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Instruments and controls97
No.Vehicle message27right front turn signal failure28right rear turn signal failure35replace battery in radio remote
control48clean side blind spot alert
system53tighten gas cap56tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57tyre pressure imbalance on rear
axle58winter tyres detection59open and then close driver
window60open and then close front
passenger window66service theft alarm system67service steering wheel lock68service power steeringNo.Vehicle message75service air conditioning76service side blind spot alert
system79top up engine oil82change engine oil soon84engine power reduced89service vehicle soon95service airbag128bonnet open134park assist fault, clean bumper136service parking assist174low vehicle battery258park assist offVehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control, speed limiter
■ parking assist systems
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■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ vehicle battery
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine orwhilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ 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 appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
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
Uplevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Midlevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning code 174 will appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off immediately electrical consumers which are not requiredfor 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.
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Instruments and controls99Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised via changing the
settings in the Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Depending on vehicle equipment and country-specific regulations some ofthe functions described below might
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings
Graphic-Info-Display
Press the CONFIG button for the
Settings menu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE control to
move to the desired setup menu, and
then press MENU-TUNE button.
The following settings can be
selected:
■ Languages
■ Time Date
■ Radio settings
■ Phone settings
■ Vehicle settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See Clock 3 76.
Radio settings
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
Phone settings
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
Vehicle settings ■ Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Air conditioning mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start is either always ON or always OFF.
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Auto rear demist: Activates
automatically rear heated window.
■ Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the entry
lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle :Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on
ignition.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is
open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This menu option
is displayed with Stop door lock if
door open deactivated. Central
locking system 3 21.
■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting
Remote unlock feedback :
Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst
unlocking.
Passive door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without opening the vehicle.
■ Restore factory settings :
Resets all settings to the default settings.
Personal settings Colour-Info-Display
When audio is switched on, press ;
on the control panel.
Press Settings .
The following settings can be
selected:
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Unlocked door anti lock out:
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This menu option
is displayed with Unlocked door
anti lock out deactivated. Central
locking system 3 21.
■ Lock, unlock settings
Remote unlock light 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 after
unlocking without opening the
vehicle.
■ Vehicle factory settings : Restores
the setting values back to the
factory default settings.Language
Selection of the desired language.
Text scroll
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Touch beep volume
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Max startup volume
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
System version
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
DivX(R) VOD
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
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Lighting103LightingExterior lighting.......................... 103
Interior lighting ........................... 107
Lighting features ........................109Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7=lights off8=sidelights9=headlights
Control indicator 8 3 88.
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 conditionsm=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO8=sidelights9=headlights
The current status of the automatic
light control is displayed In the Driver
Information Centre.
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Lighting107Reversing lightsThe reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ instrument panel illumination
■ ambient light
■ dome light
■ Info-Display
■ illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
Interior lights Front courtesy lightDuring entry and exit of the vehicle,
the courtesy light automatically
switches on and then off after a delay.
Operate rocker switch:
w=automatic switching on
and offpress u=onpress v=off
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Lighting109
Operate button with ignition switched
on:m one brief
press=on or offT repeated
brief presses=dimming
stepwiseT long press=dimming
continuously
The selected intensity remains the
next time the ignition is switched on.
Starlight comes on automatically
when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing button m after switching off
ignition; starlight remains on for
60 minutes.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
■ headlights
■ tail lights
■ number plate lights
■ instrument panel light
■ interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate
locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 122.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ all switches
■ Driver Information Centre
■ ambient light
■ starlight panel
Exit lighting
The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
■ interior lights
■ instrument panel light (only when it is dark)
■ ambient light
■ starlight panel
They will switch off automatically after a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.