Instruments and controls75Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 142.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Instruments and controls77Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.short pull:wiper swipes oncelong pull:wiper swipes for a few
strokes
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the information
display as a warning for icy road
conditions. This will continue to flash until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time and/or date may appear in the information display 3 92 or the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 92.
Set time and date in information
display
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Set time in DIC
Display the clock function by pressingbutton repeatedly on end of wiper
lever. When the time flashes (after
approx. 2 seconds):
● Press and hold the bottom button.
● Hours flash.
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
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
98LightingDaytime running lights 3 99.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
High beam assist This feature allows high beam to
function as the main driving light at
night and when vehicle speed is
faster than approx. 28 mph.
It switches to low beam when:
● A sensor detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high
beam.
Activation
Turn the outer light switch to AUTO
then push the turn signal lever
forwards to activate high beam assist.
The control indicator í illuminates
continuously in the instrument cluster when the assist is activated, while the
blue control indicator 7 3 91
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator í 3 91.
Notice
Use of the system does not relieve
the driver from full responsibility for
vehicle operation.
Deactivation
Push the turn signal lever forwards
again. Control indicator í
extinguishes.
High beam assist is also deactivated when the outer light switch is moved
out of the AUTO position.
Notice
Depending on version, the system
can be also be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
124Driving and operatingIf the selector lever has been shifted
out of neutral (manual transmission) or N (manual transmission
automated) or other conditions are
not met, start using the ignition key.
The green control indicator Ï will
extinguish in the instrument cluster
when the engine is restarted.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated)
before depressing the clutch first, a
restart will not take place.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
(manual transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated) to enable an
automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system. Control
indicator Ï will flash green in the
instrument cluster during an
automatic engine restart.● the stop-start system is manually
deactivated
● the bonnet is opened
● the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened
● the engine temperature is too low
● the vehicle battery is discharged
● the brake vacuum is not sufficient
● the vehicle starts to move
● the defrosting function is activated
● the climate control system requests an engine start
● the predetermined timing has been exceeded
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
If the Infotainment system is active,
audio sound may briefly be reduced
or interrupted during the restart.
Warning chimes 3 93.Fault
If control indicator Ï illuminates
yellow, there is a fault in the stop-start
system 3 90. A corresponding
message also appears in the DIC
3 92. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
Driving and operating147Deactivation
It is possible to deactivate or
temporarily deactivate the system.
Temporary deactivation
Temporarily deactivate the system by
pressing r on the instrument panel
with the ignition on. Control indicator
in the button illuminates.
When reverse gear is selected no
acoustic signal will sound, indicating
deactivation.
The function is reactivated by
pressing r again or the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Permanent deactivation
Permanently deactivate the system
by pressing and holding r on the
instrument panel for approx. 3 seconds with the ignition on. Control
indicator in the button illuminates
continuously.
The system is deactivated and will not
operate. When reverse gear is
selected no acoustic signal will
sound, indicating deactivation.
The function is reactivated by
pressing and holding r for approx.
3 seconds.
Fault
If the system detects an operating
fault, a continuous acoustic alarm will sound for approx. 3 seconds when
selecting reverse gear. Consult a
workshop to have the cause of the
fault remedied.Caution
When reversing, the area should
be free from obstacles which could impact on the underside of the
vehicle.
Impact to the rear axle, which may
not be visible, could lead to
uncharacteristic changes in the
vehicle handling. In the event of
such an impact, consult a
workshop.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle in
either the interior mirror, the driver's
sun visor or the Infotainment system
display screen.
9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
Driving and operating149Infotainment system display screen
In vehicles with Navigation system,
the rear view camera display is shown
on the Infotainment system display
screen.
Trajectory lane display image (1)
Depending on version, the trajectory
lane (1) of the vehicle is shown in blue
on the Info-Display. It shows the path of the vehicle in accordance with the
steering angle.
Fixed lane display image (2)
The fixed lane display (2) shows the
path of the vehicle if the wheels are
kept straight.
Guide lines (3, 4, 5) are used together
with the fixed lane display (2) and indicate the distance behind the
vehicle.The guide line intervals are as
follows:3 (red):30 cm4 (yellow):70 cm5 (green):150 cmSettings
Settings, e.g. brightness, can be set
via the Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated after a
delay if reverse gear is not engaged.
Fault
The rear view camera may not operate properly when:
● the surrounding is dark
● the sun or the beam of headlights
is shining directly into the camera lens
● ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean
the lens, rinse it with water, and
wipe it with a soft cloth