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Instruments and controls79Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located on theinstrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the
cupholders at both ends of the
instrument panel, centrally in the
lower instrument panel, and
depending on version, in the door pockets or in the rear seat area.
Cupholders 3 67.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
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Instruments and controls89Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator I illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.Caution
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 (or move 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.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 147.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 114.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
low (range of approx. 30 miles); refuel immediately 3 141.
Catalytic converter 3 123.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 152.
Autostop D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
\ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Stop-start system 3 119.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 96.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 97.
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90Instruments and controlsFog light> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 99.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 99.
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 and speed limiter
3 133.Tachograph
& illuminates when there is a fault
3 95.
Door open y illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door is not fully
closed.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 90.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 77
● clock 3 77
● odometer 3 80
● trip odometer 3 80
● service display 3 81
● vehicle messages 3 91
● trip computer 3 93
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92Instruments and controlsWarning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at a time.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) when a warning chime
is sounded.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 49.
● During operation of the turn and lane-change signals 3 99.
● During illumination of certain control indicators.
● If the parking assist detects an object 3 136.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 133,
3 136.
● If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
● If there is a fault in the brake system 3 86.● If the vehicle battery is not
charging 3 86.
● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3 88.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present 3 123.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 22,
Power button 3 116.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened:
● If the key has been left in the ignition.
● If the electronic key has been left
in the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 22,
Power button 3 116.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 119.
● If the exterior lights are on.Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90 for 30 seconds after the engine
is started.
Check oil level 3 147.
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96LightingLightingExterior lighting............................ 96
Light switch ................................ 96
Automatic light control ...............97
High beam ................................. 97
Headlight flash ........................... 97
Headlight range adjustment ......97
Headlights when driving abroad ...................................... 98
Daytime running lights ...............98
Adaptive forward lighting ...........98
Hazard warning flashers ............98
Turn and lane-change signals ...99
Front fog lights ........................... 99
Rear fog lights ........................... 99
Reversing lights .........................99
Misted light covers .....................99
Interior lighting ........................... 100
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 100
Interior lights ............................ 100
Load compartment lighting ......101
Glove box lighting ....................101
Lighting features ........................101
Entry lighting ............................ 101Exit lighting.............................. 102
Battery discharge protection ....102Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer switch:
7:off8:sidelights9P:headlights
High beam control indicator P 3 89.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 89.
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Lighting97Automatic light controlAUTO:automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is activated and the engine is running, the system switches
between daytime running lights and headlights depending on the external lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable
to have the automatic light control
function activated.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Daytime running lights 3 98.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch back to low beam, push
lever again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
Adapt headlight range to the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn thumb wheel ? to required
position:
0:No load4:Loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
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98LightingHeadlights when drivingabroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Adjustment
Open the bonnet 3 146 and identify
the marking (shown in the illustration)
beside each of the headlights.
For each headlight:
Using a screwdriver, turn the screw
by a 1
/4 turn towards the
] symbol to
lower the beams or towards the <
symbol to raise the beams.
Ensure the headlight beams are
returned to their original positions
when required.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If required, the daytime running lights can be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. For further
information, refer to Infotainment
system manual.
Automatic light control 3 97.Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light
With the low beam switched on,
depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, the front fog light will also switch on, to illuminate the
corner of the road on the respective
side.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
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Lighting99In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
the ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals are
operational when engine is running
and during an Autostop.
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the turn
signal is deactivated. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, move lever part way to first
stop and then release.
If the lever is moved past the first stop, the turn signal is switched on
constantly. Switch the turn signal off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Rear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position ø.
Rear fog light comes on together with front fog lights and will only operate
when the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Reversing lights The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the headlights.