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Instruments and controls87Engine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
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.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
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88Instruments and controlsThe remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever
for several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
page must be active. Switch on
ignition, but not the engine.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed, to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 95.
Service information 3 233.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 in the
instrument cluster
Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 89XSeat belt reminder 3 89vAirbag and belt tensioners and
roll bars 3 90VAirbag deactivation 3 90pCharging system 3 90ZMalfunction indicator light
3 90
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Instruments and controls95Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 116.
Automatic light control 3 114.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 121.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 121.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green Cruise control is active.Cruise control 3 158.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 161.
Door open h is indicated as symbol in the Driver
Information Centre when a door or the
boot lid is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer.
The following main menus can be
indicated in the display and selected
by pushing MENU on the turn signal
lever. Menu symbols are indicated in
the top line of the display:
● Vehicle Information Menu X
● Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
● ECO Information Menu s
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96Instruments and controlsSome of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or set a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select a function or
confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu X
Press MENU to select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Depending on the version, the
possible submenus may include:
● Unit : displayed units can be
changed
● Tyre Pressure : checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 211
● Tyre Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the
actually inflated tyre pressure
3 211
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Instruments and controls97
●Remaining Oil Life : indicates
when to change the engine oil and filter 3 87
● Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will be activated
● Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the
current route section 3 175
● Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a preceding moving
vehicle 3 163
Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
Press MENU to select W.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:Page 1:
● trip odometer 1
● average consumption 1
● average speed 1
Page 2: ● trip odometer 2
● average consumption 2
● average speed 2
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98Instruments and controls
Page 3:● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
The information of page 1 and
page 2 can be reset separately for odometer, average consumption and
average speed, making it possible to display different trip information.
Select pages by turning the adjuster
wheel on the turn signal lever.Trip odometer 1 or 2
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
Reset trip odometer by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds or by pressing the
reset knob near the speedometer
separately for selected page 1 or 2.
Average consumption 1 or 2
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds separately for selected
page 1 or 2.
Average speed 1 or 2
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds separately for selected
page 1 or 2.
Digital speedDigital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Range Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears in the display.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message is
displayed.
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Instruments and controls99Additionally, the control indicator i
in the fuel gauge illuminates or
flashes 3 94.
Instantaneous consumption
Displays the instantaneous
consumption.
ECO Information Menu s
Press MENU to select s.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a page:
● Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
digit above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco index display : The current
fuel consumption is indicated on a segment display. For
economical driving adapt your
driving style to keep the filled
segments within the Eco area.
The more segments are filled, the higher the fuel consumption.
Simultaneously the current
consumption value is indicated.
● Top Consumers : List of top
comfort consumers currently
switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated. A switched-
off consumer disappears from
the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
During sporadic driving
conditions, the heated rear
window is activated automatically to increase engine load. In this
event, the heated rear window is
indicated as one of the top
consumers, without activation by
the driver.
● Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption
development over a distance of
50 km. Filled segments display
the consumption in 5 km steps
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100Instruments and controlsand shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or a Colour-
Info-Display.
The Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-DisplayDepending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
● time 3 82
● outside temperature 3 82
● date 3 82
● electronic climate control settings
3 129
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 103
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates in
colour:
● time 3 82
● outside temperature 3 82
● date 3 82
● electronic climate control settings
3 129
● rear view camera 3 173
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual