Emergencies
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat
g
ener
ated by the bulb, they will be deposited
on the reflector and will impair its surface. Change the front bulbs
Dip ped be
am headlightFig. 102
In the engine compartment: remove
the lid. Fig. 103
In the engine compartment: dipped
beam he
adlight. Follow the steps indicated:
Rai
se the bonnet.
Move the loops ›››
Fig. 102 1 in the di-
r ection of
the arrow and remove the cov-
er.
Remove connector ›››
Fig. 103 2 from
the b u
lb.
Unclip the retainer spring ›››
Fig. 103 3 pressing clockwise and inwards.
Extr
act
the bulb and fit the replacement
so that the lug on the base fits into the
recess on the reflector.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Main beam headlight bulb and turn
sign
al bulb Fig. 104
In the engine compartment: remove
the lid. 94
Fuses and bulbs
Fig. 105
In the engine compartment: main
be am he
adlight bulb 2 and turn signal bulb
3 .
Follow the steps indicated:
M
ain be
am headlight bulb
Raise the bonnet.
Move the loop ››› Fig. 104 1 in the di-
r ection of
the arrow and remove the cov-
er.
Slide connector ››› Fig. 105 2 to the left
or right and p
ull.
Remove the bulb by disconnecting the
connector.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Turn signal bulb
Rai
se the bonnet.
Move the loop ››› Fig. 104 1 in the di-
r ection of
the arrow and remove the cov-
er.
Turn the bulb holder ››› Fig. 105 3 anti-
c loc
kwise and pull.
Remove the bulb by pressing on the
bulb holder and turning it anticlockwise
at the same time.
Installation involves all of the above
steps in reverse sequence.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Front fog light bulb* Fig. 106
Fog light: extracting the grille. » 95Technical data
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Safety
Instruments and warning/control lamps
engine hot. However, it is advisable to
c h
ange up a gear or move the selector
lever to D (or lift your foot off the acceler-
ator) before the needle reaches the red
zone ››› .
En gine c
oolant temperature display
››› page 105.
Displays on the screen ››› page 103.
Adjuster button and display
››› page 105.
Speedometer.
Fuel gauge ››› page 106. WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the ri sk
of injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
tro
ls when driving. CAUTION
● To pr
event damage to the engine, the rev
counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy
acceleration and do not make the
engine work hard. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
s umption and noi
se.2
3
4
5
6 Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine r
ev
olutions per minute ››› Fig. 115 1 .
T og
ether with the gear-change indicator, the
rev counter offers you the possibility of using
the engine of your vehicle at a suitable
speed.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates
the maximum engine speed which may be
used briefly when the engine is warm and af-
ter it has been run in properly. Before reach-
ing this range, you should change to a higher
gear for vehicles with a manual gearbox or for
automatic gearboxes put the selector lever in
“D” or take your foot off the accelerator ped-
al.
We recommend that you avoid high revs and
that you follow the recommendations on the
gear-change indicator. Consult the additional
information in ›››
page 31, Gear-change
indicator. CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ›››
Fig. 115 t o g
o into the red zone on the
scale for more than a very brief period, other-
wise there is a risk of engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save
f uel
and minimise emissions and engine
noise. Indications on the display
A variety of information can be viewed on the
in
s
trument panel display ››› Fig. 115 3 , de-
pendin g on the
vehicle equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
› ›
› page 32.
● Warning and information messages
››
› page 32.
● Distance travelled ››
›
page 105.
● Time ››
›
page 104.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature ››
›
page 31.
● Compass ››
›
page 104.
● Shift lever position ››
›
page 177.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
››
› page 31.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus
with diff
erent setting options ›››
page 29.
● Service interval display ››
›
page 35.
● Second speed display ››
›
page 29.
● Speed warning function ››
›
page 35. »
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Safety
Operation
● St ar
t-Stop system status display
››› page 188.
