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Instruments and controls99Information displaysDriver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display, Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information
■ trip/fuel information
■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 104.
In the Uplevel-Display the following
main menus can be selected by
pushing the MENU button:
■ Vehicle Information Menu
■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pushing the
MENU button; Menu symbols are
indicated in the top line of the display:
■ X Vehicle Information Menu
■ W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 111,
Memorised settings 3 21.
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Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus or to return from
a submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu , or on
Uplevel-Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
On vehicles with Midlevel-Display
following settings can be selected:
◆ Unit1 : Great Britain
◆ Unit2 : United States
◆ Unit3 : Europe
■ Tire Pressure System : checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 193
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 193
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■Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 90
■ Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Language : Displayed language can
be changed if the vehicle is not equipped with a radio
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing the
SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever for a few seconds or by pressing
the reset knob between speedometer and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer more submenus are available.
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Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 108.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
■ Graphic-Info-Display
or
■ Colour-Info-Display
The Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.Graphic-Info-Display
Depending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
■ time 3 85
■ outside temperature 3 85
■ date 3 85
■ electronic climate control settings 3 126
■ Infotainment system, see description for Infotainment systemin the Infotainment system manual
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 111
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Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates incolour:
■ time 3 85
■ outside temperature 3 85
■ date 3 85
■ electronic climate control settings 3 126
■ rear view camera 3 153
■ Infotainment system, see description for Infotainment systemin the Infotainment system manual
■ navigation, see description for Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system manual
■ system settings
■ vehicle messages 3 104
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 111
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via the display.Selections are made via:
■ menus
■ function buttons and multifunction knob of the Infotainment system
Selecting with the Infotainment
system
Select a function via the Infotainment
system buttons. The menu of the
selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to
select an item and to confirm.
Multifunction knob
The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus:
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Turn■ To mark a menu option
■ To set a numeric value or to display
a menu option
Press (the outer ring) ■ To select or activate the marked option
■ To confirm a set value
■ To switch a system function on/off
BACK button
Press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings
■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level
■ delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold the button for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 111,
Memorised settings 3 21.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 the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
for a restart3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked
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No.Vehicle message69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumperNo.Vehicle message136Service parking assist174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
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Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ 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.■ If a warning message or a warningcode appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier is extended.
■ If a fault in the automatic locking system is detected.
■ 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
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear 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.