
Using the system
cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
47
Door opening lever
45
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
55
Central locking system
44
Air outlet nozzles
74
Parking ticket holder
60
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
50
▶Speed regulating system
106
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
17
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
53
▶Multifunction display
39
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶   START STOP
96
▶
 Rear window heater
53
▶
 Seat heater on the front left seat
58
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Controls for heating / air conditioning
72
Radio
75
Interior mirror
55
Buttons / warning lights (depending on the specification):
▶  Hazard lights
52
▶
  
  
  
  
  Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
20
▶  Seat heating for the front right seat
58
Fold-down hooks
65
Front passenger airbag
17
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
64
Electric window in the front passenger door
47
Storage compartment
601234567891011121314151617181920Light switch49
Bonnet release lever
120
Regulator for headlight beam adjustment
49
Steering wheel locking lever
13
Ignition lock
96
Cup holder
61
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶  City Safe Drive
107
▶
 Tyre pressure monitoring
108
Handbrake lever
98
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gear shift lever (manual gearbox)
99
▶Selector lever (automated gearbox)
100
Depending on specification:
▶ 12 volt power socket
63
▶Cigarette lighter
62
▶USB input
87
Storage compartment
61
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 15.212223242526272829303129cockpit  

 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)34  Anti-lock braking system (ABS)34
 
34
 Low fuel - petrol
35
 Low fuel - natural gas
35
 Rear fog light
35
 Emission control system
35
  Engine electronics check
35
 Airbag system
35
 Handbrake - automatic transmission
36
 Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
36
 
  Turn signal system
36
  Cruise control system
36
  Main beam
36
/
  Rear seat belt warning light
36
  City Safe Drive
36
 / 
  START-STOP
36
The warning lights in the instrument cluster indicate the status of certain
functions or the presence of faults.
Some warning lights can be accompanied by acoustic signals and messages in
the display of the instrument cluster if required.
After switching on the ignition, some warning lights  light up  briefly as a func-
tion test. If the tested systems are OK, the corresponding warning lights  extin-
guishes  for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting the
engine.
WARNING■ Ignoring light-up indicator lamps in the instrument cluster and the control
symbols in the display may cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle.■
If you have to stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe
distance from the traffic, switch off the engine and activate the hazard
warning light system  » page 52. Place the warning triangle at the prescri-
bed distance.
■
The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. The following
warning instructions must be followed at all times when working in the en-
gine compartment  » page 120, Engine compartment .
 Handbrake
Read and observe 
 on page 32 first.
  lights up – the hand brake has been applied.
An audible warning is also given if you drive the vehicle for at least 3 seconds
at a speed of more than 6 km/h.
Braking system
Read and observe 
 on page 32 first.
  lights up - the brake fluid level in the brake system is too low or there is an
ABS fault.
▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the level of the brake fluid
» page 125 .
WARNING■
If the warning light   lights up at the same time as warning light  
» page 34 ,   Anti-lock braking system (ABS) ,   do not continue your
journey!  Seek help from a specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
 Front seat belt warning light
Read and observe 
 on page 32 first.
  lights up - the driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
At a speed of over 20 km/h the warning light   flashes and an audible warning
sounds at the same time.
The warning signal is switched of and the   indicator light is permanently lit if
the driver and front passenger have not fastened their seat belts within the
next 90 seconds.
 Alternator
Read and observe 
 on page 32 first.
  lights up – the battery is not being charged whilst the engine is running. 
32Using the system       

