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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:
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88Instruments and controls
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Instruments and controls89OverviewOTurn lights 3 93XSeat belt reminder 3 93vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 93VAirbag deactivation 3 94pCharging system 3 94ZMalfunction indicator light
3 94HService vehicle soon 3 94STOPStop engine 3 95JSystem check 3 95RBrake and clutch system
3 95m ,
oElectric parking brake
3 95EElectric parking brake fault
3 95uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 96RGear shifting 3 96)Lane departure warning
3 96LLane keep assist 3 96bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 96W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 96!Preheating 3 97%Exhaust filter 3 97YAdBlue 3 97wDeflation detection system
3 97IEngine oil pressure 3 97Y oLow fuel 3 98DAutostop 3 988Exterior light 3 989Low beam 3 98CHigh beam 3 98fHigh beam assist 3 98>Front fog lights 3 99øRear fog light 3 99
3 99ßSpeed limiter 3 100hDoor open 3 100
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90Instruments and controlsSpeedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in km.
Driver Information Centre
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999 km and then restarts at 0.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Two trip odometer pages are
selectable in the trip / fuel information menu for different trips 3 100.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
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Instruments and controls91Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the level in the fuel tank.
Control indicator o illuminates if the
level in the tank 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.
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 oil level is indicated
by a message.
If oil level is low, I flashes and a
message is indicated, accompanied
by the H indicator. Confirm oil level
by using the oil dipstick and top up
engine oil respectively.
Engine oil 3 204.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by a message. Check oil level
manually by using the dipstick.
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92Instruments and controlsService displayThe 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 3 241.
A required service due is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for7 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
3000 km, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously symbol <
lights up permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than
1000 km, < 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. < 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 < disappears.Retrieving 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 3 241.
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
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Instruments and controls93ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality 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 3 209.
Turn lights 3 118.
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
on, 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.
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94Instruments and controlsDeployment 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.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
H 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.