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Instruments and controls63Rear window wiper/washer
Twist to activate the rear window
wiper.
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Outside temperature
Outside temperature is shown in the
Driver Information Centre 3 79.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on model variant, the
current time and/or date may appear
in the Driver Information Centre
3 79.
Values can be adjusted via the
SET q, R and S buttons on the
instrument panel.
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Set time in Driver Information
Centre - Standard version
1. Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons
until HOUR is displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the hours will flash in the display.
4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the
display.
6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.
Set time and date in Driver
Information Centre -
Multifunction versionSetting the time
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to either set the time or
change the clock mode between
12 hour and 24 hour clock.
Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
Scroll through the menu options using
the R or S buttons until Set time is
displayed.
Press SETq to access this menu
option; Time and Mode are displayed.
To set the time: 1. Press R or S to select Time and
press SETq to access this
submenu option; the hours will
flash in the display
2. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
3. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the display.
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4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.
To change the clock mode between 12 hour and 24 hour clock:
1. Press R or S to select Mode and
press SETq to access this
submenu option; the display will
flash.
2. Press R or S to change clock
mode between 12h and 24h.
3. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return to the previous display screen.
Setting the date 1. Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons until Set
date is displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the year will flash in the
display.4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the month will flash in the display.
6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the day will flash in the display.
8. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
9. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return to the previous display screen.Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Rear power outlets
Depending on model variant,12 Volt
power outlets are located at the
sidewall in the load compartment.
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Short wheelbase van
Long wheelbase van
Combo Tour
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 180 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the power outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
If the tyre repair kit is in operation,
switch off all electrical consumers.
Tyre repair kit 3 145.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
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Instruments and controls67AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray should be
placed in the cupholders in the centre
console.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the
ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
Displays the recorded distance in
miles.
H may appear in the display until the
vehicle has travelled 60 miles.
Trip odometer Displays the recorded distance since
the last reset.
Depending on model variant, there are two independent trip odometers
A or B which indicate how far the
vehicle has been driven since the last
reset.
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To reset the trip odometer, press andhold the TRIP button for a few
seconds while the relevant trip
odometer is displayed.
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.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas level in
the tank depending on the operation
mode.
During natural gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when the gas tanks
are empty 3 69. Fuel selector
3 119.
Control indicator $ illuminates if the
level in the tank is low.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
The needle will point to 0 and control
indicator $ will flash to indicate a fault
in the system. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Low fuel control indicator $ 3 78.
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CNG fuel gauge
In natural gas operation mode, the
four vertical bars next to CNG
correspond to the methane level in
the cylinders. As the fuel level
diminishes, the bars in the CNG fuel
gauge disappear.
CNG and the one remaining bar will
flash if the methane level in the
cylinders is low.
Refuelling 3 120.
Fuel selector
Pressing button Y in the centre
console switches between petrol and
natural gas operation. The LED 1
status shows the current operating
mode.
1 off=natural gas
operation.1 illumi‐
nates=petrol operation.
During natural gas operation, if
control indicator Y illuminates in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 79, the natural gas tanks are
empty and petrol operation is
automatically engaged.
Fuel for natural gas operation 3 119,
Refuelling 3 120.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
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C=engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area=normal operating
temperatureH=temperature too high
If control indicator $ illuminates in
conjunction with a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 79 the
coolant temperature is too high. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
Service display is available in
vehicles with Multifunction version of the Driver Information Centre 3 79.
When the ignition is switched on, the remaining distance before the next
service is due is shown briefly. Based on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1,250 miles, Serv. appears in the
Driver Information Centre. The service reminder is repeated after
every additional 125 miles and
becomes more frequent when the
remaining distance is below
125 miles.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
The remaining distance to the next
service may also be viewed in the
Driver Information Centre by
selecting SERVICE from the settings
menu options 3 79.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service displaymust be reset by a workshop.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.