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Instruments and controls77Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.short pull:wiper swipes oncelong pull:wiper swipes for a few
strokes
Rear window wiper/washer
Turn lever:
7:offe:wiper operationf:washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear windowThe rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
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 Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 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 may appear in the central
information display and/or the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
Info-display:
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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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80Instruments and controlsSpeed limiterMaximum speed may be restricted by
a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for
10 seconds every 40 seconds if the vehicle briefly exceeds the set limit.
Notice
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines), the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 136, cruise control
speed limiter 3 133.Odometer
Displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The trip odometer appears below the
odometer in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) and displays the
distance travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for a few seconds
with the ignition on. The display will
flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the yellow
warning zone, the maximum
permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
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82Instruments and controlsWhen the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1000 miles or 1 month, a message
appears in the DIC.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicator F illuminates in the
instrument cluster and the DIC
respectively, and a corresponding
message appears in the DIC.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service display
must be reset:
Select the distance before service
display in the DIC, then press and
hold button on end of wiper lever for
approx. 10 seconds.
Trip computer 3 93.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90.
Service information 3 181.Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
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84Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 84XSeat belt reminder 3 85vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 85Ó ONAirbag activation 3 85* OFFAirbag deactivation 3 85pCharging system 3 86ZMalfunction indicator light
3 86FService vehicle soon 3 86CStop engine 3 86RBrake system 3 86uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 87kjUpshift, downshift 3 87RElectronic Stability Program
3 87ØElectronic Stability Program
off 3 87WEngine coolant temperature
3 87!Preheating 3 88YAdBlue 3 88wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 88IEngine oil pressure 3 88ECOFuel economy mode 3 89YLow fuel 3 89DAutostop 3 89\Autostop inhibited 3 899Exterior light 3 898Exterior light 3 89CHigh beam 3 89>Fog light 3 90øRear fog light 3 90mCruise control 3 90UCruise control speed limiter
3 90&Tachograph 3 90yDoor open 3 90
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on.
Bulb replacement 3 154.
Fuses 3 159.
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Instruments and controls85Turn signals 3 99.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A warning chime also sounds for up to2 minutes.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.
Notice
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Three-point seat belts 3 50.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 49,
3 53.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 57.
If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop
immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.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.
Airbag system 3 53, belt tensioners
3 49, airbag deactivation 3 57.
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86Instruments and controlsCharging systemp illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be cut. 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.
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
F illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 90.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message in theDriver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90: stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake system R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 129 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 150.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
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Instruments and controls87If R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 90. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake system 3 128.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator F may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre (DIC)3 90. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.If control indicators u, F , R and C
illuminate, there is a fault in the
braking system. A corresponding
message appears in the DIC. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 129.
Upshift k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability Program
R flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.Illuminates while driving
The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 90.
ESP® Plus
3 131, Traction Control
system 3 130.
Electronic Stability Program
off
Ø illuminates green.
If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90.
ESP® Plus
3 131, Traction Control
system 3 130.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates red briefly when the
ignition is switched on, then turns
blue.