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Instruments and controls89Flashes
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 3 109.
Automatic light control 3 108.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 113.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 113.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green Cruise control is active.Cruise control 3 140.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 142.
Bonnet open / illuminates when the bonnet is
open on vehicles with stop-start
system.
Stop-start system 3 127.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display, Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
● overall odometer
● trip odometer
● some control indicators
● vehicle information
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90Instruments and controls● trip/fuel information
● vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 94
In the Uplevel-Display the following
main menus can be selected by
pressing MENU on the turn signal
lever:
● Vehicle Information Menu
● Trip/Fuel Information Menu
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pressing
MENU on the turn signal lever. Menu
symbols are indicated in the top line
of the display:
● X Vehicle Information Menu
● W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
● s ECO Information Menu
Some 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 3 100.
Memorised settings 3 22.
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.
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Instruments and controls91
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select a function or
to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu , or on Uplevel-
Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on version:
● Unit : displayed units can be
changed
● Tyre Pressure System : checks
tyre pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 186
● Tyre Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actual tyre inflation pressure 3 186
● Remaining Oil Life : indicates
when to change the engine oil
and filter 3 80
● Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the
current route section 3 148
● Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed a warning chime
will be activatedSelection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display,
Uplevel-Display and Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
● trip odometer 1
● trip odometer 2
● digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
On vehicles with trip computer more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 97.
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92Instruments and controlsECO Information MenuPress MENU to select s in the top
line of the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Submenus are:
● Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
illustration 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
and shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
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Instruments and controls93Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or Colour-Info- Display . The Info-Display is located in
the instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display
Graphic-Info-Display indicates: ● time 3 76
● outside temperature 3 75
● date 3 76
● Infotainment system, see
description in the Infotainment
manual
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 100
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates in colour:
● time 3 76
● outside temperature 3 75
● date 3 76
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● system settings
● vehicle messages 3 94
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 100
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
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94Instruments and controlsSelections are made via:● menus
● function buttons and multifunction knob of the
Infotainment system
Selecting with the Infotainment
system
Select a function via the Infotainment
system buttons. The menu of the
selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to
select an item and to confirm.
Multifunction knob
The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus:
Turn ● to mark a menu option
● to set a numeric value or to display a menu option
Press (the outer ring) ● to select or activate the marked option
● to confirm a set value ● to switch a system function on/off
BACK
Press BACK to:
● exit a menu without changing settings
● return from a submenu to a higher menu level
● delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold BACK for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
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Instruments and controls95Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message10Brakes overheated16Brake light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message53Tighten fuel filler cap54Water in diesel fuel filterS68Service power steeringS73Service all-wheel drive systemS75Service air conditioningS79Top up engine oilS81Service transmissionS82Change engine oil soonS84Engine power is reducedS89Service vehicle soon128Bonnet open134Parking assist fault, clean
bumperS136Service parking assist174Low battery
Note
"S" means "Service vehicle soon".
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display and Uplevel-
Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● service messages
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● drive systems
● ride control systems
● driver assistance systems
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Instruments and controls97Trip computer
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever 3 89.
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu on
Uplevel-Display
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one of the submenus:
● trip odometer 1
● trip odometer 2
● range
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● average speed
● digital speed
● traffic sign assistant
● route guidance
Trip/Fuel Information Menu on
Uplevel-Combi-Display
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
submenus:
● trip odometer 1
