Instruments and controls87Overdued 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 3 225.
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 79.
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 3 192, Fuses
3 200.
Turn lights 3 112.
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.
Instruments and controls93Illuminated when rain sensor position
on wiper stalk is selected.
Side blind spot alert
B illuminates green.
The system is active.
Cruise control
m illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Cruise control 3 149.
Side blind spot alert
B illuminates continously green in the
instrument cluster.
The system is active 3 167.
Active emergency braking
m illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The system has been deactivated or
a fault has been detected.Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Check the reason of the deactivation
3 156 and in case of a system fault,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Depending on the situation, the
vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard.
Forward collision alert 3 154.
Front pedestrian protection 3 158.
Speed limiter
ß illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Speed limiter 3 152.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and the
instrument cluster, the Driver
Information Centre is available as
Baselevel or Midlevel display.
Driver Information Centre indicates: ● overall and trip odometer
● digital speed indication
● trip / fuel information menu
● gear shift indication
● service information
● vehicle and warning messages
● driver assistance messages
● pop-up messages
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the left
steering wheel stalk.
94Instruments and controls
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page in the trip / fuel information
menu.
Press SET/CLR to confirm or reset a
function.
Vehicle and service messages are
popped up in the Driver Information
Centre if required. Scroll messages
by turning the adjuster wheel.
Confirm messages by pressing
SET/CLR .
Vehicle messages 3 99.
Trip / fuel information menu,
Baselevel display
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the reset.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
level and current consumption. The
display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the level in the fuel tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator o in the fuel
gauge illuminates 3 92.
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Instruments and controls95Trip / fuel information menu,
Midlevel display
Differerent pages with combined
information can be selected.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page.
Information page:
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
level and current consumption. The
display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the level in the fuel tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator o in the fuel
gauge illuminates 3 92.
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Trip 1 page:
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
Distance travelled
Displays the current distance for trip
1 since the reset.
The values of trip 1 page can be reset
by pressing SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Trip 2 page:
Average speedDisplay of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
Distance travelled
Displays the current distance for trip
2 since a certain reset.
The values of trip 2 page can be reset
by pressing SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Digital speed page
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Stop and Start time counter
A time counter calculates the time
spent in STOP mode during a
journey. It resets to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Compass page
Displays the geographic direction of
driving.
96Instruments and controlsBlank page
No trip/fuel information is displayed.
Info Display
The Info Display is located in the
instrument panel near the instrument
cluster.
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
● Graphic Info Display
or
● 7'' Colour Info Display with
touchscreen functionality
or
● 8'' Colour Info Display with
touchscreen functionality
The Info displays can indicate: ● time 3 76
● outside temperature 3 75
● date 3 76
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● indication of rear view camera 3 171● indication of panoramic view
system 3 169
● indication of parking assist instructions 3 159
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● vehicle and system messages 3 99
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 100
Graphic Info Display
Press X to switch on the display.
Press MENU to select main menu
page.
Press èäåé to select a menu page.
Press OK to confirm a selection.
Press BACK to exit a menu without
changing a setting.
7'' Colour Info Display
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via
the display.
Press X to switch on the display.
Press ; to display the homepage.
Touch required menu display icon
with the finger.
Touch a respective icon to confirm a
selection.
Instruments and controls97Touch 9 to return to the next higher
menu level.
Press ; to return to the homepage.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
8'' Colour Info Display
Selecting menus and settings
There are three options to operate the display:
● via buttons below the display● by touching the touchscreen with
the finger
● via speech recognitionButton and touch operation
Press X to switch on the display.
Press SET to select system settings
(units, language, time and date).
Press Í to select vehicle settings or
driving functions.
Touch required menu display icon or a function with the finger.
Confirm a required function or
selection by touching.
Touch r on the display to exit a
menu without changing a setting.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Speech recognition
Description see Infotainment manual.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
Head-up display
The Head-up display displays driver
information concerning the
instrument cluster onto a foldable projection plane on the driver's side.
The information appears as an image
projected from a lense in the
instrument panel onto the projection
plane directly ahead in driver's view.
The image appears focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.
98Instruments and controlsHead-up display views:● vehicle speed
● speed limits by the traffic sign assistant
● set speed of speed limiter
● set speed of cruise control
● navigation information.
Adjust position of Head-up
display image
1. Adjust the driver's seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press ä or å to centre the image.
It can only be adjusted up and
down, not side to side.
9 Warning
If the head-up display image is too
bright or too high in your field of
view, it may obstruct your view
when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the head-up display imagedim and placed low in your field of
view.
Adjust brightness
The Head-up display image will
automatically dim and brighten to
compensate for outside lighting.
Brightness can also be adjusted
manually as needed:
Press e to brighten the display. Press
æ to dim the display.
The image can temporarily light up
depending on angel and position of
sunlight.
Switching off
Press æ and hold to turn the Head-up
display off.
Language
Preferred language can be set in
vehicle personalisation menu 3 100.
Units
Units can be changed in vehicle
personalisation menu 3 100.
Care of Head-up display
Clean the screen of the Head-up
display with a soft cloth sprayed with
glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it.
System limitations Head-up display may not operate
properly when:
● The lens in the instrument panel is covered by objects or not
clean.
● Display brightness is too dim or bright.
● Image is not adjusted to the proper height.
● The driver wears polarized sunglasses.
Instruments and controls99If the head-up image is not correct for
other reasons, contact a workshop.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
chime.
Press SET/CLR to confirm a
message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.