Instruments and warning lamps
Coolant level and temperature If the warning lamp
(blue) is lit up, the en-
gine h a
s not yet reached its operating tem-
perature 1)
. Avoid high engine speeds, hard
acceleration and subjecting the engine to
high loads.
If the warning lamp (red) is lit up or flash-
ing, the c
oolant temperature is too high or its
level is too low.
The informative display indicates:
Check coolant! Instruction Manual!
Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, check
the coolant level ›››
page 138 and refill if
nec e
ssary ››› page 138.
If the c
oolant is situated in the prescribed
area, the high temperature may be due to a
fault in the cooling system fan. Check the ra-
diator fan fuse and replace it if necessary
››› page 165, Changing fuses in the engine
compartment
.
If the warning lamp (red) remains lit up,
despite both the coolant level and the radia-
tor fan fuse being in correct condition,
stop the vehicle!
Go to a technical service. WARNING
● Take care when opening the coolant reser-
voir. When the engine is warm or hot, the
system is pressurised – Danger of burns!
Wait for the engine to cool before opening
the cover.
● Do not touch the fan. The fan can switch on
automatically regardless of whether the igni-
tion is switched on. Power steering
If the
warning lamp is illuminated, there is
a fault in the power steering.
The power steering system functions with re-
duced power steering effect.
Go to a technical service.
Stability Control (ESC) If the control lamp
flashes, the ESC is
working.
If the warning lamp illuminates on igni-
tion, the ESC system may have switched off
due to technical reasons. Turn off the ignition
and turn it on again. Upon switching on the
ignition again, if the warning lamp has switched off, this means the ESC is function-
ing correctly again.
If the
warning lamp is illuminated there is
a f au
lt in the ESC.
The informative display indicates: Report No.: electronic stability control (ESC)
or Report No.: Traction control system (ASR)
Go to a technical service.
Further information ››› page 108, Stability
system (ESC). Note
If the battery is disconnected and connected
again, the yellow warning lamp lights up
when the ignition i s
switched on. This warn-
ing lamp must switch off after covering a
short distance. Traction control system (ASR)
If the control lamp
flashes, the ASR is
working.
If the
warning lamp illuminates on igni-
tion, the TCS system may have switched off
due to technical reasons. Turn off the ignition »1)
This does not apply to vehicles equipped with an
informative display. 35
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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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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
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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
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– 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
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present. The first of the warnings given is dis-
played upon selecting this option. If there is
more than one message, the number of mes-
sages is displayed on the screen, i.e. 1/3.
This means that the warning currently dis-
played is the first of a total of three.
Warning symbols The engine oil pressure is too
low›››
page 34
Automatic gearbox overheated
clutches›››
page 45
Engine oil level,
engine oil sensor faulty›››
page 34
Engine oil pressure fault›››
page 45 Automatic gearbox overheated clutches
If the symbol appears on the informative
display, the temperature of the automatic
gearbox clutches has reached an unaccepta-
ble level.
The informative display indicates:
Gearbox overheated. Stop! Instruction Man-
ual!
Stop the vehicle in this case, stop the engine
and wait until the symbol has switched off.
Danger of damage to the gearbox! You can
continue driving once the symbol is switched
off. Engine oil pressure fault
If the symbol appears on the informative
di s
play, the vehicle must be immediately tak-
en to a specialised service. Information re-
garding the maximum engine speed is dis-
played together with this symbol. WARNING
If the vehicle has to be stopped for technical
reasons, park it a safe distance away from
moving traffic, switch off the engine and turn
on the hazard warning lights ››› page 65. Note
● If a warning appears on the informative dis-
play it must be confirmed by pressing the
button, B
››› Fig. 29 ››› p
age 43 before pro-
ceeding to the main menu.
● The symbols are displayed again until the
fault is corrected. After the first time a sym-
bol is displayed, the symbols reappear, but
without a message for the driver. Maintenance interval display*
Service interval display Before reaching the service interval, when
the ignition is switched on the key symbol
appears on the screen for several seconds to-
gether with the indication of the number of kilometres (miles) remaining. The number of
days remaining until the service inspection is
indicated simultaneously.
The informative display indicates:
Service in … km (miles) or… days.
The indication of kilometres (miles) or time
remaining until the inspection reduces in in-
tervals of 100 km or 1 day.
If the service interval is reached, when the ig-
nition is switched on the key symbol ap-
pe ar
s flashing on the screen together with
the word Service.
The informative display indicates: Service now!
Indication of number of kilometres (miles) or
time remaining until the service inspection
The number of kilometres (miles) or time re-
maining until the service inspection can al-
ways be displayed when the ignition is
switched on by pressing the button 5 ›››
Fig. 24
›
›› p
age 30.
The key symbol and indication of the
number of kilometres (miles) remaining ap-
pear on the display for several seconds. The
number of days remaining until the service
inspection is indicated simultaneously.
In vehicles equipped with an informative dis-
play this information can be accessed from
the menu, Settings ››› page 44.
»
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Audio system operation Fig. 31
Controls on the steering wheel.ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUX
A TurnUp/down volumeUp/down volumeUp/down volume
A PressNo functionNo functionNo function
BMutePauseMute
CSearch for last stationShort press: switch to the previous song
Hold down: quick rewindNo function
DSearch for the next stationShort press: switch to the next song
Hold down: fast forwardNo function
EPrevious presetPrevious folderNo function
FNext preset stationNext folderNo function
GChange sourceChange sourceChange source
H TurnSwitch MFA functionSwitch MFA functionSwitch MFA function
H PressActs on the MFAActs on the MFAActs on the MFA 47
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CommunicationButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone
a)Navigation a)
FChange menu on instrument
panelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanel
GEnable/disable voice control a)Enable/disable voice controla)Enable/disable voice controla)No functionb)Enable/disable voice control
H TurnNext/previous preset station c)Next/previous songc)Acts upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is locatedActs upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is locatedActs upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is located
H Press
Acts on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu option
a)According to the vehicle's equipment package.
b) When a call is being made, radio/media functionality (except AUX).
c) Only if the dash panel is in audio menu.
Voice control Fig. 33
Multifunction steering wheel: voice
control. The time during which the system is ready to
receive voice commands and execute them is
called dialogue. The system provides acous-
tic warnings and if necessary, will guide you
through the respective functions.
It is recommended to use the
Help menu the
first time that voice control is used in order to
familiarize yourself with this function.
Optimum operation of the voice commands
depends on several factors:
● Speak slowly and clearly, as far as possi-
ble. The system will not recognise words pro-
nounced unclearly, or words and numbers in
which syllables are omitted. ●
Speak with normal voice volume, without
exaggerated intonation or long pauses.
● Close the doors, windows and sunroof for
the purpose of dampening or insulating
against unwanted noise from the exterior. Do
not aim the air from the diffusers at the roof.
● If you are driving very fast, it is recommen-
ded that you speak a little louder.
● While talking, avoid making other noise in-
side the vehicle, i.e., occupants that are talk-
ing at the same time.
● Do not speak when the system is providing
information. »
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