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86Instruments and controlsIf the LED changes to red and Y
illuminates yellow, refuel the tank soon.
If the LED illuminates red and Y
flashes yellow, refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side
where the fuel filler flap is located.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 86.Fuel selector
Press LPG to switch between petrol
and liquid gas operation. The LED in
the button shows the current
operating mode.
LED off:petrol operationLED
flashes:checking conditions for
fuel transition to liquid
gas operation.
Illuminates if conditions
are fulfilled.LED illu‐
minates:liquid gas operationLED
flashes
five
times
and
extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is empty
or failure in liquid gas
system. A message is
displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 178.
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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
menu 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 97.
Service information 3 236.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
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Instruments and controls91Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 198, Fuses
3 206.
Turn signals 3 118.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the tachometer.k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console
when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on, until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds, until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 42.
Seat belt status on rear seatsX in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat
belt has been fastened.
Also illuminates if an unfastened seat belt is fastened whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 42.
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.
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92Instruments and controlsDeployment 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 44.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 49.
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. 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
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
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 103.
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Instruments and controls93Brake and clutch systemR illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 195.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 150.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must to be depressed for a main start of the engine 3 19,
3 135.
On some versions, the operate pedal
message is indicated in the Driver
Information Display 3 103.
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.
If the control indicator does not go out
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.
Antilock brake system 3 149.
Gear shifting
R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Power steering system must be
calibrated, system calibration 3 153.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 176.
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Instruments and controls95Tyre pressure monitoringsystem
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 214.
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 the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the 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 the
assistance of a workshop 3 192.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 180.
Catalytic converter 3 141.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 197.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
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Instruments and controls103Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning and
signal buzzer.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on Midlevel
display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message1Change engine oil3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then onNo.Vehicle message9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure
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Instruments and controls107Duration upon exit of vehicle:
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after switching on ignition.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the door locking function while a door isopen.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This menu
option is displayed with Stop door
lock if door open deactivated.
Central locking system 3 24.
● Remote locking, unlocking,
starting
Remote unlock feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Passive door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock onlythe driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
● Restore factory settings :
Resets all settings to the default settings.
Personal settings Colour-Info-Display
When audio is switched on, press ;
on the control panel.Select Settings and then Vehicle
settings .
Vehicle settings
● Climate & air quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Air Conditioning Mode : Controls
the state of the cooling
compressor when the vehicle is
started. Last setting
(recommended) or at vehicle
start is either always on or always
off.