▷Energy recuperation, see page 86.▷Gear display with Drivelogic, see
page 85.▷Seat belt reminder for rear seats, see
page 53.▷Kilometres/trip odometer, see page 84.▷Messages, for example Check Control, see
page 80.▷Current fuel consumption, see page 86.▷Navigation display, see Owner's Handbook
for Navigation, Entertainment, Communi‐
cation.▷Range, see page 85.▷Service requirements, see page 87.▷Speed Limit Information, see page 88.▷System states of the driving dynamics, see
page 86.▷Time, see page 85.
Check control
Principle The check control monitors vehicle functionsand alerts you to any faults in the monitored
systems.
A check control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and
the Head-Up Display.
If applicable, the text message shown in the
Control Display is accompanied by an addi‐
tional acoustic sound.
Indicator and warning lamps
General Indicator and warning lights in the instrument
cluster can illuminate in a variety of combina‐
tions and colours.
When the engine starts or the ignition is
switched on, the functionality of some lights is
briefly checked.
Red lights
Seat belt reminder Seat belt is not fastened on the driver's
side. For some country versions: front
passenger's seat belt is not fastened or
objects are detected on the front passenger
seat.
Flashing or illuminating: seat belt on the driv‐
er's or front passenger side is not fastened.
The seat belt reminder can also be triggered if
there are objects in the front passenger seat.
Check whether the seat belt has been fas‐
tened correctly.
Not for Australia/New Zealand: Belt
reminder for rear seats
Red: seat belt not fastened on the cor‐
responding rear seat.
Green: seat belt fastened on the corre‐
sponding rear seat.
Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner may
be faulty.
Have vehicle immediately checked by a
Service Centre or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
Parking brake, brake system For further information see release
parking brake, see page 70.
Front-end collision warning Illuminating: forewarning, for example if
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Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination can lead
to fluctuations in the display.
Depending on the equipment,
the arrow next to the petrol
pump symbol shows on which
side of the vehicle the petrol tank flap is.
Information on refuelling, see page 172.
Revolution counter Yellow and red LEDs display
permitted engine speed range.
Permitted engine speed increa‐
ses as engine oil temperature
rises.
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning zone if possible.
It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red
warning zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is in‐
terrupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is
located at a low temperature
value. Drive with moderate
engine speed and vehicle
speed.▷Normal operating temperature: the needle
is located in the centre or left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is located at a high
temperature value. A check control mes‐
sage is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine become
too hot, a check control message is displayed.
Check coolant level, see page 189.
Odometer and trip distance
recorder
Display▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip distance recorder, ar‐
row 2.
Show/reset distance
Press the button.
▷When the ignition is off, the
time, outside temperature
and odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is on, the
trip distance recorder is re‐
set.
Outside temperature
If the display drops to
+3 ℃/+37 ℉ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is
displayed.
There is an increased risk of black ice.
If the digital speedo is activated, the outside
temperature can be displayed on the on-board
computer.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above
+3 ℃/+37 ℉, there can be an increased danger
of icy roads, e.g. on bridges or on shaded
roads. Danger of accidents. At low tempera‐
tures, adjust the driving style to the weather
conditions.◀
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Mounting child restraints 59
M Technology 160
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 6
M View, Head-Up Display 95
N Navigation 6
Neutral cleaner, see rim cleaner 210
New wheels and tyres 177
No Passing Information 88
Notes 6
Nylon ropes for tow-starting/ towing 206
O OBD, see on-board diagnosis, OBD 192
Obstacle marking, rear-view camera 135
Octane number, see Petrol grade 174
Odometer 84
Office 6
Oil 185
Oil additives 187
Oil change 187
Oil change interval, service requirement 87
Oil filler neck 186
Oil grades, alternative 187
Oil grades, suitable 187
Old battery, disposing 200
On-board computer 90
On-board diagnosis, OBD 192
On-board monitor, see Con‐ trol Display 16
On-board toolkit 193
Opening/closing using door lock 37
Opening and closing 32 Opening and closing, without
remote control 37
Opening and closing with re‐ mote control 35
Operating menus, iDrive 16
Operating principle, iDrive 16
Outside air, see AUC 146
Outside temperature dis‐ play 84
Outside temperature warn‐ ing 84
Overheating of the engine, see Coolant temperature 84
P Paintwork, vehicle 209
Park assistant 139
Park Distance Control PDC 131
Parked vehicle, conden‐ sate 165
Parking aid, see PDC 131
Parking assistant 139
Parking brake 69
Parking lights 99
Part replacement 193
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger's mirror, tilting down 56
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 131
Personal data, delete 23
Personal Profile 33
Personal profile, export pro‐ file 34
Personal profile, import pro‐ file 35
Person warning with city braking function 113
Petrol 174
Petrol grade 174
Place for children 58
Plasters, see First-aid kit 203
Plastic, care 210
Pockets in the doors 154 Power failure 200
Power windows 43
Pressure check, tyres 107
Pressure, tyres 175
Pressure warning RPA, tyres 109
Preventing Auto Start Stop 69
Profiles, Personal Profile 33
Protection function, glass Roof 46
Protection function, win‐ dows 44
Puncture, runflat indicator RPA 109
R Radio 6
Radio-control key, see Re‐ mote control 32
Radio ready state 65
Radio signals 163
Rain sensor 71
Range 85
Rear backrests, folding, see Through-loading sys‐
tem 151
Rear fog lights 102
Rear lights 196
Rear-view camera 133
Rear-view mirror, automatic- dim 56
Recirculated-air mode 146
Recirculating air filter 146
Recirculation, see Recircula‐ ted-air mode 146
Recommended tyre makes 177
Recycling 192
Refuelling 172
Remaining distance 85
Remedying flat tyres 178
Remote control/key 32
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