
DisplaysVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Overview, instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   822Speedometer3Messages, e.g. Check Control4Tachometer   825Engine oil temperature   826Current fuel consumption7Electronic displays  788Reset miles  83
Electronic displays
▷Selection lists, refer to page  87.▷External temperature, refer to page  83.▷Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page  67.▷On-board computer, refer to page  87.▷Date, refer to page  83.▷Energy recovery, refer to page  84.▷Transmission display, refer to page  76.▷Miles/trip miles, refer to page  83.Seite 78ControlsDisplays78
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Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷  "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷  "Service request"
Contact your service center.▷  "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.  "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page  186.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
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middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page  209.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page  90.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page  90.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the on-board co‐
mupter.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
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Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:
▷Range.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷ECO PRO bonus range.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
on-board comupter.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
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Time of arrivalThe estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page  86, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Sport displays
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
1."Vehicle info"2."Sport displays"
Speed warning
The concept Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Speed"3."Warning at:"4.Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.5.Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
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Technical data 236 
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  147, 149  
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature  83 
Temperature, engine oil  82 
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control  125 
Terminal, starting aid  226 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  82 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  46 
Thigh support  53 
Tilt alarm sensor  46 
Time of arrival  89 
Tire damage  197 
Tire identification marks  195 
Tire inflation pressure  193 
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM  105 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  101 
Tires, changing  198 
Tire sealant  199 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  193 
Tires, run-flat tires  199 
Tire tread  197 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  212 
Top View  139 
Total vehicle weight  237 
Touchpad  21 
Tow fitting  228 
Towing  227 
Tow lug, see Tow fitting  228 
Tow-starting  227 
Tow truck  227 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  101  Traction control  121 
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics  121  
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking  76 
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission  73 
Transmission, Steptronic transmission  73 
Transporting children safely  61 
Tread, tires  197 
Trip computer  89 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  70 
Trip odometer  83 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  227 
Turning circle  236 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  137 
Turn signals, operation  70 
U Unintentional alarm  47 
Units of measure  91 
Universal remote control  153 
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission  74 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  39 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  37 
Unlocking, settings  45 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  7 
Upholstery care  232 
USB interface  158 
V Vanity mirror  157 
Variable sport steering  122 
Vehicle battery  221 Vehicle battery, replac‐
ing  221  
Vehicle, break-in  170 
Vehicle care  231 
Vehicle features and op‐ tions  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  9 
Vehicle jack  221 
Vehicle paint  231 
Vehicle storage  233 
Vehicle wash  230 
Ventilation  151 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  152 
VIN, see vehicle identification number  9 
Voice activation system  27 
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control  79 
Warning displays, see Check Control  79 
Warning messages, see Check Control  79 
Warning triangle  225 
Warranty  7 
Washer fluid  73 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  72 
Washer system  70 
Washing, vehicle  230 
Water on roads  171 
Weights  237 
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Welcome lights  93 
Wheel base, vehicle  236 
Wheel cleaner  232 
Wheels, changing  198 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  193 
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