Instruments and controls87Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 183, Fuses
3 190.
Turn signals 3 111.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on all seats X illuminates or flashes red in the
instrument cluster together with the
indication in the roof console for each
seat belt.
● When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbol for the respective
seat in the roof console comes
on, if the seat belt of any
occupied seat has not been
fastened.
● After running up, X in the
instrument cluster and the symbol for the respective seat in
the roof console flashes for a
certain time together with a
chime. After a certain time of
driving X illuminates constantly
until the seat belt of the
respective seat has been
fastened or if any passenger has
unfastened the seat belt.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 49, 3 52.
88Instruments and controlsAirbag deactivation
ÓON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 56.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
The engine management system hasa fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
H illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Instruments and controls91Flashes yellowThe remaining driving range is
between 0 and 600 km.
Top-up the AdBlue® as soon as
possible to avoid a breakdown by a
qualified workshop. You can add up
to 10 litres of AdBlue® to its tank.
Deflation detection system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more
wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.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.
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 is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 178.
Low fuel
o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 168.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 182.
Autostop
D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 107.
92Instruments and controlsHigh beamC illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 108.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see Adaptive forward lighting 3 109.
Low beam 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 111.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 111.
Rain sensor
< illuminates green.Illuminated when rain sensor position
on wiper stalk is selected.
Side blind spot alert
B illuminates green.
The system is active.
Cruise control
m illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Cruise control 3 147.
Speed limiter
ß illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Speed limiter 3 149.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays by the front camera
detected traffic signs in the Driver
Information Centre.
Traffic sign assistant 3 147.
Door open
h illuminates red.A door or the tailgate is open.
Instruments and controls97Speech recognition
Description see Infotainment manual.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
Head-up display The Head-up display (HUD) displays
driver information concerning the
instrument cluster onto a foldable
projection plane on the driver's side.
The information appears as an image
projected from a lense in the
instrument panel onto the projection
plane directly ahead in driver's view.
The image appears focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.Head-up display views:
● vehicle speed
● speed limits by the traffic sign assistant
● set speed of speed limiter
● set speed of cruise control
● navigation information.
Adjust position of Head-up
display image
1. Adjust the driver's seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press ä or å to centre the image.
It can only be adjusted up and
down, not side to side.
9 Warning
If the head-up display 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 head-up display imagedim and placed low in your field of
view.
Adjust brightness
The Head-up display image will
automatically dim and brighten to
compensate for outside lighting.
Brightness can also be adjusted
manually as needed:
Press e to brighten the display. Press
æ to dim the display.
The image can temporarily light up
depending on angel and position of
sunlight.
Switching off
Press æ and hold to turn the Head-up
display off.
Instruments and controls99Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info-Display. 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 a 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 cruise control deactivates automatically.
● 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 an object.
● 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.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
100Instruments and controlsVehicle personalisationThe vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display.
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.
Graphic-Info-Display
Press MENU to open the menu page.
Use four-way button to operate the
display:
Select ˆ Personalisation-
configuration , I OK .
Unit settings
Select Display configuration , I OK .
Select Choise of units , I OK .
Select desired settings, I OK .
Language settings
Select Display configuration , I OK .
Select Choise of language , I OK .
Select desired language, I OK .
Vehicle settings
Select Define vehicle parameters , I
OK .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Lighting .
Follow me home headlamps :
Activation and setting duration
time.
Welcome lighting : Activation and
setting duration time.
● Comfort
Ambient lighting : Activation/
Deactivation.Rear wiper in reverse gear :
Activation/Deactivation.
● Vehicle
Unlocking boot only : Activation/
Deactivation.
Plip action : Driver/all doors.
● Driving assistance
Fatigue Detection system :
Activation/Deactivation.
Speed recommendation :
Activation/Deactivation.
7" Colour-Info-Display
Press ; to open homepage.
Instruments and controls101Use touch buttons to operate the
display:
Select Settings .
Unit settings
Select Units
Change units for Consumption and
Distance and Temperature .
Touch 9 repeatedly to return to the
homepage.
Language settings
Select Language .
Change language by touching the
respective entry.
Touch 9 repeatedly to return to the
homepage.
Vehicle settings
Select Vehicle .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Collision / Detection Systems
Side Blind Spot Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind spot
alert.Drowsy Driver Alert : Activates or
deactivates the driver
drowsiness system.
Speed Limit Information :
Activates or deactivates the
speed limit information by traffic sign recognition.
Rear View Camera Guidelines :
Activates or deactivates the rear
view camera guidelines on the
Info display.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Ambient Lighting : Activates or
deactivates the ambient lighting
and adjusts its brightness.
Welcome Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of welcome lighting.Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock the
driver's door only or all doors
when pressing O on the remote
control.
Unlock boot only : Activates or
deactivates unlocking the tailgate
only when pressing T on the
remote control.
Touch 9 repeatedly to return to the
homepage.