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74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 74
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 82
Information displays .....................93
Vehicle messages ...................... 100
Vehicle personalisation ..............103Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control, Speed limiter,
Forward collision alert setting,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 147.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
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Instruments and controls75Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *
button. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.
The highlighted grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Horn
Press j.
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92Instruments and controlsDo not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 178.
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 3 135.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 184.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Autostop Autostop active
D illuminates red or white.
Engine is in an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 108.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 109.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.The high beam assist is activated
3 111.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 113.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 113.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 147.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
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100Instruments and controls
Press button BACK to exit a menu or
setting without changing or delete the last character in a character
sequence. Press the button for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
To exit the Settings menu, press
button BACK in steps or press button
CONFIG after confirming the
changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Memorised settings 3 22.Vehicle messages
Messages 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 Base- and
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
ignition off and then on
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Instruments and controls101
No.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 failureNo.Vehicle message27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
3 134No.Vehicle message56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission
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112Lighting
Corner lighting
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on
which illuminates the road in the
direction of travel. It is activated up to
a speed of 25 mph.
Reversing function If the low beam is on and reverse gear is engaged, both corner lights are
switched on. They remain illuminated
for 20 seconds after disengaging
reverse gear.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pushing the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
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118Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............. 118
Air vents ..................................... 126
Maintenance .............................. 126Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ temperature
■ fan speed
■ air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 31.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 75.
Temperaturered=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll=to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
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Climate control119
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest speed.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
■ temperature
■ fan speed
■ air distribution
n=cooling4=air recirculationÜ=heated rear window 3 31
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 75.
Temperature
red=warmblue=coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distributionM=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll=to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
Intermediate settings are possible.