94Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message10Brakes overheated16Brake light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message53Tighten fuel filler cap54Water in diesel fuel filterS68Service power steeringS73Service all-wheel drive systemS75Service air conditioningS79Top up engine oilS81Service transmissionS82Change engine oil soonS84Engine power is reducedS89Service vehicle soon128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumperS136Service parking assist174Low battery
Notice
"S" means "Service vehicle soon".
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Driving and operating131% flashes when diesel particle filter
has reached the maximum filling level. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Cleaning process
To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 revolutions per minute.
Shift down if necessary. Diesel
particle filter cleaning is then started.
If control indicator g also
illuminates, cleaning is not possible:
seek the assistance of a workshop.Caution
If the cleaning process is
interrupted, there is a risk of
provoking severe engine damage.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high engine speeds and loads.
The control indicator % extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 152, 3 213 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
