12In briefExterior lighting
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:low beam
Automatic light control
AUTO:automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control8:sidelights9:low beam
Fog lights
Press light switch:
>:front fog lightsr:rear fog light
Lighting 3 106.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 107, High
beam 3 107, Headlight flash 3 108,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 109.
Storage63To increase visibility, the tail lights of
the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anticlockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing
the bicycle on the rear carrier system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.
3. Turn the lever ( 1) forwards and
hold.
4. Lift the adapter ( 2) at the rear and
remove.
Disassembling the bicycle rack
Press button ( 1) and remove upper
part of rack ( 2).
Press button ( 1) and reinstall rack ( 2).
70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Heated steering wheel ...............71
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......74
Outside temperature ..................74
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 76
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 77
Speedometer ............................. 77
Odometer .................................. 77
Trip odometer ............................ 77
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 78
Fuel selector .............................. 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Service display .......................... 79
Control indicators ......................80
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83Airbag and belt tensioners .........83
Airbag deactivation ....................83
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Service vehicle soon .................84
Brake and clutch system ...........84
Operate pedal ............................ 84
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....84
Upshift ....................................... 85
Descent control system .............85
Power steering .......................... 85
Lane departure warning ............85
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........85
Electronic Stability Control off ...85
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........86
Traction Control system off .......86
Preheating ................................. 86
Diesel particle filter ....................86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 86
Engine oil pressure ....................86
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Immobiliser ................................ 87
Exterior light .............................. 87
High beam ................................. 87
Adaptive forward lighting ...........87
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88Vehicle detected ahead .............88
Bonnet open .............................. 88
Door open .................................. 88
Information displays .....................88
Driver Information Centre ..........88
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
Vehicle messages ........................93
Warning chimes .........................95
Battery voltage .......................... 95
Trip computer ............................... 96
Vehicle personalisation ................99
OnStar ....................................... 102
Instruments and controls77Caution
Do not connect any current
delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 88.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles then resets to 0.
Instruments and controls83/Bonnet open 3 88hDoor open 3 88
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 171, Fuses
3 178.
Turn signals 3 112.
Seat belt reminder
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red when seat is occupied.
Y for rear seats illuminate in the
Driver Information Centre.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
several seconds.
If seat belt becomes unfastened
when the vehicle is moving, the
control indicator illuminates.
If the seat belt is fastened, the control
indicator extinguishes.
Three-point seat belts 3 40.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for a few
seconds. If it does not illuminate, does not go out after a few secondsor illuminates whilst driving, there is a
fault in the airbag system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. The
airbags and belt pretensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 39, 3 42.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 47.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
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.
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
Instruments and controls95● 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
Warning chimes When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● 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.
● If the fuel level is low.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
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.