
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.

Instruments and controls91Control indicators in the
instrument panel
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn signal 3 92XSeat belt reminder 3 92vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92WAirbag deactivation 3 92pCharging system 3 93ZMalfunction indicator light
3 93AService vehicle soon 3 93oService display 3 93CStop engine 3 94RBrake system 3 94uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94kjUpshift, downshift 3 94ìLane departure warning 3 94RElectronic Stability Program
3 95ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 95WEngine coolant temperature
3 95!Preheating 3 95YAdBlue 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 95IEngine oil pressure 3 96YLow fuel 3 96DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 96\Autostop inhibited (Stop-start
system) 3 969Exterior light 3 97CHigh beam 3 97íHigh beam assist 3 97>Fog light 3 97øRear fog light 3 97mCruise control 3 97

92Instruments and controlsUCruise control speed limiter
3 97&Tachograph 3 97yDoor open 3 97
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 179.
Fuses 3 187.
Turn signals 3 107.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A warning chime also sounds for
approx. 90 seconds.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.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.
Three-point seat belts 3 52.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates briefly. If
it does not illuminate 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.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 51, 3 54.
Airbag deactivation
W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 58.

Instruments and controls939Danger
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.
Airbag system 3 54, belt tensioners
3 51, airbag deactivation 3 58.
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 briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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.
If Z illuminates in combination with
A , stop vehicle and switch off engine
as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
A illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 98.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 137.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Service display
Control indicator o also illuminates in
the Driver Information Centre when
the remaining distance before the
next service reaches 0 km or the
service date is due.

Instruments and controls97Illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates
Illuminates green during an Autostop.
If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 104.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 105.High beam assist
í illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 105.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 108.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 108.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 154.
Tachograph & illuminates when there is a fault
3 102.
Door open y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the load
compartment is open.
Depending on version, control
indicator also illuminates in
transmission display, indicating
relevant open door.

Instruments and controls99Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.
Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 194.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 52.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 150.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 158.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 145.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 85.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 27.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 27.

100Instruments and controls● During activation anddeactivation of alarm monitoringof vehicle inclination 3 33.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 138.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 162.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on 3 104.
● There is a fault with the power door lock system 3 26.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 145;
the parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or
the brake pedal has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 98.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 27.
● If the parking brake is not applied
when the power sliding door
switch is pressed 3 27.
● If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active 3 27.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 132.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled

104LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 104
Light switch .............................. 104
Automatic light control .............104
High beam ............................... 105
High beam assist .....................105
Headlight flash ......................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ....106
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 106
Daytime running lights .............106
Adaptive forward lighting .........107
Hazard warning flashers ..........107
Turn and lane-change signals . 107
Front fog lights ......................... 108
Rear fog lights ......................... 108
Reversing lights .......................108
Misted light covers ...................108
Interior lighting ........................... 109
Interior lights ............................ 109
Load compartment lighting ......109
Reading lights .......................... 110
Lighting features ........................111
Exit lighting .............................. 111
Battery discharge protection ....111Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
High beam control indicator P 3 97.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 97.
Note
If the headlights have been switched on manually, a warning chime will
sound when the engine is switched
off and when the driver's door is
opened as a reminder that the lights
are still on.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated togetherwith low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control