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Instruments and controls99High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 121.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 121.
Automatic light control 3 120.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 123.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 124.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 153.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.
Automatic locking
^ illuminates amber.
Fault in the automatic locking system. The rear doors are possibly not
secured against opening.9 Warning
Stop your journey immediately!
Follow the instructions as
described in paragraph "Fault in
the automatic locking system"
before continuing your journey
3 24.
Consult a workshop.
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108Instruments and controls● If a fault in the automatic lockingsystem is detected.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Trip computer
The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turnsignal lever 3 100.
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
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Instruments and controls115●Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
● Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default settings.OnStar® system
OnStar is a personal connectivity and mobility assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Notice
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Notice
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, mobile service and
GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an OnStar advisor.
Depending on the equipment of the vehicle, the following services areavailable:
● OnStar emergency services and support in the case of a vehicle
breakdown
● Wi-Fi hotspot● OnStar smartphone application
● OnStar remote services, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation
of horn and lights
● Stolen vehicle assistance
● Vehicle health check
● Destination download
Notice
All functions requiring data
connection to the vehicle are no
longer available if the vehicle ignition
has not been turned on for ten days.
OnStar buttons
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Instruments and controls117The following functions are available:● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Check fuel level and engine oil life.
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle, if equipped with a
built-in navigation system.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from the respective app store.
Remote service
If desired, use any phone to call an
OnStar advisor, who can remotely
operate specific vehicle functions.
Find the respective OnStar phone
number on our country-specific
website.
The following functions are available: ● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.Stolen vehicle assistance
If a vehicle is stolen, the OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance service can
provide support in locating and
recovering the vehicle.
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.
If required, report the theft to the
authorities and request OnStar stolen vehicle assistance. Use any phone tocall an OnStar advisor. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a service message, press Z to
contact an OnStar advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Monthly vehicle diagnostics
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.Notice
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags,
antilock brakes, and other major
systems. It also provides information
on possible maintenance items.
To look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email and log into your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an OnStar advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.
The OnStar advisor can look up any
address or point of interest and
directly download the destination to
the built-in navigation system.
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Lighting119LightingExterior lighting.......................... 119
Light switch .............................. 119
Automatic light control .............120
High beam ............................... 121
Headlight flash ......................... 121
Headlight range adjustment ....121
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 121
Daytime running lights .............122
Adaptive forward lighting .........122
Hazard warning flashers ..........123
Turn and lane-change signals . 123
Front fog lights ......................... 123
Rear fog lights ......................... 124
Parking lights ........................... 124
Reversing lights .......................124
Misted light covers ...................124
Interior lighting ........................... 125
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 125
Interior lights ............................ 125
Reading lights .......................... 126
Sunvisor lights ......................... 126
Lighting features ........................126
Centre console lighting ............126Entry lighting ............................ 126
Exit lighting .............................. 126
Battery discharge protection ....127Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:low beam
Control indicator 8 3 98.
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120LightingLight switch with Automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control:
Exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditionsm:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO8:sidelights9:low beamIn the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display, the current status of the automatic light control is displayed.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When low beam is on, 8 illuminates.
Control indicator 8 3 98.
Tail lights Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light controlWhen the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and low beam depending on the
lighting conditions.
Daytime running light 3 122.
Automatic low beam activation During poor lighting conditions the
low beam is switched on.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered the low
beam is switched on.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 122.
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Lighting121High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment ladenHeadlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road on the front passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Vehicles without Adaptive
Forward Lighting
Turn the adjusting screws clockwise
using the screwdriver for half a turn.
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122LightingThe adjusting screws are located at
the headlights above the low beam
caps 3 179.
For deactivation, turn the adjusting
screws anticlockwise for half a turn.Caution
Have the adjustment of the
headlights checked after
deactivation.
We recommend consulting a
workshop.
Vehicles with Adaptive Forward
Lighting
1. Key in ignition switch.
2. Pull turn signal lever and hold (headlight flash).
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After approx. five seconds the control indicator f starts flashing
and an acoustic signal sounds.
Control indicator f 3 99.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
control indicator f flashes as a
reminder for approx. four seconds.
For deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above.
Control indicator f will not flash when
function is deactivated.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running light increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
Adaptive forward lighting
Adaptive forward lighting ensures
better illumination of bends, crossings
and narrow bends.Dynamic curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel angle and speed,
improving lighting in curves.
Corner lighting
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the indicator light signal, an additional left or right reflector is switched on
which illuminates the road in the
direction of travel. It is activated up to
a speed of 25 mph.