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76Instruments and controlsCigarette lighter
Press in the cigarette lighter. It
switches off automatically once the element is glowing. Pull out the
cigarette lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
Overview
OTurn lights 3 81XSeat belt reminder 3 81vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 82VAirbag deactivation 3 82pCharging system 3 82ZMalfunction indicator light
3 82CService vehicle soon 3 83
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Instruments and controls77STOPStop engine 3 83JSystem check 3 83RBrake and clutch system
3 83mParking brake 3 83uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 84RGear shifting 3 84)Lane departure warning
3 84bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 84aElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
off 3 85W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 85!Preheating 3 85%Exhaust filter 3 85YAdBlue 3 85wDeflation detection system
3 85IEngine oil pressure 3 85
Engine oil level monitor
3 79Y oLow fuel 3 86DAutostop 3 868Exterior light 3 869Low beam 3 86CHigh beam 3 86fHigh beam assist 3 86>Front fog lights 3 86øRear fog light 3 87
3 87ßSpeed limiter 3 87hDoor open 3 87
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
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80Instruments 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 3 215.
A required service due is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for7 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
3000 km, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously symbol
C lights up permanently as
reminder.
If service is required in less than
1000 km, C 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. C 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.
Operate as following: ● switch off ignition
● press and hold button M or
CHECK
● switch on ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button
The C disappears.Retrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press left
button underneath the Driver
Information Centre.
Or
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Instruments and controls81
The service information is displayed
for a few seconds.
Service information 3 215.
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
Instrument cluster overview 3 76.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
This includes turn lights connected to the socket of the towing equipment.
Bulb replacement 3 182.
Fuses 3 190.
Turn lights 3 104.
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
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82Instruments and controlson, 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
respective seat has been
fastened or if any passenger has
unfastened the seat belt.
Seat belts 3 46.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags 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 46.
Airbag system 3 49.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 54.
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.
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86Instruments and controlsIlluminates 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. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. 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.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop
3 177.
Low fuel o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 167.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 181.
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 3 126.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 100.
Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 101.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 101.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 104.
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Instruments and controls87Rear fog lightø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 105.
Rain sensor
< illuminates green.
Illuminated when automatic wiping
with rain sensor is activated.
Windscreen wiper and washer 3 71.
Cruise control m illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Cruise control 3 140.
Side blind spot alert
B illuminates green.
The system is active 3 158.
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
3 147 and in case of a system fault,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Note
m also illuminates if the seat belts
of the front passengers are not
fastened. In this case, active
emergency braking is deactivated.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Depending on the situation, the
vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard.
Forward collision alert 3 145.
Front pedestrian protection 3 149.
Speed limiter
ß illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.Speed limiter 3 143.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.
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Adjust position of head-up display
image
1. Adjust the driver's seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press ä or å to centre the image.
It can only be adjusted up and
down, not side to side.
9 Warning
If the head-up display image is too
bright or too high in your field of
view, it may obstruct your view
when it is dark outside. Be sure to
keep the head-up display image dim and placed low in your field of
view.
Adjust brightness
The head-up display image will
automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting.
Brightness can also be adjusted
manually as needed:
Press e to brighten the display. Press
æ to dim the display.
The image can temporarily light up
depending on angel and position of
sunlight.
Switching off
Press æ and hold to turn the head-up
display off.
Language Preferred language can be set invehicle personalisation menu 3 95.
Units Units can be changed in vehicle
personalisation menu 3 95.
Care of head-up display
Clean the projection plane of the
head-up display with a soft cloth
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the
lens gently, then dry it.
System limitationsHead-up display may not operate
properly when:
● The lens in the instrument panel is covered by objects or not
clean.
● Display brightness is too dim or bright.
● Image is not adjusted to the proper height.
● The driver wears polarised sunglasses.
If the head-up image is not correct for
other reasons, contact a workshop.