▶Switch off the ignition, start the engine again and travel a short distance.
▶ If the warning light does not go out, obtain assistance from an authorised
dealer.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light comes on after switching on the  
 ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after the motor is restarted and a short drive, the indicator light does not go
out, there is a system error.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
 Stability control (ESC) / Traction control (TCS)
Read and observe 
 on page 32 first.
  flashes – the ESC or TCS is currently active.
  lights up – there is an ESC or TCS fault.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
As the ESC operates in conjunction with the ABS, the ESC warning light will al-
so come on if the ABS system fails.
If the warning light   comes on after starting the engine, the ESC or TCS may
have been switched off for technical reasons. ▶ Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light   does not illuminate after you switch the engine back on,
the ASR is fully functional again.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle's battery has been disconnected and reconnected, the warning
light comes on after switching on the   ignition.
The warning light should go out after driving a short distance.
If, after a short drive, the indicator light does not go out, there is a system er-
ror.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
More information about the ESC system  » page 104, Stability Control (ESC)  or
TCS system  » page 104, Traction control (TCS) .
 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe 
 on page 32 first.
  lights up – there is an ABS fault.
The vehicle will only be braked by the normal brake system without the ABS.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
In the event of an ABS fault, the other braking and stabilization systems are
turned off  » page 103 , Braking and stabilisation systems  .
WARNING■
If the ABS warning light   together with the indicator light   » page 32 ,
 Braking system  lights up,  do not continue to drive!  Seek help from a
specialist garage.■
A fault to the ABS system or the braking system can increase the vehi-
cle's braking distance – risk of accident!
Read and observe  on page 32 first.
Change of tyre pressure values
  lights up - there was a pressure change in one of the tyres.
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Immediately reduce speed and avoid sudden steering and braking manoeu-
vres.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and check the tyres and their inflation
pressures  » page 129 .
▶ Correct the tyre pressure if necessary or replace the affected wheel
» page 134  or use the repair kit  » page 137.
▶ Save the tyre pressure values in the system  » page 109.
System fault
  flashes for approximately 1 minute and remains lit – there may be a fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring system.
▶ Stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off and start the engine again.
If the warning light   flashes again after the engine has started, there is a
system error. 
34Using the system     

Operating the information systemFig. 24 
Buttons on the control lever
Operating the multifunction displayPress  (up or down) - Select data / Setting values
Press  Show / confirm entry
Operating the MAXI DOT display Press  (up or down) - move to the selected menu
Hold  (up or down) - display main menu
Press  - confirm selected menu item
Driving data (multifunction display)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information overview
39
Warning at excessive speeds
40
Memory
40
The driving data is displayed in the multifunction display when is ignition is
switched on.
If vehicles with MAXI DOTdisplay do not show the driving data after switching
on the ignition, select the menu item 
MFD
 in the main menu and confirm
» page 41 , MAXI DOT display .
On vehicles with a MAXI DOT display, there is an option to fade out the units
and some of the information  » page 41, Menu item 
Settings
.
ABABInformation overview
Overview of driving data (depending on the vehicle equipment).
Clock  - current time is displayed.
Outside temperature  - If the outside temperature drops below +4 °C, the tem-
perature indicator appears and a snowflake symbol  
 (display for low temper-
ature) flashes for a few seconds, then remains displayed together with the
outside temperature.
Driving time  - Driving time since last clearing the memory.
Current fuel consumption  - When the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly,
the fuel consumption is displayed in l/h (in models in some countries the fol-
lowing appears --,- km/l). With G-TEC vehicles the current consumption of the
fuel currently being used is displayed ( with regards to a stationary or slow
moving vehicle, the natural gas consumption is displayed in kg/h).
Average fuel consumption  - Is calculated continuously since the last clearing
of the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300
m driven. With G-TEC vehicles, the average consumption of fuel currently being
used is displayed.
Natural gas quality The details of the quality of natural gas are displayed as a
percentage of between 70% to 100%. The higher the value of natural gas, the
lower is the consumption.
Range  - Drive distance in km which can be covered with the existing tank ca-
pacity and with the same driving style. If you drive more efficiently this value
can increase. With G-TEC vehicles the following details are displayed - Range
with natural gas / petrol.
Distance driven  - Distance driven since the memory was last cleared.
Total distance travelled  - Odometer
Average speed  - Value constantly recalculated, for distance since last clearing
the memory. After erasing the memory, no data will appear for the first 300 m
driven.
Current Speed  - Digital speedometer.
Coolant temperature  - If the coolant temperature is in the range 70-120 °C,
the engine operating temperature has been reached. If the temperature is be-
low 70 ° C, high engine speeds and straining the engine should be avoided. If
the temperature is over 120 ° C, the warning light lights up the instrument
cluster  
» page 33 . 39Information system 

Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
42
Prompt in the segment display
42
The service interval display shows the kilometres or days until the next service
event.
Information regarding the service intervals  » page 112.
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
Before the next service date has been reached , the symbol as well as a mes-
sage about the mileage or days until the next service event appears in the dis-
play after switching on the ignition.
At the time of the service , a message appears in the display after switching on
the ignition.
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval
Messages regarding the kilometres and days until the next service appoint-
ment can be displayed any time when the ignition is on, in the
service
menu item
» page 41 , Menu item 
Settings
 » page 41 .
Prompt in the segment display
Before the next service interval is reached , a key symbol 
  and the remain-
ing kilometres are indicated on the display for several seconds after switching
on the ignition.
At the time of the service , an acoustic signal will sound and the lettering
appears for a few seconds after switching on the ignition.
Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlock / lock using key and lock
43
Unlocking/locking with the remote control key
43
Vehicle unlocking / locking with the door opening lever
44
Vehicle locking / unlocking with the central locking button
44
SafeLock
44
Opening/closing a door
45
Child safety lock
45
Malfunctions
45
The vehicle may be equipped with a central locking system which makes it
possible to unlock/lock  all doors and the boot lid simultaneously.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been  un-
locked .
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically.
The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked .
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
If the doors or the luggage compartment lid remain open after the vehicle has
been locked, the turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Automatic locking / unlocking of a vehicle with central locking system
This function enables the locking of all doors and the boot lid from a speed of
15 km / h. Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
Renewed automatic unlocking of all doors as well as the luggage compartment
door when removing the ignition key or by opening any of the doors. 
42Using the system 

