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Instruments and warning lamps
CAUTION
● To pr ev
ent 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 ac
celeration and do not make the
engine work hard. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noi se.Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine r
ev
o
lutions per minute ›››
Fig. 110 1 .
T og
ether w
ith 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 25. CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ›››
Fig. 110 to g o int
o 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
fuel and minimi
se emissions and engine
noise. Indications on the display
A variety of information can be viewed on the
in
s
trument
panel display ›››
Fig. 110 3 de-
pendin g on the
v
ehicle equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
›››
page 25.
● Information and warning texts.
● Mileage.
● Time.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature.
● Compass. ●
Shift l
ever position ››› page 158.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
›››
page 25.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus
with differ
ent setting options ›››
page 23.
● Service interval display ›››
page 30.
● Second speed display ›››
page 26.
● Speed warning function ›››
page 29.
● Start-Stop system status display
›››
page 181.
● Low consumption driving status (ECO)
›››
page 96
● Identifying letters on engine (MKB).
Dist
ance 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. 110 4 to re-
set the trip r
ec
order to 0.
● Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3
sec ond
s
and the previous value will be dis-
played. »
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Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››
› Fig. 110
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minut e di
s
play.
● To continue setting the time, press the up-
per or lower p
art of the button 4 . Hold but-
t on do
wn t
o scroll through the numbers
quickly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
The time c an al
so be set via the key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s
t
em ››› page 99.
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 25. Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition t
o 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
destined 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 99.
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 29.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system via the key
and the Set
up function button
››
›
page 99.
Start-Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 181.
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 stat
us.
Identifying letters on engine (MKB)
Hold the button ››› Fig. 110 4 down for more
th an 15 sec
ond
s 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 contr o
l lamps on page 98. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freez in
g, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice c
rystal symbol”
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Never rely on the outside temperature indi-
cator! Note
● Differ 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. 96
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Instruments and warning lamps
●
Dependin g on the equipment, some set
-
tings and instructions can also be carried out
in the Easy Connect system.
● When several warnings are active at the
same time, the symbol
s are shown succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Odometer
Fig. 111
Instrument panel: odometer and re-
set b
utt
on. The distance covered is displayed in “kilome-
tr
e
s” or mi
les “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 show
s 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 recorder 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. 111
.
F
ault 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.
Engine coolant temperature display For vehicles with no coolant temperature
g
aug
e, a c
ontrol lamp appears for high
coolant temperatures ›››
page 208. Please
note ››› .
The c oo
l
ant temperature gauge 2 ›››
Fig. 110 only w
orks 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 on
ly
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.
Normal temperature
If in normal 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 208. CAUTION
● To en s
ure 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 205 as a guide. » 97
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Operation
●
Addition a
l 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 c
ooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel level gauge
Fig. 112
Fuel gauge. The fuel gauge
››
›
Fig. 112 operates only
when the ignition is switched on.
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 li-
tres. When the needle reaches the fuel re-
serve area there are only approximately 7 li-
tres left in the tank. In the general instrument panel a warning signal lights up
and an
audible s
ignal sounds.
The informative display indicates: Refuel! Fuel range…km...(miles) CAUTION
Never completely empty the tank! An irregu-
larity in the f
uel supply system can cause ir-
regularities when the engine is running. Un-
burned fuel can reach the exhaust gas sys-
tem, which can cause deterioration of the cat-
alytic converter. Note
● Some v ehic
les come fitted with the fuel
gauge on the general instrument panel.
● The message on the display switches off
only af
ter refuelling and carrying out a short
journey. Control lamps
W arnin
g and c
ontrol lamps Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 32.
The control and warning lamps are indicators
of warnings, ››› , faults
››
›
or certain func-
tion s.
Some c
ontrol and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driv
ing.
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 94.
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. WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the v ehic
le may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
mess
ages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure th
at 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 for the driv
er and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers. 98
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Introduction to the Easy Connect system*
●
Bef or
e opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool.
● In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a
hazar
dous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ››› page 202. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
me ss
ages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle. Introduction to the Easy
C
onnect
sy
stem*
System settings (CAR)* CAR menu (Setup) Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 21
To select the settings menus, press the Easy
Connect button and the
Set
up function
b utt
on.
The act
ual number of menus available and
the name of the various options in these me-
nus will depend on the vehicle’s electronics
and equipment.
Pressing the menu button will always take
you to the last menu used.
When the function button check box is activa-
ted , the function is active.
Pressing the menu button will always take
y ou t
o the l
ast menu used.
Any changes made using the settings menus
are automatically saved on closing those me-
nus.
Function buttons in the vehicle settings
menuPage
ESC system››› page 154
Tyres››› page 219
Driver assistance››› table on page 21
Parking and manoeuvring››› page 167
Vehicle lights››› table on page 21
Mirrors and windscreen wipers››› table on page 21
Opening and closing››› table on page 21
Multifunction display››› table on page 21
Date and time››› table on page 21
Units››› table on page 21
Service››› page 30
Factory settings››› table on page 21 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of
injury. Operating the Easy Connect
system while driving could distract you from
traffic. 99
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Operation
Communications and multi-
medi a
St eerin
g wheel controls*
General information The steering wheel includes a multifunction
modul
e fr
om where it is possible to control
the audio, telephone and radio/navigation
functions without needing to distract the
driver.
There are two versions of the multifunction
module:
● Audio system + telephone without voice
contr o
l version (MID) : for controlling the au-
dio functions available (radio, audio CD,
MP3, iPod ®1)
, USB 1)
, SD 1)
) and Bluetooth sys-
tem from the steering wheel.
● Audio system + telephone with voice con-
trol
version (HIGH) : for controlling the audio
functions available (radio, audio CD, MP3,
iPod ®1)
, USB 1)
, SD 1)
) and Bluetooth system
from the steering wheel. 1)
Depending on the vehicle equipment.
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Communications and multimedia
Operating the telephone and audio system without voice control (MID) Fig. 113
Controls on the steering wheel.ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephoneNavigation
ATurn: Turn volume up/down
Press: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: Mute
BShort press: access to the tele-
phone menu in the instrument panela)
.Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu in the instrument panela)
.Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu in the instrument panela)
.
Short press: answer/hang up
calls, enable/open the tele- phone menu.
Hold down: reject an incoming
call/switch to private mode/re- diala)
.
Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu in the instrument panela)
.
CSearch for last stationShort press: switch to the previ-
ous song
Hold down: quick rewindNo functionNo functionNo function
DSearch for the next stationShort press: switch to the next
song
Hold down: fast forwardNo functionNo functionNo function
E, FChange menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)Change menu on instrument
panela)
GMID: change sourceMID: change sourceMID: change sourceMID: change sourceMID: change source» 101
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OperationButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephoneNavigation
HTurn: Next/previous preset
b)
Press: Acts on the MFDTurn: Next/previous song b)
Press: Acts on the MFDTurn: No function
Press: Acts on the MFDTurn: Acts on the MFD Press: ConfirmTurn: Changes menu or memory on instrument panel
Press: Operates on instrument panel
a)According to the vehicle's equipment package.
b) Only if the dash panel is in audio menu.
Operating the telephone and audio system with voice control (HIGH) Fig. 114
Controls on the steering wheel.
ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone a)Navigation a)
ATurn: Turn volume up/down
Press: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: MuteTurn: Turn volume up/downPress: Mute
B
Short press: access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
answer/hang up
calls, enable/open the tele- phone menu.
Hold down: reject an incoming call/switch to private/redial modeShort press: access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)102