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Instruments and controls75To activate rear window washer
system, press and hold button on end
of lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto
rear window and the wiper wipes a
few times when the button is
released.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
the symbol : illuminates in the
Board-Info-Display as a warning for
icy road conditions. : remains
illuminated until outside temperature
reaches at least 5 °C.
In vehicles with Graphic-Info-Display
or Colour-Info-Display, a message
appears on the display as a warning for icy road conditions. There is no
message below -5 °C.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Board-Info-Display 3 92.
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78Instruments and controlsCaution
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 126.
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.
Odometer
The odometer display is shown in the Driver Information Centre 3 91,
located in the centre of the instrument
cluster.
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.
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Instruments and controls79
To reset, press and hold the trip
odometer button for a few seconds
with the ignition on.
Trip odometer
The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
There are two independent trip
odometers. Press the trip odometer
button once to toggle between
Trip A and Trip B.
To reset, press and hold the trip
odometer button for a few seconds
with the ignition on.
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.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side
where the fuel filler flap is located.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately 3 150.
Never run the fuel tank dry. Erratic
fuel supply can cause catalytic
converter to overheat 3 130.
If the tank has been run dry, bleed the fuel system 3 165.
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80Instruments and controlsBecause of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Capacities 3 211.
Service display The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be indicated can vary considerably.
Change engine oil 3 89.
Service information 3 201.
Transmission display The transmission display is shown in
the Driver Information Centre 3 91,
located in the centre of the instrument
cluster.
Displays the mode or selected gear
with automatic transmission.
P:park positionR:reverse gearN:neutralD:drive position (automatic
mode)1-6:selected gear in manual mode
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
Control indicators on the
instrument panel
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82Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 83XDriver's seat belt reminder
3 83kFront passenger seat belt
reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 83*Airbag activation 3 83pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84gService vehicle soon 3 84RBrake system 3 85mElectrical parking brake
3 85pElectrical parking brake fault
3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 85[Upshift 3 86BAll wheel drive 3 86SSport mode 3 86uDescent control system
3 862Power steering 3 86rUltrasonic parking assist
3 87RElectronic Stability Control
3 87tElectronic Stability Control
off 3 87WEngine coolant temperature
3 87!Preheating 3 87%Diesel particle filter 3 88YAdBlue 3 88wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 88IEngine oil pressure 3 88¢Change engine oil 3 89SLow engine oil level 3 89sFuel economy mode 3 89YLow fuel 3 89UDrain fuel filter 3 90dImmobiliser 3 90#Reduced engine power
3 90-Apply footbrake 3 90CHigh beam 3 90qAutomatic headlight levelling
system 3 90>Fog light 3 90øRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91àSpeed warning 3 91áTrailer indicator 3 91
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Instruments and controls83(Door open 3 91aAnti-theft alarm system
3 91
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
The relevant control indicator flashes
when the turn signal is switched on
3 108.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
bulb or the associated fuse or failure
of a turn signal light on trailer.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning flashers are active
3 107.
Bulb replacement 3 165, Fuses
3 171.
Turn signals 3 108.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger's seat
illuminates or flashes red, when the
seat is occupied.
When the engine is running, if seat
belt is not engaged, the control
indicator will flash for 100 seconds
then illuminate until seat belt is
fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds 22 km/h, the
control indicator will flash for
100 seconds along with a warning
chime and remains illuminated until seat belt is fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 41.
Front passenger seat belt reminder k
3 42.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, v
flashes briefly. If it does not flash,
stays lit or flashes during 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 41, 3 45.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
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Instruments and controls85Have the cause of the fault eliminated
by a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, stop and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Control indicator R illuminates if the
electrical parking brake is applied and
extinguishes when it is released
3 143.
If it stays lit while the engine is
running, the brakes do not operate as normal, or leaks are found in the
brake system, do not attempt to drive
the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to a workshop for inspection and repair.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when engine is running if
the fluid level for brake hydraulics is
too low 3 162.
Brake system 3 142.
Electrical parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
When the engine is started, m
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates
Electrical parking brake is applied
3 143.
Flashes
Electrical parking brake is not fully
applied or released.
Switch on ignition, depress brake
pedal and attempt to reset the system by first releasing and then re-applying
the electrical parking brake.
If m remains flashing, do not drive
and seek the assistance of a
workshop.Electrical parking brake
fault
p illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, p
illuminates briefly. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates
Electrical parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 143.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
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88Instruments and controlsIf it illuminates during driving or if the
engine cannot be started, seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Starting the engine 3 125.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes.
Illuminates during driving
Control indicator % illuminates,
accompanied by a warning chime,
when the diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes during driving
Control indicator % flashes when the
maximum filling level of the filter is
reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to theengine. A warning chime sounds
every 3 minutes until the cleaning process is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3 129, Stop-start
system 3 126.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as soon as possible, to avoid prevention of engine starts.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 91.
AdBlue 3 131.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
A corresponding message also
appears on the Info-Display 3 92.Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After approx. one minute the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. A corresponding
message also appears on the Info-
Display.
Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 183.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.