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74Instruments and controlsThe recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervalHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever downwards to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
wiping frequency.
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78Instruments and controlsNote
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
Inductive charging9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.
9 Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile device, as these objects could become very hot.
To charge a device, the ignition must
be switched on.
LED status on the charging device (see arrow):
● Illuminates green: - mobile device with inductivecharging functionality was
recognised.
● Illuminates yellow: - metall objects have been
detected in the charging area.
Remove objects to allow
charging.
- mobile device was not placed
properly.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile devices can be charged inductively.
A back cover with an integrated coil (e.g. Samsung 4 and 5) or a jacket
(e.g. some iPhone models) may be
required to charge a mobile device.
The mobile device must be smaller
than 8 cm in width and 15 cm in length
to fit into the charging device.
Protective cover for the mobile device could have impact on the inductive
charging.
To charge a mobile device: 1. Remove all objects from the charging device.
2. Place the mobile device with the display facing upwards on the
charging device.
3. Ensure that the mobile device is located at the right bottom corner
of the charging device.
In the case that the yellow LED
illuminates:
1. Remove the mobile device from the charging device.
2. Rotate the mobile device by 180°.
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Instruments and controls793. Wait three seconds after the LEDhas extinguished and place the
mobile device on the charging
device again.
4. Ensure that the mobile device is located at the right bottom corner
of the charging device.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located is
located behind the storage cover
below the climate controls. Press cover to open.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
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84Instruments and controlsSpeedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in km.
Trip odometer The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999 km and then restarts at 0.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Two trip odometer pages are
selectable in the trip/fuel information
menu for different trips 3 94.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Instruments and controls85Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator o illuminates if the
level in the tank is low.
Never run the fuel tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified fuel tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Liquid gas operation, LPG
Pressing LPG switches between
petrol and liquid gas operation as
soon as the required parameters (coolant temperature, gas
temperature and minimum engine
speed) have been reached. The
requirements are usually fulfilled after
approximately 60 seconds
(depending on exterior temperature)
and the first firm press on the
accelerator. The LED status shows
the current operating mode when
egnine is running.
LED off:petrol operationLED
flashes:checking conditions for
fuel transition to liquid
gas operation.
Illuminates if conditions
are fulfilled.LED illu‐
minates:liquid gas operationLED
flashes
rapidly:liquid gas tank is empty
or failure in liquid gas
system. A message is
displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. The
vehicle is in petrol
operation.
The selected fuel mode is stored and reactivated at the next ignition cycle if
conditions allow.
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre and the LED in the button
flashes rapidly. Petrol operation is
automatically engaged.
When switching automatically
between petrol or gas operation, a
brief delay of engine tractive power
may be noticeable.
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Instruments and controls87Control indicator o illuminates if
engine coolant temperature is too
high.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching on the ignition.
A proper state of oil level is indicated
by the message Oil level correct.
If oil level is low, I flashes and Oil
level incorrect is indicated,
accompanied by the H indicator.
Confirm oil level by using the oil
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
Engine oil 3 189.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by the message Oil level
measurement invalid . Check oil level
manually by using the dipstick.
Service display The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 226.
A required service due is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre forseven seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
3000 km, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously symbol F
lights up permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than 1000 km, F flashes and then lights up
permanently. Remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds.
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88Instruments and controlsOverdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
distance. F flashes and then lights up
permanently until service is executed.
Reset of service interval After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance
of a workshop.
If service is executed by yourself, operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold button M or
CHECK
● switch on ignition; the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button. Symbol F
disappearsRetrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
M or CHECK . The service
information is displayed for a few
seconds.
Service information 3 226.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 80.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 193, Fuses
3 201.
Turn lights 3 113.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on all seats
X illuminates or flashes red in the
instrument cluster together with the
indication in the roof console for each
seat belt.
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●When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbol for the respective
seat in the roof console comes
on, if the seat belt of any
occupied seat has not been
fastened.
● After running up, X in the
instrument cluster and the
symbol for the respective seat in
the roof console flashes for a
certain time together with a
chime. After a certain time of
driving X illuminates constantly
until the seat belt of the
respective seat has been
fastened or if any passenger has
unfastened the seat belt.
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.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 48.
Airbag system 3 51.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 56.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.