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Instruments and controls73Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
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Instruments and controls79Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
on the turn signal lever for a few
seconds 3 90.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles then resets to 0.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
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80Instruments and controlsFuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas level in
the tank depending on the operation
mode.
Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 80.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Press LPG to switch between petrol
and liquid gas operation. The LED in
the button shows the current
operating mode.
LED off=petrol operationLED illumi‐ nates=liquid gas operationLED
flashes=no switching is
possible, one type of
fuel is emptyAs soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 150.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
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left area=engine operating
temperature not
yet reachedcentral area=normal operating
temperatureright area=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.
In the Uplevel-Display and Uplevel-
Combi-Display, the remaining oil life
duration is displayed in the Vehicle
Information Menu .
In the Midlevel-Display, the remaining
engine oil life duration is displayed by
control indicator I, therefore the
ignition must be switched on, with the
engine off.
The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
The system must be reset every time the engine oil is changed to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Press the SET/CLR button to reset.
Therefore the ignition must be
switched on, with the engine off.
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon or a warning
code appears in the Driver
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82Instruments and controls
Information Centre (DIC). Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90.
Service information 3 202.
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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* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 46.9 Danger
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.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be interrupted. The brake servo unit may
cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes 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 is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 95.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low 3 166.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 133.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 123.
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Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 16, 3 122.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 132.
Upshift
[ illuminates green or is shown as a
symbol in the Driver Information
Centre with Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display when
upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.ECO drive assistant 3 97.
Descent control system
u illuminates or flashes green.
Descent control system 3 136
Illuminates The system is ready for operation.
Flashes The system is activated.
Power steering c illuminates yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
If the indicator does not extinguish
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a failure in the
power steering system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or yellow or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Illuminates yellow
Failure in the system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
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Interference due to external sourcesof ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 142.
Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Flashes The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 135,
Traction Control system 3 134.
Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel 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 3 126, Stop-start
system 3 123.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.