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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 199,
3 237.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 178.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 35,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
■ Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 130.
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84Instruments and controlsEngine coolant
temperature gauge
Number of LEDs displays the coolant temperature.
up to 3 LEDs=engine operating
temperature not
yet reached4 to 6 LEDs=normal operating
temperaturemore than 6
LEDs=temperature too
highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
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Instruments and controls91Diesel particle filter% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow
engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 134, Stop-start
system 3 131.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 200.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.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 the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the 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.
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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 controls93
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 150.
Speed limiter L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 149.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 164.
Door open h illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and
equipment, the Driver Information
Centre is available as Baselevel
display, Midlevel display or Uplevel
display.
Following pages are selectable in the DIC using the buttons on the turn
signal lever:
■ trip odometer 3 82
■ vehicle information and settings, see below
■ trip/fuel information, see below ■ economic information, see below
■ navigation information
Following indication appears if
required:
■ warning messages 3 100
■ gear shift indication 3 89
■ drive mode indication 3 136,
3 140■ tyre pressure warning 3 200
■ seat belt reminder indication 3 87
■ autostop indication 3 131
■ service information 3 89
Baselevel-Display
Select subpages by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Selectable subpages are:
■ engine oil life indication
■ tyre pressure indication
■ tyre loading
■ unit setting
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96Instruments and controls
Simultaneously trip odometer 1 and 2
is indicated together with average fuel
economy 1 and 2.
The information of trip page 1 and 2
can be reset separately while the
respective display is active.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, the control indicator Y in
the fuel gauge flashes 3 92.Instantaneous fuel economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average vehicle speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR button for a
few seconds while viewing this page.
Clock
Display of actual time.
Only indicated if no Infotainment
system is available.
Temperature
Display of actual outside
temperature.
Only indicated if no Infotainment
system is available.
Navigation
Navigation menu enables route
guidance.
See Infotainment system manual.Blank page
Shows a blank page without any information.
Vehicle Menu Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information page.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a subpage.
The following list contains all possible Vehicle Menu pages. Some may not
be available for your particular
vehicle.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
■ unit
■ speed warning
■ remaining oil life
■ tyre pressure
■ tyre loading
■ following distance
■ traffic sign assistant
■ language
Selection and indication is different
between Base-, Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Display.
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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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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