● Active cylinder management display
(ACT ®
)* ›
›› page 185
● Signs recognised by the traffic signal de-
tection sy
stem ››› page 228
● Low consumption driving status (ECO)
››
› page 104
● Identifying letters on engine (MKB).
Dis
tance travelled
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip ) shows the distance
travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last digit of the trip recorder indicates distan-
ces of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ››
› Fig. 115 4 to re-
set the trip r
ecorder to 0.
● Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3
sec ond
s and the previous value will be dis-
played.
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››
› Fig. 115
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minut e di
splay.
● To continue setting the time, press the up-
per or low
er part of the button 4 . Hold but-ton down to scroll through the numbers
quic
k
ly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
The time c
an also be set via the key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s
tem ››› page 108.
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ›››
page 31.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour). This option cannot be deactivated in models
des
tined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system via the key and
the Set
up function button
››
› page 108.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
››› page 35.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system via the key
and the Set
up function button
››
› page 108.
Start-Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 188.
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ECO ” display appears on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is in low consump-
tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (ACT ®
)* ›››
page 185.
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Instruments and warning/control lamps
Identifying letters on engine (MKB)
Ho l
d the button ››› Fig. 115 4 down for more
th an 15 sec
onds to display the identifying
letters of the vehicle engine (MKB). To do
this, the ignition must be switched on and
the engine switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››
› in Warning
and c ontr
ol lamps on page 107. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
fr eez
ing, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ic
e crystal” symbol
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Do not rely on the outside temperature in-
dicat
or! Note
● Diff er
ent versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary. In the
case of displays without warning or informa-
tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by
the warning lamps.
● Depending on the equipment, some set-
ting
s and instructions can also be carried out
in the Easy Connect system. ●
When sev er
al warnings are active at the
same time, the symbols are shown succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Odometer
Fig. 116
Instrument panel: odometer and re-
set b
utton. The distance covered is displayed in “kilome-
tr
e
s” or miles “m”. It is possible to change
the measurement units (kilometres
“km”/miles “m”) in the radio/Easy Connect*.
Please refer to the Easy Connect* Instructions
Manual for more details.
Odometer/trip recorder
The odometer shows the total distance cov-
ered by the vehicle.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has
been travelled since it was last reset. It is used to measure short trips. The last digit of
the trip rec
order indicates distances of 100
metres or tenths of a mile.
The trip recorder can be set to zero by press-
ing 0.0/SET
› ››
Fig. 116
.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the
letters DEF will appear in the trip recorder
display. Have the fault repaired immediately,
as far as is possible.
Coolant temperature gauge For vehicles with no coolant temperature
g
aug
e, a control lamp appears for high
coolant temperatures ››› page 286. Please
note ››› .
The c oo
lant temperature gauge 2 ›››
Fig. 115 on ly
works when the ignition is
switched on. In order to avoid engine dam-
age, please read the following notes for the
different temperature ranges.
Engine cold
If only the diodes in the lower part of the
scale light up, this indicates that the engine
has not yet reached operating temperature.
Avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and
do not make the engine work hard. »
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Safety
Operation
Normal temperature
If in norm
al operations, the diodes light up
until the central zone, it means that the en-
gine has reached operating temperature. At
high outside temperatures and when making
the engine work hard, the diodes may contin-
ue lighting up and reach the upper zone. This
is no cause for concern, provided the control
lamp does not light up on the instrument
panel digital display.
Heat range
When the diodes light up in the upper area of
the display and the control lamp appears
on the instrument panel display, the coolant
temperature is excessive ››› page 286. CAUTION
● To en
sure a long useful life for the engine,
avoid high revs, driving at high speed and
making the engine work hard for approxi-
mately the first 15 minutes when the engine
is cold. The phase until the engine is warm al-
so depends on the outside temperature. If
necessary, use the engine oil temperature*
››› page 34 as a guide.
● Additional lights and other accessories in
front
of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of
the cooling air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duc
e the c
ooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel level
Fig. 117
Fuel gauge. The display
6
› ›
›
Fig. 115 only works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp ap-
pears ››› page 102. When the fuel level is very
low, the lower diode flashes in red.
