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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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Instruments and controls99Control indicators in the centre
console
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn lights 3 100XSeat belt reminder 3 100vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 100WAirbag deactivation 3 100pCharging system 3 101ZMalfunction indicator light
3 101jService vehicle soon 3 101oService display 3 101CStop engine 3 102RBrake system 3 102uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 102kjUpshift, downshift 3 102ìLane departure warning 3 103RElectronic Stability Program
3 103ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 103WEngine coolant temperature
3 103!Preheating 3 103úAdBlue 3 103wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 104IEngine oil pressure 3 104kDrain fuel filter 3 105YLow fuel 3 104DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 105\Autostop inhibited (Stop-start
system) 3 1050Exterior light 3 1059Low beam 3 105CHigh beam 3 105íHigh beam assist 3 105>Fog light 3 105
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100Instruments and controlsøRear fog light 3 105mCruise control 3 105lActive emergency braking
3 105USpeed limiter 3 106&Tachograph 3 106yDoor open 3 106
Turn lights
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn light or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or
associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn lights are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 191.
Fuses 3 200.
Turn lights 3 115.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A warning chime also sounds for
approx. 90 seconds.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.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.
Three-point seat belts 3 58.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates briefly. If
it does not illuminate 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 57.
Airbag system 3 61.
Airbag deactivation W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 65.
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Instruments and controls1019Danger
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.
Airbag system 3 61.
Belt tensioners 3 57.
Airbag deactivation 3 65.
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 briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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.
If Z illuminates in combination with
A , stop vehicle and switch off engine
as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 106.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 146.
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Instruments and controls105Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 175.
Catalytic converter 3 146.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 189.
Drain fuel filter
k illuminates, when water has been
detected in the fuel filter.
Diesel fuel filter 3 189.
Stop-start system
\ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates or flashes yellow /
green.
Illuminates
Illuminates green during an Autostop.If Ï illuminates yellow there is a fault
in the stop-start system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Flashes green during an automatic
restart.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Exterior light
0 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the side lights are
on 3 112.
Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on 3 112.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 113.High beam assist
í illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 113.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 116.
Rear fog light
ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 116.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Cruise control 3 164.
Active emergency braking
l illuminates or flashes yellow.
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Instruments and controls107● vehicle messages 3 107
● trip computer 3 109
● active emergency braking 3 167
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.
Info Display The central display in the
Infotainment system displays the time (and / or outside temperature,
depending on version) and
Infotainment system information.
Press X to switch the Infotainment
system on. Alternatively, it
automatically switches on when the
ignition is switched on.
Depending on system, the
Infotainment system is operated via
buttons and rotary knobs on the
Infotainment system fascia, the
steering column controls, the voice
recognition system (if available) or via
the touchscreen display.Touchscreen operation
Make the appropriate selection from
the available menus and options by
touching the display screen with the
finger.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.Vehicle messages
Messages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator j or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECTAEBS ACTIVEAEBS DEACTIVATED
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator j. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
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108Instruments and controlsdisappear automatically and j
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTSWARNING AEBS CHECKWARNING AEBS DISABLED
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 207.
Warning chimes If several warnings appear at thesame time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 58.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 159.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 169.
● If the vehicle has manual
transmission automated and theclutch temperature is too high3 155.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 93.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 32.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 32.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoringof vehicle inclination 3 38.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 147.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 173.
When the vehicle is parked and / or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on 3 112.
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112LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 112
Light switch .............................. 112
Automatic light control .............112
High beam ............................... 113
High beam assist .....................113
Headlight flash ......................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ....114
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 115
Daytime running lights .............115
Cornering lights .......................115
Hazard warning flashers ..........115
Turn lights ................................ 115
Front fog lights ......................... 116
Rear fog lights ......................... 116
Reversing lights .......................116
Misted light covers ...................116
Interior lighting ........................... 117
Interior lights ............................ 117
Load compartment lighting ......117
Reading lights .......................... 118
Lighting features ........................119
Exit lighting .............................. 119
Battery discharge protection ....119Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
High beam control indicator P
3 105.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 105.
Note
If the headlights have been switched
on manually, a warning chime will
sound when the engine is switched
off and when the driver's door is
opened as a reminder that the lights are still on.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control