96Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 97
Steering wheel adjustment ........97
Steering wheel controls .............97
Heated steering wheel ...............97
Horn ........................................... 98
Windscreen wiper/washer .........98
Rear window wiper/washer .....100
Outside temperature ................100
Clock ....................................... 101
Power outlets ........................... 102
Cigarette lighter .......................103
Ashtrays .................................. 103
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 104
Instrument cluster ....................104
Speedometer ........................... 104
Odometer ................................ 104
Trip odometer .......................... 104
Tachometer ............................. 104
Fuel gauge .............................. 105
Fuel selector ............................ 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 106Control indicators ....................107
Turn signal ............................... 110
Seat belt reminder ...................110
Airbag and belt tensioners .......110
Airbag deactivation ..................111
Charging system .....................111
Malfunction indicator light ........111
Service vehicle soon ...............111
Brake and clutch system .........111
Operate pedal .......................... 112
Electric parking brake ..............112
Electric parking brake fault ......112
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...112
Upshift ..................................... 113
Power steering ........................ 113
Lane departure warning ..........113
Ultrasonic parking assist .........113
Electronic Stability Control off . 113
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........113
Traction Control system off .....114
Preheating ............................... 114
Diesel particle filter ..................114
AdBlue ..................................... 114
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 114
Engine oil pressure ..................114
Low fuel ................................... 115
Immobiliser .............................. 115
Reduced engine power ...........115Exterior light ............................ 115
High beam ............................... 115
High beam assist .....................115
Adaptive forward lighting .........115
Fog light ................................... 116
Rear fog light ........................... 116
Low washer fluid ......................116
Cruise control .......................... 116
Adaptive cruise control ............116
Vehicle detected ahead ...........116
Door open ................................ 116
Information displays ...................116
Driver Information Centre ........116
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................125
Battery voltage ........................ 126
Trip computer ............................. 126
Vehicle personalisation ..............129
OnStar ....................................... 133
104Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in miles.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recordeddistance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 116.
Some versions are equipped with a
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre: to
reset, press and hold the knob for a
few seconds with the ignition on.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
116Instruments and controlsFog light> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 146.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 146.
Low washer fluid
G illuminates yellow.
The washer fluid level is low.
Washer fluid 3 228.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 179.Adaptive cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
Adaptive cruise control 3 181.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 181,
Forward collision alert 3 188.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
● overall odometer
● trip odometer
● some control indicators
● vehicle information
Instruments and controls119Trip/Fuel Information MenuPress MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
● trip odometer 1
● trip odometer 2
● digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds or by pressing the
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer, more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 126.
ECO Information Menu Press MENU to select s in the top
line of the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.Submenus are:
●Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
figure above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco index display : The current
fuel consumption is indicated on a segment display. For
economical driving, adapt your driving style to keep the filled
segments within the Eco area.
The more segments are filled, the higher the fuel consumption.
Simultaneously the current
consumption value is indicated.
Instruments and controls127
● trip odometer 1
● average consumption 1
● average speed 1
● trip odometer 2
● average consumption 2
● average speed 2
● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
● route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2 The information of two trip computerscan be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed by pressing SET/CLR, making
it possible to display different trip
information for different drivers.
Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles then restarts at 0.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Range Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
300GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................217
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
H Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 172, 173
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......141
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 150
High beam ......................... 115, 140
High beam assist ................115, 140
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 13, 98
I
Identification plate .....................272
Ignition switch positions .............160Immobiliser .......................... 28, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 116
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........242
Instrument panel illumination .....239
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............66
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 266
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 238
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 260
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .....113, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............82
Load compartment fuse box ......243
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 170
Manual transmission .................. 172
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................147
N New vehicle running-in ..............159
Number plate light .....................238
O
Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .................. 225, 270, 274
OnStar ........................................ 133
Operate pedal ............................. 112
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
302Towing equipment .....................219
Towing the vehicle .....................262
Traction Control system ............. 175
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................204
Trailer coupling ........................... 217
Trailer stability assist .................221
Trailer towing ............................. 218
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................169
Tread depth ............................... 250
Trip computer ............................ 126
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...145
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 251
Tyre designations ......................246
Tyre pressure ............................ 246
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 247
Tyre pressures ........................... 288
Tyre repair kit ............................. 252
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 194
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 266
Upshift ........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 228
Vehicle checks............................ 224
Vehicle data ................................ 274
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 296
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 285
Vehicle Identification Number ....272
Vehicle jack ................................ 245
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............129
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 223
Vehicle tools ............................... 245
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 283
Ventilation ................................... 150
W
Warning chimes .........................125
Warning lights ............................. 104
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 228
Wheel changing .........................254
Wheel covers ............................. 251
Wheels and tyres .......................246
Windows ....................................... 30Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 246
Wiper blade replacement ..........230