90Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster Depending on the version, three
instrument clusters are available:
■ Baselevel
■ Midlevel
■ Uplevel
Uplevel instrument cluster can be
displayed as Sport mode or Tour
mode.
Instruments and controls99Control indicatorsThe 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.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activationwhite=confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 90.
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
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 3 221, Fuses
3 232.
Turn signals 3 127.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front
seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console,
when seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.Flashes
After having started the engine for a maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Seat belt status on rear seats,
base level instrument cluster
X flashes or illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on when the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 54.
Seat belt status on rear seats,
midlevel and uplevel instrument cluster
X illuminates red or green or grey in
the instrument cluster, after the
ignition has been switched on.
Instruments and controls101Malfunction indicator lightZ illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
Brake and clutch fluid level R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 217.9
Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 163.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be operated to
release the electric parking brake
3 163.
Clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine. Stop-start system3 152.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine 3 150.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 163.
Flashes Electric parking brake is not fullyapplied or released. Depress the
brake pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing and then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 163.
Flashes Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.
104Instruments and controlsEngine 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
assistance of a workshop 3 214.
Low fuel
i or Y 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 3 156.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 220.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Apply footbrake
- illuminates yellow.
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 163.
Autostop
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 152.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 121.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Instruments and controls105
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 122.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see adaptive forward lighting 3 124.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 124.
Fog light > illuminates green.The front fog lights are on 3 127.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 128.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated on midlevel or uplevel
display near m symbol.
Cruise control 3 170.
Adaptive cruise control
C or m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active. Set
speed is indicated near C or m
symbol.
Adaptive cruise control 3 172.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 172,
Forward collision alert 3 180.
Speed limiter
L illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Speed limiter is active. Set speed is
indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 171.
112Instruments and controls
Turn the adjuster wheel or press Q
or P to select a page and follow the
instructions given in the submenus:
■ Units
■ Display themes
■ Info pages
■ Speed warning
■ Tyre loading
■ Software information
Units
Press > while units is displayed.
Select imperial or metric units by
pressing 9.
Display themes
Press > while display themes is
displayed. Select Sport or Touring
mode by pressing 9. Sport mode
includes more vehicle information,
Tour mode includes more media information.
This setting is only available with
Uplevel display.Info pages
Press > while Info pages is displayed.
A list of all items in the Info Menu is
displayed. Select the functions to be
displayed in the Info page by pressing
9 . Selected pages have a 9 in a
checkbox. Non viewable functions
have a blank checkbox. See Info
Menu above.
Speed warning
The speed warning display allows you to set a speed that you do not
want to exceed.
To set the speed warning, press >
while the page is displayed. Press
Q or P to adjust the value. Press
9 to set the speed. Once the speed
is set, this feature can be turned off by
pressing 9 while viewing this page. If
the selected speed limit is exceeded,
a pop-up warning is displayed with a
chime.
Tyre loading
The tyre loading display selects tyre
pressure category according to the
actually inflated tyre pressure. Press
> while the page is displayed 3 240.Select:
■ Light for comfort pressure up to
3 people
■ Eco for Eco pressure up to
3 people
■ Max for full loading
by pressing 9.
Software information
Displays the open source software
information.
Valet mode
Some functions of the Driver
Information Centre and the Colour-
Info-Display can be limited for some
drivers.
Activation or deactivation of valet
mode can be set in the menu
Settings in the vehicle personalisation
menu.
Colour-Info-Display 3 113.
Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
For more information see
Infotainment system manual.
114Instruments and controls
Button operation
Press button X to switch on the
display.
Press button ; to display the
homepage.
Turn button MENU to select a menu
display icon or a function.
Press button MENU to confirm a
selection.
Turn button MENU to scroll a
submenu list.
Press button MENU to confirm a
selection.
Press button BACK to exit a menu
without changing a setting.
Press button ; to return to the
homepage.Touchscreen operation
Display must be switched on by
pressing X and homepage must be
selected by pressing ;.
Tap required menu display icon or a function with the finger.
Scroll a longer submenu list with the
finger up or down.
Confirm a required function or
selection by tapping.
Tap display button q to exit a menu
without changing a setting.
Press button ; to return to the
homepage.Touchpad operation
Display must be switched on by
pressing X and homepage
selected ;.
Scroll required menu display icon
horizontally with the finger and tap to
confirm.
Scroll a longer submenu list with the
finger vertically.
Confirm a highlighted function or
selection by tapping.
Press button BACK to exit a menu
without changing a setting.
Press button ; to return to the
homepage.
For further information, see
Infotainment system manual.
Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
116Instruments and controls
■ Ride control systems
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Cruise control
■ Speed limiter
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assist systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Lane departure warning
■ Load compartment, boot lid
■ Radio remote control
■ Electronic key system
■ Keyless starting
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.■ If adaptive cruise controldeactivates automatically.
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
■ If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If an unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the trailer hitch is not engaged.