Instruments and controls87
Flashes briefly when the engineis running
The system is temporarily disabled.
Flashes continuously when the
engine is running System fault. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
All wheel drive 3 134.
Descent control system
u illuminates yellow and/or green.
Both the yellow and green control
indicators illuminate briefly when the
ignition is switched on.
Green
Illuminates when system is ready for
operation.
Flashes during driving when system
is in operation, after pressing the u
button.
Yellow
Flashes to indicate system is not ready for conditions to operate.Illuminates to indicate there is a fault
in the system.
If it flashes or illuminates during
driving, friction material needs to cool down: drive the vehicle without
braking as much as possible.
Descent control system 3 140.
Power steering 2 illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, 2
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, stays lit or illuminates
during driving, there is a fault in the
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Power steering 3 123.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
orInterference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source ofinterference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 143.
Electronic Stability Control
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
When the engine is started, b
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates Fault in the system. Continued driving
is possible. Driving stability, however,
may deteriorate depending on road
surface conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
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Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 139.
Electronic Stability Control
off t illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, t
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when ESC has been
switched off manually by pressing
button t on the centre console.
Electronic Stability Control 3 139.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.When the engine is started, W
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop vehicle and switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 155.
If there is sufficient coolant, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Preheating ! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
If it illuminates during driving or if the
engine cannot be started, seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Starting the engine 3 124.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes.
Illuminates during driving
Control indicator % iluminates,
accompanied by a warning chime,
when the diesel particle filter is full.
Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes during drivingControl indicator % flashes when the
maximum filling level of the filter is
reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine. A warning chime sounds
every 3 minutes until the cleaning
process is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3 128, Stop-start
system 3 125.
Instruments and controls89Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
A corresponding message also
appears on the Info-Display 3 92.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After approx. one minute the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. A corresponding
message also appears on the Info-
Display.
Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 178.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
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.
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.
Change engine oil
C illuminates yellow.
When the engine is started, C
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
The engine oil life monitor lets you know when to change the oil. Control
indicator C illuminates to indicate
that engine oil life has been
diminished and the oil needs
changing.
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Based on driving conditions, the
interval at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably.
Change oil within 600 miles. Engine
power may be decreased.
Once the engine oil has been
changed 3 154, the engine oil life
monitor needs to be reset. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Low engine oil level S illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, S
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates during driving Oil level is low: top up oil to specified
level 3 154.
Fuel economy mode
s illuminates green.
Illuminates when fuel ecomony mode is switched on 3 132.Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
When the engine is started, Y
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Illuminates during driving when fuel
level in tank is too low. Refuel
immediately 3 146.
Never run the tank dry. Erratic fuel
supply can cause catalytic converter
to overheat 3 129.
Diesel engines: if the tank has been
run dry, bleed the fuel system 3 161.
Fuel tank capacity 3 209.
Catalytic converter 3 129.
Drain fuel filter U illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when water level in diesel
fuel filter exceeds a specified level.
Residual water in the diesel fuel filter
must be drained 3 160. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.Immobiliser
d illuminates red.
When the engine is started, d
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Illuminates to indicate a fault in the
immobiliser system. The engine
cannot be started.
Electronic immobiliser 3 27.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
Illuminates in conjunction with control
indicator g, the vehicle needs a
service. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles, stop the
engine and restart after 10 seconds.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Apply footbrake - illuminates yellow.
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Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electrical parking brake
3 137.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to restart the engine.
Stop-start system 3 125.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 107.
Automatic headlight
levelling system
q illuminates yellow
Illuminates during driving to indicate a fault that requires immediate
attention. Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.
Automatic headlight range
adjustment 3 107.
Fog light
> illuminates green.Illuminates when the front fog lights
are switched on 3 109.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the rear fog light is
switched on 3 110.
Cruise control
m illuminates yellow or green.
Illuminates yellow
The system is ready for operation.
Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 141.
Speed warning
à illuminates yellow.
In vehicles equipped with the
overspeed warning light, when
vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph,
control indicator à flashes,accompanied by a warning chime, to
warn the driver to reduce speed as
appropriate.
Trailer indicator á illuminates green.
Illuminates when a trailer is
connected to the vehicle 3 147.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates red.
Illuminates when the bonnet is open.
Stop-start system 3 125.
Door open ( illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door is open or not
securely latched.
Tailgate open
1 illuminates red.
Illuminates when tailgate is open or
not securely latched 3 23.
100Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesWarning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst 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.
■ When operating the turn and lane- change signals.
■ When the vehicle is being driven and the electrical parking brake is
applied 3 137.
■ When releasing the electrical parking brake without applying the
foot brake 3 90.
■ If there is a fault in the braking system 3 85.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 143.■ During automatic self-cleaning of
the diesel particle filter 3 128.
■ In vehicles equipped with engine overspeed warning; when vehicle
speed exceeds 75 mph 3 91.
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.
Tyre pressure
Check controlIn vehicles with tyre pressure
monitoring system, if low tyre
pressures are detected, relevant
information appears on the
information display.
Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 178.
Check tyre pressures 3 178, 3 210.
If there is a considerable loss of
pressure, a corresponding message
appears indicating the relevant tyre.
106LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 106
Interior lighting ........................... 111
Lighting features ........................113Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO=Automatic light control:
Headlights are switched on
and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.7=Off (or deactivation of
automatic light control).8=Sidelights9=Headlights
Control indicator C 3 91.
Tail lights
Tail lights illuminate together with low
beam/high beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, low beam switches on automatically depending on
outside light conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Climate control115Climate controlClimate control systems ............. 115
Air vents ..................................... 120
Maintenance .............................. 121Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Air distribution
■ Fan speed
■ Demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 32.
Heated seats ß 3 39.
Temperaturered=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
M=to head area via adjustable air
ventsL=to head area via adjustable air
vents and to foot wellsK=to foot wellsJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellsl=to windscreen, front door
windows and head area via
adjustable air vents
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
x=off1=minimum speed4=maximum speed