80Instruments and controlsIf 9 illuminates together with I
3 86; stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
In the event of the failure of control
indicator v for airbags and belt
tensioners 3 80, 9 will illuminate.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. Consult a
workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 94, Vehicle
shutdown 3 112.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 88.
Turn signal
2 or 3 flashes green.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 144, Fuses
3 150.Turn signals 3 99.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat and/or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched
on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front
passenger seat belt is not fastened. A warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts are fastened.
Three-point seat belts 3 44.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 88.
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 go
out 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.
Instruments and controls83s illuminates during driving when a
fault is present in the transmission.
A warning message may also appear
in the Driver Information Centre
3 88 in conjunction with a warning
chime.
Continued driving is possible,
provided the vehicle is driven with
care and anticipation.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop as soon as possible.
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Gear shifting
[ or Ò illuminates green in the
Driver Information Centre 3 88
when gearshifting is recommended
for fuel saving reasons.
Hill start assist
Z illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is afault in the Hill start assist. Seek the
assistance of a workshop to have the
fault remedied.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) control indicator R may also
illuminate 3 83 in conjunction with
Z .
Depending on version, 9 may
illuminate as an alternative if control
indicator Z is not present. A
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Hill holder unavailable , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
Generic warning 9 3 79.
Hill start assist 3 124.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
orInterference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if control indicator r
is not present. Depending on version,
a corresponding warning message,
e.g. Parking help unavailable , may
also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 88.
Generic warning 9 3 79.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 128.
Electronic Stability Control
R illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
86Instruments and controls9Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove ignition key until
vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steering wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 139.
Change engine oil Diesel engines with diesel particle
filter
I flashes red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
The engine oil life monitor lets you know when to change the oil. Control
indicator I will flash to indicate that
engine oil life has been diminished
and the oil needs changing.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Change engine oil , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
Based on driving conditions, the
interval at which an oil change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
Depending on model variant, I may
flash in the following ways:
● for one minute every two hours, or
● for three minute cycles with I off
for intervals of five seconds
The warning will be repeated every
time the engine is started, until the
engine oil is changed and the service display is reset. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Service display 3 76.
Low engine oil level
S illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, the engine
oil level is insufficient.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Check engine oil level , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
Check oil level before seeking the assistance of a workshop 3 139.
Low fuel $ illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low. Refuel
immediately 3 131.
Never run the tank dry.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Warning low fuel , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Catalytic converter 3 117.
Instruments and controls87Flashes
Fault in fuel system. Have the cause
of the fault remedied by a workshop.
The needle in the fuel gauge will point to 0. Fuel gauge 3 75.
Drain fuel filter U illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Indicates the presence of water in the
diesel.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Check diesel fuel filter , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Immobiliser
d illuminates yellow.If d illuminates when starting, there
is a fault in the immobiliser system.
The engine cannot be started.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Immobiliser 3 28.
Stop-start system
Æ illuminates yellow.
A fault is present in the system. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if control indicator Æ is
not present.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Start&Stop unavailable , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 88.
Generic warning 9 3 79.
Stop-start system 3 113.Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 97.
Control indicator 8 also illuminates
when the exit lighting feature has
been switched on 3 103.
Exterior light failure
µ illuminates yellow.
Failure of one or more of the exterior
lights or associated fuse.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if µ is not present.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Generic warning 9 3 79.
Bulb replacement 3 144.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 97.
92Instruments and controlsSee radio or Radio info (Display audioand radio information)
Available depending on version,
activate radio info (set to On) to
display audio and radio information
(e.g. station frequency, RDS
messages, track number). Deactivate
when not required (set to Off).
Autoclose (Automatic central locking when driving)
Activate the autoclose feature (set to
On ) to automatically lock the doors
when vehicle speed exceeds
12 mph. Deactivate when not
required (set to Off).
Units or Unit of Measurement (for
Distance, Fuel consumption and
Temperature)
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to set the unit of
measurement for distance, fuel
consumption and temperature.
Select Distance and confirm. Set the
unit of measurement to km or mi
(miles) and confirm.
Select Consumption and confirm.
When the Distance unit is set to km, it
is possible to set the unit ofmeasurement for fuel consumption to
either l/100km or km/l . When the
Distance unit is set to mi (miles), fuel
consumption is shown in mpg.
Select Temperature and confirm. Set
the unit of measurement to °C or °F
and confirm.
Language
Languages selectable include:
English, German, French, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Polish
and Turkish. Select desired language and confirm.
Buzzer volume or Warning volume (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. eight volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 93.
Button vol. or Button volume A chime is sounded every time
SET q, R or S is pressed.
Adjust the volume of these chimes
and confirm. eight volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 93.Belt buzzer or Seat belt buzzer
(Reactivate warning chime for driver
and/or front passenger seat belt
reminder)
This menu option is available only if
the seat belt reminder is not active.
When reactivated, the driver and/or
front passenger are alerted with a
warning chime when the
corresponding seat belt is not
fastened.
Seat belt reminder 3 80.
Service (Distance to next service)
Access this menu option to view the
remaining distance to the next service
(available depending on version).
The distance to next service is also
displayed automatically when the
distance reaches 1,250 miles and is
repeated after every additional
125 miles.
Service display 3 76.
94Instruments and controls● Vehicles with manualtransmission automated; brakepedal has not been depressed
when starting the engine.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; an
incorrect gear has been selected
when starting-off or during
driving.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; when
the vehicle is at a standstill, if
engine is running and a gear is engaged; transmission
automatically shifts to N in certain
situations.
● If the clutch temperature is too high in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a transmission fault is detected
in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a warning message, e.g. low tyre pressure, appears in the
Driver Information Centre.When the vehicle is parked
and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
Fuel system messages Fuel cut-off system
In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.
Control indicator 9 3 79 illuminates if
the fuel cut-off switch is triggered and,
depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may also appear in the Driver InformationCentre 3 88.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven, refer
to " Vehicle shutdown " 3 112.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on version, the following
functions may be selected by
pressing TRIP repeatedly on the end
of the wiper lever:
Standard version ● outside temperature (if available)
● range
● distance travelled
Instruments and controls95● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)
Multifunction version Two trip odometers, Trip A and Trip
B, are available for selection and are
recorded separately.
The information of the two trip
computers can be reset separately,
making it possible to display different
trip distances.
Trip A ● range
● distance travelled
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)
Trip B ● distance travelled
● average consumption● average speed
● travel time (driving time)
Trip B can be deactivated via the
Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Reset trip computer information
To reset the trip computer, select one
of its functions, then press and hold
TRIP for a few seconds.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
● average consumption
● distance travelled
● average speed
● travel time (driving time)
A confirmation message appears in the display when the trip computer isreset.
Notice
The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.
Outside temperature
The temperature outside the vehicle
is displayed (depending on version).Outside temperature 3 70, 3 88.
Range The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
When the range is less than 30 miles ,
_ _ _ _ will appear in the display.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Notice
The range will not be displayed if the
vehicle is left parked with the engine
running for a long time.
Distance travelled
Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at any time.
96Instruments and controlsAverage consumptionAverage consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Instantaneous consumption Display of the instantaneous fuel
consumption.
_ _ _ _ will appear in the display if the
vehicle is left parked with the engine
running for a long time.
Average speed
The average speed since the last reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the
ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Travel time (driving time)
The time elapsed since the since the last reset is displayed.The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Exit trip computer
To exit the trip computer, press and
hold SETq for more than
two seconds.
Driver Information Centre 3 88.
Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, the
values stored in the trip computer will be lost.