▶Seek help from a specialist garage.
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.
Other incidents
The following reasons can explain the warning light being illuminated.
▶ The vehicle is loaded on one side. Distribute the load evenly.
▶ The wheels of one axle are loaded more heavily (e.g. when driving uphill or
downhill).
▶ Snow chains are mounted.
▶ A wheel has been changed.
CAUTION
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
roads) the warning light in the instrument cluster can be delayed or does
not light up at all.
Low fuel - petrol
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
illuminates – the petrol level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 4-5 litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 118.
Low fuel - natural gas
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
illuminates – the natural level in the fuel tank is at the reserve level (approxi-
mately 1.5 kg litres).
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Please refuel » page 119.
Rear fog light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – the rear fog light is switched on.
Emission control system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the emission control system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Engine electronics check
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – there is a fault in the engine management system. The system
makes it possible to drive on in emergency mode - there may be a noticeable
reduction in engine performance.
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Airbag system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
System fault
lights up - there is a fault in the airbag system.
This also applies if the warning light does not come on when the ignition is
switched on.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored automatically even if one
of the airbags is switched off.
One of the airbags or a belt tensioner has been disabled by the diagnostic
tool
lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on and
then flashes for approximately 12 seconds.
The front passenger airbag has been disabled with the key switch
lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
35Instruments and warning lights
Below the lettering in the middle of the dash panel lights
up after switching on the ignition » page 20, Deactivating the front passenger
airbag .WARNINGWhen a fault in the airbag system occurs, there is a risk of the system not
being triggered in the event of an accident. Therefore, this must be
checked immediately by a specialized garage.
Handbrake - automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up or flashes - engage the parking brake.
Further information » page 100, Automated transmission .
Brake pedal (automatic transmission)
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – apply the brake.
Further information » page 100, Automated transmission .
Turn signal system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
flashes – the left turn signal is turned on.
flashes – the right turn signal is turned on.
If there is a fault in the turn signal system, the warning light flashes at twice
its normal rate.
When the hazard warning light system is switched on, this will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both warning lights to flash.
Cruise control system
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – the vehicle speed is regulated by the cruise control system.
Main beam
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – the main beam or the headlight flasher is switched on.
/ Rear seat belt warning light
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up – a rear seat belt is not fastened.
lights up – a rear seat belt is fastened.
When the seat belt is fastened/unfastened, the particular light lights up briefly
and indicates the current belt status!
City Safe Drive
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
flashes quickly - the City Safe Drivesystem is braking the vehicle automati-
cally.
flashes slowly - the system is not available or there is a system malfunction.
If the system is turned off and the vehicle is moving at a speed of about 5-30
km/h, the warning light
lights up in the instrument cluster display.
If the system is activated again, the warning light
lights up in the instru-
ment cluster display for about 5 s.
Further information » page 107, City Safe Drive .
/ START-STOP
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up - the START-STOPsystem is active.
lights up - the START-STOPsystem is active, but the automatic engine cut-
off is not possible.
flashes - the START-STOPsystem is not available.
Further information » page 96, START-STOPsystem .
36Using the system
Information system
Driver information system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Display in the instrument cluster
37
Switching between the time and external temperature display
37
Setting the time in the instrument cluster
37
Trip counter
38
Recommended gear
38
Operating the information system
39
Display in the instrument cluster
Fig. 20
Display types: MAXI DOT / Segment displays
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the information system uses the dis-
play in the instrument cluster to provide the following information » Fig. 20.
▶ Time
▶ Counter for distance travelled (trip)
▶ Engaged gear / gear recommendation
▶ Warning lights
▶ Information messages
▶ Service interval display
▶ Multifunction display
▶ External temperature display
▶ Fuel gauge » Fig. 17 on page 30 .
▶ Door alarm
Door, luggage compartment and bonnet alarm
When the door or luggage compartment / bonnet is open, a graphical warning appears in theMAXI DOT display. An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive
the vehicle above 6 km/h when a door is open.
Switching between the time and external temperature display
only applies to the segment display (instrument cluster - variant 3).
›
Hold the key
C
» Fig. 21 on page 37 until the time/ external temperature
display flashes.
›
Release the button.
›
Select the desired indication by pressing briefly.
›
Wait a few seconds until the selected indication stops flashing.
Setting the time in the instrument cluster
Fig. 21
Button in the instrument cluster: Variant 1 and 2/ Variant 3
The time can be adjusted with the ignition on.
Instrument cluster - Var. 1 and 2
›
Press down button
A
until » Fig. 21 the hour flashes in the display.
›
The hour is set by repeatedly pressing button
B
.
›
Switch to the minutes by pressing button
A
.
›
The minutes are set by repeatedly pressing button
B
.
›
Confirm the value entered by pressing button
A
again, or wait for around 5
seconds. The setting is saved automatically (the value stops flashing).
In vehicles equipped with the instrument cluster-Var.1 display, it is also possi-
ble to set the
Time
in the time menu item » page 41, Menu item
Settings
.
Instrument cluster - Var. 3
›
Hold the button
C
» Fig. 21 until the time display flashes.
37Information 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
NoteDisconnecting the vehicle battery will delete all memory data.
MAXI DOT display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menu item
Audio41
Menu item
Vehicle status41
Menu item
Settings41
The MAXI DOT display is a user interface which, depending on equipment fit-
ted, provides information about the radio, the multifunction display, the assis-
tance systems etc. Furthermore, it enables the setting of some other functions
of your vehicle.
The menus with details can be operated and displayed using the buttons on
the operating lever » page 39.
Main menu points ■
MFD
(Multifunction display) » page 39
■
Audio
» page 41
■
Vehicle status
» page 41
■
Settings
» page 41
Note
■
If warning messages are displayed, these messages must be verified to ac-
cess the main menu.■
The menu chosen always shifts to one of the higher levels after 10 seconds if
the display is not currently active.
Menu item
Audio
The following information is displayed in the
Audio
menu item.
Radio
▶ Currently playing station (name/frequency).
▶ The selected frequency range (e.g. FM) optionally with the number of the sta-
tion button (e.g. FM 3), if the station is stored in the memory list.
▶ List of available stations (if more than 5 stations can be received).
▶ TP traffic announcements.
Media
▶ Name of the track being played, if necessary, further information regarding
title (e.g. artist, album name), if this information is stored as a so called ID3
tag on the audio source.
Menu item
Vehicle status
Certain functions and conditions of individual vehicle systems are checked
continuously when the ignition is switched on. If there is a system failure, the
relevant message is displayed in the MAXI DOTDisplay, in conjunction with in-
dicator lights, if necessary, indicator light illumination takes place in the instru-
ment cluster » page 31, Warning lights .
The menu item
Vehicle status
is shown in the main menu of the MAXI DOT dis-
play whenever there is at least one fault message . After selecting this menu,
the first of the error messages is displayed.
Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3.
This indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is being dis-
played.
Menu item
Settings
There is an option to change certain settings using the display. The following
menu items can be selected.
Language
Setting the language for the texts shown on the display.
MFD data
Switching on/off certain information of the multifunction display.
Time
- Setting the time, the time format (24 or 12 hour) and the change-over to
summer/winter time.
Units
- Setting the units for temperature, consumption and distance travelled.
Service
Display the distance travelled and the days until the next service
date » page 42 , Service interval display .
Factory setting.
- Resetting the display functions to factory settings.
41Information 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