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1Side air vents ...................... 119
2 Light switch ......................... 105
3 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 110
Headlight flash ....................106
Low beam and high beam ..106
4 Cruise control ...................... 136
Speed limiter ....................... 137
Forward collision alert .........139
5 Instruments ........................... 80
6 Horn ..................................... 74
Driver airbag ........................ 45
7 Steering wheel controls .......73
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...74
Rear wiper, rear washer system ................................... 76
9 Centre air vents adjustment 119
10 Centre air vents ................... 119
11 Electronic Stability Control . 134
12 Hazard warning flashers ....11013 Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 84
14 Instrument panel storage
button .................................... 55
15 Passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 47
16 Glovebox .............................. 56
17 Infotainment system
18 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 123
19 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot
20 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 131
Automatic transmission ......128
21 Parking brake ......................133
22 Power outlet .......................... 79
23 Parking assist ..................... 141
Descent control system ......... 86
24 Climate control system ........ 115
25 Accelerator pedal ................122
26 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............122
27 Brake pedal ......................... 13228Clutch pedal ........................ 121
29 Steering wheel adjustment ..73
30 Instrument panel storage ......55
31 Bonnet release lever ..........155
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.
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* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 47.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be interrupted. The brake servo unit may
cease to be effective. Seek 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.
Illuminates when the engine is running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 94.
Brake and clutch system
Brake and clutch fluid level R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low 3 158.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 133.
Operate pedal
- illuminates yellow.
Clutch pedal must be operated to
start the engine. Stop-start system 3 123.
86Instruments and controlsAntilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 132.
Upshift
[ illuminates green or is shown as a
symbol in the Driver Information
Centre with Uplevel-Combi-Display
when upshifting is recommended for
fuel saving reasons.
ECO drive assistant 3 97.
Descent control system
u illuminates or flashes green.Descent control system 3 135
Illuminates The system is ready for operation.
Flashes The system is activated.
Power steering c illuminates yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
If the indicator does not extinguish
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a failure in the
power steering system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Lane departure warning) illuminates green or yellow or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.Illuminates yellow
Failure in the system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 141.
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Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message10Brakes overheated16Brake light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message28Right rear turn signal failure53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filterS68Service power steeringS73Service all-wheel drive systemS75Service air conditioningS79Top up engine oilS81Service transmissionS82Change engine oil soonS84Engine power is reducedS89Service vehicle soon128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean
bumperS136Service parking assist174Low batteryNote
"S" means "Service vehicle soon".
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
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■ 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.
102Instruments and controls
■Comfort settings
Chime volume : Change the volume
of warning chimes.
Rear auto wipe in reverse : Activate
or deactivate automatic switching
on of the rear window wiper when
reverse gear is engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activate or deactivate
the ultrasonic parking assist.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activate or deactivate and change the duration of exit lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activate or deactivate the welcome
lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function
after driving off.
Prevent doorlock while door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
■ Lock / Unlock / Start by remote
Remote unlock feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Change the
configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activate or
deactivate the automatic relockfunction after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Reset all
settings to the default settings.
Display settings
Selectable display settings:
■ Day mode : Optimisation for
daylight conditions.
■ Night mode : Optimisation for
darkness.
■ Automatic mode : The display
changes mode when the vehicle
lights are switched on/off.
■ Rear view camera : Changes the
settings for the rear view camera.
■ Picture frame : See description for
Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system manual.
Settings in the Colour-Info- Display
CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press the CONFIG button on the
Infotainment system faceplate to
enter the Configuration menu.
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Personalisation by Driver:
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper : Activate
or deactivate automatically
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activate or deactivate
the ultrasonic sensors.
■ Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activate or
deactivate the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activate or deactivate
and change the duration of exit lighting.
■ Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out : Activate
or deactivate the automatic door
locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivatesthe automatic door locking function after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activate or
deactivate the delayed door locking
function.
■ Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning light feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Change the
configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the entire vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors :
Activates or deactivates the automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the
vehicle.
■ Return to Factory Settings? : Reset
all settings to the default settings.