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Instruments and controls719Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 42, belt tensioners
3 39, airbag deactivation 3 47.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. Power to
the brake servo unit may be cut. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out 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 isrunning
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 in yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates in red.
Illuminates together with p, I , W or
R ; stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 121.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 102.
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If the message BRAKING FAULT
appears in the Driver Information
Centre there is a fault in the braking
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 101.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator A may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster together with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre. 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 appears in theDriver Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 101.
Upshift k or j illuminates green.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
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.
Illuminates while driving
The system is switched off. The
message ESP OFF will also appear in
the Driver Information Centre.ESP® Plus
3 103.
Engine coolant
temperature W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 119.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
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Instruments and controls73Engine oil pressureI illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out 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.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 117.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
too low; refuel immediately 3 110
Catalytic converter 3 96.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 123.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 79.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 80.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 81.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 82.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.
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U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 104.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
■ Odometer, trip odometer 3 65
■ Fuel gauge 3 66
■ Engine oil level monitor 3 67
■ Service display 3 67
■ Transmission display 3 68
■ Vehicle messages 3 75
■ Trip computer 3 76
Triple-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and Infotainment system information.
■ Outside temperature 3 63
■ Clock 3 63
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
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Instruments and controls75Vehicle messages
Messages are shown in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with illumination of control indicator
A or C in the instrument cluster.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Will be displayed in combination with
control indicator A. Drive with
caution and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
To remove fault message, press the
button on the end of the wiper lever.
After a few seconds the message
may disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These appear with control indicator
C . Stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATINGWarning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high.
■ In vehicles with manual transmission automated; when a
door is open while neutral is not
selected. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit.
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When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened: ■ When the key has been left in the ignition.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated; neutral is
not selected or the foot brake has
not been depressed.
Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, the message OIL is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for 30 seconds after the
ignition is switched on. Check oil level 3 117.
The oil level message will only be reset if the ignition has been switched
off for more than 2 minutes.
To gain a more accurate indication of the oil level, press the button on the
end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. Engine oil level monitor
3 67.Trip 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 the button repeatedly on the end of
the wiper lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
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■ 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 the
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 adistance 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 73.
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.
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
the button on the end of the 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.
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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.
When a tachograph is fitted the total
distance travelled is shown only on
the tachograph and not in the
odometer within the instrument
display.