114Instruments and controls● manual/automatic transmission:gear shift indication
● auto stop indication
Audio view
Indicates
● speedometer: digital indication of
speed
● actual audio playing information
Navigation view
Indicates
● speedometer: digital indication of
speed
● turn-by-turn navigation information
Active safety control indicators
On all views control indicators of
following Driver assistance systems
are indicated in the top line of the
display
● vehicle detected ahead A:
vehicle recognition
● lane keep assist a: status and
warning● adaptive cruise control Õ: set
speed and status
● pedestrian detected ahead 7:
pedestrian recognition
Pop-up alerts
The following list contains just an
extract of possible alerts. Some may
not be available for your particular
vehicle, others can appear depending on vehicle configuration.
Alerts pop-up on each page if
required
● pedestrian protection alert
● forward collision alert
● up-/downshift alert
● incoming call
Alerts with lower priority can be reset
by pressing G, high priority alerts
appear as long as danger continues.
System messages or vehicle
warnings may require immediately
action. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.Adjust position of HUD image
1. Adjust the driver's seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press down or lift up button . to
centre the image. It can only be
adjusted up and down, not side to side.9 Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it may
obstruct your view when it is dark
outside. Be sure to keep the HUD
image dim and placed low in your
field of view.
Adjust brightness
The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. Brightness can also
be adjusted manually as needed:
Lift up & and hold to brighten the
display. Press down and hold to dim
the display.
Instruments and controls115The image can temporarily light up
depending on angel and position of
sunlight.
Switching off
Hold down & to turn the Head-up
display off.
Language Preferred language can be set invehicle personalisation menu 3 117.
Units
Units can be changed in the settings
menu of the Driver Information Centre 3 104.
Care of Head-up display
Clean the inside of the windscreen as
needed to remove any dirt or film that
could reduce the sharpness or clarity
of the Head-up image.
Clean the Head-up display lens in the instrument panel with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the
lens gently, then dry it.System limitations
Head-up display may not operate
properly when:
● The lens in the instrument panel is covered by objects or
windscreen and lens are not
clean.
● Display brightness is too dim or bright.
● Image is not adjusted to the proper height.
● The driver wears polarized sunglasses.
If the head-up image is not correct for other reasons, contact a workshop.
The windscreen is part of the Head-
up display system. Windscreen
replacement 3 35.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
buzzer.
On Baselevel display press
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever to
confirm a message.
116Instruments and controls
On Midlevel and Uplevel display,
press 9 to confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If approaching a pedestrian ahead too closely.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.● If the parking assist detects anobject.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● 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.
● If the trailer hitch is not engaged.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an Autostop is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
Instruments and controls1171. Switch off any electricalconsumers which are not requiredfor 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 will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings
in the Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings 7" Colour-Info-Display
Press ;, select Settings and then
Vehicle on the touch-screen.
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle ● Climate & Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat heating.
Auto Defog : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
118Instruments and controlsAuto Rear Defog: Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Forward Collision Alert :
Activates or deactivates forward
collision alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Forward Collision System :
Changes the settings of forward
collision alert.
Front pedestrian protection :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the settings of the front
pedestrian protection.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder to drive
off when the adaptive cruise
control holds the vehicle at
standstill.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone
alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization By Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of therear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the LED headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door locking function after switching
on ignition.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
Instruments and controls119delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Lock Feedback :
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
Remote Window Operation :
Activates or deactivates the
operation of power windows with remote control.
Passive Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.Passive Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have been closed and an electronic
key has been removed from the
vehicle.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when the
electronic key remains in the
vehicle.
Personal settings 8" Colour-Info-Display
Press ; then select the SETTINGS
icon.
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle ● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
120Instruments and controlsAuto Rear Demist: Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision
alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Front pedestrian protection :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the settings of the front
pedestrian protection.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder function
of the adaptive cruise control.Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rainsense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the LED headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout :
Activates or deactivates the door locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching
on ignition.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Instruments and controls121Remote Lock Feedback:
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remote Unlocked Doors :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the
vehicle.
Remote Window Operation :
Activates or deactivates the
operation of power windows with
remote control.
Passive Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Passive Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have been closed and an electronic
key has been removed from the
vehicle.Remote Left in Vehicle Alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when the
electronic key remains in the
vehicle.Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and
service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Note
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Note
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 advisor.