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Instruments and controls85Control indicators in the
instrument panel
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn signal 3 86XSeat belt reminder 3 86vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 86WAirbag deactivation 3 86pCharging system 3 87ZMalfunction indicator light
3 87AService vehicle soon 3 87oService display 3 87CStop engine 3 88RBrake system 3 88uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 88kjUpshift, downshift 3 88ìLane departure warning 3 88RElectronic Stability Program
3 89ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 89WEngine coolant temperature
3 89!Preheating 3 89YAdBlue 3 89wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 89IEngine oil pressure 3 90YLow fuel 3 90DAutostop 3 122\Autostop inhibited 3 1229Exterior light 3 91CHigh beam 3 91íHigh beam assist 3 91>Fog light 3 91øRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91
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Instruments and controls879Danger
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.
Airbag system 3 51, belt tensioners
3 48, airbag deactivation 3 55.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
If Z illuminates in combination with
A , stop vehicle and switch off engine
as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
A illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 92.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 127.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Service display
Control indicator o also illuminates in
the DIC when the remaining distance
before the next service reaches
0 miles or the service date is due.
The message SERVICE DUE also
appears in the DIC.
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88Instruments and controlsService display 3 82.
Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and/or R), stop
vehicle and switch off engine as soon
as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre (DIC)3 92.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied and extinguishes when the
parking brake is released 3 138.
When the parking brake is released, R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 163.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 137.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 92,
there is a fault in the ABS. The brake
system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 137.
Upshift
k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 119.
Lane departure warning
ì illuminates white.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on and the system is ready
to operate.
A warning chime sounds in
conjunction with ì when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
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Instruments and controls91Illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates
Illuminates green during an Autostop.
If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 122.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 97.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 98.High beam assist
í illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 98.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 100.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 101.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 142.
Tachograph & illuminates when there is a fault
3 96.
Door open y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the load
compartment is open.
Depending on version, control
indicator also illuminates in
transmission display, indicating
relevant open door.
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92Instruments and controlsInformation displaysDriver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
below the speedometer.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 77
● clock 3 77
● odometer, trip odometer 3 80
● engine oil level monitor 3 81
● service display 3 82
● vehicle messages 3 92
● trip computer 3 94
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.
Info display
Displays time, outside temperature
and Infotainment system information
when the ignition is on.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC), in
combination with control indicator
A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
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94Instruments and controls● If the sliding side door exteriorhandle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 26.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 122.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
● average speed
● distance before service 3 82
● clock 3 77
● odometer 3 80, trip odometer
3 80
● cruise control and speed limiter stored speed 3 142
● fault and information messages
Fuel used Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at any time by pressing and holding the
button on the end of the wiper lever.
Average consumption
The value is displayed after driving a distance of 0.25 miles.
Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
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Instruments and controls95Instantaneous consumptionThe value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 20 mph.
Range
The value is displayed after driving a distance of 0.25 miles.
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
The range will not display if control
indicator Y is illuminated in the
instrument cluster 3 90.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Distance travelled
Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Average speed
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the
ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Reset trip computer information
To reset the trip computer, select one
of its functions then press and hold
button on end of wiper lever.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● range
● distance travelled
● average speed
The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring)
If equipped, a rating of 0 to 100 is
shown in the display to help evaluate
fuel efficiency, based on your driving
style.
Higher ratings indicate better fuel economy.
Tips to improve fuel economy are also
given in the display. Journeys can be
saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances. Refer to Infotainment
system manual for further
information.
Vehicle messages 3 92.
Journey record
When the engine is switched off, a record of the last journey is shown in
the display.
The following information is
displayed:
● average fuel consumption
● trip odometer
● fuel saved in miles
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96Instruments and controlsInterruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, the
values stored in the trip computer will be lost.Tachograph
The tachograph is operated as
described in the operating
instructions supplied. Observe
regulations regarding use.
Control indicator & illuminates in the
instrument cluster in the event of a
fault. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Notice
When a tachograph is fitted, the total distance travelled may be shown
only on the tachograph and not in the
odometer within the instrument
display.
Odometer 3 80.