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Instruments and controls87Illuminates 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 the
assistance of a workshop 3 165.
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.
Refuelling 3 154.
Catalytic converter 3 130.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 170.
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 light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 106.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 107 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 109.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Adaptive forward lighting 3 109.
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88Instruments and controlsFlashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 108.
Automatic light control 3 107.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 112.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 112.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.Cruise control 3 139.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 141.
Bonnet open
/ illuminates when the bonnet is
open on vehicles with stop-start
system.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre 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
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Instruments and controls89● trip/fuel information
● vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 93
In the Uplevel-Display the following
main menus can be selected by
pressing MENU on the turn signal
lever:
● Vehicle Information Menu
● Trip/Fuel Information Menu
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pressing
MENU on the turn signal lever. Menu
symbols are indicated in the top line
of the display:
● X Vehicle Information Menu
● W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
● s ECO 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 99.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level.
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90Instruments and controls
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select a function or
to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu , or on Uplevel-
Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on version:
● Unit : displayed units can be
changed
● Tyre Pressure System : checks
tyre pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 185
● Tyre Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actual tyre inflation pressure 3 185
● Remaining Oil Life : indicates
when to change the engine oil
and filter 3 79
● Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the
current route section 3 147
● Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed a warning chime
will be activatedSelection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display,
Uplevel-Display and Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR 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.
On vehicles with trip computer more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 96.
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Instruments and controls91ECO Information MenuPress MENU to select s in the top
line of the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Submenus are:
● Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
illustration above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco index display : The current
fuel consumption is indicated on a segment display. For
economical driving, adapt your driving style to keep the filled
segments within the Eco area.
The more segments are filled, the higher the fuel consumption.
Simultaneously the current
consumption value is indicated.
● Top Consumers : List of top
comfort consumers currently
switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated. A 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.
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92Instruments and controlsGraphic-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
Graphic-Info-Display indicates: ● time 3 75
● outside temperature 3 74
● date 3 75
● Infotainment system, see
description in the Infotainment
manual
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 99
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates in colour:
● time 3 75
● outside temperature 3 74
● date 3 75
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● system settings
● vehicle messages 3 93
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 99
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.
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Instruments and controls93Selections 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:
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
Press BACK 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 BACK for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
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94Instruments and controlsVehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message10Brakes overheated16Brake light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message53Tighten fuel filler 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 open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumperS136Service parking assist174Low battery
Notice
"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