Electronic displays1Driver assistance systems
Messages, e.g. Check Control
Time 77
External temperature 77
Selection lists 80
Total miles/trip odometer 77Computer 812Selector lever position display 68
Gear shift indicator 783Driving Dynamics Control 111
StatusCheck 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 com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights 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 lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
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Blue lightsHigh beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 65.
General lamps At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play).
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lights.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols Within the supplementary text, the following
functions can be selected independent of the
check control message.▷ Display additional information about
the Check Control message in the
Integrated Owner's Manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷ "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 faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
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Fuel gaugeVehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
The arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 168.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Odometer and trip odom‐
eter
The concept
Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob.▷The odometer is displayed
when the ignition is switched
off.▷When the ignition is switched
on, the trip odometer is re‐
set.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident. ◀
Time The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the time on the Control
Display, refer to page 84.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Set the date on the Control Dis‐
play, refer to page 84.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the computer.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
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 engine operation might fail
and damage might occur. ◀
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Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average valuesPress and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Engine temperature display Displays the current engine temperature, based
on a combination of coolant and motor oil tem‐
perature. As soon as the optimum operating
temperature has been attained, the indicator is
in the center position.
If the engine oil or coolant, thus the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 191.
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.
Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a
destination is entered 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 79, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"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
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Driving Excitement
The concept
On the Control Display, sport instruments can
be displayed, and the vehicle condition can be
checked before the use of the SPORT program.
Sport instruments On the Control Display, values for power and
torque are displayed.
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T
Tachometer 77
Tailgate 40
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lights 199
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 218
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 131
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 77
Temperature, engine 82
Tempomat, see Camera- based cruise control 113
Terminal, starting aid 208
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thigh support 49
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 172
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tires, changing 179
Tire sealant 181
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 172
Tires, run-flat tires 181
Tire tread 178
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 195
Total vehicle weight 219
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 210
Towing 209
Tow-starting 209 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 96
Traction control 110
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 110
Transmission lock, releasing manually 70
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 68
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 68
Transporting children safely 56
Tread, tires 178
Trip computer 82
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 65
Trip odometer 77
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 124
Turn signal, front 197
Turn signal, side 202
Turn signals, operation 65
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 199
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 84
Universal remote control 137
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 69
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 214
USB interface 142
V
Vanity mirror 141
Vehicle battery 205 Vehicle battery, replacing 205
Vehicle, break-in 152
Vehicle care 213
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 203
Vehicle paint 213
Vehicle storage 215
Vehicle wash 212
Ventilation 135
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 135
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 73
Warning displays, see Check Control 73
Warning messages, see Check Control 73
Warning triangle 207
Washer fluid 67
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 67
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 212
Water on roads 153
Weights 219
Welcome lights 89
Wheels, changing 179
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 172
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Window defroster, rear 131, 134
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