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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To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button for a few seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to zero.
Tachograph 3 88.
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.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low.Refuel
immediately 3 133.
Never run the tank dry.Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 146.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area=engine operating
temperature not
yet reachedcentral area=normal operating
temperatureright area=temperature too
high
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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Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, the
values stored in the trip computer will be lost.Tachograph
The tachograph is operated as
described in the operating
instructions supplied. Observe
regulations regarding use.
Control indicator & illuminates in the
instrument cluster in the event of a
fault. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
When a tachograph is fitted, the total
distance travelled is shown only on
the tachograph and not in the
odometer 3 74.
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GGauges ......................................... 74
General information ...................134
Glass panel .................................. 35
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Glovebox cooler ......................... 107
Ground clearance .......................114
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 122
Hazard warning flashers ..............91
Headlight flash ............................. 90
Headlight range adjustment ........90
Headlights ...................... 89, 90, 147
Headlights when driving abroad ..90
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated exterior mirrors .................14
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ...............14, 34
Heating ........................................ 41
Heating and ventilation system ...96
High beam ............................. 84, 90
Hill start assist ........................... 123
Horn ....................................... 13, 70
Hub cap hook ............................. 158
I
Identification plate .....................182
Idle speed control .......................111Ignition switch positions .............110
Immobiliser .................................. 30
Indicators ...................................... 74
Information displays...................... 84
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................74
Instrument panel fuse box .........157
Instrument panel illumination .....155
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage .............61
Interior care ............................... 177
Interior lighting .............................. 93
Interior lights ........................ 93, 154
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......121
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J Jack ............................................ 158
Jump starting ............................. 171
K Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 64
Light covers, misted...................... 92
Lighting ......................................... 89Lighting features........................... 95
Light switch .................................. 89
Load compartment........................ 20
Load compartment lighting ...........93
Loading information .....................68
Low fuel ....................................... 83
M Malfunction indicator light ............80
Manual adjustment ......................30
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual door locks ........................20
Manual mode ............................. 120
Manual transmission............. 15, 117 Manual transmission automated ......................... 15, 118
Manual windows ..........................33
Messages ..................................... 85
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Mirrors .................................... 30, 32
Misted light covers .......................92
N New vehicle running-in ..............109
Number plate light .....................153
O
Object detection systems ...........130
Octane rating .............................. 185
Odometer ..................................... 74
210
Stop-start system............ 16, 83, 111
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunglasses storage .....................62
Sun visors .................................... 35
Suspension height ......................114
Suspension seat ........................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 84, 88
Tachometer ................................. 75
Tail lights ................................... 151
Technical data ............................ 185
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 158
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 134
Towing ........................................ 134
Towing another vehicle .............175
Towing a trailer ........................... 135
Towing equipment .....................135
Towing eye ................................. 174
Towing the vehicle .....................174
Traction Control system ............. 124
Trailer coupling ........................... 134
Trailer stability assist .................136
Trailer towing ............................. 135
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display ...........77, 118Tread depth ............................... 162
Trip computer .............................. 86
Triple-Info-Display .......................85
Trip odometer .............................. 74
Turbo engine warm-up ...............110
Turn and lane-change signals .....91
Turn signal ................................... 79
Tyre chains ................................ 163
Tyre changing ............................. 167
Tyre designations ......................159
Tyre pressure ............................ 159
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 82, 160
Tyre pressures ........................... 201
Tyre repair kit ............................. 164
Tyres .......................................... 159
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 163
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 130
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 177
Upshift .......................................... 81
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 144
Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 184Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 203
Vehicle dimensions .................... 192
Vehicle Identification Number ....181
Vehicle jack ................................ 158
Vehicle messages .......................85
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ............................... 158
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 187
Ventilation ..................................... 96
W
Warning chimes ........................... 86
Warning lights ............................... 74
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 143
Washing the vehicle ...................175
Wheel changing .........................167
Wheel covers ............................. 163
Wheels and tyres .......................159
Wheel wrench ............................. 158
Wide view mirror .....................32, 35
Windows ....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........70