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74Instruments and controlsWarning 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.
Speed limiter
Maximum speed may be restricted by a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for
10 seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Notice
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 129, cruise control
speed limiter 3 126.Odometer
Displays the recorded distance in
miles.
Trip odometer The trip odometer displays the
distance travelled since the last reset.
Press button once on end of
windscreen wiper lever to display the
trip odometer.
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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 clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly 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. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle isstationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 140.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 133.
Catalytic converter 3 116.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 146.
Stop-start system
\
Illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates Illuminates green during an Autostop.
If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 89.
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84Instruments and controlsHigh beamP illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 90.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights are on 3 92.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 92.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.U
illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 126.
Tachograph & illuminates when there is a fault
3 88.
Door open y illuminates red.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the tailgate is open.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated; control indicator
illuminates in transmission display indicating relevant open door.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
below the speedometer.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
■ Outside temperature 3 71
■ Clock 3 72
■ Odometer, trip odometer 3 74
■ Engine oil level monitor 3 76
■ Service display 3 76
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■ Vehicle messages 3 85
■ Trip computer 3 86
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Triple-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and date when the ignition is on.
Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
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Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Warning chimesWhen starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened 3 45.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied 3 122.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 130.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 118.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit 3 74.
■ During closing of the power sliding door 3 24.
■ If the sliding door is open and the parking brake is released 3 24.
■ During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring of vehicle
inclination 3 28.
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.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 118; the
parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or
the foot brake has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 84.
■ If the engine is in an Autostop but not switched off. Stop-start system
3 111.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated
electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
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Lighting89LightingExterior lighting............................ 89
Interior lighting ............................. 93
Lighting features ..........................95Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer light switch:
7=Off0=Sidelights9 P=HeadlightsAUTO=Automatic light control:
Headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Turn inner light switch:
>=Front fog lightsr=Rear fog lights
High beam control indicator P 3 84.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 83.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights (where fitted) and headlights,
depending on the lighting conditions.
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90Lighting
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Daytime running lights 3 90.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
With low beam switched on, adapt the
headlight range to suit the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to required
position:0=Front seat occupied4=Loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights
to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
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If the vehicle is equipped with theautomatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 89.
Adaptive forward lighting Cornering light
Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side.
The cornering light is switched off
automatically after prolonged use and at vehicle speeds above 25 mph.Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on
automatically. Switch off by pressing
the ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the
indicator is deactivated. This will not happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.