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Instruments and controls73The high beam assist or intelligent
light range is activated 3 95,
3 97.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 96.
Automatic light control 3 94.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 101.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 101.
Low washer fluid G illuminates yellow.
The washer fluid level is low.
Washer fluid 3 143.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 130.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
● overall odometer
● trip odometer
● some control indicators
● vehicle information
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74Instruments and controls● trip/fuel information
● vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 79.
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pressing
MENU . Menu symbols are indicated
in the top line of the display:
● X Vehicle Information Menu
● W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
● s ECO Information Menu
● C Performance Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 84.
Memorised settings 3 20.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select a function or
confirm a message.
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76Instruments and controls
● trip odometer 1
● trip odometer 2
● digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds or by pressing the
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer, more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 82.
ECO Information Menu Press MENU to select s in the top
line of the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Submenus are:
● Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
figure above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco index display : The current
fuel consumption is indicated on a segment display. For
economical driving, adapt your driving characteristic to keep the
filled segments within the Eco
area. The more segments are
filled, the higher the fuel
consumption. Simultaneously
the current consumption value is
indicated.
● Top Consumers : List of top
comfort consumers currently
switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
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Instruments and controls77potential is indicated. A switched
off consumer disappears from
the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
During sporadic driving
conditions, the engine will
activate the heated rear window
automatically to increase the
engine load. In this event, the
heated rear window is indicated
as one of the top consumers,
without activation by the driver.
● Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption
development over a distance of
50 km. Filled segments display
the consumption in 5 km steps
and shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Info Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or Colour-Info-
Display. The Info-Display is located in
the instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display
Depending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
● time 3 60
● outside temperature 3 60
● date 3 60
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 84
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Instruments and controls79Press (the outer ring)● to select or activate the highlighted option
● to confirm a set value
● to switch a system function on/off
BACK
Press BACK to:
● exit a menu without changing settings
● return from a submenu to a higher menu level
● delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold the BACK for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 84.
Memorised settings 3 20.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
to restart4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked6Depress brake pedal to release
electric parking brake
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Instruments and controls81No.Vehicle message134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Vehicle messages on the Colour-
Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the Colour-Info-
Display. Press the multifunction knob to confirm a message. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes If several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.● If a warning message or awarning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or
the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electric consumers which are not
required for a safe ride, e.g. seat
heating, heated rear window or
other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
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Instruments and controls83
● trip odometer 1
● average consumption 1
● average speed 1
● trip odometer 2
● average consumption 2
● average speed 2
● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
● route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2 The information of two trip computerscan be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed by pressing SET/CLR, making
it possible to display different trip
information for different drivers.
Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Range Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
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84Instruments and controlsWhen the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
When the tank needs to be refuelled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Additionally, control indicator i
illuminates or flashes in the fuel
gauge 3 72.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Instantaneous consumption Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average speed Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Route guidance In addition to the navigation
information in the Colour-Info-
Display, route guidance is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings
in the Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 20.
Depending on vehicle equipment and country-specific regulations some ofthe functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings in the
Graphic-Info-Display
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300