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Seats, restraints39Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Pressing ß once more deactivates
seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running.
During an Autostop seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 133.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 48.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder Each seat is equipped with a seat beltreminder, indicated for driver seat as
control indicator X in the tachometer
3 89, and for front passenger seat
as control indicator k in the centre
console 3 87.
For rear seats, the seat belt reminder
is indicated by symbols X in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 95.
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76Instruments and controlsHeated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
The highlighted grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 133.
Horn
Press j.
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84Instruments and controls
Uplevel display
Two trip odometer are selectable for
different trips.
Select page Trip/Fuel Information
Menu ; by pressing Menu on the
turn signal lever. Turn adjuster wheel
on turn signal lever and select Trip 1
or Trip 2 . Each trip odometer can be
reset separately by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds on the respective
page.
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
Number of LEDs displays the fuel
level in the tank.
8 LEDs=tank is full.
During liquid gas operation, the gas
level in the tank is displayed.
Control indicator Y 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 85.
Never run the tank dry.
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Instruments and controls85
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Press button LPG to switch between
petrol and liquid gas operation. The
LED in the button shows the current
operating mode.
LED off=petrol operationLED illu‐
minates=liquid gas operationLED
flashes=checking of conditions
for fuel transition, or fuel
transition is denied
(message in the DIC
appears)
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 172.
Engine 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
high
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86Instruments and controlsCaution
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 MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu ? .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset
Press SET/CLR 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 95.
Service information 3 231.
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Control indicators in the centre
console
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 191, Fuses
3 200.
Turn signals 3 114.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front
seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console
when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on, until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds, until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 40.
Seat belt status on rear seats
X in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
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Illuminates
After having started the engine for a minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 40.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 39, 3 42.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 47.
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. Vehicle
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.
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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 is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 103.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low 3 188.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 146.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 133.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 17,
3 132.
On some versions, the operate pedal message is indicated in the Driver
Information Display 3 103.
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 go out 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 3 145.
Gear shifting R with the number of the next higher
gear is indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
