
DisplaysVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Overview, instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   802Speedometer3Messages, e.g. Check Control4Tachometer   805Engine oil temperature   806Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays  768Reset miles  81
Electronic displays
▷Selection lists, refer to page  85.▷External temperature, refer to page  81.▷Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page  65.▷On-board computer, refer to page  85.▷Date, refer to page  81.▷Energy recovery, refer to page  82.▷Transmission display, refer to page  74.▷Miles/trip miles, refer to page  81.Seite 76ControlsDisplays76
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Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷  "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷  "Service request"
Contact your service center.▷  "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.  "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page  182.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
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middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page  204.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page  88.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page  88.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the on-board co‐
mupter.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
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Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:
▷Range.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷ECO PRO bonus range.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
on-board comupter.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
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Time of arrivalThe estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page  84, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Sport displays
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
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Tone, see user's manual forNavigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  207 
Top View  137 
Total vehicle weight  228 
Touchpad  21 
Tow fitting  220 
Towing  219 
Tow lug, see Tow fitting  220 
Tow-starting  219 
Tow truck  219 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  99 
Traction control  119 
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics  119  
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking  74 
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission  71 
Transmission, Steptronic transmission  71 
Transporting children safely  59 
Tread, tires  191 
Trip computer  87 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  68 
Trip odometer  81 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  219 
Trunk lid closing  40 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  41 
Trunk lid, hotel function  41 
Trunk lid opening  40 
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation  42 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  38 
Turning circle  228 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  135 
Turn signals, operation  67 U
Unintentional alarm  45 
Units of measure  89 
Universal remote control  151 
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission  72 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  39 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  37 
Unlocking, settings  43 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  7 
Upholstery care  224 
USB interface  156 
V
Vanity mirror  155 
Variable sport steering  120 
Vehicle battery  213 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  214  
Vehicle, break-in  166 
Vehicle care  223 
Vehicle features and op‐ tions  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  9 
Vehicle jack  213 
Vehicle paint  223 
Vehicle storage  225 
Vehicle wash  222 
Ventilation  149 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  150 
VIN, see vehicle identification number  9 
Voice activation system  27 
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control  77 Warning displays, see Check
Control  77 
Warning messages, see Check Control  77 
Warning triangle  217 
Warranty  7 
Washer fluid  70 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  70 
Washer system  68 
Washing, vehicle  222 
Water on roads  167 
Weights  228 
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Welcome lights  91 
Wheel base, vehicle  228 
Wheel cleaner  224 
Wheels, changing  192 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  186 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  103 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  99 
Width, vehicle  228 
Window defroster, rear  145, 148  
Windows, powered  46 
Windshield washer fluid  70 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  70 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  68 
Windshield wiper  68 
Winter storage, care  225 
Winter tires, suitable tires  193 
Winter tires, tread  191 
Wiper  68 
Wiper blades, replacing  207 
Wiper fluid  70 
Wiper, fold-out position  70 
Wiper system  68 
Wood, care  224 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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