The distance to empty fuel level is displayed
on the instrument panel 3
› ›
›
Fig. 115.
The capacity of the fuel tank of your vehicle is
given in the Technical data section
››› page 48. CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An ir-
r e
gular fuel supply could cause misfiring. In
this way the unburned fuel can reach the ex-
haust system, which could cause the catalytic
converter to overheat resulting in damage. Control lamps
W arnin
g and control lamps Read the additional information carefully
› ›
› page 38.
The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings, ››› , faults
››
› or certain func-
tion s.
Some control and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action ›››
page 102, Instruments.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard.
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WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the v
ehicle may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
mes
sages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sur
e that there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent f
or the driver and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and a
llow it to cool.
● In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a
haz
ardous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ››› page 282. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
me s
sages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle. 107
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Safety
Operation
While the rear lid is in motion (either opening
or c lo
sing), it can be stopped with another
foot movement similar to the opening one
(provided a valid vehicle key is in the proxim-
ity of the rear lid).
The Easy Open feature is not available or only
has limited availability in the following situa-
tions (examples):
● If the rear bumper is very dirty.
● If the rear bumper is wet with salt water,
e.g. af
ter having driven on gritted roads.
● If the electrical unlocking tow hitch is not
co
vered.
● If the vehicle has been equipped at a later
time with a t
ow bracket.
In the event of heavy rain, the Easy Open fea-
ture may take a little longer to open the boot
or automatically disable to avoid the boot
opening by accident, e.g. when the rain falls.
The Easy Open function may be connected
and disconnected permanently in the info-
tainment system by pressing the
S
ETUP and
Openin
g and c
losing
› ››
page 26 func-
tion buttons.
What happens when locking the vehicle with
a second key
If there is a vehicle key inside the vehicle and
it is locked from the outside with a second
vehicle key, the key inside the vehicle is
blocked for engine ignition ››› page 165. In order to enable engine ignition, the button
on the key
inside the vehicle needs to be
pr e
ssed.
Automatically disabling sensors
If the vehicle is not locked or unlocked for a
long period of time, the proximity sensors on
the passenger doors are automatically disa-
bled.
If one of the sensor surfaces on the door han-
dles is often activated in a unusual manner
with the vehicle locked (e.g. by the branches
of a bush rubbing against it), all proximity
sensors are disabled for a certain period of
time.
Sensors will again be enabled: ● After a time.
● OR: if the vehicle is unlocked with the but-
t
on on the key.
● OR: if the rear lid is open.
● OR:
if the vehicle is unlocked manually with
the k
ey.
Convenience functions
To close all the electric windows and the
glass roof using the convenience function,
keep a finger for a few seconds on the lock-
ing sensor surface ››› Fig. 124 B (arrow) of
the door h andl
e until the windows and roof
have closed. The doors may be opened
by
touching the
sensor surface of the door handle depending
on the settings that have been activated in
the infotainment system with the
S
ETUP and
Openin
g and c
losing function buttons.
WARNING
If there is a valid key in the proximity of the
r e
ar lid, in some cases the Easy Open func-
tion may be accidentally turned on and the
rear lid will open, for example, when sweep-
ing under the rear bumper, when directing a
water jet or high pressure steam to the area
or when carrying out maintenance work or re-
pairs in that area. If accidentally opened, the
rear lid could injure somebody situated in its
area of operation or cause material damage.
● Therefore, always make sure that there is
no un
supervised valid key in the area near
the rear lid.
● Before carrying out any maintenance or re-
pair w
ork on the vehicle, always disable the
Easy Open feature on the infotainment sys-
tem.
● Before washing the vehicle, always disable
the Ea
sy Open feature on the infotainment
system.
● Before attaching a bicycle rack or a trailer
››
› page 255, always disable the Easy Open
feature on the information system. 118