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Illuminates when the engine is
running Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 83.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 112.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates red.Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and/or R), stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 83.
Brake system R illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 119.
When the parking brake is released,
R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 136.
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80Instruments and controls9Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 118.
Brake pad wear
F illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the brake pads are
worn 3 118.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre 3 83, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 118.
Upshift k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 120.
Illuminates during driving The system is switched off. The
message ESP OFF will also appear in
the Driver Information Centre 3 83.
ESP® Plus
3 120, Traction Control
system 3 119.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.
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Instruments and controls81Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 135.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter
8
Not used.
Diesel particle filter 3 79, 3 112.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
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.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 134.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 127.
Catalytic converter 3 112.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 139.
Drain fuel filter
Q illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
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Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Indicates the presence of water in the
diesel. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Stop-start system Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates
Illuminates green during an Autostop.
If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 108.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 87.High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 88.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 89.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 90.
Cruise control m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.U
illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 121.
Tachograph & illuminates when there is a fault
3 86.
Door open
U illuminates red.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the tailgate is open.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated; control indicator
illuminates in transmission display
indicating relevant open door.
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Instruments and controls83Information displaysDriver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
■ Outside temperature 3 70
■ Clock 3 71
■ Odometer, trip odometer 3 73
■ Engine oil level monitor 3 74
■ Service display 3 75
■ Vehicle messages 3 83
■ Trip computer 3 85
Triple-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and date when the ignition is on.
Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
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remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit.
■ During closing of the power sliding door.
■ If the sliding door is open and the parking brake is released.
■ During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring of vehicle
inclination.
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 vehicle has manual transmission automated; neutral is
not selected or the foot brake has
not been depressed. A
corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
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Instruments and controls85Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
■ Distance travelled
■ Average speed
■ Distance before service
■ Clock
■ Cruise control and speed limiter stored speed
■ Fault and information messages
Fuel used Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time by pressing and holding
button.
Average consumption
The value is displayed after driving a distance of 0.25 miles.
Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.Instantaneous consumption
The value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 20 mph.
Range The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
The range will not display if control
indicator Y is illuminated in the
instrument cluster 3 81.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Distance travelled Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Average speed The value is displayed after driving adistance of 0.25 miles.
The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
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The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the
ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Reset trip computer information
To reset the trip computer, select one of its functions then press and hold
button on end of wiper lever.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Range
■ Distance travelled
■ Average speed
The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, the
values stored in the trip computer will be lost.Tachograph
The tachograph is operated as
described in the operating
instructions supplied. Observe
regulations regarding use.
Control indicator & illuminates in the
instrument cluster in the event of a
fault. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
When a tachograph is fitted, the total
distance travelled is shown only on
the tachograph and not in the
odometer 3 73.