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Storage75Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Warning triangle
Warning triangle is stowed in the
space on the inside of the boot lid
behind the straps.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stowed on the right
side in the load compartment behind
a strap.
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76StorageLoading information■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed as
far forward as possible. Ensure that the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked,
heavier objects should be placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 75.
■ Use the hooks in the load compartment for hanging up carrier
bags 3 74 . Maximum load: 5 kg per
hook.
■ Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from
sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not place any objects on the instrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument
panel.■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not place any objects on the covers of the anti-roll bars behind
the head restraints.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 231) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
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Instruments and controls77Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 84
Information displays .....................95
Vehicle messages ...................... 102
Vehicle personalisation ..............104Controls
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, some driver assistance systems and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 153.
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Instruments and controls81Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Graphic shows Graphic-Info-Display
Graphic shows Colour-Info-Display
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Time and date settings
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press the CONFIG button. The menu
Settings is displayed.
Select Time Date .
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84Instruments and controlsCigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
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.
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Instruments and controls85Odometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in miles.
Trip odometer
W displays the recorded distance
since the last reset.
Two trip odometer are selectable for
different trips. Select between page
W 1 and page W2 by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Both trip odometer can be reset
separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, hold the reset knob
depressed for a few seconds or press
the SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Driver Information Centre 3 95.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible for
fuel saving reasons.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Instruments and controls87
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset
Press the SET/CLR button on turn
signal lever for several seconds to
reset. The remaining engine oil life
duration page must be active. Switch
on ignition, but engine off.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 95.
Service information 3 228.Control indicators
The 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
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Instruments and controls89
Control indicators in the centre
console
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 3 192, Fuses
3 200.
Turn signals 3 116.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on frontseats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, 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.
Airbag, belt tensioners and
anti-roll bars
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not extinguish after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system, in the belt tensioner or the
deployable anti-roll bars. The airbags, belt pretensioners and anti-roll barsmay fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners,
airbags or deployable anti-roll bars 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 57,
3 54.
Rollover protection system 3 44.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.