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Instruments and controls105
No.Vehicle message6Depress brake pedal to release
electrical parking brake7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then on9Turn 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 failureNo.Vehicle message24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right 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 zone alert
system53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filterNo.Vehicle message55Diesel particle filter is full
3 14056Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window61Open and then close rear left
window62Open and then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering
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Instruments and controls107
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.
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114Instruments and controls
■Display Off :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
■ Map Settings :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Vehicle Settings ■ Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will be active after switching the ignition off
and on again.
Air Conditioning Mode : Activates or
deactivates cooling when switching on the ignition or uses the last
chosen setting.
Auto Demist : Activates or
deactivates auto demist.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
automatically the rear heated
window.
■ Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper :
Activates or deactivates
automatically switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
■ Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
■ Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates or
deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
■ Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Door Unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
■ Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default
settings.
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116Lighting
In the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display, the current
status of the automatic light control is
displayed.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When low beam is on, 8 illuminates.
Control indicator 8 3 98.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam 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 low beam depending on the
lighting conditions.
Daytime running light 3 118.
Automatic low beam activation
During poor lighting conditions the
low beam is switched on.
Tunnel detectionWhen a tunnel is entered the low
beam is switched on.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 118.High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
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118Lighting
Vehicles with Adaptive Forward
Lighting
1. Key in ignition switch.
2. Pull turn signal lever and hold (headlight flash).
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After approx. 5 seconds the control indicator f starts flashing
and an acoustic signal sounds.
Control indicator f 3 98.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
control indicator f flashes as a
reminder for approx. 4 seconds.
For deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above.
Control indicator f will not flash when
function is deactivated.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Adaptive forward lighting
Adaptive forward lighting ensures
better illumination of bends, crossings
and narrow bends.
Dynamic curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel angle and speed,
improving lighting in curves.
Corner lighting
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on
which illuminates the road in the
direction of travel. It is activated up to
a speed of 25 mph.
Reversing function If the low beam is 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 10 mph forward.
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120LightingRear fog lights
Operated with the r button.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
the low beam on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The 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
exterior lights.
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122LightingReading lights
Operated with s and t buttons in
front and rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminate when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting
Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when the low beam
is switched on.
Entry lighting Welcome lighting
The exterior lights, instrument panel
light and interior lights are switched
on for a short time by pressing the
unlocking button c on the radio
remote control twice. This function
works only in the dark and facilitates
locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 135.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 111.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ All switches
■ Driver Information Centre
Exit lighting
The following lights illuminate 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. Both lights will be activated
again if the driver's door is opened.
The exterior lights illuminate the
surrounding area for an adjustable
time after leaving the vehicle.
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Switching on
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after 2 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 menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21.
Battery discharge
protection
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.