92Instruments and controlsDeployment 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 3 41.
Airbag system 3 44.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 49.
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.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
The vehicle requires a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 103.
Instruments and controls93Brake and clutch systemR illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 193.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 150.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine with the key 3 19,
3 135.
On some versions, the Driver
Information Centre indicates a
message to operate the clutch pedal
3 103.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 149.
Gear shifting
R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Illumination of c and b
simultaneously
Power steering system must be
calibrated, system calibration 3 153.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 176.
94Instruments and controlsParking assistr illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source ofinterference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Parking assist 3 160.
Electronic Stability Control off
t illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control 3 152.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message or warning code
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Continued driving is possible.
The system is not operational. Driving stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 152.
Traction Control system 3 151.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Traction Control system 3 151.Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
Exhaust filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning
process as soon as possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Exhaust filter 3 140.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Instruments and controls95Tyre pressure monitoringsystem
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 212.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress the clutch.
2. Set selector lever to neutral.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off the ignition.
9 Warning
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 key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 191.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Refuelling 3 180.
Catalytic converter 3 141.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 195.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Immobiliser 3 29.
Reduced engine power # illuminates yellow.
Instruments and controls97Displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and
equipment, the Driver Information
Centre is available as Midlevel
display or Uplevel display.
The following menus are selectable in the Driver Information Centre using
the buttons on the stalk:
● vehicle information and settings
● trip/fuel information
● economic information
The following indications appear if
required:
● warning messages 3 103
● gear shift indication 3 93
● drive mode indication 3 141,
3 146
● tyre pressure warning 3 212
● seat belt reminder indication 3 91● Autostop indication 3 136
● service information 3 92
Midlevel display
Main menus are: ● trip/fuel information, see description below
● vehicle information, see description below
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Uplevel display
Main menus are:
● trip/fuel information menu, displayed by ;, see
description below
● vehicle information menu, displayed by ?, see
description below
● eco information menu, displayed by @ , see description below
Note
Some systems override the main
menu tabs. The currently active tab
is indicated by a small arrow head.
Instruments and controls99Average vehicle speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds while viewing this page.
The information of trip page 1 and 2
can be reset separately while the
respective display is active.
Instantaneous fuel economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with LPG engines:
Instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected
mode, LPG or petrol.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel tank level and current consumption. The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y
flashes in the fuel gauge 3 95.
Fuel range, LPG version
Display of the approximate total fuel
range for each fuel tank (LPG and
petrol). A low fuel level in either tank
is indicated by Low in the respective
section.
Timer
To start or stop the timer, press
SET/CLR . To reset, press SET/CLR
for a few seconds.
Outside temperature
Display of current outside
temperature.
Vehicle information menu ?
Possible pages are: ● unit
● speed warning
● remaining engine oil life indication
● tyre pressure
● tyre loading
● outside temperature
● following distance
● traffic sign assistant
● language
Selection and indication is different
between Midlevel display and Uplevel
display.
Unit
Press SET/CLR while page is
displayed. Select imperial (unit 1) or metric (unit 3) by turning the adjuster
wheel. Press SET/CLR to set the unit
of measurement.
100Instruments and controlsSpeed warning
The speed warning function alerts thedriver when a set speed is exceeded.
To set the speed warning, press
SET/CLR while the page is displayed.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
value. Press SET/CLR to set the
speed.
If the selected speed limit is
exceeded, a warning chime sounds.
Once the speed is set, this feature
can be turned off by pressing
SET/CLR while viewing this page.
Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in percentage means the current remaining oil life
and indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter 3 87.
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressures of all wheels are
displayed on this page during driving
3 212.
Tyre load
The tyre pressure category according
to the actual tyre inflation pressure
can be selected 3 212.
Outside temperature
Display of current outside
temperature.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 160.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 173.Language
Select preferred country language as
the display language.
Eco information menu @
Possible pages are: ● economy trend
● economy index
● top consumers
Economy trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
50 km. Filled segments display the
Instruments and controls103Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on Midlevel
display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message1Change engine oil3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then onNo.Vehicle message9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn light failure26Left rear turn light failure27Right front turn light failure