The essentialsMenuFunction
Audio
Station display on the radio.
Track name on the CD.
Track name in Media mode
››› Booklet Ra-
dio or ››› Booklet Navigation system.
Tele-
phoneInformation and possible configurations
of the mobile phone preinstallation
››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Navigation
system.
Lap tim-
er *In a racing circuit, measurement and
memorisation of lap times by the vehicle
and comparison with previously measured
best times ››› page 26.
Vehicle
statusDisplay of the current warning or informa-
tion texts and other system components,
according to equipment ››› page 28. Driving data
The MFD (multifunction display) shows differ-
ent
v
alues for the journey and the consump-
tion.
Changing between display modes on the
MFD
● In vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel:
Press the rocker switch on the
w ind
s
creen wiper lever ››› Fig. 35.
● Vehicles with a multifunction steering
wheel:
turn the thumbwheel ››› Fig. 36. Multifunction display memory
The multifu
nction display is equipped with
three memories that work automatically: MFD
from departure, MFD from refuelling and MFD
total calculation. On the screen display, you
can read which memory is currently dis-
played.
● Toggle between memories with the ignition
on and the memory di
splayed: Press the
button on the windscreen wiper lever
or the button of the multifunction steering
wheel .
MenuFunction
MFD from
departure
Display and storage of the values for
the journey and the consumption from
when the ignition is switched on to
when it is switched off.
If the journey is continued in less than
2 hours after the ignition is switched
off, the new data is added to the data
already stored in the memory. The
memory will automatically be deleted if
the journey is interrupted for more than
2 hours.
MFD from refuellingDisplay and storage of the values for
the journey and the consumption. By
refuelling, the memory will be erased
automatically.
MenuFunction
MFD total
calcula-
tion
The memory records the values for a
specific number of partial trips, up to a
total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km or
9999 km, depending on the model of
instrument panel. On reaching either of
these limits a)
, the memory is automati-
cally erased and starts to count from 0
again.
a) It varies according to the instrument panel version.
Erasing a memory manually
● Select the memory that you wish to erase.
● Hold the button of the multifunction
s t
eerin
g wheel or the button of the multi-
f u
nction wheel
pressed down for about 2 sec-
onds.
Personalising the displays
In the Easy Connect system you can adjust
which of the possible displays of the MFD can
be shown on the instrument panel display
with the button and the
S
ET
TINGS function
b utt
on ›
›› page 21. » 25
The essentials
Data summaryMenuFunction
Current fuel
consumption
The current fuel consumption dis-
play operates throughout the jour-
ney, in litres/100 km; and with the
engine running and the vehicle
stopped, in litres/hour.
Average fuel consumption
After turning on the ignition, aver-
age fuel consumption in li-
tres/100 km will be displayed after
travelling about 100 metres. Other-
wise horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated approxi-
mately every 5 seconds.
ACT ®
*: Depending on the equip-
ment, number of active cylinders.
Operating range
Approximate distance in km that can
still be travelled with the fuel re-
maining in the tank, assuming the
same style of driving is maintained.
This is calculated using the current
fuel consumption.
Travelling timeThis indicates the hours (h) and mi-
nutes (min) since the ignition was
switched on.
JourneyDistance covered in km (m) after
switching on the ignition.
Average
speed
The average speed will be shown af-
ter a distance of about 100 metres
has been travelled. Otherwise hori-
zontal lines are displayed. The value
shown is updated approximately ev-
ery 5 seconds.
MenuFunction
Digital dis-
play of
speedCurrent speed displayed in digital
format.
Speed warn-
ing at ---
km/h or Speed
warning at
--- mphIf the stored speed is exceeded (be-
tween 30 - 250 km/h, or 19 -
155 mph), an audible warning is
given together with a visual warn-
ing.
Oil tempera-
tureUpdated engine oil temperature dig-
ital display
Coolant tem-
perature
gaugeDigital display of the current temper-
ature of the liquid coolant.
Convenience consumersInformation about the vehicle’s
main convenience consumers. It is
displayed by means of a consump-
tion indicator bar.
Eco tipsTips on how to save fuel.
Reset data “when set-
ting off”Reset journey data when setting off.
Reset data
for “total
calculation”Reset travel journey to zero. Storing a speed with the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warning at
--- km/h (---
mph)
● Press the button
on the windscreen
w iper l
ev
er or the button on the multifunc-tion steering wheel to store the current speed
and activ
at
e the w
arning.
● To switch system on: adjust to the desired
speed within 5 sec
onds using the rocker
switch on the windscreen wiper lever or
b y
t
urning the thumbwheel on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel. Next, press the button or
again or wait several seconds.
The s peed i
s
stored and the warning activa-
ted.
● To switch system off: press the but-
ton or
. The stored speed is de-
l et
ed.
Assist systems menu
MenuFunction
Front As-
sistSwitching the monitoring system on
and off ››› page 179.
Fatigue
detection *Switching the fatigue detection on or
off (pause recommendation)
››› page 185. Timer*
You can access the timer via the selection
menu
››
›
page 24.