WARNING■Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ised persons (e.g. children) could lock the car, turn on the ignition or start
the engine - danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the key grooves clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust etc.) have a nega-
tive effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ignition lock.
Unlock / lock using key and lock
Fig. 26 
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe  and  on page 43 first.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key  » Fig. 26
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking/locking with the remote control keyFig. 27 
Key with pop-out key bit
Read and observe  and  on page 43 first.
Description of the key  » Fig. 27
Unlock button
Lock button
Button to unlock the boot lid
Button for popping out/pushing in the key bit
Battery status warning light - if the warning light does not flash when you
press a button on the key, the battery is discharged.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By  pressing lightly  on the button 
 the lid is unlocked.
By  pressing down  on the button 
 the lid is unlocked and unlatched (part-
opened).
If the lid is unlocked or released with the button  , then the lid is automati-
cally locked after closing. The period of time after which the flap is locked can
be set  » page 46 .
CAUTION
■
The remote control may be affected by signal superimposition by transmit-
ters close to the car.■
The range of the remote control key is about 30 m. The battery must be re-
placed if the central locking only reacts to the remote control at a distance of
less than 3 m away  » page 142.
AB43Unlocking and opening        

Vehicle unlocking / locking with the door opening leverFig. 28 
Door opening lever
Read and observe 
 and  on page 43 first.
On vehicles without central locking, you can lock and unlock doors which do
not have a locking cylinder from the inside.
›
To  unlock the door , push the door opening lever in the direction of the arrow
so that the red marking 
A
 is visible  » Fig. 28.
›
To unlock the door  pull the door opening lever.
Vehicle locking / unlocking with the central locking button
Fig. 29 
Central locking button
Read and observe  and  on page 43 first.
Prerequisites for locking / unlocking with the central locking button
The vehicle is not locked from the outside.
None of the doors are open.
›
To  lock , press the  
 button  » Fig. 29 .
›
To unlock , press the button  
.
The following applies after locking.
▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
SafeLock
Read and observe 
 and  on page 43 first.
SafeLock prevents the door from being opened from the inside. This makes an
attempted break-in to the vehicle more difficult.
Activating
SafeLock is activated when the vehicle is locked from the outside.
This function is pointed out by the following message   
  on the display of
the instrument cluster after switching out the ignition.
Activation display
When SafeLock is activated the warning light in the driver's door flashes for 2
seconds in rapid succession, then starts to flash at longer intervals.
Deactivating
The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
The warning light in the driver door flashes rapidly for about 2 seconds, then
goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The Safelock system switches back on when the vehicle is locked.
WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!44Using the system         

Opening/closing a doorFig. 30 
Door handle/door opening lever
Read and observe 
 and  on page 43 first.
›
To  open from the outside , unlock the vehicle and pull in the direction of ar-
row  » Fig. 30  the door handle 
A
.
›
To open from the inside  pull the door opening lever 
B
 and push the door
away from you.
›
To the  lock from the inside  grab handle 
C
 and close the door.
WARNING■
The door must be closed properly, otherwise it could open whilst the ve-
hicle is in motion - risk of fatality!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
Child safety lockFig. 31 
Rear door: Child safety lock switch on / off
Read and observe 
 and  on page 43 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
›
To  turn on  the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position 
 
» Fig. 31 .
›
To turn off  the child safety lock, turn the vehicle key to position 
.
Malfunctions
Read and observe 
 and  on page 43 first.
Synchronise remote
If the buttons on the remote control key have been depressed several times
beyond the effective range of the equipment or the battery has been replaced
in the remote control key and the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the remote
control, the key must be synchronised.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder within 1 minute of pressing the button.
Central locking fault
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
A failure in the central locking system can lead the vehicle doors and the boot
lid can emergency lock or emergency release  » page 142. 
45Unlocking and opening