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Instruments and controls101Illuminates 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 3 136.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 108.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 109.High beam assist
í illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 109.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 112.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 112.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 159.
Tachograph & illuminates when there is a fault
3 106.
Door open y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the load
compartment is open.
Depending on version, control
indicator also illuminates in
transmission display, indicating
relevant open door.
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Instruments and controls103Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.
Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 201.
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 54.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 155.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 163.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 150.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 89.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 28.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 28.
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104Instruments and controls● During activation anddeactivation of alarm monitoringof vehicle inclination 3 34.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 143.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 167.
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 3 108.
● There is a fault with the power door lock system 3 27.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 150;
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 3 102.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 28.
● If the parking brake is not applied
when the power sliding door
switch is pressed 3 28.
● If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active 3 28.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 136.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
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108LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 108
Light switch .............................. 108
Automatic light control .............108
High beam ............................... 109
High beam assist .....................109
Headlight flash ......................... 110
Headlight range adjustment ....110
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 110
Daytime running lights .............110
Adaptive forward lighting .........111
Hazard warning flashers ..........111
Turn and lane-change signals . 111
Front fog lights ......................... 112
Rear fog lights ......................... 112
Reversing lights .......................112
Misted light covers ...................112
Interior lighting ........................... 113
Interior lights ............................ 113
Load compartment lighting ......113
Reading lights .......................... 114
Lighting features ........................115
Exit lighting .............................. 115
Battery discharge protection ....115Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
High beam control indicator P
3 101.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 101.
Note
If the headlights have been switched
on manually, a warning chime will
sound when the engine is switched
off and when the driver's door is
opened as a reminder that the lights are still on.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
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Lighting109When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights (where fitted) and headlights,
depending on the lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Daytime running lights 3 110.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
High beamTo 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 45 km/h.
It switches to low beam when: ● The camera in the windscreen 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 pull the turn signal lever 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 3 101
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator í 3 101.
Note
Use of the system does not relieve
the driver from full responsibility for
vehicle operation.
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110LightingDeactivation
Pull the turn signal lever again.
Control indicator í extinguishes.
High beam assist is also deactivated
when the outer light switch is moved
out of the AUTO position.
Note
Depending on version, the system
can be also be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment manual for further
information.
General information
Performance of the system can be
affected due to the following:
● Extreme weather conditions, e.g.
heavy rain, fog or snow.
● The front camera or the windscreen is obstructed, e.g. bya portable navigation system.
● Oncoming or preceding vehicle lights are not detected.● Headlights are not adjustedcorrectly.
● Various reflective surfaces may also cause the system to fail to
detect other vehicles.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment With low beam switched on, adapt the
headlight range to suit the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to required
position:0:front seat occupied4:loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights
to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
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Lighting111The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 108.
Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light
Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side when the
headlights are switched on.
The cornering light is switched off
automatically after prolonged use and at vehicle speeds above 40 km/h.Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the
indicator is deactivated. This will not happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, move lever part way to first
stop. When released, lever will spring
back.
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112LightingIf the lever is moved past the first stop,the indicator is switched on
constantly. Switch the indicator off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >
and
release.
Front fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Rear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position ø and
release.
Rear fog lights operate with engine
running and headlights switched on.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the
headlights.