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off n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.Electronic Stability Control 3 134,
Traction Control system 3 134.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 126, Stop-start
system 3 123.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
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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.
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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
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■ trip/fuel information
■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 94.
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pushing the
MENU button, Menu symbols are
indicated in the top line of the display:
■ X Vehicle Information Menu
■ W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
■ s ECO Information Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus or to return from
a submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
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Vehicle Information MenuPress the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu , or on
Uplevel-Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
■ Tyre Pressure : checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 174
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 81
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the current route section 3 144
■ Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activatedSelection and indication can be
different between Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
On vehicles with trip computer more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 97.ECO Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select
s in the top line of the Uplevel-
Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Submenus are:
■ Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
graphic above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving reasons.
Eco index display : The current fuel
consumption is indicated on a segment display. For economical
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driving, adapt your driving style to
keep the filled segments within the
Eco area. The more segments are
filled, the higher the fuel
consumption. Simultaneously the current consumption value is
indicated.
■ Top Consumers : List of top comfort
consumers currently switched on is displayed in descending order. Fuel
saving potential is indicated. A
switched-off consumer disappears
from the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
■ Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption development
over a distance of 50 km. Filled
segments display the consumption
in 5 km steps and shows the effect
of topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or Colour-Info-
Display . The Info-Display is located in
the instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display
Graphic-Info-Display indicates: ■ time 3 77
■ outside temperature 3 77
■ date 3 77
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■ Infotainment system, seedescription in the Infotainment
system manual
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 99
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates in colour:
■ time 3 77
■ outside temperature 3 77
■ date 3 77
■ Infotainment system, see
description in the Infotainment
system manual
■ navigation, see description in the Infotainment system manual
■ system settings
■ vehicle messages 3 94
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 99
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settingsMenus and settings are accessed via
the display.
Selections are made via:
■ menus
■ function buttons and multifunction knob of the Infotainment system
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Selecting with the Infotainment
system
Select a function via the Infotainment
system buttons. The menu of the
selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to
select an item and to confirm.
Multifunction knob
The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus:
Turn
■ To mark a menu option
■ To set a numeric value or to display
a menu option
Press (the outer ring)
■ To select or activate the marked option
■ To confirm a set value
■ To switch a system function on/off
BACK button
Press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings
■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level
■ delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold the button for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning
chime.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.