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Instruments and controls79Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 80
Steering wheel adjustment ........80
Steering wheel controls .............80
Horn ........................................... 80
Steering column controls ...........80
Windscreen wiper/washer .........81
Outside temperature ..................82
Clock ......................................... 83
Power outlets ............................. 83
Cigarette lighter ......................... 84
Ashtrays .................................... 84
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 85
Instrument cluster ......................85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 86
Trip odometer ............................ 86
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
AdBlue gauge ............................ 87
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine oil level monitor .............87
Service display .......................... 88Transmission display .................88
Control indicators ......................89
Turn signal ................................. 92
Seat belt reminder .....................92
Airbag and belt tensioners .........92
Airbag deactivation ....................92
Charging system .......................93
Malfunction indicator light ..........93
Service vehicle soon .................93
Stop engine ............................... 94
Brake system ............................. 94
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....94
Upshift ....................................... 94
Lane departure warning ............94
Electronic Stability Program ......95
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 95
Engine coolant temperature ......95
Preheating ................................. 95
AdBlue ....................................... 95
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 95
Engine oil pressure ....................96
Low fuel ..................................... 96
Stop-start system ......................96
Exterior light .............................. 97
High beam ................................. 97
High beam assist .......................97
Fog light ..................................... 97
Rear fog light ............................. 97Cruise control............................ 97
Tachograph ............................... 97
Door open .................................. 97
Information displays .....................98
Driver Information Centre ..........98
Info display ................................ 98
Vehicle messages ........................99
Warning chimes .........................99
Trip computer ............................. 100
Tachograph ................................ 102
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80Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 154.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
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Instruments and controls81Windscreen wiper/washerWindscreen wiper0:offP /AUTO:timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with
rain sensor1:slow2:fast
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Note
During driving, wiper speed is
reduced automatically when the
vehicle is at a standstill. As soon as
the vehicle starts to move, wiping
returns to the selected speed unless the lever has been moved.
Adjustable delay of timed interval
wipingP /AUTO:timed interval wiping
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
delay between wipes:
longer delay:turn adjuster
wheel downwardsshorter delay:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Timed interval wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Automatic wiping with rain sensorP /AUTO:automatic wiping with
rain sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wipers.
Automatic wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Note
During extreme weather conditions,
e.g. fog or snow, automatic wiping
with rain sensor may become
unavailable. If required, select
another wiper position.
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82Instruments and controlsAdjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.short pull:wiper swipes oncelong pull:wiper swipes for a few
strokes
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the information
display as a warning for icy road
conditions. This will continue to flash until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
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Instruments and controls839Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time and/or date may appear in the information display 3 98 or the
Driver Information Centre 3 98.
Set time and date in information
display
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Set time in Driver Information
Centre
Display the clock function by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever. When the time flashes (after
approx. two seconds):
● Press and hold the bottom button.
● Hours flash.
● Press top button to change hours.
● Press and hold bottom button to set hours.
● Minutes flash.
● Press top button to change minutes.
● Press and hold bottom button to set minutes and exit setting
mode.
Power outlets
12 V power outlets are located in the instrument panel and in the rear of the
vehicle.
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84Instruments and controls
Connecting electrical accessories
while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off the power outlet is
deactivated.
Additionally, the power outlet may be
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
USB socket
In the Infotainment unit (or in the
centre console) there is a USB socket
for the connection of external audio
sources and for charging devices.
Note
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
Cigarette lighter
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
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Instruments and controls85Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Speed limiterMaximum speed may be restricted by
a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for
ten seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Note
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 158, cruise control
speed limiter 3 154.
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86Instruments and controlsOdometer
Displays the recorded distance in km.Trip odometer
The trip odometer displays the
distance travelled since the last reset.
Press button once on end of
windscreen wiper lever to display the
trip odometer.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button for a few seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to zero.
Tachograph 3 102.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately 3 164.
Never run the tank dry. Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 178.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.