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Instruments and controls77Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 83
Information displays .....................93
Vehicle messages ...................... 100
Trip computer ............................. 102Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and the
Info-Display can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
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Automatic wiping with rain sensor$=Automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wipers.
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the windscreen and the wiper wipes
for a few strokes.
If the lights are on, washer fluid is also
sprayed on the headlights. The
headlight washer system is
inoperative for 2 minutes.
Rear window wiper/washer
Push lever forwards. The rear window wiper wipes in interval mode. Switch
off by pushing lever forwards again.
If the lever is held forwards, washer
fluid is sprayed on the rear window.
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power consumption of 120 Watts. Do
not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
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.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
Ashtray, front
Open ashtray at recess.
To empty the ashtray, press the
spring, open ashtray all the way and
remove.
Portable ashtray
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The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The top line displays the counted
miles since the last reset.
To reset, hold the reset knob
depressed for a few seconds with the ignition on.
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Instruments and controls87Turn signalO illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates The control indicator illuminates
briefly when the parking lights are
switched on. Parking lights 3 112.
Flashes The control indicator flashes if a turn
signal or the hazard warning flashers
are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a direction
indicator lamp or associated fuse,
failure of direction indicator lamp on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 158. Fuses
3 165.
Turn signals 3 111.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates After the ignition is switched on until
the seat belt is fastened.Flashes
After starting off until the seat belt is
fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.
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 belt
tensioner or the airbag system. The
systems may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 58,
3 54.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, 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.
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3. Move out of the flow of traffic asquickly 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 steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 153.
Low engine oil level
S illuminates yellow.
Engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Low engine oil level. Check engine oil
level and top up as necessary
3 153.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 128.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 157.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The electronic key is no more within
the reception range of the vehicle interior. The engine cannot bestarted. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.
Illuminates
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
or
The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start system 3 28.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
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The engine with manual transmission
automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 134.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
Illuminates when the exterior lights
are on 3 108.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on and
during headlamp flash 3 109.
Adaptive forward lighting
B illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding low
beam lamp is deactivated and the fog lamp is switched on.Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been switched 3 109.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
3 110.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminates when the front fog lights
are on 3 111.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the rear fog light is
on 3 112.
Cruise control
m illuminates green.Illuminates when the system is on
3 141.
Door open
Q illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door or the tailgate
is open.
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96Instruments and controlsGraphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature,
date or Infotainment system (when it
is on) and electronic climate control
system.
The Color-Info-Display displays the
information in colour.
The type of information and how it is
displayed depend on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting functions
Functions and settings of the
Infotainment system and electronic
climate control system are accessed via the display.
Selections are made via the menus
and buttons, the multifunction control
of the Infotainment system or the left
adjuster wheel of the steering wheel.
Selecting with the Infotainment
system buttonsSelect menu items via the menus and
using the Infotainment system
buttons. The OK button is used to
select the highlighted item or confirm
a command.
To exit a menu, press the right or left arrow button until Return or Main
appear and select.
Selecting with the multifunction
control
Turn the multifunction control to
highlight menu items or commands
and to select function areas.