102Instruments 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 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 3 115.
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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 kilometres 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 3 103.
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 controls115Information 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 3 121.
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pressing
the MENU button. 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 3 127.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever.
Press the MENU button 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 3 199
■ Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead
3 187
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press the MENU button 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 3 125.
ECO Information Menu
Press the MENU button 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 controls125Trip computer
The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever 3 115.
Press the MENU button 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
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■ Digital speed
■ Range
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2
The information of two trip computers can 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 km 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
3 113.
Average consumption Display of average consumption. Themeasurement 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 ....................................... 102
General information ...................213
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 63
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 119
H Halogen headlights ....................227
Hand brake ......................... 168, 169
Hazard warning flashers ............140
Headlight flash ........................... 135
Headlight range adjustment ......135
Headlights................................... 133
Headlights when driving abroad 136
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................95
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 145
High beam ......................... 113, 134
High beam assist ................114, 134
Hill start assist ........................... 171
Horn ....................................... 14, 95I
Identification plate .....................268
Ignition switch positions .............155
Immobiliser .......................... 28, 113
Indicators .................................... 102
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................102
Instrument panel fuse box .........239
Instrument panel illumination .....235
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 142
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............63
Interactive driving system ...........172
Interior care ............................... 263
Interior lighting ............................ 142
Interior lights ...................... 142, 235
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......166
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....62
J Jump starting ............................. 258
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20L
Lane departure warning .....111, 202
Lashing eyes ............................... 86
Lighting features .........................143
Light switch ................................ 133
Load compartment ................25, 76
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......240
Loading information .....................92
Load rails and hooks ...................86
Low fuel ..................................... 113
Low washer fluid ........................114
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 165
Manual transmission .................. 167
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................141
N New vehicle running-in ..............155
Number plate light .....................234
O
Object detection systems ...........190
Odometer ................................... 102
296
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 242
Top-tether fastening eyes ............62
Tow bar....................................... 213
Towing ................................ 213, 259
Towing another vehicle .............260
Towing equipment .....................214
Towing the vehicle .....................259
Traction Control system ............. 171
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...................199
Trailer coupling ........................... 213
Trailer stability assist .................217
Trailer towing ............................. 214
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................164
Tread depth ............................... 247
Trip computer ............................ 125
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn and lane-change signals ...140
Turn signal ................................. 108
Tyre chains ................................ 248
Tyre designations ......................243
Tyre pressure ............................ 243
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 112, 244
Tyre pressures ........................... 283 Tyre repair kit ............................. 249U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...111, 190
Underseat storage .......................66
Upholstery .................................. 263
Upshift ........................................ 111
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 224
Vehicle checks............................ 219
Vehicle data ................................ 270
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 289
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 280
Vehicle Identification Number ....268
Vehicle jack ................................ 242
Vehicle messages .....................121
Vehicle personalisation .............127
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 218
Vehicle tools ............................... 242
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 279
Ventilation ................................... 145
W Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 102Warning triangle .......................... 90
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 223
Wheel changing .........................251
Wheel covers ............................. 248
Wheels and tyres .......................242
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........96
Winter tyres ............................... 242
Wiper blade replacement ..........226