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Seats, restraints57●A timeout of 45 seconds elapsed.
● The vehicle is driven longer than 15 seconds with a speed of more
than 6 km/h.
If the seat belt presenter does not
retract automatically, push it back
slightly.
Seat belt reminder
Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for the driver
seat as control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 91 and for the
passenger seat in the centre console
3 88.
Seat belt force limiters On all seats, stress on the body is
reduced by the gradual release of the belt during a collision.
Seat belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-endcollision of a certain severity, all seat
belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 91.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the operating permit of your vehicle.
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
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78Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 79
Steering wheel adjustment ........79
Steering wheel controls .............79
Heated steering wheel ...............79
Horn ........................................... 80
Windscreen wiper and washer ..80
Outside temperature ..................81
Clock ......................................... 82
Power outlets ............................. 83
Cigarette lighter ......................... 84
Ashtrays .................................... 84
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 85
Instrument cluster ......................85
Speedometer ............................. 85
Odometer .................................. 85
Trip odometer ............................ 85
Tachometer ............................... 86
Fuel gauge ................................ 86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Service display .......................... 87
Control indicators ......................88
Turn lights .................................. 90Seat belt reminder.....................91
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 91
Airbag deactivation ....................91
Charging system .......................91
Malfunction indicator light ..........92
Brake and clutch system ...........92
Operate pedal ............................ 92
Electric parking brake ................92
Electric parking brake fault ........93
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....93
Upshift ....................................... 93
Power steering .......................... 93
Lane departure warning ............93
Electronic Stability Control off ...94
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........94
Traction Control system off .......94
Exhaust filter .............................. 94
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 94
Engine oil pressure ....................95
Low fuel ..................................... 95
Immobiliser ................................ 95
Exterior light .............................. 95
High beam ................................. 95
High beam assist .......................95
Adaptive forward lighting ...........95
Front fog lights ........................... 96
Rear fog light ............................. 96Cruise control............................ 96
Vehicle detected ahead .............96
Door open .................................. 96
Displays ....................................... 96
Driver Information Centre ..........96
Info Display .............................. 101
Vehicle messages ......................103
Warning chimes .......................103
Battery voltage ........................ 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............104
Telematics service .....................109
OnStar ..................................... 109
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80Instruments and controlsThe highlighted grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
wiping frequency.
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Instruments and controls81Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the wiping
frequency and speed.
After 20 seconds without wiping
activity, the wiper arms move slightly
down to park position.
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
The illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display
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84Instruments and controls
A further 12 Volt power outlet is
located in the rear console. Fold the
cover downwards.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
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Instruments and controls85Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.
Trip odometer
W displays the recorded distance
since the last reset.
Two trip odometer are selectable for
different trips. Select between page
W 1 and page W2 by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Both trip odometer can be reset
separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, press and hold the
reset knob for a few seconds or press
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 9,999 km and then restarts at 0.
Driver Information Centre 3 96.
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90Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 90XSeat belt reminder 3 91vAirbag and belt tensioners and
roll bars 3 91VAirbag deactivation 3 91pCharging system 3 91ZMalfunction indicator light
3 92RBrake and clutch system 3 92-Operate pedal 3 92mElectric parking brake 3 92jElectric parking brake fault
3 93uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 93RUpshift 3 93cPower steering 3 93)Lane departure warning 3 93aElectronic Stability Control off
3 94bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 94kTraction Control system off
3 94%Exhaust filter 3 94wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 94IEngine oil pressure 3 95iLow fuel 3 95dImmobiliser 3 958Exterior light 3 95CHigh beam 3 95lHigh beam assist 3 95fAdaptive forward lighting 3 95>Fog light 3 96rRear fog light 3 96mCruise control 3 96AVehicle detected ahead 3 96hDoor open 3 96
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
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92Instruments 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.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 190.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 150.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal must be depressed to release the electric parking brake
3 150.
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Flashes
Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine with the key 3 18,
3 139.
On some versions, the message to
operate the clutch pedal is indicated
in the Driver Information Centre
3 103.
Electric parking brake m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 150.