Indicator/warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors in display
area 1 or 2.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, refer to page 71.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:SymbolFunction or systemTurn signal, refer to page 57High beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page 57Front fog lamps, refer to page 76Rear fog lamp, refer to page 76DSC or DTC is regulating the propul‐
sive forces in order to maintain driv‐
ing stability, refer to page 88The handbrake is set, refer to
page 56Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to page 229Cruise control, refer to page 91Seite 17CockpitAt a glance17
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LampsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
At a glance0Lamps off / daytime running lights1Parking lamps and daytime running lights2Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps3Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive
Light Control, daytime running lights, and
welcome lamps
Parking lamps/low
beams, headlamp con‐
trol
General information
When the driver's door is opened with the igni‐
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto‐
matically switched off when the light switch is
in position 0, 2, or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary,
switch position 1.
Parking lamps Switch position 1: the vehicle lamps light up on
all sides.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page 75.
Low beams Switch position 2: the low beams are lit when
the ignition is switched on.
Automatic headlamp control Switch position 3: the low beams are switched
on and off automatically depending on the am‐
bient light, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight, or if
there is precipitation. Adaptive Light Control is
active.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams remain switched on independ‐
ent of the ambient lighting conditions when
you switch on the front fog lamps.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
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3."Pathway light.: s"4.Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Adaptive Light Control
The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
Activating
With the ignition switch on, turn the light switch
to position 3, refer to page 74.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driver's
side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, Adaptive Light Control
is not active.
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up. A message
appears on the Control Display. Adap‐
tive Light Control is malfunctioning or
has failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Fog lamps
Overview1Fog lamps2Rear fog lamp
To switch on/off, press the respective button.
Fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up
when the front fog lamps are switched on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front
fog lamps are switched off when the headlamp
flasher or the high beams are activated.
If the automatic headlamp control is activated,
refer to page 74, the low beams are switched
on automatically when the front fog lamps are
switched on.
Rear fog lamp
The low beams or parking lamps with front fog
lamps must be switched on. The yellow indica‐
tor lamp lights up when the rear fog lamp is
switched on.
Instrument lightingThe parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness. The
brightness is increased to a certain limit and is
then reduced again.
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Driving comfortVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Cruise control The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
The vehicle stores and maintains the speed
specified using the controls on the steering
wheel.
Do not use cruise control
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant
speed, for instance:▷On curvy roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident. ◀
Controls
At a glance1Maintaining, storing, and increasing the
speed2Activating/deactivating cruise control3Maintaining, storing, and reducing the
speed4Resuming cruise control
Switching on
Press button 2.
The indicator lamp lights up in thespeedometer. Cruise control is ready to
operate and can be activated.
Switching off Press button 2.
▷When activated: press twice.▷When interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored target speed is
cleared.
Interrupting Press button 2.
The system is interrupted automatically if
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rates after a short time. The headlamps do not
need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlamps does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lamps increases, for example if water droplets
form, have them checked by your service cen‐
ter.
Bi-xenon headlamps These bulbs have a very long life and the likeli‐
hood of failure is very low, provided that they
are not switched on and off excessively. If a
bulb should nevertheless fail, you can continue
driving cautiously with the front fog lamps, pro‐
vided this is permitted by local laws.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly. ◀
Front lamps, bulb replacement
Halogen low beams and high beams
Bulb H13, 60/55 watt
Wear protective goggles and gloves
Halogen bulbs are pressurized. Therefore,
wear protective goggles and gloves. Otherwise,
there is a danger of injuries if the bulb is acci‐
dentally damaged during replacement. ◀
Attach the cover carefully
When attaching the cover, proceed care‐
fully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing dam‐
age to the headlamp system. ◀Access to the bulbs through the engine
compartment
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 232.
Low beam/high beam bulbs can be changed
from the engine compartment.
To remove the cover:
1.Press the tab.2.Fold away the cover and take it out of the
holder.
Proceed in reverse order to attach the cover.
Attach the cover carefully
When attaching the cover, proceed care‐
fully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing dam‐
age to the headlamp system. ◀
Replacing the bulb
1.Turn the bulb counterclockwise, arrow 1,
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Convenient operation– Windows 34
Coolant temperature 65
Cooling function, switching on and off 98
Cooling, maximum 97
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 88
Corrosion on brake discs 114
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 190
Cruise control 91
Cupholders 103
Current fuel consumption 66
Current location, storing 128
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 76
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 254
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 76
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 16
Data, technical 254
Date
– Date format 69– Setting 69
Daytime running lights 75
Decorative trim, care 251
Defogging windows 95
Defroster
– Rear window 95, 98
Defrosting windows 95
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 95
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 128
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 133
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 126
Digital compass 101
Digital radio 149
Dip stick, engine oil 225
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 57
Displacement, refer to Engine data 254
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 76
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 251
Displays, cleaning 251
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal– Remote control battery 40
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 92
Door
– Rear, refer to Clubdoor 37
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 35
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 35
Doors, manual operation 36
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 35– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 215
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 90
Driving notes, breaking in 112
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 90
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 88
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 112
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 98
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 88
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 89
DTMF suffix dialing 175, 187
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 142
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 88
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 89
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 36– Fuel filler flap 206
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 88
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 88
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 63
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 206
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 36
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 120
Engine, breaking in 112
Engine compartment 223
Engine oil, adding 225
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 226
Engine oil, alternative oil types 226
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 70
Engine oil, dip stick 225
Engine oil, filling capacity 257
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Range 66
RDS 149
Reading out loud 198
Rear door, refer to Club‐ door 37
Rear doors, refer to Split door 37
Rear fog lamp 76
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 235
Rear fog lamps, indicator lamp 17
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 235
Rear swing doors, refer to Split door 37
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 48
Rear window defroster 95, 98
Rear window, washing 59
Rear window wiper 59
Recirculated air mode 95, 97
Recommended tire brands 218
Redialing 176, 188
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 39
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 70
Remaining range, refer to Range 66
Reminders 198
Remote control– Battery replacement 40– Comfort Access 38– Malfunctions 35, 40– Split door 35
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 54
Remote control, service data 228
Remote control, universal 99
Remote inquiry 175, 187
Replacement remote con‐ trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 217
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 65
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 60
Restraining systems– Refer to Safety belts 46
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 50
Retreaded tires 218
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 61
Road, avoiding 135
Road detour 135
Roadside Assistance 244
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 234
Roadside parking lamps 75
RON gasoline quality 208
RON, refer to Fuel quality 208
Route 136
Route criteria, route 135
Route, displaying 136
Route section, bypassing 136
RPM, refer to Engine data 254
Rubber seals, care 250
Run-flat tires 219
Run-flat tires
– Flat tire 82
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 210
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 74
S Safe braking 114
Safety 7
Safety belts 46
Safety belts
– Damage 47
Safety belts, care 251
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 47
Safety belts, reminder 47
Safety systems– Safety belts 46
Safety systems, airbags 78
Satellite radio 150
Saving fuel 120
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 139
Screen, see Control Display 20
Seat adjustment
– Manual 44
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 46
Seat heating 46
Seats
– Adjusting 44– Heating 46– Sitting safely 44
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 61
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 63
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 61
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 61
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 228
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 228
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 70
Service requirements 70
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 228
Settings
– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play 69– Language 69
Settings and information 67
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 32
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