
Instruments and controls69Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 70
Steering wheel adjustment ........70
Steering wheel controls .............70
Horn ........................................... 70
Windscreen wiper/washer .........71
Rear window wiper/washer .......71
Headlamp washer .....................72
Outside temperature ..................72
Clock ......................................... 72
Power outlets ............................. 74
Cigarette lighter ......................... 75
Ashtrays .................................... 75
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 76
Instrument cluster ......................76
Speedometer ............................. 76
Odometer .................................. 76
Trip odometer ............................ 76
Tachometer ............................... 76
Fuel gauge ................................ 77
Fuel selector .............................. 77
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 78
Service display .......................... 78Transmission display .................79
Control indicators ......................79
Generic warning ........................81
Turn signal ................................. 82
Seat belt reminder .....................82
Airbag and belt tensioners .........82
Airbag deactivation ....................83
Charging system .......................83
Malfunction indicator light ..........83
Brake system ............................. 84
Brake pad wear ......................... 84
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....84
Transmission ............................. 84
Gear shifting .............................. 85
Hill start assist ........................... 85
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........85
Electronic Stability Control ........85
Engine coolant temperature ......86
Preheating ................................. 86
Diesel particle filter ....................86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Change engine oil .....................88
Low engine oil level ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Drain fuel filter ........................... 89
Immobiliser ................................ 89
Stop-start system ......................89
Exterior light .............................. 89High beam................................. 89
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 90
Cruise control ............................ 90
Door open .................................. 90
Information displays .....................90
Driver Information Centre ..........90
Vehicle messages ........................95
Warning chimes .........................95
Fuel system messages ..............96
Trip computer ............................... 96

72Instruments and controlsHeadlamp washerWith low beam on, washer fluid is
sprayed onto the headlights when the
windscreen washer is activated
(depending on version).
Notice
Washer fluid is not sprayed onto the
headlights if fluid level is too low.
Outside temperature
Depending on version, outside
temperature (if available) may be shown continuously in the DriverInformation Centre 3 90, or
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre by pressing TRIP on the end
of the wiper lever 3 96.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on version (standard or
multifunction display), the current
time and/or date may appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Values can be adjusted via SETq,
R and S on the instrument panel.
Set time in Driver Information
Centre - Standard version
1. Press SETq once to access the
settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using R or S until HOUR is
displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the hours will flash in the display.
4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the
display.
6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.

78Instruments and controls1 off:natural gas
operation1 illuminates:petrol operation
As soon as the natural gas tanks are
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged. Control
indicator Y illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90 until the
ignition is switched off.
When switching automatically
between petrol or gas operation, a
brief delay of engine tractive power
may be noticeable.
Every six months run the petrol tank
down until control indicator §
illuminates and then refuel. This is
necessary to maintain fuel quality as
well as system function necessary for
petrol operation.
Fill the tank completely at regular
intervals to prevent corrosion in the
tank.
Fuel for natural gas operation 3 135.
Refuelling 3 135.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
If control indicator $ illuminates, the
coolant temperature is too high.
Depending on version, a message
also appears in the Driver Information Centre 3 90. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
Service display is available in
vehicles with Multifunction version of the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
When the ignition is switched on, the remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly.

Instruments and controls81Control indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 52, 3 83.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 81OTurn signal 3 82XSeat belt reminder 3 82vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 82*Airbag deactivation 3 83pCharging system 3 83ZMalfunction indicator light
3 83RBrake system 3 84FBrake pad wear 3 84uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 84sTransmission 3 84[ ÒGear shifting 3 85ZHill start assist 3 85rUltrasonic parking assist
3 85RElectronic Stability Control
3 85$Engine coolant temperature
3 86!Preheating 3 86%Diesel particle filter 3 86wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87,
Change engine oil 3 88SLow engine oil level 3 88$Low fuel 3 88UDrain fuel filter 3 89dImmobiliser 3 89ÆStop-start system 3 898Exterior light 3 89µExterior light failure 3 89CHigh beam 3 89>Fog light 3 90øRear fog light 3 90mCruise control 3 90(Door open 3 90
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 89, t 3 89, Z 3 85 or r
3 85.

