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Instruments and controls87Press 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.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The following instrument cluster is
available:
Overview
OTurn lights 3 91XSeat belt reminder 3 91vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92VAirbag deactivation 3 92pCharging system 3 92ZMalfunction indicator light
3 92CService vehicle soon 3 93STOPStop engine 3 93JSystem check 3 93RBrake and clutch system
3 93m ,
oElectric parking brake
3 93EElectric parking brake fault
3 94uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94RGear shifting 3 94)Lane departure warning
3 94LLane keep assist 3 94bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 95
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88Instruments and controlsW oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 95!Preheating 3 95%Exhaust filter 3 95YAdBlue 3 95wDeflation detection system
3 96IEngine oil pressure 3 96Y oLow fuel 3 96DAutostop 3 968Exterior light 3 969Low beam 3 97CHigh beam 3 97fHigh beam assist 3 97>Front fog lights 3 97øRear fog light 3 97
3 98ßSpeed limiter 3 98hDoor open 3 98
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in miles.
Driver Information Centre
Trip odometer
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Instruments and controls89The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999 miles.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Two trip odometer pages are
selectable in the trip / fuel information
menu for different trips 3 98.
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 in the red warning
zone, 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
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90Instruments and controlsControl indicator o illuminates if
coolant temperature is too high.
Switch off engine immediately.Caution
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 a message.
If engine oil level is low, I flashes
and a message is indicated,
accompanied by the C indicator.
Confirm engine oil level by using the
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
Engine oil 3 200.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by a message. 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 3 237.
A required service due is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for
7 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 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.
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
The symbol C disappears.
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Instruments and controls91Retrieving 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 3 237.
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 87.
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 3 205.
Turn lights 3 113.
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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92Instruments 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 51.
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 51.
Airbag system 3 54.
Airbag deactivation
Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
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.
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Instruments and controls93Illuminates 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 3 202.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 146.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.
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94Instruments and controls9Warning
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 3 146.
Electric parking brake fault
E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 146.
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 3 145.
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 3 183.
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 3 184.