94Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the
instrument panel
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn signal 3 95XSeat belt reminder 3 95vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 95WAirbag deactivation 3 95pCharging system 3 96ZMalfunction indicator light
3 96AService vehicle soon 3 96oService display 3 96CStop engine 3 97RBrake system 3 97uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 97kjUpshift, downshift 3 97ìLane departure warning 3 97RElectronic Stability Program
3 98ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 98WEngine coolant temperature
3 98!Preheating 3 98YAdBlue 3 98wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 98IEngine oil pressure 3 99YLow fuel 3 99DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 99\Autostop inhibited (Stop-start
system) 3 999Exterior light 3 100CHigh beam 3 100íHigh beam assist 3 100>Fog light 3 100øRear fog light 3 100mCruise control 3 100
96Instruments and controls9Danger
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.
Airbag system 3 55, belt tensioners
3 51, airbag deactivation 3 59.
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. Vehicle
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 briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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.
If Z illuminates in combination with
A , stop vehicle and switch off engine
as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
A illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 101.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 141.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Service display
Control indicator o also illuminates in
the Driver Information Centre when
the remaining distance before the
next service reaches 0 miles or the
service date is due.
Instruments and controls97The message SERVICE DUE also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
Service display 3 91.
Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
If C illuminates (possibly in
combination with W and/or R), stop
vehicle and switch off engine as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Depending on the type of fault, a
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Control indicator R remains
illuminated after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied and extinguishes when the
parking brake is released 3 154.
When the parking brake is released, R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 180.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 153.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre 3 101, there is a
fault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT is displayed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 153.
Upshift
k or j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 132.
Lane departure warning
ì illuminates white.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on and the system is ready
to operate.
A warning chime sounds in
conjunction with ì when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
98Instruments and controlsLane departure warning 3 166.
Electronic Stability Program b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 156.
Illuminates during driving
The system is unavailable.
May illuminate together with control indicator A 3 96. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 101.
ESP® Plus
3 156, Traction Control
system 3 155.
Electronic Stability Program off
Ø illuminates green.If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
ESP® Plus
3 156, Traction Control
system 3 155.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 178.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue Õ illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator A to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre 3 101.
AdBlue 3 142.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Instruments and controls99Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 97 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 96 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 200.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.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
assistance of a workshop 3 176.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 168.
Catalytic converter 3 141.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 183.
Stop-start system
\
102Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages appear in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with control indicator A or C.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control
indicator A. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.
Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 200.
Warning 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 seat belt is not fastened 3 52.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 154.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 162.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 149.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 88.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 27.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 27.
Instruments and controls103● During activation anddeactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 32.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 142.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 166.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on 3 107.
● There is a fault with the power door lock system 3 25.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 149;
the parking brake has not been applied, neutral is not selected or the brake pedal has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 101.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 27.
● If the parking brake is not applied
when the power sliding doorswitch is pressed 3 27.
● If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active 3 27.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 135.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
Driving and operating131Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 132
Driving economically ...............132
Control of the vehicle ...............132
Steering ................................... 132
Starting and operating ...............133
New vehicle running-in ............133
Ignition switch positions ...........133
Starting the engine ..................134
Idle speed control ....................135
Overrun cut-off ........................ 135
Stop-start system ....................135
Parking .................................... 138
Air suspension ......................... 139
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Diesel particle filter ..................141
Catalytic converter ...................141
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Manual transmission ..................149
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 149
Transmission display ...............149
Starting the engine ..................150
Selector lever .......................... 150Manual mode........................... 151
Electronic driving programmes 151
Fault ........................................ 152
Interruption of power supply ....153
Brakes ........................................ 153
Antilock brake system .............153
Parking brake .......................... 154
Brake assist ............................. 155
Hill start assist ......................... 155
Ride control systems .................155
Traction Control system ..........155
Electronic stability program .....156
Limited-slip rear axle ...............158
Driver assistance systems .........158
Cruise control .......................... 158
Speed limiter ........................... 162
Parking assist .......................... 162
Rear view camera ...................164
Lane departure warning ..........166
Fuel ............................................ 167
Fuel for diesel engines ............167
Refuelling ................................ 168
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 169
Trailer hitch ................................ 170
General information .................170
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 170
Trailer towing ........................... 170Towing equipment ...................171
Trailer stability assist ...............171
Auxiliary features .......................171
Power take-off ......................... 171