172Driving and operatingWarning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture, which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with a warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
The top line of the display can be
cleared by pressing the multifunction
knob.
Display settingsNavi 650 /Navi 950 : Brightness can be
set by first pressing and then turning
the outer ring of the multifunction
knob.
CD 600 : Brightness can be set by first
pressing and then turning the
multifunction knob.
Deactivation The camera is deactivated when acertain forward speed is exceeded or
if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a 9 on the top line of the Info-Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
● The surrounding area is dark.● The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into
the camera lens.● Ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean
the lens, rinse it with water, and
wipe it with a soft cloth.
● The vehicle had a rear-end accident.
● There are extreme temperature changes.
Traffic sign assistant
Functionality
The traffic sign assistant system detects designated traffic signs via a
front camera and displays them in the Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle care187Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
192Vehicle careWarning label
Meaning of symbols:● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Wiper blade replacement
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
255Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................137
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............231
Cruise control ...................... 96, 156
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curve lighting.............................. 118
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............118
Declaration of conformity ............243
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........156
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 180
Driving hints ................................ 137
E Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 200
Electric parking brake ...........92, 150
Electric parking brake fault ...........93
Electronic climate control system 130
Electronic driving programmes ..147
Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......186
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 189
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 238
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................234
Engine oil ................... 188, 231, 235
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 125
Event data recorders ..................249
Exhaust filter ......................... 94, 143
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 226
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................14, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 135
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......161
Forward collision alert................. 159
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights .............96, 122, 195Front seats.................................... 49
Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn lights .......................... 196
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 86 Funnel......................................... 178
Fuses ......................................... 200
G Gauges ......................................... 85
General information ...................180
Glovebox ..................................... 70
Ground clearance .......................138
H Halogen headlights ....................193
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights................................... 114 Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heating ........................................ 55
Heating and ventilation system . 127
High beam ........................... 95, 116
256High beam assist..................95, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 15, 80
I
Identification plate .....................233
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 30, 95
Indicators ...................................... 85
Info Display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................85
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination .....200
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........154
Interior care ............................... 228
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights ...................... 124, 200
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......147
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 223K
Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 176
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................26, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......204
Loading information .....................77
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual seat adjustment ...............50
Manual transmission .................. 148
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................123
N New vehicle running-in ..............138
Number plate light .....................199
O
Object detection systems ...........162
Odometer ..................................... 85Oil, engine .......................... 231, 235
OnStar ........................................ 109
Operate pedal ............................... 92
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 140
P
Parking ................................ 19, 142
Parking assist ............................ 162
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 123
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 239
Performing work ........................187
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power seat adjustment ................53
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 33
Puncture ..................................... 217
Q Quickheat ................................... 134
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 252
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 247
Reading lights ............................ 124
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ...............96, 122, 197
258Vehicle personalisation .............104
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 186
Vehicle tools ............................... 206
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 239
Ventilating ..................................... 55
Ventilation ................................... 127
W
Warning chimes .........................103
Warning lights ............................... 85
Warning triangle .......................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 190
Wheel changing .........................217
Wheel covers ............................. 212
Wheels and tyres .......................207
Wind deflector............................... 43
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper and washer ....80
Winter tyres ............................... 207
Wiper blade replacement ..........192