94Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
Depending on the version, three
instrument clusters are available:
● Baselevel
● Midlevel
● Uplevel
Uplevel instrument cluster can be
displayed as Sport mode or Tour
mode.
104Instruments and controlsControl indicatorsThe 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
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 94.
Turn signal O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
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 3 236, Fuses
3 246.
Turn signals 3 135.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console,
when 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.
Seat belt status on rear seats,
base level instrument cluster
X flashes or illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Illuminates
After having started the engine when
the seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 56.
Seat belt status on rear seats, midlevel and uplevel instrument
cluster
X illuminates red or green or grey in
the instrument cluster, after having
started the engine.
Illuminates red
Seat occupied and the seat belt is
unfastened.
110Instruments and controlsAutostopD illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 160.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 129.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 130.
High beam assist l illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see adaptive forward lighting 3 133.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 132.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 136.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 136.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated on midlevel or uplevel
display near m symbol.
Cruise control 3 181.
Adaptive cruise control
C or m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green Adaptive cruise control is active. Set
speed is indicated near C or m
symbol.
Adaptive cruise control 3 184.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green or yellow.
Illuminates green
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Instruments and controls121● If an unintended lane changeoccurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
● If safety function of the power tailgate detects obstacles in the
moving area.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
● If the trailer hitch is not engaged.
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 isrunning low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Colour-Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 24.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below might
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Following the changing of personal
settings is described via the buttons
below the display. This is valid for
4.2'' as well as 8'' Colour-Info-Display.
Additionally, the 8'' display is operable
as a touchscreen. See description
'Colour-Info-Display' 3 118 and the
Infotainment manual.
Instruments and controls123Auto Compartment Zone Temp:
Change between single zone or
dual zone temperature setting.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
automatically the heated rear
window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder function of the adaptive cruise control.Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear
cross traffic alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment and exterior mirrors.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Reverse Tilt Mirror : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist function of the exterior mirror on
the passenger side.
Auto Mirror Folding : Activates or
deactivates folding of the exterior
mirrors with the remote control.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.Rainsense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the welcome
lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the adaptive forward
lighting.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic driver's door locking
function when the door is open.
Instruments and controls125Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and
service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Note
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Note
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, mobile service and GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.Depending on the equipment of the
vehicle, the following services are available:
● Emergency services and support
in the case of a vehicle
breakdown
● Wi-Fi hotspot
● Smartphone application
● Remote control, e.g. location of the vehicle, activation of horn and
lights, control of central locking
system
● Stolen vehicle assistance
● Vehicle diagnostics
● Destination download
Note
The OnStar module of the vehicle is
deactivated after ten days without an
ignition cycle. Functions requiring a
data connection will be available
again after switching on the ignition.OnStar buttons
Note
Depending on the equipment, the
OnStar buttons can also be
integrated in the rear view mirror.
Privacy button
Press and hold j until a message is
heard to activate or deactivate the transmission of the vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
Service button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an advisor.
Instruments and controls127The following functions are available:● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Check fuel level, engine oil life and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle, if equipped with a
built-in navigation system.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from App Store ®
or
Google Play™ Store.
Remote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.Stolen vehicle assistance
If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft
to the authorities and request OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any
phone to call an advisor. Find the respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
OnStar can provide support in
locating and recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.Restart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar
can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Note
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possible
maintenance items and tyre pressure
(only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email
and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.
Lighting129LightingExterior lighting.......................... 129
Light switch .............................. 129
Automatic light control .............130
High beam ............................... 130
High beam assist .....................131
Headlight flash ......................... 131
Headlight range adjustment ....132
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 132
Daytime running lights .............132
Adaptive forward lighting .........133
Hazard warning flashers ..........135
Turn and lane-change signals . 135
Front fog lights ......................... 136
Rear fog lights ......................... 136
Parking lights ........................... 136
Reversing lights .......................137
Misted light covers ...................137
Interior lighting ........................... 137
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 137
Interior lights ............................ 137
Reading lights .......................... 138
Sunvisor lights ......................... 138Lighting features ........................139
Centre console lighting ............139
Entry lighting ............................ 139
Exit lighting .............................. 139
Battery discharge protection ....140Exterior lighting
Light switch
Light switch with Automatic light
control