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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 199,
3 237.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 178.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 35,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
■ Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 130.
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84Instruments and controlsEngine coolant
temperature gauge
Number of LEDs displays the coolant temperature.
up to 3 LEDs=engine operating
temperature not
yet reached4 to 6 LEDs=normal operating
temperaturemore than 6
LEDs=temperature too
highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
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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 93.
Service information 3 222.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 controls91Diesel particle filter% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow
engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 134, Stop-start
system 3 131.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 200.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.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 the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
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92Instruments and controlsDo 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 3 178.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 135.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 184.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Autostop Autostop active
D illuminates red or white.
Engine is in an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 108.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 109.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.The high beam assist is activated
3 111.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 113.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 113.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 147.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
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A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 150.
Speed limiter L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 149.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 164.
Door open h illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and
equipment, the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) is available as Baselevel
display, Midlevel display or Uplevel
display.
Following pages are selectable in the DIC using the buttons on the turn
signal lever:
■ trip odometer 3 82
■ vehicle information and settings, see below
■ trip/fuel information, see below ■ economic information, see below
■ navigation information
Following indication appears if
required:
■ warning messages 3 100
■ gear shift indication 3 89
■ drive mode indication 3 136,
3 140■ tyre pressure warning 3 200
■ seat belt reminder indication 3 87
■ autostop indication 3 131
■ service information 3 89
Baselevel-Display
Select subpages by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Selectable subpages are:
■ engine oil life indication
■ tyre pressure indication
■ tyre loading
■ unit setting
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Speed warning
The speed warning function alarms
when a set speed is exceeded.
To set the speed warning, press
SET/CLR while the page is displayed.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
value. Press SET/CLR to set the
speed.
If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a warning chime sounds.
Once the speed is set, this feature
can be turned off by pressing
SET/CLR while viewing this page.
Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means the current remaining oil life and
indicates when to change the engine
oil and filter 3 84.
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure of all wheels is
displayed on this page during driving 3 200.
Tyre load
The tyre loading display selects tyre
pressure category Light, Eco or Max
according to the actual inflated tyre pressure. Select category by turning
the adjuster wheel. Press SET/CLR to
set the category 3 200.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 152.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 164.Language
Select preferred country language as
display language.
Only available if vehicle is not
equipped with an Infotainment
system.
Eco Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
ECO Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
■ Economy trend
■ Fuel Economy
■ Top consumers
Economy trend
This page displays a graph of the last 10 recorded average fuel economy
values per 100 km.
Filled segments display the
consumption in 5 km steps and shows the effect of topography or driving
behaviour on fuel consumption.
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To exit the Settings menu, press
button BACK in steps or press button
CONFIG after confirming the
changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Memorised settings 3 22.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning
and signal buzzer.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on Base- and
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message1Change engine oil3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then on