108Instruments and controls
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.
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 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
assistance of a workshop 3 217.
Low fuel
i or 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 3 160.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 223.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Autostop
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 125.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Instruments and controls109
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 126.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see adaptive forward lighting 3 128.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 128.
Fog light > illuminates green.The front fog lights are on 3 131.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 132.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated on midlevel or uplevel
display near m symbol.
Cruise control 3 173.
Adaptive cruise control
C or m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active. Set
speed is indicated near C or m
symbol.
Adaptive cruise control 3 175.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green or yellow.
Illuminates green
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Illuminates yellow
The distance to a preceding moving
vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too rapidly.
Forward collision alert 3 183,
Adaptive cruise control 3 175.
Speed limiter L illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
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of both fuel types together. Switch
between the modes by pressing
SET/CLR button or 9 button.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with LPG engines,
instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected
mode, LPG or Gasoline.
Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means the remaining of current oil life 3 101.
Tire pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 243.
Gasoline fuel level/LPG fuel level Displays the fuel level for the fuel not
currently being used (Gasoline or
LPG). A dedicated DIC cluster gauge
shows the fuel level for the fuel
currently being used.Timer
To start and stop press 9. To reset,
press > and confirm Reset.
Used fuel
Indicates used fuel since a certain
point of time. To reset, press > and
confirm Reset.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 200.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 186. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Coolant temperature
Displays the coolant temperature.
Battery voltage
Displays the vehicle battery voltage.
Top consumers
List of top comfort consumers
currently switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel savingpotential is indicated. A switched-off
consumer disappears from the list
and the consumption value will be
updated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the engine will activate the rear
window defog automatically to
increase the engine load. In this
event, the rear window defog is
indicated as one of the top
consumers, without activation by the
driver.
Economy trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
50 miles. Filled segments display the
consumption in 5 mile steps and
shows the effect of topography or
driving behaviour on fuel
consumption.
Economy index
The current fuel consumption is
indicated on an economic scale. For
economical driving adapt your driving style to keep the indicator within the
Eco area. Indicator outside the Eco
128Lighting
Dynamic automatic headlight
levelling 3 128.
Headlights when driving
abroad The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Vehicles with halogen headlight
system
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Vehicles with Xenon headlight
system and Adaptive forward
lighting system Headlights can be set to right hand or
left hand drive traffic mode in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display.Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Every time the ignition is switched on, control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds as a reminder that right
hand drive traffic mode is selected.
Change back to left hand drive traffic
mode in the vehicle personalisation
menu as described above. f will not
flash when left hand drive traffic mode
is selected.
Control indicator f 3 109.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
If the vehicle is equipped with
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime running light and low/high beam
automatically depending on thelighting conditions and information
given by the rain sensor system.
Automatic light control 3 126.
Adaptive forward lighting
The Adaptive forward lighting
functions are only available with Bi-
Xenon headlights. Light range, light
distribution and intensity of light are
variably triggered depending on the
light conditions, weather and road
type.
With the light switch in position
AUTO all lighting functions are
available.
The following functions are available
also with light switch in position 9:
■ Dynamic curve lighting
■ Corner lighting
■ Reversing function
■ Dynamic automatic headlight levelling
Lighting129
Playstreet lightingActivated automatically at low speed
up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam
is turned at an angle of 8° to the
roadside.
Town lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 25 and
34 mph and when street lights are
detected by the light sensor. The light
range is reduced by an extended light
distribution.
Country lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 34 and
70 mph. The beam of light and the
brightness is different between the left and the right side.
Motorway lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 70 mph and minimal
steering movements. It switches on
after a delay or immediately when the vehicle is powerfully accelerated. The
light beam is longer and brighter.Adverse weather lighting
Activated automatically up to a speed of approx. 43 mph, when the rain
sensor recognizes condensation or
the wiper operates continuously. The
range, distribution and light intensity
is regulated variably depending on visibility.
Dynamic curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel angle and speed,
improving lighting in curves.
Control indicator f 3 109.
Corner lighting
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the turn signal light, an additional left
or right reflector is switched on which illuminates the road at a right angle to
the direction of travel. It is activated
up to a speed of 25 mph.
Control indicator f 3 109.
Reversing function If the headlights are on and reverse
gear is engaged, both corner lights
are switched on. They remain
illuminated for 20 seconds after disengaging reverse gear or until
driving faster than 4 mph in a forward
gear.
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■ Auxiliary heater
■ Heated rear window and mirrors
■ Heated seats
■ Fan
In 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.
140Climate control
Controller and buttons for the
following functions:
■ Temperature TEMP
■ Air distribution l M K
■ Fan speed Z
■ Automatic mode AUTO
■ Cooling A/C
■ Air recirculation 4
■ Demisting and defrosting V
■ System ON/OFF X
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated front seats ß 3 52.
Ventilated front seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 86.
Indication
Settings of temperature and fan
speed are indicated in the climate
display.
Each change of settings is shown in
the Info-Display for a few seconds.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Climate control system settings are
saved in the key used to lock the vehicle.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
■ Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Set temperature by turning controller TEMP. Suggested
comfort setting is 22 °C.
■ Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
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■Automatic mode AUTO
■ Cooling A/C
■ Air recirculation 4
■ Demisting and defrosting V
■ System ON/OFF X
■ Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated front seats ß 3 52.
Ventilated front seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 86.
IndicationTemperature settings are indicated
for driver and passenger side
separately on the panels.
Each change of settings is shown in
the Info-Display for a few seconds.
The dual automatic climate control
system is only fully operational when
the engine is running.
Climate control system settings are
saved in the key used to lock the vehicle.
Automatic mode AUTOBasic setting for maximum comfort: ■ Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Set temperature by touching R or
S on the driver side. Suggested
comfort setting is 22 °C.
Temperature can be set differently
for driver and passenger. Touch R
or S on the passenger side to allow
different temperature zones.
■ Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
Setting of fan speed regulation in
automatic mode can be changed in the vehicle personalisation menu in
the Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle , in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.