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Seats, restraints59
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose theposition:OFF *:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
OFF * illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 63. No adult
person is allowed to occupy
the front passenger seatON V:front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicator ON V
illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on, the
front passenger airbag system will
inflate in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
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Instruments and controls103Further 12 Volt power outlets are
located in the rear console
and at the left sidewall in the load
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 154.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console. Fold the cover
downwards.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
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104Instruments and controlsWarning 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.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in km.
Trip odometer The recorded distance is displayed
since the last reset.
Trip odometer counts up to 9999 km
and then restarts at 0.
Two trip odometer pages are
selectable for different trips.
Select ; by pressing Menu on the
turn signal lever. Turn adjuster wheel
on turn signal lever and select ;1
or ; 2. Each trip odometer page can
be reset separately by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds on the respective
menu.
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106Instruments and controlsFuel selectorNatural gas operation, CNG
Press Y to switch between petrol and
natural gas operation. The LED 1
status shows the current operating mode.
1 off:natural gas
operation1 illumi‐
nates:petrol operation1 flashes:no switching is
possible, one type of
fuel is emptyAs soon as the natural gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for natural gas operation 3 199.
Liquid gas operation, LPG
Press LPG to switch between petrol
and liquid gas operation. The LED
1 status shows the current operating
mode.
1 off:petrol operation1 flashes:checking conditions
for fuel transition to
liquid gas operation.
Illuminates if
conditions are fulfilled.1 illumi‐
nates:liquid gas operation1 flashes 5
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 3 200.
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Instruments and controls107Engine coolant temperaturegauge
Number of LEDs displayed shows the coolant temperature.
up to 3 LEDs:engine operating
temperature not
yet reached4 to 6 LEDs:normal operating
temperaturemore than 6
LEDs:temperature too
highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system informs
when to change the engine oil and
filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and
filter change will be indicated can vary
considerably.
The remaining oil life duration menu
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 117.
Select Vehicle Information
Menu ? by pressing MENU on the
turn signal lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
Remaining oil life duration is indicated
in percentage.
ResetPress SET/CLR on turn signal lever
for several seconds to reset. The
ignition must be switched on but
engine not running.
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108Instruments and controlsThe 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 been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).
Service information 3 258.
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 controls111Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat or for front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red in the instrument cluster.
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 51.Seat belt status on rear seats
X illuminates or flashes white or grey
in the Driver Information Centre, after having started the engine.
Illuminates white
Seat belt is unfastened.
Illuminates grey
Seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes white or grey
Fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 51.
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 extinguish 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.
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 50, 3 54.
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112Instruments and controlsAirbag deactivation
ONV illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
OFF * illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 58.
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.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 219.
