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Instruments and controls87Midlevel instrument cluster
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88Instruments and controlsUplevel instrument cluster
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Instruments and controls89Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 90XSeat belt reminder, driver
3 90kSeat belt reminder, front
passenger 3 90vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 90V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 91pCharging system 3 91ZMalfunction indicator light
3 91RBrake and clutch system
3 91uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 92RGear shifting 3 92uDescent control system
3 92)Lane departure warning
3 92nElectronic Stability Control off
3 92bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 92kTraction Control system off
3 93!Preheating 3 93ùAdBlue 3 93wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 93IEngine oil pressure 3 93YLow fuel 3 93dImmobiliser 3 948Exterior light 3 94CHigh beam 3 94fHigh beam assist 3 94fAdaptive forward lighting
3 94>Fog light 3 94rRear fog light 3 94mCruise control 3 94AVehicle detected ahead
3 95LSpeed limiter 3 95LTraffic sign assistant 3 95hDoor open 3 95
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90Instruments and controlsTurn lightsO illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal 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 3 187.
Fuses 3 192.
Turn lights 3 121.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the centre console
when seat is occupied.Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine until
the seat belt has been fastened.
Seat belt status on rear seats
(vehicles with Midlevel display)
X illuminates or flashes white or grey
in the Driver Information Centre, after having started the engine.
Illuminates white
Seat belt is unfastened.
Illuminates grey
Seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes white or grey
Fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 43.Seat belt status on rear seats
(vehicles with Uplevel display)
X illuminates green or grey or flashes
yellow in the Driver Information
Centre, after having started the
engine.
Illuminates grey
Seat belt is unfastened.
Illuminates green
Seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes yellow
Fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 43.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for a few
seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after a few seconds
or illuminates whilst driving, there is a
fault in the airbag system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. The
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Instruments and controls91airbags 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 42.
Airbag system 3 45.
Airbag deactivation V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 50.
9 Danger
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.
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. 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 when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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.
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 assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 184.
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92Instruments and controls9Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 150.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not
extinguish after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 149.
Gear shifting
R or S with the number of a higher or
lower gear is indicated, when up- or
downshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Descent control system u illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
The system is ready for operation.
Flashes green
The system is in operation.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 167.Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 152.
Traction Control system 3 151.
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Instruments and controls93Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
AdBlue
ù flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
Tyre pressure monitoringsystem
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitor system
3 200.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates 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 oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 182.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
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94Instruments and controlsFlashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 170.
Catalytic converter 3 141.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 186.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a repairer.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 114.
High beam
C illuminates blue.Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 115 , or when
high beam is on with high beam
assist, adaptive forward lighting
3 118.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 118.
Adaptive forward lighting f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The adaptive forward lighting system
needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Adaptive forward lighting 3 118.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the system has been activated 3 117.
Automatic light control 3 115.
Fog light > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 121.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 121.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 154.