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90Instruments and controlsOdometerThe total recorded distance is
displayed in miles.
Driver Information CentreTrip odometer
The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999 miles and then restarts at 0.
Press L for 2 s to reset trip
odometer.
Two trip odometer pages are
selectable in the trip / fuel information menu for different trips 3 100.
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 controls91Fuel gauge
Displays the level in the fuel 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.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50:engine operating temperature
not yet reached90:normal operating temperature130:temperature too high
Control indicator o illuminates if
coolant temperature is too high. Switch off engine immediately.
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 3 204.
A fault of measurment is indicated by
the message Oil level measurment
invalid . Check oil level manually by
using the dipstick.
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92Instruments and controlsService displayThe 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 3 238.
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
1800 miles or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
1800 miles, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously symbol F
lights up permamently as reminder.
If service is required in less than 600 miles, F flashes and then lights up
permanently. Remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds.
Overdued 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 F or
CHECK
● switch on ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button
F disappears
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Instruments and controls93Retrieving service informationTo retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
F or CHECK . The service information
is displayed for a few seconds.
Service information 3 238.
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 87.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
Turn lights 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 3 209.
Turn lights 3 118.
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.
● 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 driving off, 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
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98Instruments and controlsIlluminates 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 clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off 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 engine oil level before seeking
the assistance of a workshop 3 204.
Low fuel
o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 194.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 208.
Autostop
D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 113.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 114.
Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 115.
LED headlights H illuminates and a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
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Instruments and controls99Fog light> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 119.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 119.
Rain sensor < illuminates green.
Illuminated when rain sensor position on wiper stalk is selected.
Side blind spot alert
B illuminates green.
The system is active.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Cruise control 3 157.
Adaptive cruise control m illuminates white or green.
C illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
m illuminates white
The system is on.
m illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
When Adaptive cruise control is on or
active, C with the set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Adaptive cruise control 3 162.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.Illuminates green
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 162.
Forward collision alert 3 168.
Side blind spot alert
B illuminates continously green in the
instrument cluster.
The system is active 3 182.
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
3 170 and in case of a system fault,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
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100Instruments and controlsFlashes
The system is actively engaged. Depending on the situation, the
vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard.
Forward collision alert 3 168.
Front pedestrian protection 3 173.
Speed limiter
ß illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated alongside ß symbol.
Speed limiter 3 160.
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.
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.
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 3 104.
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Instruments and controls101Trip / fuel information menu
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 98.
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.
Autostop time counter
A time counter calculates the time
spent in Autostop during a journey. It
resets to zero every time the ignition
is switched on.
Compass page
Displays the geographic direction of
driving.