92Instruments and controlsRetrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
CHECK . The service information is
displayed for a few seconds.
Service information 3 238.
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 controlindicators will illuminate briefly as afunctionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 88.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
Turn lights 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 3 206.
Turn lights 3 114.
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
Instruments and controls93on, 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 52.
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 extinguish 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 52.
Airbag system 3 55.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 60.
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.
94Instruments and controlsIlluminates 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.
Service vehicle soon
C illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators, accompanied by a warning
chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Illuminates red A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and
seek the assistance of a workshop.Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake fluid 3 203.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 147.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.
Instruments and controls959Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates Automatic operation is deactivated or
faulty. Activate automatic operation
again or have the cause remedied by
a workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 147.
Electric parking brake fault
E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 147.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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 3 146.
Gear shifting R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
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 3 184.
Lane keep assist a illuminates green or yellow, or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected
lane marking without using the turn
light in that direction.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 185.
Instruments and controls97AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start. Up to 10 l of AdBlue can
be added.
AdBlue 3 139.
Deflation detection system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more
wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 219.
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. 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 steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 190.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 205.
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 3 135.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 109.
Instruments and controls101Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
Distance travelled
Displays the current distance for trip
1 since the reset.
The values of trip 1 page can be reset by pressing SET / CLR for a few
seconds.
Trip 2 page:
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
Distance travelled
Displays the current distance for trip
2 since a certain reset.
The values of trip 2 page can be reset by pressing SET / CLR for a few
seconds.Digital speed page
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Autostop time counter
A time counter calculates the time
spent in Autostop during a journey. It
resets to zero every time the ignition
is switched on.
Compass page
Displays the geographic direction of
driving.
Blank page
No trip / fuel information is displayed.
AdBlue Press CHECK repeatedly until the
AdBlue menu is shown.
AdBlue range
Indicates an estimate of the AdBlue
level. A message indicates whether the level is sufficient or low.
3 139.Info Display
The Info Display is located in the
instrument panel near the instrument cluster.
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
● Graphic Info Display
or
● 7'' Colour Info Display with
touchscreen functionality
or
● 8'' Colour Info Display with
touchscreen functionality
The Info Displays can indicate: ● time 3 84
● outside temperature 3 83
● date 3 84
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● indication of rear view camera 3 182
● indication of panoramic view system 3 179
108Instruments and controlsA minimum set of data including
vehicle and location information will
be sent to the PSAP.
Note
Establishing an emergency call may
not be possible in areas without
sufficient network availability or due
to hardware damage during an
accident.
Automatic crash notification
In case of an accident with airbag
deployment, an automatic
emergency call is established and an automatic crash notification will be
transmitted to the next public safety
answering point.
Emergency assistance
In case of an emergency you can also
manually place an emergency call by pressing the red SOS button for more
than two seconds. The LED flashes to confirm that a connection to the
nearest PSAP is being established.
The LED illuminates steadily as long
as the call is active.
Pressing the SOS button immediately
a second time will terminate the call.
The LED switches off.Status LED
Illuminates green and red and
extinguishes after a short time, when
the ignition is switched on: the system works properly.
Illuminates red: fault in the system.
Contact a workshop.
Flashes red: backup battery needs
replacement.
Breakdown call function
Pressing . for more than two
seconds connects you to a roadside
assistance service provider.
For information about coverage and
scope of services of the roadside
assistance, please refer to the
Service and warranty booklet.
Lighting109LightingExterior lighting.......................... 109
Light switch .............................. 109
Automatic light control .............110
High beam ............................... 110
Headlight flash ......................... 110
Headlight range adjustment ....110
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 111
Daytime running lights .............111
LED headlights ........................ 111
Hazard warning flashers ..........114
Turn lights ................................ 114
Front fog lights ......................... 115
Rear fog light ........................... 115
Parking lights ........................... 116
Reversing lights .......................116
Misted light covers ...................116
Interior lighting ........................... 116
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 116
Interior lights ............................ 117
Reading lights .......................... 117
Sunvisor lights ......................... 117
Lighting features ........................118
Centre console lighting ............118Entry lighting ............................ 118
Exit lighting .............................. 118
Battery discharge protection ....118Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 97.