This function pertains to theInst. cluster(instrument cluster) menu, the Lightingmenu
and the Vehiclemenu.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the Settingsmenu appears in the dis-
play.
XPress the 9button to switch to the sub-
menu selection.
XPress the WorX button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress the 9button to select the Keyfunc-
tion.
The selection marker is on the current setting.
XPress the WorX button to activate or
deactivate key dependency.
Trip computer menu
General notes
You can call up or reset statistical data for the
vehicle in the Trip computer menu.
iWhen you call up the trip computer again, it
displays the last function called up.
The units of the statistical information dis-
played are set permanently for each specific
country, and are therefore independent of the
units selected in the Settings
menu.
Trip computer "After start" or "After
reset"
Example: "After start" trip computer
:
Distance
;Time
=Average speed
?Average fuel consumption Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the
VorU button to select
After start.
or
XPress the 9or: button to select
After reset.
The values in the After
startsubmenu refer to
the start of the journey. The values in the After
resetsubmenu refer to the last reset of the trip
computer.
The After start
trip computer function is
automatically reset if:
Rthe ignition has been switched off for more
than 4 hours.
R999 hours have been exceeded.
R9,999 miles have been exceeded.
The After
resettrip computer is automatically
reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or
99,999 miles.
iIf you turn the key to position 0in the igni-
tion lock or remove it, all the values are reset
after approximately four hours.
The values will not be reset if you turn the key
back to position 1or 2during this time.
Calling up the range
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button to select
After start.
XPress the 9or: button to select
Range.
The approximate distance which can be cov-
ered with the tank's current contents and
your current style of driving is shown.
iIf there is only a small amount of fuel left in
the fuel tank, the 7Please refuelmes-
sage is shown instead of the range.
Resetting the trip computer
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button to select
After start.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
function you would like to reset.
XPress and hold the 9reset button until the
values are reset to "0".
174On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last names or
numbers dialed in the redial memory.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XUse theVorU button to select the TELmenu.
The display shows the mobile phone opera-
tional readiness symbol.
XPress the6button.
The display shows the most recently dialed
numbers or names in the redial memory.
XPress the 9or: button to select the
desired name or number.
XTo start dialing: press the6button.
The on-board computer dials the correspond-
ing phone number.
When a connection is established, the name
of the other person and/or the call duration
appear in the display.
or
XTo exit the redial memory: press the~
button.
Display messages
Notes on display messages
Important safety notes
GWARNING
No information will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the display is inopera-
tive.
As a result, you will not be able to see warning
and indicator lamps or information about the
driving conditions, such as speed or outside
temperature. Driving characteristics may be
impaired. Adjust your driving style and vehicle
speed accordingly.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
GWARNING
If service work is not carried out correctly, the operating safety of your vehicle may be affec-
ted. This could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident. More-
over, the safety systems may no longer be
able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
iIf you turn the key to position 2in the igni-
tion, a display check is performed. All warning
and indicator lamps (except the turn signal
indicator lamps) and the display are activa-
ted. Before starting the journey, check that
the warning and indicator lamps are operating
correctly.
Vehicles without steering wheel but-
tons
Warnings, malfunctions or additional informa-
tion may also be shown in the display. The fol-
lowing tables show all the display messages. A
warning tone sounds with certain display mes-
sages.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
The on-board computer shows warnings, mal-
functions or additional information in the dis-
play. A warning tone sounds with certain display
messages. Display messages of a high priority
are shown in red.
Please respond in accordance with the display
messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator's Manual.
You can hide low-priority display messages by
pressing the V,U,9or: button
on the steering wheel or the 9reset button.
You cannot hide display messages of the highest
priority. These messages will continue to be
shown in the display until their cause has been
eliminated.
The on-board computer stores certain display
messages in the message memory
(
Ypage 176).
Message memory
The on-board computer only records and shows
malfunctions and warnings from certain sys-
tems. Therefore, make sure that your vehicle is
safe to use. You could otherwise cause an acci-
dent by driving an unsafe vehicle.
176Display messages
On-board computer and displays
The on-board computer stores certain display
messages. In theMessage memory menu, you
can call up stored display messages.
Using the steering wheel buttons
XPress the VorU button repeatedly
until the number of stored display messages,
e.g. 2 messages
, appears in the display.
If no malfunctions have occurred, the No
messagesmessage appears.
XScroll through the stored display messages
with the9or: button.
XTo exit the message memory menu: press
the V orU button.
When you switch off the ignition, all display mes-
sages are deleted from the message memory.
You can only remove the key when it is in the
basic position.
Display messages177
On-board computer and displays
Z
Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
b
Low beam left
The left-hand low beam is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps:replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 87).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Low beam right
The right-hand low-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XHalogen headlamps: replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Ypage 87).
XBi-Xenon headlamps: consult a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
b
Cornering lt. left
The left-hand cornering light is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 87).
b
Cornering lt. right
The right-hand cornering light is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 87).
b
Lights on auto‐matic. Remove key
The automatic headlamp feature is active: the light switch is in the
à position and you have forgotten to remove the key.
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
b
Turn signal left
The left-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 88) or rear
(Ypage 89) indicator lamp.
b
Turn signal right
The right-hand turn signal is faulty.
XChange the bulb as soon as possible in the front (Ypage 88) or rear
(Ypage 89) indicator lamp.
b
Brake lamp left
The left brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 89).
b
Brake lamp right
The right brake lamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 89).
b
Third brake lamp
The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty3. This display message will only
appear if all LEDs have failed.
