
Electronic displaysOverview, instrument cluster1Messages, e.g., Check Control   77
Time   80
Date   80
External temperature   80
Selection lists   84
Service requirements   81Miles/trip miles  80
Computer   842Transmission display   73
Gear shift indicator   823Status, Driving Dynamics Control   117Seite 76ControlsDisplays76
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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features1Time  80
External temperature   80
Date   80
Selection list, such as for the radio   84
Speed limit detection   82
Computer   84
Miles/trip miles   80
Navigation display, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.Status, Driving Dynamics Control   1172Energy recovery  81
Transmission display   73
Current fuel consumption   81
ECO PRO   1753Messages, e.g., Check Control   77
Service requirements   81Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a text message may appear on the Control Display.
Indicator/warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
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▷  "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷  "Service request"
Contact your service center.▷  "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.  "Check Control"4.Select the text message.Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
US models: the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page  184.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page  204.
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Odometer and trip odometer
Display▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page  87.
Date
The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page  87.
Range Display After the reserve range is
reached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range Depending on the equipment version, the
range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information
on the info display:
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Arrow view of navigation system.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐
play is inactive.▷ECO PRO bonus range.Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the on‐
board computer is to be displayed on the info
display of the instrument cluster.1."Settings"2."Instr. cluster display"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period during which the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
onboard computer.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped do not enter into the
calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values Press and hold the computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
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Time of arrivalThe estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page  82, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of computer.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
1."Vehicle Info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to
a standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the onboard computer or trip computer
on the Control Display.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
1."Vehicle Info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"Sport displays
The concept
In the Control Display, the current values for
power and torque can be displayed.
Displaying sport displays in the
Control Display1."Vehicle Info"2."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit once by at
least 3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.5.Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning"4.Press the controller.
Setting your current speed as the limit
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Traction control 116 
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  116 
Transmission, automatic  70 
Transmission, manual  70 
Transporting children safely  58 
Tread, tires  195 
Trip computer  86 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  67 
Trip odometer  80 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  222 
Turning circle  232 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  133 
Turn signals, operation  66 
U Unintentional alarm  43 
Units of measure  88 
Universal remote control  149 
Unlock button, automatic transmission  71 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  36 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  35 
Unlocking, settings  41 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Upholstery care  227 
USB interface  154 
V Variable sport steering  117 
Vehicle battery  216 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  216  
Vehicle, breaking in  168 
Vehicle care  226 
Vehicle equipment  6 Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment  199 
Vehicle jack  216 
Vehicle paint  226 
Vehicle storage  228 
Vehicle wash  225 
Ventilation  147 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  148 
Voice activation system  24 
W Warning indicators  77 
Warning lamps  77 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  77 
Warning triangle  220 
Washer fluid  70 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  69 
Washer system  67 
Washing, vehicle  225 
Water on roads  169 
Weights  232 
Welcome lamps  90 
Wheel base, vehicle  232 
Wheel cleaner  227 
Wheels, changing  196 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  191 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  101 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  98 
Width, vehicle  232 
Window defroster, rear  143, 147  
Windows, powered  44 
Windshield washer fluid  70 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  69 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  67 Windshield wiper  67 
Windshield wipers, fold-out position  69 
Winter diesel  187 
Winter storage, care  228 
Winter tires, suitable tires  197 
Winter tires, tread  195 
Wiper blades, replacing  207 
Wiper fluid  70 
Wiper system  67 
Wood, care  227 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  23 
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit  207 
X
xDrive  116 
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement  211 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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