Operation
and turn it on again. Upon switching on the
ignition again, if the warning lamp has
switched off, this means the TCS is function-
ing correctly again.
If the warning lamp remains illuminated,
there is a fault in the TCS.
The informative display indicates:
Report No.: Traction control system (ASR)
Go to a technical service.
Further information ››› page 109, Traction
control system (ASR) .
Anti-lock system (ABS) If the
warning lamp is illuminated, there is
a fault in the ABS.
The informative display indicates:
ABS fault
The brake system alone is operational in the
vehicle, without ABS.
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● If the warning lamp illuminates together
w ith the ›
›› page 33 warning lamp, ,
st
op the vehicle! Go to a technical service. ●
A fault in the Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
can lead to longer braking distances – Risk of
accident! Rear fog light
The control lamp
lights up when the rear
fog light is switched on ››› page 64.
Bulb fault The control lamp
lights up when there is a
fault in a bulb:
● for several seconds after switching on the
ignition,
● When connecting a faulty bulb
This is indicated on the informative display,
e.g.: Check the front right dipped beam headlight! Note
The rear side lights and number plate light
contain several bulbs. The control lamp
lights up only when there is a fault in all the
number plate bulbs or side light bulbs (of a
combined tail light). Therefore it is advisable
to regularly check the bulb operation. Emission control system
If the warning lamp
is lit up, there is a
fault in the emission system. The engine con-
trol unit allows driving to continue in an
emergency program.
Go to a technical service.
Preheating (diesel engines) When you switch on the ignition, the warning
lamp lights up. The engine can be started
straight away when the lamp switches off.
If the
warning lamp
does not illuminate or
if it
does not switch off , there is a fault in the
glow plug system.
If the warning lamp starts to flash
while
driving, there is a fault in the engine power
control electronic system. The engine control
unit allows driving to continue in an emer-
gency program.
Go to a technical service.
Engine management system
(petrol engines) If the
warning lamp is illuminated, there is
a fault in the engine management system.
The engine control unit allows driving to con-
tinue in an emergency program.
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Instruments and warning lamps
Go to a technical service.
Particulate filter (diesel engines)The particulate filter eliminates soot from
emissions. The particles accumulate in the
filter where they are normally burned off.
If the warning lamp
is illuminated, the fil-
ter is obstructed by soot.
In order for the filter to clean itself (if the traf-
fic conditions ››› so permit) it is essential
to drive for at least 15 minutes (or until the
warning lamp switches off) with 4th or 5th
gear engaged (automatic gearbox: position
S) at a minimum speed of 60 km/h (37 mph)
with the engine speed between
1,800-2,500 rpm.
The warning lamp switches off once the
filter has been successfully cleaned.
If the cleaning process is not successful, the
warning lamp does not switch off and the
warning lamp starts to flash.
The informative display indicates:
Diesel particulate filter. Instruction Manual!
The engine control unit allows driving to con-
tinue in an emergency program. When
switching the ignition off and on again, the
warning lamp also illuminates.
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● The particulate filter attains very high tem-
peratures. Therefore, do not park the vehicle
in places where the exhaust pipe could come
into contact with dry grass or with highly-
flammable materials. Risk of fire! CAUTION
While the warning lamp is lit up, the fuel
c
onsumption is high, and in certain condi-
tions, the engine power is reduced. Note
● In order for the particulate filter to burn off
soot in a correct manner, avoid carrying out
frequent short journeys.
● Using diesel fuel with a high sulphur count
can considerably reduce the useful life of the
particulate filter. The specialised service pro-
vides information about the countries where
fuel with a high sulphur content is used. Fuel reserve
The warning lamp illuminates when ap-
proximately only 7 litres of fuel remain in the
tank
The informative display indicates:
Refuel! Fuel range…km...(miles) Note
The message on the display switches off only
after refuelling and carrying out a short jour-
ney. Airbag system
If the warning lamp
is lit up, there is a
f au
lt in the airbag system.
The informative display indicates: Airbag fault!
The airbag system availability is controlled
electronically, regardless of whether an air-
bag is disabled.
If the front airbag, side airbag, head protec-
tion airbag or the belt tensioner are disabled
using the diagnostics system:
● After switching on the ignition, the warn-
ing lamp illuminates for about 4 seconds and
flashes for another 12 seconds.
