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The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.
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.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
on the turn signal lever for a few
seconds 3 118.
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Some versions are equipped with a
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre: to
reset hold the knob depressed for a
few seconds with the ignition on.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 kilometres and restarts then
with 0.
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 red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas pressure
in the tank depending on the
operation mode.
Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 106.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Natural gas operation
118Instruments and controlsInformation displaysDriver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information
■ trip/fuel information
■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 124.
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pressing
MENU on the turn signal lever. Menu
symbols are indicated in the top line
of the display:
■ X Vehicle Information Menu
■ W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
■ s ECO Information Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 130.
Memorised settings 3 24.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can beselected via the buttons on the turnsignal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level.
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■Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated.
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : Displays
detected traffic signs for the current
route section 3 203.
■ Following Dist. : Displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead
3 190.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
■ trip odometer 1
■ trip odometer 2
■ digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing the
SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever for a few seconds or by pressing the reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer, more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 128.
ECO Information Menu
Press MENU to select s in the top
line of the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
128Instruments and controlsTrip computerThe menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever 3 118.
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu on
Uplevel-Combi-Display
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
submenus:
■ trip odometer 1
■ average consumption 1
■ average speed 1
■ trip odometer 2
■ average consumption 2
■ average speed 2
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■ digital speed
■ range
■ instantaneous consumption
■ route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2 The information of two trip computerscan be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed by pressing the SET/CLR
button, making it possible to display
different trip information for different
drivers.Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2,000 km then restarts at 0.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
When the tank needs to be refuelled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Additionally the control indicator i in
the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes
3 116.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
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GGauges ....................................... 105
General information ...................216
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 122
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................98
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 148
High beam ......................... 116, 137
High beam assist ................117, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 174
Horn ....................................... 14, 98I
Identification plate .....................271
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 28, 116
Indicators .................................... 105
Information displays.................... 118
Instrument cluster ......................105
Instrument panel fuse box .........242
Instrument panel illumination .....238
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............66
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 266
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 238
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......170
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 260
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20L
Lane departure warning .....114, 206
Lashing eyes ............................... 89
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............82
Load compartment fuse box ......243
Loading information .....................95
Load rails and hooks ...................89
Low fuel ..................................... 116
Low washer fluid ........................117
M Malfunction indicator light ..........112
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 169
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................24
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................237
O
Object detection systems ...........193
Odometer ................................... 105
298
Tools .......................................... 245
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 262
Towing another vehicle .............263
Towing equipment .....................218
Towing the vehicle .....................262
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 115
Traffic sign assistant ...................203
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 217
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 250
Trip computer ............................ 128
Trip odometer ............................ 105
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 111
Tyre chains ................................ 251
Tyre designations ......................245
Tyre pressure ............................ 246
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 246
Tyre pressures ........................... 286 Tyre repair kit ............................. 251U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...114, 193
Underseat storage .......................69
Upholstery .................................. 266
Upshift ........................................ 114
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 227
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 273
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 291
Vehicle detected ahead ..............117
Vehicle dimensions .................... 284
Vehicle Identification Number ....271
Vehicle jack ................................ 245
Vehicle messages .....................124
Vehicle personalisation .............130
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 245
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 282
Ventilation ................................... 148
W Warning chimes .........................126
Warning lights ............................. 105Warning triangle .......................... 93
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................254
Wheel covers ............................. 250
Wheels and tyres .......................245
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........99
Winter tyres ............................... 245
Wiper blade replacement ..........229