82Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 83X /
k /Seat belt reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 83V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 83pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84gService vehicle soon 3 84RBrake and clutch system
3 84-Operate pedal 3 84uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 84[Upshift 3 85uDescent control system
3 85cPower steering 3 85)Lane departure warning
3 85rUltrasonic parking assist
3 85nElectronic Stability Control off
3 85bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 86kTraction Control system off
3 86!Preheating 3 86%Diesel particle filter 3 86wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 86IEngine oil pressure 3 86iLow fuel 3 87dImmobiliser 3 878Exterior light 3 87CHigh beam 3 87fAdaptive forward lighting
3 87>Fog light 3 88rRear fog light 3 88mCruise control 3 88AVehicle detected ahead
3 88
84Instruments and controlsCharging systemp illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. The brake servo unit may
cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 94.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 169.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 136.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 127.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 16, 3 126.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Instruments and controls85Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it
illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 136.
Upshift
[ illuminates green or is shown as a
symbol in the Driver Information
Centre with Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display when
upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
ECO drive assistant 3 96.
Descent control system
u illuminates or flashes green.
Descent control system 3 139
Illuminates
The system is ready for operation.Flashes
The system is activated.
Power steering c illuminates yellow.
It illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
If the indicator does not extinguish
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a failure in the
power steering system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or yellow or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Illuminates yellow
Failure in the system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 144.
Electronic Stability Control off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Instruments and controls87Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 166.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 154.
Catalytic converter 3 131.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 171.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a repairer.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 107.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 108 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 110.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Adaptive forward lighting 3 110.
Instruments and controls99Average speedDisplay of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Route guidance Additional to the navigation
information in the Colour-Info-
Display, route guidance is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings
in the Info-Display.
Depending on vehicle equipment
some of the functions described
below may not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Settings in the
Graphic-Info-Display
CD 400
Press CONFIG . The Settings menu is
displayed.The following settings can be
selected by turning and pressing the
multifunction knob:
● Languages
● Time Date
● Radio settings
● Bluetooth settings
● Vehicle settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See 'Clock' 3 75.
Radio settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Bluetooth settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Vehicle settings ● Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will
100Instruments and controlsbe active after switching the
ignition off and on again.
Climate control mode : Activates
or deactivates cooling.
Auto demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and auto air
conditioning mode.
Auto rear demist : Automatic
activation of rear heated window.
● Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Exterior ambient lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the entry
lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle :Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving-off.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
● Remote locking, unlocking,
starting
Remote unlock feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock onlythe driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
● Restore factory settings :
Resets all settings to the default settings.
Settings in the Colour-Info-
Display
CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press CONFIG on the Infotainment
system faceplate to enter the
Configuration menu.
Turn the multifunction knob to scroll
upwards or downwards in the list.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to select a menu item.
102Instruments and controls●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.
● Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door locking function.
● Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates thehazard warning light feedback
whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the entire
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
● 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
Instruments and controls103● OnStar smartphone application● OnStar remote services, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation
of horn and lights, control of
central locking system
● 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 buttonsNotice
Depending on the equipment, the
OnStar buttons can also be
integrated in the rear view mirror.
Privacy button
Press and hold j until an audio
message is heard to activate or
deactivate the transmission of the
vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an OnStar advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
OnStar button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an OnStar advisor.
SOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially trained emergency advisor.
Status light
Green: The system is ready.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: System is off.Red / green flashing for a short period of time: Transmission of the vehicle
location has been deactivated.
OnStar services
OnStar emergency services
OnStar emergency provides a service with specially trained emergency
advisors for contact, assistance and
information during an emergency.
In the case of an emergency situation
including vehicle breakdown, a flat
tyre or empty fuel tank, press [ and
talk to the advisor. The advisor then
contacts emergency or assistance
service providers and directs them to
your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
OnStar Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity through
the 4G/LTE mobile network.