86Instruments and controlsFlashes during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates during driving 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.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. ESP unavailable , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
3 129.
Traction control system/Anti-Slip
Regulator (ASR) 3 128.
Engine coolant temperature
$ illuminates red.Illuminates for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched on.
If control indicator $ illuminates, the
coolant temperature is too high. Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
the ignition. Danger to engine.
Check coolant level.
If the control indicator remains on, seek the assistance of your
workshop.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 78.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low.
Notice
In very hot outside
temperatures, ! may illuminate
briefly when the ignition is switched
on.
The engine can be started when !
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 115.
Flashes
A fault is detected in the engine
preheating system. Depending on
version, a corresponding warning
message, e.g. Check glow plugs ,
may also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90.
If ! does not extinguish, consult a
workshop.
Diesel particle filter % illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If it does not extinguish after a brief
delay or illuminates whilst driving, the
diesel particle filter requires cleaning. Continue driving until %

Instruments and controls91
Multifunction version, with further
adjustable settings, is shown in the
illustration above.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some options are onlyavailable when the vehicle is being
driven.
Depending on version, the following
items may appear in the display:
● odometer, trip odometer 3 76
● clock 3 72
● outside temperature 3 72,
3 96
● headlight range adjustment 3 100
● transmission display 3 122
● stop-start system indicator 3 116
● vehicle messages 3 95
● trip computer 3 96
Selecting menus and options
The menus and options can be
selected via the buttons on the
instrument panel.
Press SET
q once to access the
settings menu.
Press R or S to scroll through the
menu options and press SETq again
to access a displayed menu option.
Press R or S to scroll through the
available settings or to increase/ decrease the displayed value.
Press and hold R or S to increase/
decrease a value rapidly (press again
to stop on the required value).
After all changes have been made,
briefly press SETq again to confirm
changes and automatically return to
the previous display screen.
Alternatively, press and hold SETq
to return to the previous display
screen without saving changes to the current menu option.
Notice
The settings menu is exited
automatically after a delay. Only
changes already confirmed by
briefly pressing SETq are stored.
Settings menu options - Standard
version
The settings menu contains thefollowing options:
● ILLU
● SPEEd
● HOUR

94Instruments and controlsSee radio or Radio info (Display audioand radio information)
Available depending on version,
activate radio info (set to On) to
display audio and radio information
(e.g. station frequency, RDS
messages, track number). Deactivate
when not required (set to Off).
Autoclose (Automatic central locking when driving)
Activate the autoclose feature (set to
On ) to automatically lock the doors
when vehicle speed exceeds
12 mph. Deactivate when not
required (set to Off).
Units or Unit of Measurement (for
Distance, Fuel consumption and
Temperature)
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to set the unit of
measurement for distance, fuel
consumption and temperature.
Select Distance and confirm. Set the
unit of measurement to km or mi
(miles) and confirm.
Select Consumption and confirm.
When the Distance unit is set to km, it
is possible to set the unit ofmeasurement for fuel consumption to
either l/100km or km/l . When the
Distance unit is set to mi (miles), fuel
consumption is shown in mpg.
Select Temperature and confirm. Set
the unit of measurement to °C or °F
and confirm.
Language
Languages selectable include:
English, German, French, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Polish
and Turkish. Select desired language and confirm.
Buzzer volume or Warning volume (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. eight volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 95.
Button vol. or Button volume A chime is sounded every time
SET q, R or S is pressed.
Adjust the volume of these chimes
and confirm. eight volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 95.Belt buzzer or Seat belt buzzer
(Reactivate warning chime for driver
and/or front passenger seat belt
reminder)
This menu option is available only if
the seat belt reminder is not active.
When reactivated, the driver and/or
front passenger are alerted with a
warning chime when the
corresponding seat belt is not
fastened.
Seat belt reminder 3 82.
Service (Distance to next service)
Access this menu option to view the
remaining distance to the next service
(available depending on version).
The distance to next service is also
displayed automatically when the
distance reaches 1,250 miles and is
repeated after every additional
125 miles.
Service display 3 78.

96Instruments and controls● Vehicles with manualtransmission automated; brakepedal has not been depressed
when starting the engine.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; an
incorrect gear has been selected
when starting-off or during
driving.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; when
the vehicle is at a standstill, if
engine is running and a gear is engaged; transmission
automatically shifts to N in certain
situations.
● If the clutch temperature is too high in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a transmission fault is detected
in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a warning message, e.g. low tyre pressure, appears in the
Driver Information Centre.When the vehicle is parked
and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
Fuel system messages Fuel cut-off system
In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.
Control indicator 9 3 81 illuminates if
the fuel cut-off switch is triggered and,
depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may also appear in the Driver InformationCentre 3 90.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven, refer
to " Vehicle shutdown " 3 115.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on version, the following
functions may be selected by
pressing TRIP repeatedly on the end
of the wiper lever:
Standard version ● outside temperature (if available)
● range
● distance travelled