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Instruments and controls87Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 88
Steering wheel adjustment ........88
Steering wheel controls .............88
Horn ........................................... 88
Steering column controls ...........88
Windscreen wiper and washer ..89
Outside temperature ..................90
Clock ......................................... 91
Power outlets ............................. 91
Cigarette lighter ......................... 93
Ashtrays .................................... 93
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 93
Instrument cluster ......................93
Speedometer ............................. 93
Odometer .................................. 94
Trip odometer ............................ 94
Tachometer ............................... 94
Fuel gauge ................................ 95
AdBlue gauge ............................ 95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95
Engine oil level monitor .............96
Service display .......................... 96Transmission display .................97
Control indicators ......................97
Turn lights ................................ 100
Seat belt reminder ...................100
Airbag and belt tensioners .......100
Airbag deactivation ..................100
Charging system .....................101
Malfunction indicator light ........101
Service vehicle soon ...............101
Stop engine ............................. 102
Brake system ........................... 102
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...102
Upshift ..................................... 102
Lane departure warning ..........103
Electronic Stability Program ....103
Electronic Stability Program off ........................................... 103
Engine coolant temperature ....103
Preheating ............................... 103
AdBlue ..................................... 103
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 104
Engine oil pressure ..................104
Low fuel ................................... 104
Drain fuel filter ......................... 105
Stop-start system ....................105
Exterior light ............................ 105
Low beam ................................ 105
High beam ............................... 105
High beam assist .....................105Fog light................................... 105
Rear fog light ........................... 105
Cruise control .......................... 105
Active emergency braking .......105
Speed limiter ........................... 106
Tachograph ............................. 106
Door open ................................ 106
Displays ..................................... 106
Driver Information Centre ........106
Info Display .............................. 107
Vehicle messages ......................107
Warning chimes .......................108
Trip computer ............................. 109
Tachograph ................................ 111
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88Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control 3 164.
Speed limiter 3 166.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
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Instruments and controls89Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiper0:offP /AUTO:timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with
rain sensor1:slow2:fast
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Note
During driving, wiper speed is
reduced automatically when the
vehicle is at a standstill. As soon as
the vehicle starts to move, wiping
returns to the selected speed unless the lever has been moved.
Adjustable delay of timed interval
wipingP /AUTO:timed interval wiping
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
delay between wipes:
longer delay:turn adjuster
wheel downwardsshorter delay:turn adjuster
wheel upwardsTimed interval wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Automatic wiping with rain sensorP /AUTO:automatic wiping with
rain sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wipers.
Automatic wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Note
During extreme weather conditions,
e.g. fog or snow, automatic wiping
with rain sensor may become
unavailable. If required, select
another wiper position.
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90Instruments and controlsAdjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.short pull:wiper swipes oncelong pull:wiper swipes for a few
strokes
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the information
display as a warning for icy road
conditions. This will continue to flash until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
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Instruments and controls919Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time and / or date may appear in the Info Display 3 107 or the Driver
Information Centre 3 106.
Set time and date in information
display
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Set time in Driver Information
Centre
Display the clock function by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever. When the time flashes (after
approx. 2 seconds):
● Press and hold the bottom button.
● Hours flash.
● Press top button to change hours.
● Press and hold bottom button to set hours.
● Minutes flash.
● Press top button to change minutes.
● Press and hold bottom button to set minutes and exit setting
mode.
Power outlets
12 V power outlets are located on top
of the instrument panel, or beside the gearshift lever.
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92Instruments and controls
Depending on vehicle, an additional
outlet may be located in the rear of the
vehicle.
Connecting electrical accessories
while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption of
120 W.
9 Danger
To avoid the risk of fire, if multiple
power outlets are used
simultaneously, the total power
consumption of connected
accessories must not exceed
180 W.
With ignition off the power outlet may
be deactivated.
Additionally, the power outlet may be
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
USB socket
In the Infotainment unit (or on the
instrument panel) there is a USB
socket M for the connection of external
audio sources and for charging
devices.
Note
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX socket, SD card slot – refer to the
Infotainment manual.
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Instruments and controls93Cigarette lighter
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
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94Instruments and controlsSpeed limiterMaximum speed may be restricted by
a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning chime will sound for
10 seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Note
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 166.
Cruise control 3 164.Odometer
Displays the recorded distance in km.
Trip odometer
The trip odometer displays the
distance travelled since the last reset.
Press button once on end of
windscreen wiper lever to display the
trip odometer.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button for a few seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to 0.
Tachograph 3 111.
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.