It allows you to manually time lap times on a
racing circuit, memorise them and compare
them to the vehicle's previous best times. 26
The essentials
The following menus can be displayed:
● Stop
● Lap
● Pause
● Partial time
● Statistics
Ch an
g
e from one menu to another
● Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel:
press the rocker switch in the
w ind
s
creen wiper lever.
● Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
pres
s or
.
Menu “Stop”
Start
The timer starts.
If there are existing laps and they are in-
cluded in the statistics, it will begin with
the number of laps in question.
It is only possible to begin with a new first
lap if the statistics have been reset first in
the Statistics
menu.
Since
startThe timer begins when the vehicle sets
off.
If the vehicle is already moving, the timer
begins once the vehicle has stopped.
Statis-
ticsThe Statistics menu is displayed on
the screen.
Menu “Lap”
New lap
The timer of the current lap stops and a
new lap starts immediately. The time for
the lap you have just completed is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Partial timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is dis-
played. The timer continues in parallel.
StopThe current lap timer will be interrupted.
The lap does not end. The Pause menu is
displayed.
Menu “Pause”
ContinueThe interrupted timer continues.
New lapA new timer starts. The halted lap ends
and is included in the statistics.
Interr. lapThe timer of the current lap ends and is
cancelled. It is not included in the statis-
tics.
EndThe current timer ends. The lap is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Menu “Partial time”
Partial
timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is dis-
played. The timer continues in parallel.
New lap
The timer of the current lap stops and a
new lap starts immediately. The time for
the lap you have just completed is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Menu “Partial time”
StopThe current lap timer will be interrupted.
The lap does not end. The Pause menu is
displayed.
Menu “Statistics”
View of the latest lap times:
– total time
– best lap time
– worst lap time
– average lap duration
A maximum of 10 laps is possible, and a
total duration of 99 hours, 59 minutes
and 59 seconds.
If one of the 2 limits is reached, you will
have to reset the statistics in order to be-
gin a new timer.
BackThis returns to the previous menu.
Reset-
ting to
zeroAll the memorised statistical data are re-
set. WARNING
Do your best to avoid handling the timer
whil e driv
ing.
● Only set the timer or consult statistics
when the vehic
le is stationary.
● While driving, do not handle the timer in
complic
ated driving situations. 27
The essentials
Gear-change indicator Fig. 38
Instrument panel: gear-change indica-
t or (m
anual
gearbox). A gear change will be recommended if the
g
e
ar
you are in is not the most economical
choice. If no gear-change is recommended, it
means that you are already in the most eco-
nomical gear.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The following display symbols ›››
Fig. 38
mean:
● Chan ge to a higher gear: the suggested
g
ear appears to the right of the current gear
when a higher gear is recommended .
● Change to a lower gear: the suggested
g
ear appears to the left of the current gear
when a lower gear is recommended .
The gear recommendation may occasionally
skip a gear (2nd 4th). Vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
The dis
p
lay is only visible in tiptronic mode
››› page 163.
The following display symbols mean:
● Shiftin g up a gear
●
Shifting down a gear CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is intended to help
sav e f
uel, but it is not intended to recom-
mend the right gear for all driving situations.
In certain situations, only the driver can
choose the correct gear (for instance when
overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or
towing a trailer). Note
The display disappears from the instrument
panel when
you press the clutch pedal. Outside temperature display
Outside temperature
When the outs
ide t
emper
ature is below +4°C
(+39°F), the “ice crystal” symbol (warning of
risk of freezing) is also displayed. At first, this
symbol flashes and then it remains lit until
the outside temperature rises above +6°C
(+43°F) ››› in Indications on the display on
p ag
e 98
. When the vehicle is at a standstill or when
travel
ling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be higher than the true
outside temperature as a result of the heat
produced by the engine.
The temperatures measured range from
-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F).
Engine oil temperature display Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel
● Press the rocker switch ›
››
Fig. 35 2 until
the m ain menu ap
pe
ars. Enter into Driving
data . With the button 2 move to the oil
t emper
at
ure gauge.
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel
● Enter the submenu Driving data and
turn the thumbwheel
until the oil tempera-
ture display appears.
The engine reaches its operating temperature
when in normal driving conditions, the oil
temperature is between 80°C (180°F) and
120°C (250°F) . If the engine is required to
work hard and the outside temperature is
high, the engine oil temperature can in-
crease. This does not present any problem as
long as the warning lamps ›››
table on
page 34 or ››› table on page 34 do not
appear on the display. 29
The essentials
Additional consumers ●
Operation with the windscreen wiper lever*:
Pre s
s the rocker switch ››› Fig. 35 2 until the
main menu ap pe
ars. Enter into the section
Driving data . With the rocker switch,
move to the display Convenience con-
sumers .
● Operation with the multi-function steering
wheel*:
move with the buttons
or
to Driving data
and enter with
OK. Turn
the right thumbwheel until the Conven-
ience consumers display appears.
In addition, a scale will inform you of the cur-
rent sum of all the additional appliances.