The informative display indicates:
Airbag/belt tensioner disabled! »
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
Operation
If the front passenger airbag has been disa-
bled with the airbag switch located in the
storage compartment side:
● When the ignition is turned on, the
warning lamp illuminates for about 4 sec-
onds.
● The airbag is disabled, signalled with the
warning lamp
which lights up with the
word placed in the cen-
tre part of the dash panel ››› Fig. 18
››› page 23. WARNING
When there is a fault in the airbag system,
have an inspection carried out by an Author-
ised Service. Otherwise the airbags may fail
to trigger in an accident. Tyre pressure monitoring system*
If the
warning lamp illuminates, the pres-
sure in one of the tyres has decreased signifi-
cantly. Check and adjust the pressure of all
the tyres ›››
page 144 .
If the
warning lamp flashes, there is a fault
in the system.
Go to a technical service.
Further information ›››
page 147, Tyre pres-
sure*
. Note
If the battery is disconnected the warning
lamp lights up when the ignition is switch-
ed on.
This warning lamp must switch off af-
ter covering a short distance. Windscreen washer fluid level
If the
warning lamp illuminates, the level
of w
indscreen washer fluid in the tank is very
low. Fill the windscreen washer fluid
››› page 139, Windscreen washer.
The informative display indicates: Refill windscreen washer fluid!
Turn signals Depending on the position of the turn signal
lever the left warning lamp on the left
or
right flashes.
If there is a turn signal fault, the warning
lamp flashes at approximately double the
normal speed.
All the turn signals flash in addition to both
warning lamps when the hazard warning
lights are switched on.
Further information ›››
page 63, Turn signal
and main beam lever. Fog lights
The control lamp
lights up when the fog
lights are switched on ››› page 64.
Cruise speed The warning lamp illuminates when the
cruise control is switched on (cruise speed)
››› page 111.
Sel ect
or lever lock If the
control lamp illuminates, press the
brake pedal. This is necessary when you re-
quire the automatic gearbox selector lever to
move out of the positions P or
N
›
›› page 103.
Main be
ams The warning lamp lights up with the main
beam headlights or when the headlights are
flashed
›››
page 63 .38
Information system
Information system
Multi-function display* (on
board computer) Introduction The multifunction display can only be operat-
ed when the ignition is switched on. When
the ignition is switched on the last function
selected before it was switched off is dis-
played.
The multifunction display data is shown on
the screen
›››
Fig. 26 › › ›
page 39.
In vehicles fitted with an informative display
››› page 43 the system can be adjusted so
that
certain data is not shown. WARNING
Always keep your attention on driving! As the
driver, you have the full responsibility for the
safety of traffic. Note
● If the second speed in mph (km/h) is dis-
played, the current speed in km/h (mph) is
not displayed on the screen. Memory
Fig. 26
Multifunction display. The multifunction display has two automatic
memories. The selected memory is displayed
on the screen
››› Fig. 26 .
The c urr
ent journey data (memory 1) is al-
ways displayed when the number 1
appears
on the display. When number 2 appears on
the display, the total distance travelled is
shown (memory 2).
Depending on the equipment package, the
memory is selected by:
● briefly pressing the B button on the lever
››› Fig. 27 ›
›
›
page 40, or by
● briefly pressing the right-hand thumbwheel
on the multifunction steering wheel 1 ›››
Fig. 28 . C
urr
ent journey memory (memory 1)
The current journey memory collects data
from the moment the ignition is switched on
until it is switched off. If the journey is contin-
ued
within two hours of switching off the ig-
nition, the new values will be added to the
existing trip recorder memory. The memory
will automatically be deleted if the journey is
interrupted for
more than 2 hours.
Total distance travelled memory (memory 2)
The total distance travelled memory collects
journey data from any number of individual
journeys up to a maximum of 19 hours and
59 minutes and 1999 km or until 99 hours
and 59 minutes and 9999 km in cars with an
informative display. The memory will auto-
matically be deleted if one of the named val-
ues is reached, resetting the data collected.
