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Instruments and controls73Generic warning9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ , t , Z or r .
If 9 illuminates together with I; stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Simultaneously a warning message
may be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 79.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered, or if a fault is
detected in the engine oil pressure
sensor. Consult a workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 85.
Turn signal
2 or 3 flashes green.
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 3 132, Fuses
3 138.
Turn signals 3 90.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder for front
seats
X for driver's seat and/or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched
on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front passenger seat belt is not engaged. A warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts are fastened.Fastening the seat belt 3 39.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
To deactivate the seat belt reminder,
consult a workshop. Reactivation of the warning chime for seat belt
reminder can be done via the Driver
Information Centre 3 79.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 79.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
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138Vehicle care
2.Prise the lamp assembly out at the
points illustrated.
3. Renew bulb, ensuring it engages correctly.
4. Reinstall lamp assembly.
Instrument panel
illumination Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
■ on the right of the engine compartment, next to the battery
■ behind a cover on the lower part of the instrument panel, on the driver'sside
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its
melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
Use a fuse extractor to remove fuses.
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Vehicle care139
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the right of the
engine compartment, next to the
battery.
To remove the protective cover and
access the fuses, remove the two
screws (see illustration).
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140Vehicle care
No.CircuitF09Rear door switchF10HornF14High beamF15PTCI heaterF19Air conditioning systemF20Heated rear windowF21Fuel pumpF30Fog lightsF84CNG systemF85Power outletsF86Cigarette lighter, heated seatsF87Stop-start systemF88Mirror heating
After having changed defective fuses
refit the fuse box cover.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover on the lower part of the
instrument panel, on the driver's side.
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Child safety system for rearwindows .................................... 29
Chimes ......................................... 85
Cigarette lighter ........................... 66
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems ...............95
Clock....................................... 63, 79
Control indicators.......................... 70
Control of the vehicle .................101
Controls ........................................ 61
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............159
Cruise control ...................... 79, 115
Cupholders .................................. 54
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Date .............................................. 79
Daytime running lights ............79, 89
Diesel particle filter ...............76, 106
Distance to next service ...............79
Door open .................................... 79
Doors ...................................... 23, 25
Drain fuel filter ............................. 78
Driver Information Centre .............79
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 123
Driving hints ................................ 101E
Eco mode (E).............................. 111
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 138
Electronic climate control system 97
Electronic driving programmes ..111
Electronic Stability Program 76, 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......126
Engine compartment fuse box ...139
Engine coolant ........................... 128
Engine coolant temperature ........76
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 69
Engine data ............................... 164
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Engine oil ................... 127, 159, 162
Engine oil pressure ......................77
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ................................. 114
Event data recorders ..................177
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 55, 59
Exterior care .............................. 155
Exterior light ................................. 78
Exterior lighting ......................11, 88
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27F
Fault ........................................... 111
Fixed air vents ........................... 100
Fog light ....................................... 79
Folding ......................................... 28
Folding seats ................................ 55
Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ............................. 90
Front seats.................................... 33
Front turn signal light ..................132
Fuel............................................. 118
Fuel consumption .........................79
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 122
Fuel cut-off system ...............85, 103
Fuel for diesel engines ..............119
Fuel for natural gas operation ...119
Fuel for petrol engines ...............118
Fuel gauge ................................... 68
Fuel selector ................................ 69
Fuel system messages .................85
Fuses ......................................... 138
G Gauges ......................................... 67
General information ...................123
Generic warning ........................... 73
Glovebox ..................................... 54
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................59