messages from the
display, press button on end of wiper
lever. After a few seconds the
message may disappearautomatically and F remains
illuminated. The fault will then be
stored in the on board system.
Warning messagesWarning messages regarding, e.g.
engine, battery or brake system
failure, are displayed together with
control indicator C and may be
accompanied by a warning chime.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Fuel economy messages
Fuel economy messages provide tips to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances.
Refer to Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 88.
Warning chimes
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ If seat belt is not fastened 3 47.
■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals 3 93.
■ During illumination of certain control indicators.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 124.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit 3 123.
■ If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
■ If the electronic key is outside of the
detection range.
Electronic key system 3 21, Power
button 3 110.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened: ■ If the key has been left in the ignition.
■ If the electronic key has been left in
the card reader.
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Electronic key system 3 21, Power
button 3 110.
■ If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 113.
■ If the exterior lights are on.
Engine oil level If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for 30 seconds after the engine is
started.
Check oil level 3 133.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
■ Distance travelled
■ Average speed
■ Distance before service 3 78
■ Clock 3 74, outside temperature
3 74
■ Cruise control and speed limiter stored speed 3 120
■ Fuel economy rating
■ Tyre pressures 3 150
■ Fault and information messages
Fuel used Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time by pressing and holding the
button.
Average consumption
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.
Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.