Instruments and controls77Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 78
Steering wheel adjustment ........78
Steering wheel controls .............78
Heated steering wheel ...............78
Horn ........................................... 79
Windscreen wiper/washer .........79
Rear window wiper/washer .......81
Outside temperature ..................81
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 84
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 85
Trip odometer ............................ 85
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
Fuel selector .............................. 87
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Service display .......................... 88
Control indicators ......................89
Turn signal ................................. 92
Seat belt reminder .....................93Airbag and belt tensioners .........93
Airbag deactivation ....................94
Charging system .......................94
Malfunction indicator light ..........94
Brake and clutch system ...........94
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....94
Gear shifting .............................. 95
Descent control system .............95
Lane departure warning ............95
Electronic Stability Control off ...95
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........95
Traction Control system off .......95
Preheating ................................. 95
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 96
Engine oil pressure ....................96
Low fuel ..................................... 96
Immobiliser ................................ 96
Exterior light .............................. 97
High beam ................................. 97
High beam assist .......................97
Adaptive forward lighting ...........97
Fog light ..................................... 97
Rear fog light ............................. 97
Cruise control ............................ 97
Vehicle detected ahead .............97
Speed limiter ............................. 97
Traffic sign assistant ..................98
Door open .................................. 98Information displays.....................98
Driver Information Centre ..........98
Info display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Battery voltage ........................ 105
Vehicle personalisation ..............106
Telematics service .....................110
OnStar ..................................... 110
ERA GLONASS .......................114
84Instruments and controlsPower outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
front console behind the cover. To
open, push the button.
A further 12 Volt power outlet may be
located in the rear centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
Depending on equipment, a 230 Volt
power outlet is located in the rear
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 watts.
With ignition off the power outlet is
deactivated.
Additionally the power outlet is
deactivated in the event 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.
92Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 92XSeat belt reminder, driver
3 93kSeat belt reminder, front
passenger 3 93vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 93V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 94pCharging system 3 94ZMalfunction indicator light
3 94RBrake and clutch system
3 94uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94RGear shifting 3 95uDescent control system
3 95)Lane departure warning
3 95nElectronic Stability Control off
3 95bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 95kTraction Control system off
3 95!Preheating 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 96IEngine oil pressure 3 96YLow fuel 3 96dImmobiliser 3 968Exterior light 3 97CHigh beam 3 97fHigh beam assist 3 97fAdaptive forward lighting
3 97>Fog light 3 97rRear fog light 3 97mCruise control 3 97AVehicle detected ahead
3 97LSpeed limiter 3 97LTraffic sign assistant 3 98hDoor open 3 98
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
94Instruments and controls9Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 43, 3 46.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 51.
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 3 183.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 149.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Instruments and controls105Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If a door, the tailgate or bonnet is
open.
● If seat belt is not fastened. ● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If the fuel level is low.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the battery voltage is running
low, a warning message or warning code 174 will appear in the Driver
Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the battery by driving continuously for a while or by
using a charging device.The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the battery cannot be recharged,
have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Driving and operating135Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
A vehicle message will be displayed
in the Info-Display.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 10 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 143.
Driving and operating141Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 135.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched into a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, - with a message is shown in
the Driver Information Centre.Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during engine restart might be
noticeable.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
184Vehicle care
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 219.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 126.
Replacing the vehicle battery Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap,
and the ventilation in the vicinity of the negative terminal must be opened.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow the fuse box to be mounted above the
vehicle battery.
Ensure that the battery is always replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging
potential does not exceed