XConsult a qualified specialized workshop as soon as possible.
b
High beam left
The left high-beam headlamp is faulty3.
XReplace the bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 87).
3Depending on the equipment, the bulb-failure indicator may not befeatured for any lamps other than the turn
signals.
Display messages185
On-board computer and displays
Z
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
9
Please enter PIN:
You haveno tyet entered your PIN in th emobile phone .
XEnterth ePIN for th eSI M card.
1
Doors ope n
You are already drivin gat walking pace, eve nthough no tall th edoor s
are closed .
XCloseth edoors.
¦
Washer fluid Checklevel
The washer flui dlevel is to olow.
XAd dwasher flui d (Ypage 224).
Key
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
+
Replacekey Visitworkshop
The ke yis no longer working .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Indicatorand warning lamps in the instrume nt cluster
Whenswitching on th eignition ,som esystems carry out aself-test .Some indicator and warning
lamp smay temporarily tur non or start to flash. This is no tan indication of any problem .Only when
these indicator and warning lights tur non or start flashin gafter th eengin ehas started or during th e
journey has amalfunction occurred .
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
·
The red distanc e
warning lamp
lights up while th e
vehicl eis in
motion .The distanc eto th evehicl ein fron tis to osmall for th espeed selected.
Increase th edistance.
·
The red distanc e
warning lamp
flashes while th e
vehicl eis in
motion .Addition -
ally, an intermit -
tent warning tone
sounds.You are approachin g avehicl eahead at to ohigh aspeed.
XBe prepare dto brak eimmediately.
XPay particular attention to th etraffic situation .You may hav eto
brak eor tak eevasive action .
Ã
The yello wLan e
Keepin gAssis t
indicator lamp
lights up while
you are driving.Lan eKeepin gAssis tis deactivated.
XActivat eLan eKeepin gAssis tif necessar y (Ypage 147).
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster193
On-board computer and displays
Z
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
;
The yellow Check
Engine indicator
lamp is lit while
the engine is run-
ning.The exhaust gas aftertreatment is malfunctioning or an emission rel-
evant malfunction has occurred. This malfunction or defect can dam-
age the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
After the first message and under normal operating conditions, you
can drive on for up to approximately 500 mi (800 km). Then a warning
tone sequence sounds and the engine can only be started another 16
times.
XObserve the messages in the display.
XHave the exhaust gas aftertreatment checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
In some states it is legally prescribed that after the check engine indi- cator lamp lights up you must contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Observe the legal requirements.
% If you turn the key
to position 2in
the ignition lock,
the yellow pre-
glow indicator
lamp remains lit
for approximately
1 minute. Or the
yellow preglow
indicator lamp
lights up for
approximately
1 minute while
the engine is run-
ning.At extremely low temperatures, the engine may not start.
There is a malfunction in the preglow system.
XHave any malfunction rectified at a qualified specialist workshop.
\ The yellow diesel
particle filter indi-
cator lamp is lit
while the engine
is running.The automatic regeneration of the diesel particle filter is not sufficient
or has malfunctioned.
XDrive at an engine speed above 2000 rpm until the diesel particle
filter indicator lamp goes out.
XIf the diesel particle filter indicator lamp does not go out after
approximately 20 minutes: have the malfunction rectified immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop.
ÈThe yellow air fil-
ter indicator lamp
is lit while the
engine is running.The service limit for the air filter has been reached. The air filter is dirty.
XHave the air filter element replaced as soon as possible at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster201
On-board computer and displays
Z
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
7
The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up continu-
ously or flashes. A
warning tone may
also sound.The warning lamp is to remind you to fasten your seat belt.
XFasten seat belt (Ypage 42).
bWhen the key is
turned to position
2in the ignition
lock, the yellow
bulb warning
lamp lights up.One of the exterior lighting bulbs is faulty, with the exception of the
perimeter lamps and the trailer lighting.
iDepending on the equipment, the bulb failure indicator can fail for
all lamps with the exception of the turn signal lamps.
XReplace the faulty bulb as soon as possible (Ypage 86).
1 The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit while
driving.The vehicle is moving without all doors or the hood being closed.
XClose the doors or hood.
1The yellow "door
open" indicator
lamp is lit.The electrical step has retracted or extended only partially or not at all.
XMake sure there is sufficient free space for the electrical step.
XOpen or close the sliding door again.
XIf the electrical step still does not extend or retract fully, push the
step in manually (Ypage 67). Before stepping out, remind the pas-
sengers that the step is missing.
Ð The indicator
lamp for the
steering is lit
when the ignition
is switched on.The power assistance for the steering has malfunctioned. You need to
steer more forcefully.
XCarefully continue to a qualified specialist workshop and have the
steering checked immediately.
Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster203
On-board computer and displays
Z
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as
well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
Ypage 26).
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
RAlways store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
In addition, observe the information in the
"Loading guidelines" section (
Ypage 212).
Glove box
Glove box (example: glove box with a lockable lid)
1
Unlocked
2Locked
=Glove box handle
You can lock and unlock the glove box using the mechanical or folding key.
XTo open: unlock the glove box lid if neces-
sary.
XPull glove box handle =in the direction of the
arrow.
?Card holder
APen holder
XTo close: fold the glove box up and press it
until it engages.
204Stowage spaces and stowage compartments
Stowing and features