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Flashes when the engine isrunning
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Vehicle messages 3 96.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 156.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 128.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 16,
3 122.
On some versions, the operate pedal message is indicated in the Driver
Information Display 3 96.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 127.
Upshift
[ illuminates green as control
indicator or is shown as a symbol in
the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco information menu
The gear shift indication is popped-up
as a full page in the Driver Information Centre.
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Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 176.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Select neutral gear.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly 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 3 154.
Low fuel
Y 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 3 126.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 103.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 104.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 106.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
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96Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning
and signal buzzer.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message1change engine oil3engine coolant level low4air conditioning off5steering wheel is locked7turn steering wheel, switch igni‐
tion off and then onNo.Vehicle message9turn steering wheel, start
engine again12vehicle overloaded13compressor overheated15centre high-mounted brake light
failure16brake light failure17headlight levelling malfunction18left low beam failure19rear fog light failure20right low beam failure21left sidelight failure22right sidelight failure23reversing light failure24number plate light failure25left front turn signal failure26left rear turn signal failure
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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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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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■Time & date settings
■ Radio settings
■ Connection settings
■ Vehicle settings
■ Language
■ Text scroll
■ Touch beep volume
■ Max startup volume
■ System version
■ DivX(R) VOD
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Time & date settings
See Clock 3 76.
Radio settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Connection settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Vehicle settings ■ Climate & 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.
Auto rear defog : Activates
automatically rear heated window.
■ Comfort & convenience
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Auto wipe in reverse gear :
Activates or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Collision / detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Lighting
Exit lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Vehicle locator lights : Activates or
deactivates the welcome lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on
ignition.
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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.