72Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Steering wheel adjustment ........73
Steering wheel controls .............73
Horn ........................................... 73
Steering column controls ...........73
Windscreen wiper/washer .........74
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 76
Cigarette lighter ......................... 77
Ashtrays .................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 77
Instrument cluster ......................77
Speedometer ............................. 77
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 78
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine oil level monitor .............80
Service display .......................... 80
Transmission display .................81Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Service vehicle soon .................85
Stop engine ............................... 85
Brake system ............................. 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Lane departure warning ............86
Electronic Stability Program ......86
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 86
Engine coolant temperature ......87
Preheating ................................. 87
AdBlue ....................................... 87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Stop-start system ......................88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
High beam assist .......................89
Fog light ..................................... 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89Tachograph............................... 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Triple-Info-Display .....................90
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................91
Trip computer ............................... 92
Tachograph .................................. 94
Instruments and controls79Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately 3 148.
Never run the tank dry. Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 161.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Adblue gauge
Displays Adblue level in the tank.
Control indicator Y 3 87 illuminates
if the level in the tank is low. Refill
Adblue as soon as possible to avoid
prevention of engine starts 3 125.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too high
Control indicator W illuminates if the
temperature is too high 3 85,
3 87.
Instruments and controls81Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the transmission display.
R:reverse gearN:neutralA:automatic modekg:laden modeV:winter modeT:apply footbrakeW:transmission electronics
Manual transmission automated
3 130.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
Instruments and controls83Control indicators in the roof
console or instrument panel
Overview
OTurn signal 3 83XSeat belt reminder 3 84vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 84WAirbag deactivation 3 84pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84AService vehicle soon 3 85oService display 3 85CStop engine 3 85RBrake system 3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 86kjUpshift, downshift 3 86ìLane departure warning 3 86RElectronic Stability Program
3 86ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 86WEngine coolant temperature
3 87!Preheating 3 87YAdBlue 3 87wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87YLow fuel 3 88DAutostop 3 119\Autostop inhibited 3 1199Exterior light 3 88CHigh beam 3 88íHigh beam assist 3 89>Fog light 3 89rRear fog light 3 89mCruise control 3 89UCruise control speed limiter
3 89&Tachograph 3 89yDoor open 3 89
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Instruments and controls87If ESP®Plus
has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 89.
ESP® Plus
3 137, Traction Control
system 3 136.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 157.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue Õ illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator A to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.
AdBlue 3 125.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes.Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 85 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
when a puncture or severely under-
inflated tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 85 and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC when a tyre without a
pressure sensor is mounted (e.g.
spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 177.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
88Instruments and controlsIlluminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates 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 isstationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 156.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 148.
Catalytic converter 3 124.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 161.
Stop-start system
\
Illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates
Illuminates green during an Autostop.
If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 119.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 95.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 96.
Instruments and controls91Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 177.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 47.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 135.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 142.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high 3 130.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 77.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 26.● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 26.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 31.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 125.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 146.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 130;
the parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or the brake pedal has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 26.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 119.
96LightingDaytime running lights 3 97.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
High beam assist This feature allows high beam to
function as the main driving light at
night and when vehicle speed is
faster than approx. 28 mph.
It switches to low beam when:
● A sensor detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high
beam.
Activation
Turn the outer light switch to AUTO
then push the turn signal lever
forwards to activate high beam assist.
The control indicator í illuminates
continuously in the instrument cluster when the assist is activated, while the
blue control indicator 7 3 88
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator í 3 88.
Notice
Use of the system does not relieve
the driver from full responsibility for
vehicle operation.
Deactivation
Push the turn signal lever forwards
again. Control indicator í
extinguishes.
High beam assist is also deactivated when the outer light switch is moved
out of the AUTO position.
Notice
Depending on version, the system
can be also be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.