104Instruments and controls
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.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles.
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 3 117.
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Some versions are equipped with a
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre: to
reset hold the knob depressed for a
few seconds with the ignition on.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles and restarts then with 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.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas pressure
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 3 105.
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
Natural gas operation
Instruments and controls117Information displaysDriver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information
■ trip/fuel information
■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 123.
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pressing
MENU on the turn signal lever. Menu
symbols are indicated in the top line
of the display:
■ X Vehicle Information Menu
■ W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
■ s ECO Information Menu
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.
Vehicle personalisation 3 129.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can beselected via the buttons on the turnsignal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level.
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■Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated.
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : Displays
detected traffic signs for the current
route section 3 202.
■ Following Dist. : Displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead
3 189.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
■ trip odometer 1
■ trip odometer 2
■ digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing the
SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever for a few seconds or by pressing the reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer, more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 127.
ECO Information Menu
Press MENU to select s in the top
line of the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Instruments and controls127Trip computer
The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever 3 117.
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu on
Uplevel-Combi-Display
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
submenus:
■ trip odometer 1
■ average consumption 1
■ average speed 1
■ trip odometer 2
■ average consumption 2
■ average speed 2
128Instruments and controls
■ digital speed
■ range
■ instantaneous consumption
■ route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2 The information of two trip computerscan be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed by pressing the SET/CLR
button, making it possible to display
different trip information for different
drivers.Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2,000 miles then restarts at 0.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
When the tank needs to be refuelled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Additionally the control indicator i in
the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes
3 115.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
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GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................215
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 65
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 121
H Halogen headlights ....................229
Hand brake ......................... 170, 171
Hazard warning flashers ............142
Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 135
Headlights when driving abroad 138
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 147
High beam ......................... 115, 136
High beam assist ................116, 136
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 97I
Identification plate .....................270
Ignition switch positions .............157
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 117
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........241
Instrument panel illumination .....237
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 144
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............65
Interactive driving system ...........174
Interior care ............................... 265
Interior lighting ............................ 144
Interior lights ...................... 144, 237
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....64
J Jump starting ............................. 259
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....113, 205
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................24, 78
Load compartment cover .............81
Load compartment fuse box ......242
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 169
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................143
N New vehicle running-in ..............157
Number plate light .....................236
O
Object detection systems ...........192
Odometer ................................... 104
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Tools .......................................... 244
Top-tether fastening eyes ............64
Tow bar....................................... 215
Towing ................................ 215, 261
Towing another vehicle .............262
Towing equipment .....................217
Towing the vehicle .....................261
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................202
Trailer coupling ........................... 215
Trailer stability assist .................219
Trailer towing ............................. 216
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 249
Trip computer ............................ 127
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...142
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 250
Tyre designations ......................244
Tyre pressure ............................ 245
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 245
Tyre pressures ........................... 285 Tyre repair kit ............................. 250U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 192
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 265
Upshift ........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 221
Vehicle data ................................ 272
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 290
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 283
Vehicle Identification Number ....270
Vehicle jack ................................ 244
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............129
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 220
Vehicle tools ............................... 244
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 281
Ventilation ................................... 147
W Warning chimes .........................125
Warning lights ............................. 104Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 225
Wheel changing .........................253
Wheel covers ............................. 249
Wheels and tyres .......................244
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 244
Wiper blade replacement ..........228