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The portable device to be charged
must be compatible with the Qi
standard, either by design or by using a compatible holder or shell. The
charging zone is identified by the Qi
symbol.
To charge a device, the ignition must
be switched on.
To charge a mobile device: 1. Remove all objects from the charging device.
2. Place the mobile device with the display facing upwards on the
charging device in the storage.
Charging status is indicated in the
LED: illuminates green, when mobile
device is charging.
Protective cover for the mobile device
could have impact on the inductive
charging.
In the event that the mobile device is
not charging properly, rotate it 180°
and place it on the charging device
again.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is freely
accessible.
Depending on version, the cigarette
lighter may be located behind the storage cover. Press cover to open.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out cigarette lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
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96Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
Depending on the version, the Driver
Information Centre may vary.
Overview
OTurn signal 3 100XSeat belt reminder 3 100vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 101VAirbag deactivation 3 101pCharging system 3 101ZMalfunction indicator light
3 102CService vehicle soon 3 102YStop engine 3 102JSystem check 3 102RBrake and clutch system
3 102m , oParking brake 3 103
Electric parking brake 3 103uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 103RGear shifting 3 103LLane keep assist 3 104bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 104!Preheating 3 104%Exhaust filter 3 104YAdBlue 3 105wDeflation detection system
3 105IEngine oil pressure 3 105Y oLow fuel 3 106W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 104DAutostop 3 1068Exterior light 3 1069Low beam 3 106CHigh beam 3 106fHigh beam assist 3 106òDescent control system
3 104>Front fog lights 3 106øRear fog light 3 106
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Instruments and controls97ØActive emergency braking
3 180hDoor open 3 107&Overload indicator 3 103
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in miles.
Driver Information Centre
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Monochrome display
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999.9 miles without automatic
reset.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Colour display Trip odometer counts up to
1,999.9 miles and resets then
automatically.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
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98Instruments and controlsThe trip / fuel information menu
provides additionally two trip counter
3 108.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
A red marker indicates the beginning
of the warning zone of excessive revolutions. For Diesel engines, thewarning zone starts at 5000
revolutions per minute. For petrol
engines, the warning zone starts at
7000 revolutions per minute.
Caution
If the needle is beyond the red marker, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level.
Control indicator o illuminates if the
fuel level is low.
Never run the fuel tank dry. Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified fuel tank capacity.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50:engine operating temperature
not yet reached90:normal operating temperature130:temperature too high
Control indicator o illuminates if
coolant temperature is too high. Switch off engine immediately.
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Instruments and controls99Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching
on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is
indicated by the message Oil level
correct .
If engine oil level is low, I flashes
and Oil level incorrect is indicated,
accompanied by C. Confirm
engine oil level by using the oil
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
Engine oil 3 213.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by the message Oil level
measurement invalid . Check engine
oil level manually by using the
dipstick.
Service display
The 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 3 251.
A required service due is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for
seven seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
1800 miles or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
1800 miles, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously C lights
up permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than
600 miles, 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 overdueddistance. 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.
If service is executed by yourself,
operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold button CHECK
● switch on ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button
C disappears
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100Instruments 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 3 251.
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 96.
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 3 219.
Turn lights 3 125.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes in the
instrument cluster. Additionally, there
is an indication in the roof console.
The big symbols refer to the seat belts of the front seats, the small symbols
refer to the second row rear seats.
● When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbols in the roof console
come on for a short time. For the
front seats, X in the instrument
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Instruments and controls101cluster and the symbols in the
roof console illuminate until seat
belt is fastened.
● When driving faster than 12 mph and a seat belt is
unfastened, the symbol in the
roof console for the respective
seat flashes and a chime is
audible. For the second row rear
seats, this only applies if at least
one rear seat belt was previously fastened.
Aditionally, X illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
After two minutes the chime goes
off and X in the roof console
illuminates constantly until the
seat belt of the respective seat is fastened.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not extinguish after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbagsystem. 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 54.
Airbag system 3 57.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 62.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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102Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehiclebattery 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.
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.