Unlike the current journey memory, this
memory is not deleted, even when the igni-
tion is switched off for more than 2 hours. Note
After disconnecting the battery, all the values
stored in memories 1 and 2 are deleted. 39
Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
Operation
Operation Fig. 27
Multifunction display: controls. Fig. 28
Multifunction steering wheel: con-
trols. The button to change the functions
A›››
Fig. 27 and the button to delete the memo-
r y
B are located on the window wiper lever.
Selecting a memory
Depending on the equipment package: –
Briefly press switch B
››› Fig. 27 on the lev-
er .
– Briefly
press the right-hand thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel 1 ›››
Fig. 28 .
Sel ectin
g functions
Depending on the equipment package:
– Briefly press the rocker switch A
››› Fig. 27
up or down. This displays the multifunction
display functions in consecutive order on
the screen.
– Turn the right-hand thumbwheel on the
multifunction steering wheel 1
››› Fig. 28.
This displays the multifunction display
functions in consecutive order on the
screen.
Resetting
– Select the required memory.
Depending on the equipment package: – Keep switch B
››› Fig. 27 on the lever
pr e
ssed.
– Keep the right-hand thumbwheel on the
multifunction steering wheel 1 ›››
Fig. 28 pressed.
Thi s
way the following values of the selected
memory are reset:
● the average fuel consumption
● journey distance covered ●
average speed
● duration of the journey
Multifunction display data Outside temperature
The display indicates the outside tempera-
ture.
At temperatures below +4 °C (+39°F), the
snowflake symbol is also displayed (frozen
road surface warning symbol) and an audible
warning is given. When rocker switch
A ›››
Fig. 27 on the lever is pressed or the right-
h and thumb
wheel 1
›››
Fig. 28 is turned, the
l a
st function will be displayed.
Journey duration
The display shows the time you have covered
since the memory was last reset. If you wish
to measure the duration of a journey from a
specific moment, the memory must be de-
leted ›››
page 40
.
The maximum time indicated by the two
memories is 19 hours 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes for vehicles fitted with
an informative display. The memory is reset if
this value is exceeded.
40
Information system
Current fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption is indicated on the
display in litres/100 km (miles) 1)
. You can
adapt your driving style to the required con-
sumption with the assistance of this indica-
tor.
The consumption is displayed in litres per
hour while the vehicle is stopped or at idling
speed 2)
.
Average fuel consumption
The display shows the average fuel consump-
tion in litres/100 km 1)
calculated since the
memory was last reset ››› page 39.
If you wish to measure the average fuel con-
sumption for a specific period, the memory
must first be deleted ››› page 40. While driv-
ing the first 300 m after deleting the memory
this value is not shown on the display.
The value is updated regularly while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
Operating range
The approximate operating range is indicated
in kilometres (miles) on the display. It shows how far the vehicle can travel with the availa-
ble fuel using the same driving conditions as
a reference.
The operating range is calculated in sections
of 10 kilometres (miles). When the fuel
gauge enters the reserve zone, the operating
range is displayed in steps of 5 kilometres.
The operating range is calculated based on
the fuel consumption during the last 50 kilo-
metres (miles). The operating range increa-
ses when driving in a more economical man-
ner.
When the memory is reset (after disconnect-
ing the battery), the operating range is calcu-
lated with a 10 litres per 100 km consump-
tion and adjusts to represent the current driv-
ing style.
Distance
The display shows the distance you have cov-
ered since the memory was last reset
››› page 39 . If you wish to measure the dura-
tion of a j
ourney from a specific moment, the
memory must be deleted ››› page 40.
The maximum value for both memories is
1999 km (miles), or 9999 km (miles) in vehi- cles fitted with an informative display. The
memory is reset if this value is exceeded.
Average speed
The display shows the average speed in
km/h (mph) calculated from the last time the
memory was reset
››› page 39. If you wish to
mea
sure the average speed for a specific pe-
riod, the memory must first be deleted
››› page 40.
Whil
e driving the first 300 m after deleting
the memory, this value is not shown on the
display.
The value is updated regularly while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
Driving speed
The current driving speed, the same as indi-
cated on the speedometer, is shown on the
display 3
››› Fig. 24
›
›› p
age 30.
