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Instruments and controls879Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time and/or date may appear in the information display 3 102 or the
Driver Information Centre 3 102.
Set time and date in information
display
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Set time in Driver Information
Centre
Display the clock function by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever. When the time flashes (after
approx. two seconds):
● Press and hold the bottom button.
● Hours flash.
● Press top button to change hours.
● Press and hold bottom button to set hours.
● Minutes flash.
● Press top button to change minutes.
● Press and hold bottom button to set minutes and exit setting
mode.
Power outlets
12 V power outlets are located on top
of the instrument panel, or beside the gearshift lever.
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Depending on vehicle, an additional
outlet may be located in the rear of the
vehicle.
Connecting electrical accessories
while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption of
120 watts.
9 Danger
To avoid the risk of fire, if multiple
power outlets are used
simultaneously, the total power
consumption of connected
accessories must not exceed
180 watts.
With ignition off the power outlet may
be deactivated.
Additionally, the power outlet may be
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
USB socket
In the Infotainment unit (or on the
instrument panel) there is a USB
socket M for the connection of external
audio sources and for charging
devices.
Note
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX socket, SD card slot - refer to the
Infotainment manual.
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Instruments and controls89Cigarette lighter
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Warning 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.
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90Instruments and controlsSpeed limiterMaximum speed may be restricted by
a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for
ten seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Note
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 163, cruise control
speed limiter 3 159.Odometer
Displays the recorded distance in km.
Trip odometer
The trip odometer displays the
distance travelled since the last reset.
Press button once on end of
windscreen wiper lever to display the
trip odometer.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button for a few seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to zero.
Tachograph 3 106.
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.
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Instruments and controls91Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately 3 169.
Never run the tank dry. Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 183.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
AdBlue gauge
In versions without AdBlue level
warnings in the Driver Information
Centre, an AdBlue gauge is present,
which shows the current AdBlue fluid
level remaining in the tank.
Control indicator Y 3 99 illuminates
if the level in the tank is low. Refill AdBlue as soon as possible to avoid
prevention of engine starts.
AdBlue 3 143.
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 98,
3 99.
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92Instruments and controlsCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
For physical reasons, the coolant temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate.
Engine oil level monitor
The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on OIL LEVEL
CORRECT appears briefly in the
Driver Information Centre.
If the engine oil is above the minimum level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with the
squares that correspond to the oil
level.
As the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the display are replaced
with dashes.▢▢▢▢▢▢:maximum level▢▢▢- - -:intermediate level- - - - - -:minimum level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached TOP-UP OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with control
indicator A after the ignition is
switched on for 30 seconds. Check
and top up engine oil 3 177.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press either trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 104.
Service display When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
3000 km or two months, SERVICE
IN appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 km or the service date is due, control
indicators o and A illuminate in the
instrument cluster and SERVICE
DUE appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service displayAfter a service, the service display
must be reset: if available, select the
distance before service display in the
Driver Information Centre, then press
and hold button on end of wiper lever
for approx. ten seconds until the
distance before service is displayed
continuously.
Trip computer 3 104.
Driver Information Centre 3 102.
Service information 3 220.
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Instruments and controls93Transmission 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
3 150.
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
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94Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the instrument cluster