Saving tips Tips on how to save fuel will be displayed in
c
ondition
s
that increase fuel consumption.
Follow them to reduce consumption. The indi-
cations appear automatically only with the ef-
ficiency programme. After a time, the tips will
disappear automatically.
If you wish to hide a saving tip immediately
after it appears, press any button on the
windscreen wiper lever*/multifunction steer-
ing wheel*. Note
● If y
ou hide a saving tip, it will reappear af-
ter you switch the ignition on again.
● The saving tips do not appear in all situa-
tions, but
rather with a large separation of
time. Speed warning device
The speed warning device warns the driver
when they h
av
e exceeded the pre-set speed
limit by 3 km/h (2 mph). An audible warning
signal sounds, and the warning lamp and
the driver message Speed limit excee-
ded! will be displayed simultaneously on the
instrument panel. The warning lamp
switches off after reducing speed below the
stored maximum limit.
Speed warning programming is recommen-
ded if you wish to be reminded of a maxi-
mum speed, such as when travelling in a
country with different speed limits or for a
maximum speed for winter tyres.
Setting speed limit warning
You can use the radio or the Easy Connect* to
set, alter or cancel the speed limit warning.
● Vehicles with radio : pres
s the SETUP button
> c ontr
o
l button Driver Assistant >
Speed warning . ●
Vehicles
with Easy Connect : press the button and the function button SETTINGS >
Driver assistance > Speed warning .
The w arnin
g limit
can be set from 30 to
240 km/h (20 to 149 mph). The adjustment
is made at 10 km/h (5 mph) intervals. Note
● Ple a
se bear in mind that, even with the
speed warning function, it is still important
to keep an eye on the vehicle speed with the
speedometer and to observe the legal speed
limits.
● The speed limit warning function in the ver-
sion for some c
ountries warns you at a speed
of 120 km/h (75 mph). This is a factory-set
speed limit. 30
The essentials
● Rel
e
ase the button 0.0/SET and press it
ag ain f
or the ne
xt 20 seconds. Note
● The serv ic
e message disappears after a few
seconds, when the engine is started or when OK/RESET is pressed on the windscreen wiper
lev er
, or OK on the multifunction steering
wheel.
● In v
ehicles with the LongLife system in
which the batt
ery has been disconnected for
a long period of time, it is not possible to cal-
culate the date of the next service. Therefore
the service interval display may not be cor- rect. In this case, bear in mind the maximum
service intervals permitted in the ››› Booklet
Maintenance Programme. Cruise control
Oper atin
g the c
ruise control system
(CCS)* Fig. 40
On the left of the steering column:
sw it
c
hes and controls for operating the CCS ●
Switching on the CCS: Move switch
› ›
›
Fig. 40 1 to .
The system is on. If no
s peed h
as been programmed, the system will
not control it.
● Activating the CCS: Press button ›››
Fig. 40
2 in the ar
e
a. The current speed is
memorised and controlled. ●
Temporari
ly switching off the CCS: Move
switch ››› Fig. 40 1 to
or push the
br ak
e. The cruise control system is switched
off temporarily.
● Reactivating the CCS: Press button
›››
Fig. 40 2 in
. The memorised speed
i s
saved and controlled again.
● Increasing stored speed during CCS regula-
tion: pres
s button 2 in
. The vehicle ac-
c el
erates until the new stored speed.
● Reducing stored speed during CCS regula-
tion: pres
s button 2 in t
o lower the
s peed b
y 1 km/h (1 mph). Speed is reduced
until reaching the new stored speed.
● Switching off the CCS: Move switch
›››
Fig. 40 1 to .
The system is disconnec-
t ed and the memori
sed speed is deleted.
››› in Introduction on page 178
››› page 178 32
The essentials
Warning lamps On the in s
trument
panelFig. 41
Instrument panel, on dash panel. Red warning lamps
Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument
panel display–
Parking brake on.›››
page
158
Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low or
there is a fault in the brake sys-
tem.››› page
157
Lit up or flashing: Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
153
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
62
Use the foot brake!»
33
The essentials
Yellow warning lamps Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument
panel display–
Front brake pads worn.›››
page
157
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or
disconnection caused by the sys-
tem.
››› page
158
flashes: ESC or ASR activated.
ASR manually deactivated.›››
page
158
ABS faulty or does not work.
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page 18
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.››› page
167
it lights up:
pre-heating of diesel
engine.
››› page
169
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management.
fault in the petrol engine man-
agement.›››
page
169
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
153
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
221
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
100
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
67 Other warning lamps
Left or right turn signal.›››
page 19
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
125
Trailer turn signals›››
page
186
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
163
it lights up:
cruise control activa-
ted or speed limiter switched on
and active.
››› page 32
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded.
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page 19
››› in Control and warning lamps on
page 101
››› page 100 On the instrument panel display
Fig. 42
On the instrument panel display: door
open.
Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indi-
cation: door(s), rear lid or
bonnet open or not properly
closed.
››› page 28
Ignition: Do not carry on
driving! Engine coolant level
too low, coolant temperature
too high
››› page 210
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system.
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page 207 34