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108Instruments 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.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.
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 3 119.
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 km and then restarts at 0.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
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Control indicators in the centreconsole
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, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 230, Fuses
3 250.
Turn signals 3 144.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on frontseats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, 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.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 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 47, 3 50.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
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118Instruments and controls
3. Move out of the flow of traffic asquickly 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 is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 224.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 167.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 229.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 137.
High beam
C illuminates blue.Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 138 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 140.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist or intelligent light range is activated 3 138,
3 140.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 140.
Automatic light control 3 138.
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Instruments and controls119Fog light> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 144.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 145.
Low washer fluid G illuminates yellow.
The washer fluid level is low.
Washer fluid 3 227.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 179.Adaptive cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
Adaptive cruise control 3 182.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 182,
Forward collision alert 3 189.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver 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
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■ If a warning message or a warningcode appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
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.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.1. Switch off immediately any electric consumers which are not
required for a safe ride, e.g. seat
heating, heated rear window or
other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Trip computer
The menus and functions can beselected via the buttons on the turnsignal lever 3 119.
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
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■Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer coupling.
Automatic Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the
vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated completely.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates the side blind spot alert system.
■ Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates or
deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
■ Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out : Activates
or deactivates the automatic door
locking function while a door is
open.Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function
after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
■ Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst
unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors :
Activates or deactivates the automatic relock function afterunlocking without opening the
vehicle.
■ Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default
settings.
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Lighting137LightingExterior lighting.......................... 137
Interior lighting ........................... 146
Lighting features ........................147Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=low beam
Control indicator 8 3 118.
Light switch with Automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO=automatic light control: low
beam is switched on and off automatically depending on
external lighting conditions.m=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO.8=sidelights9=low beam
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138Lighting
In the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Combi-Display, the current
status of the automatic light control is
displayed.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When low beam is on, 8 illuminates.
Control indicator 8 3 118.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low/high beam and sidelights.
Automatic light controlWhen the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and headlights automatically
depending on the lighting conditions
and information given by the rain
sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 140.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Furthermore the headlights are
switched on if the windscreen wipers
have been activated for several
wipes.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered the
headlights are switched on
immediately.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 140.High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
High beam assist Description for version with halogen
headlights. High beam assist with
adaptive forward lighting 3 140.
This feature allows high beam to
function as the main driving light at
night and when vehicle speed is
faster than 40 km/h.