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102Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message82Change engine oil soon84Engine power reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on Uplevel-
Display The vehicle messages are displayedas text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ service messages
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control, speed limiter
■ forward collision alert
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ side blind spot alert
■ traffic sign assistant
■ lane departure warning
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter
■ vehicle battery statusVehicle messages on
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 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.
■ 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.
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■ If a warning message appears inthe Driver Information Centre or
Info-Display.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
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.Base- and 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 and front 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.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by 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 22.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations, some of
the 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.
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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 22.
■ 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 22.
■ 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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The current status of the automatic
light control is displayed In the Driver
Information Centre.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When headlights are on, 8
illuminates. Control indicator 8
3 92.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with headlights and sidelights.
Automatic light controlWhen the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and headlights automatically
depending on the lighting conditions
and information given by the rain
sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 110.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Furthermore the headlights are
switched on if the windscreen wipers
have been activated for several
wipes.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered, the
headlights are switched on
immediately.High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
High beam assist 3 111.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
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114LightingReversing 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
■ dome light
■ ambient light
■ Info-Display
■ illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with automatic light
control, the brightness can only be
adjusted when the exterior lights are
on and the light sensor detects night
conditions.
Interior lights Front courtesy light
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116LightingReading lights
Operated with 2 buttons for left and
right side.
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 3 129.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ all switches
■ Driver Information Centre
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)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Path lightingHeadlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
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Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull the turn signal lever.
5. Close the driver's door
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 103.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
Battery discharge
protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
■ auxiliary heater
■ heated rear window
■ heated windscreen
■ heated mirrors
■ heated seats
■ fanIn the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.