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If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a workshop as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult your authorised workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System Light
7
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop
immediately and check tyre
pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g.
spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds
the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
0
Tyre Pressure 0175.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
:
illuminates red. Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
If the engine oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving, Pull off
the road, stop the engine and check
the oil level. 1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
{Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is
needed to brake and steer.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop
0Engine
Oil 0158.
Low Fuel Warning Light
.
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
0Catalytic
Converter 0140.
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Information Displays
Driver Information
Centre (DIC)
The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster.
The menu pages are selected by
pressingMENUon the indicator
lever.
Selectable menu pages of Mid-level
display are:
. trip menu, see below
. vehicle menu, see below 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.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.
Press
MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a sub-menu
to the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight
a menu option or to set a numeric
value.
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PressSET/CLR to select a function
or to confirm a message.
Trip Menu
Trip computer is located in Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
It provides the driver with driving
information such as average speed,
driving distance for remaining fuel,
average consumption and
driving time.
To operate the trip computer, turn
the adjuster wheel in indicator lever.
Each time you turn the adjuster
wheel, the mode changes in the
following order:
Trip Odometer—> Total Fuel Range
—> Average Vehicle Speed—>
Instantaneous Fuel Economy—>
Average Fuel Economy—> Timer
Some modes can be reset by
pressing SET/CLR.
Average speed
This mode indicates the average
speed.
The average speed is accumulated
while the engine is running even the
vehicle is not driven.
To reset the average speed, press
SET/CLR.
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actual distance according to driving
conditions, driving pattern or vehicle
speed.
Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
To reset, pressSET/CLRfor a few
seconds.
Instantaneous fuel economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Vehicle menu
You can select the following order:
. engine oil life
. unit setting
. tyre learn
. tyre loading
. language set
Each menu can be selected turn the
adjuster wheel in the indicator lever.
Engine oil life
It displays an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life.
If the number 98 is displayed, it
means 98% of the current oil life
remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the vehicle message will appear in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC).
The engine oil should be changed
as soon as possible.
After engine oil change, the engine
oil life system must be reset. To
reset, press SET/CLRa few
seconds.
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Engine oil on0Engine Oil0158.
Unit setting
Press SET/CLR a few seconds.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
one of the settings.
1. metric (km/h, °C)
2. imperial (MPH, °C)
3. us (MPH, °F)
During change unit, selected unit is
flashed.
Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Tyre learn
This display allows for matching
new tyre and wheel by the TPMS
sensors.
To process matching, press SET/
CLR a few seconds.
See Tyre pressure monitoring
system light
0Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System Light 073.
Tyre loading
Press SET/CLR a few seconds to
select the menu.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
one of the settings.
. load Lo
. load Eco
. load Hi
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Vehicle Messages
Messages are indicated mainly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC),
in some cases together with a
warning and signal buzzer.
PressSET/CLR, MENUor turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.
The vehicle messages are
displayed as code numbers.
No. Vehicle message
2 No remote detected, Press clutch
to restart
3 Coolant level low add coolant 4 A/C Off due to high engine temp
5 Steering column is locked
6 Step on brake to release park
brake
7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off,
Then On
8 Turn key Off, Then On
–repeat
breath test
9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle
again
11 Brakes worn
12 Vehicle overloaded
13 Compressor overheated
15 Check high mounted brake lamp
16 Check brake lamps
17 Headlight levelling malfunction
18 Left dipped beam failure
19 Check rear fog lamp
20 Check right dipped beam lamp
21 Check left position lamp
22 Check right position lamp
23 Reversing light failure
24 Number plate light failure 25 Check left front indicator lamp
26 Left rear turn indicator failure
27 Check right front indicator lamp
28 Check right rear indicator lamp
29 Check trailer brake lamp
30 Check trailer reversing lamp
31 Check left trailer indicator lamp
32 Check right trailer indicator lamp
33 Check trailer rear fog lamp
34 Check trailer rear lamp
35 Replace Battery In Remote Key
36 Stabilitrak Initialising
38 Take steering (text approval still
pending)
48 Side detection system
unavailable
49 Lane departure warning
unavailable
50 Reset bonnet
–see owner's
manual
52 Change timing belt
53 Tighten fuel cap / Electric
vehicles
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56 Pressure imbalance–front
57 Pressure imbalance –rear
58 Winter tyre detected
59 Open, then close driver window
60 Open, then close passenger
window
61 Open, then close left rear
window
62 Open, then close right rear
window
63 Open, then close midgate
window
64 Open, then close endgate
window (placeholder only)
65 Theft attempted
66 Service theft alarm
67 Service steering column lock
68 Service power steering, Drive
with care
70 Service levelling system
75 Service AC system
76 Service side detection system
77 Service lane departure warning /
Service front camera 78 Service pedestrian protection
79 Engine oil low
–add oil
81 Service transmission
82 Change engine oil soon
84 Engine power is reduced
89 Service vehicle soon
91 No remote detected
92 No remote detected, Press brake
to restart
93 Press button again to turn engine
Off / Electric vehicles
94 Shift to park
95 Service airbag
96 Power sliding door unavailable
98 Power tailgate unavailable /
Power tailgate switch is Off
99 Pedestrian protection system
disabled
120 Reduce speed for hill decent
control
145 Washer fluid low –add fluid
151 Press clutch to start
173 All-wheel drive Off 174 Low battery
258 Park assist Off
Warning Buzzers
Only one warning chime will sound
at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
.
If seat belt is not fastened.
. If a door or the tailgate is not
fully closed when starting-off.
. If a certain speed is exceeded
with parking brake applied.
. If a programmed speed is
exceeded.
. If a warning message or a
warning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
. If the parking assist detects an
object.
. If reverse gear is engaged and
the rear end carrier is extended.
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Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with dipped beam and sidelights.
Headlamp Main/
Dipped-Beam Changer
To switch from low to main beam,
push lever.
To switch to dipped beam, push
lever again or pull.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlamp Range
Adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling:
turn thumb wheel
9to required
position.
0 : Front seats occupied
1 : All seats occupied
2 : All seats occupied and load
compartment laden
3 : Driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Headlights When Driving
Abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road on the front passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the
headlights to prevent dazzling of
oncoming traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during
daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.