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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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76Instruments and controlsWindscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval=turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval=turn adjuster
wheel downwardsAutomatic wiping with rain sensorINT=automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
If the wiper frequency is above
20 seconds, the wiper arm moves
slightly down to the park position.
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Instruments and controls81Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlet is
deactivated. Additionally, the power outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.
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82Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster 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 miles.
Trip odometer The recorded distance is displayedsince the last reset.
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999 miles and then restarts at 0.
Baselevel and Midlevel display
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
on the turn signal lever for a few seconds 3 93.
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Instruments and controls87
Control indicators in the centre
console
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 184, Fuses
3 193.
Turn signals 3 112.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front
seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console
when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on, until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds, until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.
Seat belt status on rear seats
X in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
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88Instruments and controls
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 39.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 38, 3 41.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 46.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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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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Instruments and controls97
Unit
Press SET/CLR while page is
displayed. Select imperial (unit 1) or
metric (unit 3) by turning the adjuster
wheel. Press SET/CLR to set the unit.
Speed warning
The speed warning function alarms
when a set speed is exceeded.
To set the speed warning, press
SET/CLR while the page is displayed.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
value. Press SET/CLR to set the
speed.
If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a warning chime sounds.
Once the speed is set, this feature
can be turned off by pressing
SET/CLR while viewing this page.
Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means the current remaining oil life and
indicates when to change the engine
oil and filter 3 84.
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure of all wheels is
displayed on this page during driving 3 200.
Tyre load
The tyre loading display selects tyre
pressure category Light, Eco or Max
according to the actual inflated tyre
pressure. Select category by turning
the adjuster wheel. Press SET/CLR to
set the category 3 200.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 152.Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 164.
Language
Select preferred country language as
display language. Only available if
vehicle is not equipped with an
Infotainment system.
Eco Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Eco Information Page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
■ Economy trend
■ Fuel Economy
■ Top consumers
Economy trend
This page displays a graph of the last 10 recorded average fuel economy
values per 100 km.