Oil temperature
If the oil temperature is lower than +50 °C
(+122 °F) or if a fault appears on the oil tem-
perature control, in place of the temperature
indication, the sign
– –.– is shown. »1)
The indication of consumption is given in kms
(miles)/litres in models for certain countries.
2) The indication of the consumption when the vehi-
cle is stationary is given in – –.– km/litre in models
for certain countries. 41
Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
Information system
– Press the thumbwheel on the multifunction
steering wheel once again to activate the
possibility of changing the speed limit.
If the indicated speed is exceeded at any
time, an audible warning is given. The mes-
sage Speed warning
appears simultaneously
on the di
splay with the imputed speed limit.
The speed limit stays in the memory even af-
ter switching the ignition off and on.
MAXI DOT* (Informative
display) Introduction The informative display informs about the
current operational status of your vehicle.
Additionally, the screen also displays infor-
mation for the radio, the multifunction dis-
play, the telephone, the navigation system,
the devices connected to the MDI input and
the automatic gearbox
››› page 100. WARNING
Always keep your attention on driving! As the
driver, you have the full responsibility for the
safety of traffic. Main menu
Fig. 29
Windscreen wiper lever: informative
display controls. Fig. 30
Multifunction steering wheel: controls
on the steering wheel. Depending on the equipment package:
– The Main menu is enabled by keeping rock-
er switch A
››› Fig. 29 on the multifunction
l ev
er pressed. –
The menu options can be selected with but-
ton A . Briefly press the button,
B to dis-
play the selected information.
or – The Main menu is enabled by pressing but-
t on
s A
››› Fig. 30 on the multifunction
s t
eering wheel.
– The menu options can be selected using
thumbwheel B on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel. Briefly press thumbwheel B on
the multifunction steering wheel to display
the selected information.
The following options can be selected:
■ MFD ››› page 39
■ Audio ››› Booklet Audio system Instruction
Manual
■ Navigation ››› Booklet Navigation system
Instruction Manual
■ Telephone ››› Booklet Audio system instruc-
tions manual or ››› Booklet Navigation sys-
tem instruction manual
■ Vehicle status ››› page 44
■ Settings ››› page 44
The Audio
and
Navigation options are only
displayed when these factory-fitted systems
are switched on. Note
● If the multifunction display is not operated
during 10 seconds, the menu automatically
returns to one of the higher levels. 43
Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
Operation
Settings You can make certain adjustments using the
informative display. The current values are
displayed directly in their respective places
above and below the line.
The following items can be selected:
■ Language
■ MFD data
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Second speed
■ Inspec. Service
■ Factory settings
■ Back
Select the option Back
to return to the superi-
or menu level.
Language
Here the language used to display the warn-
ing and information texts can be selected.
MFD data
Here certain data shown on the multifunction
display can be switched on or off. Time
In this menu you can set, the time, the dis-
play format (24 or 12 hours) and changes
from winter to summer time.
Winter tyres
The speed at which an audible warning is
given can be adjusted here. This function can
be used with winter tyres, whose maximum
permitted speed is lower than the maximum
speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the maximum speed the fol-
lowing is shown on the display:
Winter tyres max speed … km/h … (mph)
Units
The units of measure for temperature, con-
sumption and journey distances can be set
here.
Second speed
The second speed can be activated/deactiva-
ted in mph or km/h respectively here.
Inspection Service
Here you can choose to display the kilome-
tres (miles) and days remaining until the next
service, and reset the service interval display. Factory settings
Select
Factory setting to reset the values of
the informative display to their factory set-
tings.
Door, rear lid or bonnet open indicator If at least one of the doors, rear lid or bonnet
is open, a symbol is shown on the informa-
tive display indicating that the door, rear lid
or bonnet concerned is
open.
An audib l
e warning is also given simultane-
ously if the vehicle is being driven at a speed
higher than 6 km/h (4 mph).
Auto-check system Vehicle status
When the ignition is switched on, some vehi-
cle functions such as the condition of its sys-
tems are continually checked.
The warning messages about eventual faults
in addition to other information is displayed
on the informative display. This information
is displayed together with the respective
symbols on the informative display or by
warning lamps that illuminate on the general
instrument panel
›››
page 32 .
The option, V
ehic
le status , appears in the
menu when at least one warning message is
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