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■ If an unintended lane changeoccurs.
■ If reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier is extended.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
■ If AdBlue needs to be refilled.
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.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started two times
consecutively without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Trip computer
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
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vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated completely.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function after driving-off.
Prevent doorlock while door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.■ Lock / Unlock / Start by remote
Remote unlock feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the entire vehicle whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets all
settings to the default settings.
Display settings
Selectable display settings:
■ Day mode : Optimisation for
daylight conditions.
■ Night mode : Optimisation for
darkness.
■ Automatic mode : The display
changes mode when the vehicle lights are switched on/off.■ Rear view camera : Changes the
settings for the rear view camera.
■ Picture frame : See description for
Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system manual.
Settings in the Colour-Info- Display CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press the CONFIG button on the
Infotainment system faceplate to
enter the Configuration menu.
Turn the multifunction knob to scroll
upwards or downwards in the list.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to select a menu item.
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on the ignition or uses the last
chosen setting.
Auto Demist : Activate or deactivate
auto demist.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates the
heated rear window automatically.
■ Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Change the volume
of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper : Activate
or deactivate automatically
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activate or deactivate
the ultrasonic sensors.
Automatic Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the
vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will takeover brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated completely.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates the side blind spot alert system.
■ Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activate or
deactivate the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activate or deactivate
and change the duration of exit lighting.
■ Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out : Activate
or deactivate the automatic door locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function
after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activate or
deactivate the delayed door locking
function.■ Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning
light feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Change the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the entire vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the
vehicle.
■ Return to Factory Settings? : Reset
all settings to the default settings.
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Fault in Adaptive forward
lighting system When the system detects a failure in
the Adaptive forward lighting system,
the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.
If this is not possible, the affected
headlight will be automatically
switched off. In any case, one
headlight will stay on. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
When a trailer is connected, turn
signal flashes six times when
pressing the lever until resistance is
felt and then releasing.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated with the > button.
210Driving and operating9Warning
If you smell gas in the vehicle or in
the immediate vicinity, switch to petrol mode immediately. No
smoking. No naked flames or
ignition sources.
If the gas odour persists, do not start
the engine. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
When using underground car parks,
follow the instructions of the operator
and local laws.
Notice
In the event of an accident, switch off
the ignition and lights.
Refuelling9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers. Switch off
any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of the vehicle.
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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter .........................101
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............148
Clock............................................. 99
Code ........................................... 121
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 94
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............267
Cruise control ....................114, 177
Cupholders .................................. 64
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............287
DEF ............................................ 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............112, 163
Door open .................................. 115
Door panel storage .......................65
Doors ............................................ 24Driver assistance systems..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 216
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 238
Electric parking brake .................110
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 150
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........112
Electronic Stability Control off..... 112
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...239
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 274
Engine exhaust .......................... 163
Engine identification ...................270
Engine oil ................... 223, 267, 271
Engine oil pressure ....................113
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................287
Exit lighting ................................ 146Exterior care .............................. 262
Exterior light ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ....................12, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid kit ................................... 90
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Flex-Fix system ............................ 68
Fog light ..................................... 114
Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 90
Following distance indication ......190
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 65
Fuel............................................. 207
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 215
Fuel for diesel engines ..............207
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......208
Fuel for natural gas operation ...207
Fuel for petrol engines ...............207
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Fuel selector .............................. 103
Fuses ......................................... 238
292
GGauges ....................................... 102
General information ...................216
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 63
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 119
H Halogen headlights ....................229
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................95
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 148
High beam ......................... 114, 137
High beam assist ................114, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 95I
Identification plate .....................269
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 113
Indicators .................................... 102
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................102
Instrument panel fuse box .........241
Instrument panel illumination .....238
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............63
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 264
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 237
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....62
J Jump starting ............................. 259
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....111, 205
Lashing eyes ............................... 86
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................24, 76
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......242
Loading information .....................92
Load rails and hooks ...................86
Low fuel ..................................... 113
Low washer fluid ........................114
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................237
O
Object detection systems ...192, 195
Odometer ................................... 102
294
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 260
Towing another vehicle .............261
Towing equipment .....................217
Towing the vehicle .....................260
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...................202
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 217
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 248
Trip computer ............................ 125
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 108
Tyre chains ................................ 250
Tyre designations ......................245
Tyre pressure ............................ 245
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 113, 246
Tyre pressures ........................... 283
Tyre repair kit ............................. 250
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...111, 192
Underseat storage .......................66
Upholstery .................................. 264Upshift........................................ 111
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 271
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 287
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 281
Vehicle Identification Number ....269
Vehicle jack ................................ 244
Vehicle messages .....................121
Vehicle personalisation .............128
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 244
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 279
Ventilation ................................... 148
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 102
Warning triangle .......................... 90
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 225
Wheel changing .........................253Wheel covers ............................. 249
Wheels and tyres .......................245
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........96
Winter tyres ............................... 245
Wiper blade replacement ..........228