68Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 69
Steering wheel adjustment ........69
Steering wheel controls .............69
Horn ........................................... 69
Windscreen wiper/washer .........70
Rear window wiper/washer .......70
Headlamp washer .....................71
Outside temperature ..................71
Clock ......................................... 71
Power outlets ............................. 73
Cigarette lighter ......................... 74
Ashtrays .................................... 74
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 75
Instrument cluster ......................75
Speedometer ............................. 75
Odometer .................................. 75
Trip odometer ............................ 75
Tachometer ............................... 75
Fuel gauge ................................ 76
Fuel selector .............................. 76
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Service display .......................... 77Transmission display .................78
Control indicators ......................78
Generic warning ........................80
Turn signal ................................. 81
Seat belt reminder .....................81
Airbag and belt tensioners .........81
Airbag deactivation ....................82
Charging system .......................82
Malfunction indicator light ..........82
Brake system ............................. 83
Brake pad wear ......................... 83
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....83
Transmission ............................. 83
Gear shifting .............................. 84
Hill start assist ........................... 84
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........84
Electronic Stability Control ........84
Engine coolant temperature ......85
Preheating ................................. 85
Diesel particle filter ....................85
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 86
Engine oil pressure ....................86
Change engine oil .....................87
Low engine oil level ...................87
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Drain fuel filter ........................... 88
Immobiliser ................................ 88
Stop-start system ......................88
Exterior light .............................. 88High beam................................. 88
Fog light ..................................... 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Vehicle messages ........................94
Warning chimes .........................94
Fuel system messages ..............95
Trip computer ............................... 95
Instruments and controls75Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The needles of the instruments may
briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
Displays the recorded distance in km. H may appear in the display until the
vehicle has travelled 100 km.
Trip odometer
Displays the recorded distance since
the last reset.
Depending on version (standard or
multifunction display), there may be
two independent trip odometers, A or
B , which indicate how far the vehicle
has been driven since the last reset.
To reset the trip odometer, press and
hold TRIP on the end of the wiper
lever 3 95 for a few seconds while
the relevant trip odometer is
displayed.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Instruments and controls771 off:natural gas
operation1 illuminates:petrol operation
During natural gas operation, if
control indicator Y illuminates in the
Driver Information Centre 3 89, the
natural gas tanks are empty and petrol operation is automatically
engaged.
Fuel for natural gas operation 3 131,
Refuelling 3 132.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
If control indicator $ illuminates, the
coolant temperature is too high.
Depending on version, a message
also appears in the Driver Information Centre 3 89. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
Service display is available in
vehicles with Multifunction version of the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
When the ignition is switched on, the remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly.
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 2,000 km ,
Serv. appears in the Driver
Information Centre. The service
reminder is repeated after every
additional 200 km and becomes more
frequent when the remaining distance
is below 200 km.
When the remaining distance has
reduced to zero, a warning message, e.g. Service coupon expired , appears
in the Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The remaining distance to the next
service may also be viewed in the
Driver Information Centre by
selecting Service from the settings
menu options 3 89.
80Instruments and controlsControl indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 52, 3 82.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 80OTurn signal 3 81XSeat belt reminder 3 81vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 81*Airbag deactivation 3 82pCharging system 3 82ZMalfunction indicator light
3 82RBrake system 3 83FBrake pad wear 3 83uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 83sTransmission 3 83[ ÒGear shifting 3 84ZHill start assist 3 84rUltrasonic parking assist
3 84RElectronic Stability Control
3 84$Engine coolant temperature
3 85!Preheating 3 85%Diesel particle filter 3 85wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 86IEngine oil pressure 3 86,
Change engine oil 3 87SLow engine oil level 3 87$Low fuel 3 87UDrain fuel filter 3 88dImmobiliser 3 88ÆStop-start system 3 888Exterior light 3 88µExterior light failure 3 88CHigh beam 3 88>Fog light 3 89øRear fog light 3 89mCruise control 3 89(Door open 3 89
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 88, t 3 88, Z 3 84 or r
3 84.
Instruments and controls81If 9 illuminates together with I
3 87; stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
In the event of the failure of control
indicator v for airbags and belt
tensioners 3 81, 9 will illuminate.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. Consult a
workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 95, Vehicle
shutdown 3 113.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may
also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
Turn signal 2 or 3 flashes green.
Flashes
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 3 145, Fuses
3 151.Turn signals 3 100.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat and/or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front
passenger seat belt is not fastened. A warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts are fastened.
Three-point seat belts 3 45.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Note
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
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.
82Instruments and controlsDepending on version, 9 will
illuminate in the event of the failure of
control indicator v.
Generic warning 9 3 80.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Airbag failure , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 89.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 44, 3 47.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
With the front passenger airbag
activated:
When the ignition is switched on, control indicator * illuminates for
approx. four seconds, flashes for another four seconds and then
extinguishes.
With the front passenger airbag
deactivated:
* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 52.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
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. 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.
Instruments and controls83Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 124. A warning chime will
sound if a certain speed is exceeded
with the parking brake applied.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 142.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates if the brake vacuum servo
fails; the brake pedal becomes stiff
when pressed. The brake system
remains operational however,
assistance will be reduced. The
steering may also require
considerably more effort when
turning.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Brake fluid level insuff. , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
Brake pad wear
F illuminates yellow.
The front brake pads are worn, seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message, e.g. Check brake pads , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.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 controlindicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it
illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If u illuminates together with R,
there is a fault in the braking system. Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. ABS unavailable , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 123.
Transmission
s illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Instruments and controls85Flashes during drivingThe system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates during driving
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. ESP unavailable , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
3 126, Traction control system/Anti-
Slip Regulator (ASR) 3 125.
Engine coolant temperature
$ illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.If control indicator $ illuminates, the
coolant temperature is too high. Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
the ignition. Danger to engine.
Check coolant level.
If the control indicator remains on, seek the assistance of your
workshop.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 77.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
Note
In very hot outside
temperatures, ! may illuminate
briefly when the ignition is switched
on.
The engine can be started when !
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 112.
Flashes
A fault is detected in the engine
preheating system. Depending on
version, a corresponding warning
message, e.g. Check glow plugs ,
may also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
If ! does not extinguish, consult a
workshop.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If it does not extinguish after a brief
delay or illuminates whilst driving, the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning.