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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 monitor system
3 177.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
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 the
assistance of a workshop 3 158.
Low fuel
i 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 3 126.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 163.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a repairer.
Exterior light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 104.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
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Selecting menus and functionsThe 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
■ Tire Pressure System : checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 177
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 177
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 81
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switched-off consumer disappears
from the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the heated rear window is activated automatically to increase engine
load. In this event, the heated rear
window 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.
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-DisplayGraphic-Info-Display indicates: ■ time 3 76
■ outside temperature 3 76
■ date 3 76
■ Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
system manual
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 100
Colour-Info-Display
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No.Vehicle message28Right rear turn signal failure53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filterS68Service power steeringS73Service all-wheel drive systemS75Service air conditioningS79Top up engine oilS81Service transmissionS82Change engine oil soonS84Engine power is reducedS89Service vehicle soon128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean
bumperS136Service parking assist174Low batteryNotice
"S" means "Service vehicle soon".
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display and 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:
■ Service messages
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Cruise control
■ Speed limiter
■ Parking assist systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Doors, windows
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Lane departure warning
■ Load compartment, boot lid
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
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Instruments and controls97Warning chimesWhen starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ If the door or bonnet is open.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a warning message or a warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
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.
Battery voltage
When the 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 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 battery cannot be recharged,
have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.Trip computer
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever 3 90.
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
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■ Digital speed
■ Range
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2
The information of two trip computers can be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed by pressing the SET/CLR
button, making it possible to display different trip information for different
drivers.Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
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 vehicles with
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
When the tank has to be refuelled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel- Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Additionally the control indicator i in
the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes
3 88.
Range LPG version
On vehicles with LPG engines and Uplevel-Display: Display of
approximate range available with the
remaining fuel in each respective fuel tank of Petrol and LPG fuel, along
with a total range of both fuel types
together. Switch between the mode
by pressing SET/CLR button.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
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To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
On vehicles with LPG engines and
Uplevel-Display: Average
consumption is indicated for the
currently selected mode (LPG or
Petrol).
Instantaneous consumption Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with LPG engines and
Uplevel-Display: Instantaneous
consumption is indicated for the
currently selected mode (LPG or Petrol).
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.Route guidance
Additional to the navigation
information in the Colour-Info-
Display, route guidance is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle can be personalised by
changing the settings in the
Infotainment system.
Depending on vehicle equipment
some of the functions described
below may not be available.
Settings in the
Graphic-Info-Display
CD 400
Press the CONFIG button for the
Settings menu.
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104LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 104
Interior lighting ........................... 110
Lighting features ........................112Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO=automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.m=activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO.8=sidelights9=low beamVehicles without automatic light
control:7=off
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and low beam automatically,
depending on the lighting conditions.