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Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Information displays .....................92
Vehicle messages ........................ 99
Trip computer ............................. 101Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and a
connected mobile phone can be
operated via the controls on the
steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system instruction
manual.
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Control indicator G illuminates in the
instrument cluster when the washer
fluid level is low.
Wiper activated lighting
With light switch in the AUTO
position, when the windscreen wiper
is operated for 8 cycles or more the
exterior lights illuminate
automatically.
Rear window wiper/washerMove lever to activate the rear
window wiper:Push lever=wiper onPull lever=wiper off
To activate rear window washer
system, press and hold button on end
of lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto rear window and the wiper wipes a
few times when the button is
released.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, the symbol : illuminates in the
Board-Info-Display as a warning for
icy road conditions. : remains
illuminated until outside temperature
reaches at least 5 °C.
In vehicles with Graphic-Info-Display
or Colour-Info-Display, a message
appears on the display as a warning for icy road conditions. There is no
message below -5 °C.
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80Instruments and controlsWarning 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.
Odometer
The odometer display is located in the centre of the instrument cluster.
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in km.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
There are two independent trip
odometers. Press the trip odometer
button once to toggle between
Trip A and Trip B.
To reset, press and hold the trip
odometer button 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.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
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84Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
The relevant control indicator flashes
when the turn signal is switched on
3 109.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal bulb or the associated fuse or failure
of a turn signal light on trailer.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning flashers are active
3 108.
Bulb replacement 3 160, Fuses
3 166.
Turn signals 3 109.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder for front
seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger's seat
illuminates or flashes red, when the
seat is occupied.When the engine is running, if seat
belt is not engaged, the control
indicator will flash for 100 seconds
then illuminate until seat belt is
fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds 22 km/h, the
control indicator will flash for
100 seconds along with a warning
chime and remains illuminated until seat belt is fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 41.
Front passenger seat belt reminder k
3 42.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, v
flashes briefly. If it does not flash,
stays lit or flashes during driving,
there is a fault in the airbag system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 41, 3 44.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop vehicle and switch off engine.
Battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective.
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Interrupt your journey immediately.Remove key and check drive belt
condition and tensioning before
seeking the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Can illuminate briefly when driving;
this is normal and does not indicate a
system fault.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.Control indicator Z also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle
filter 3 128 or with the automatic
transmission 3 132. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Ensure the fuel filler cap is screwed in completely 3 145.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage 3 129 . Ease up on
the accelerator until the flashing
stops. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running to indicate a fault in the
engine or transmission electronics. The electronics switch to an
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may be increased and
vehicle handling may be impaired.In some cases, the fault can be
eliminated by switching the engine off
and back on again. If g illuminates
again after restarting the engine, the vehicle may need a service.
Have the cause of the fault eliminated by a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, stop and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If it stays lit while the engine is
running, the brakes do not operate as normal, or leaks are found in the
brake system, do not attempt to drive
the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to a workshop for inspection and repair.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
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Illuminates when the front fog lights
are switched on 3 109.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the rear fog light is switched on 3 110.
Cruise control
m illuminates yellow or green.
Illuminates yellow
The system is ready for operation.
Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 141.
Speed warning
à illuminates yellow.
In vehicles equipped with the
overspeed warning light, when
vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h,
control indicator à flashes,accompanied by a warning chime, to
warn the driver to reduce speed as
appropriate.
Trailer indicator á illuminates green.
Illuminates when a trailer is
connected to the vehicle 3 147.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates red.
Illuminates when the bonnet is open.
Stop-start system 3 125.
Door open ( illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door is open or not
securely latched.
Tailgate open
1 illuminates red.
Illuminates when tailgate is open or
not securely latched 3 23.Anti-theft alarm system
a illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when alarm system
monitoring of the passenger
compartment and vehicle inclination
has been switched off with button
a in the roof lining.
Anti-theft alarm system 3 24.
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Adjusting contrast
(Graphic-Info-Display)
Select menu item Contrast from the
Settings menu. The menu is
displayed. Confirm the required
setting.
Setting display mode
The display can be adjusted to suit
the lighting conditions:
Select menu item Day / Night from the
Settings menu. The options are
displayed.
Automatic ; adapted based on vehicle
lighting.
Always day design ; black or coloured
text on a light background.
Always night design ; white or
coloured text on a dark background.
Selections are indicated by a o in
front of the menu item.
Ignition logic
See Infotainment system instruction
manual.Vehicle messages
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ When operating the turn and lane- change signals.
■ When the vehicle is being driven and the electrical parking brake is
applied 3 137.
■ When releasing the electrical parking brake without applying the
foot brake 3 90.
■ If there is a fault in the braking system 3 85.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 142.
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■ During automatic self-cleaning ofthe diesel particle filter 3 128.
■ In vehicles equipped with engine overspeed warning; when vehicle
speed exceeds 120 km/h 3 91.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
Tyre pressure
Check controlIn vehicles with tyre pressure
monitoring system, if low tyre
pressures are detected, relevant
information appears on the
information display.
Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 176.
Check tyre pressures 3 176, 3 207.
If there is a considerable loss of
pressure, a corresponding message
appears indicating the relevant tyre.
Steer out of the flow of traffic as
quickly as possible without
endangering other vehicles. Stop and
check the tyres. Mount the spare
wheel 3 182, 3 185.
Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 176.