Page 15 of 217
In brief13Exterior lighting
Turn light switch:
AUTO=automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.m=activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control. Switch turns back
to AUTO .8=sidelights9=low beamVehicles without automatic light
control:7=off
Fog lights
Press light switch:
>=front fog lightsr=rear fog light
Lighting 3 105.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash=pull leverhigh beam=push leverlow beam=push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 105, High
beam 3 106, Headlight flash 3 106,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 108.
Page 67 of 217
Storage65
To increase visibility, the tail lights ofthe vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing the bicycle on the rear carrier system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.
3. Turn the lever ( 1) forwards and
hold.
4. Lift the adapter ( 2) at the rear and
remove.
Disassembling the bicycle rack
Swivel clamp sidewards ( 1) and pull
out locking pin. Remove upper part of rack ( 2).
Page 75 of 217
Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Information displays .....................89
Vehicle messages ........................ 94
Trip computer ............................... 97
Vehicle personalisation ................99Controls
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 the
cruise control can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Cruise control 3 136
Page 82 of 217
80Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
on the turn signal lever for a few
seconds 3 89.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 km then resets to 0.
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.
Page 86 of 217

84Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the centreconsole
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 161, Fuses
3 167.
Turn signals 3 110.
Seat belt reminder X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Y for rear seats illuminate in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator light illuminates for severalseconds.
If seat belt becomes unbuckled when the vehicle is moving, the indicator
light illuminates.
If the seat belt is buckled, the indicator light extinguishes.
Three-point seat belts 3 40.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for a few seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after a few seconds
or illuminates whilst 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 39, 3 42.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
Page 90 of 217

88Instruments and controls
Tyre pressure monitor system
3 174.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
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, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 155.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 127.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 160.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a repairer.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 105.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 106 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 108.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Page 91 of 217

Instruments and controls89
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Adaptive forward lighting 3 108.
Flashes System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 106.
Automatic light control 3 105.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 110.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 111.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 136.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 139.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates when the bonnet is
open on vehicles with stop-start
system.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information
Page 98 of 217

96Instruments and controls
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Battery
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ If the door or bonnet is open.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.■ If a warning message or a warningcode appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
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.
Battery voltage When the battery voltage is running
low, a warning message or warning
code 174 will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the battery by driving continuously for a while or by
using a charging device.The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the battery cannot be recharged,
have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.