Instruments and controls95Seek 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 3 206.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 151.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.
9 Warning
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 3 151.
Electric parking brake fault E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 151.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
96Instruments and controlsAntilock 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 3 151.
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 3 188.
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
signal in that direction.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 189.Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 154.
Selective ride control 3 155.
Engine coolant temperature o illuminates red.
98Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and / or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 194.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 208.
Autostop D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 113.
Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on,
during headlight flash 3 114.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 115.
LED headlights
H illuminates and a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Instruments and controls99Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 119.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 119.
Rain sensor
< illuminates green.
Illuminated when rain sensor position on wiper stalk is selected.
Windscreen wiper and washer 3 80.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Cruise control 3 157.Adaptive cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
C illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
m illuminates white
The system is on.
m illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
When adaptive cruise control is on or active, C with the set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Adaptive cruise control 3 162.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
Illuminates green
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 162.
Forward collision alert 3 169.Side blind spot alert
B illuminates green.
The system is active 3 182.
Active emergency braking m illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The system has been deactivated or
a fault has been detected.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Check the reason of the deactivation
3 170 and in case of a system fault,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Depending on the situation, the
vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard.
Forward collision alert 3 169.
Front pedestrian protection 3 174.
100Instruments and controlsSpeed limiterß illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated
alongside ß symbol.
Speed limiter 3 160.
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.
Driver Information Centre indicates: ● overall and trip odometer
● digital speed indication
● trip / fuel information menu
● gear shift indication
● service information
● vehicle and warning messages
● driver assistance messages
● pop-up messages
● AdBlue information
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the left
steering wheel stalk.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a page in the trip / fuel information
menu.
Press SET / CLR to confirm or reset
a function.
Vehicle and service messages are popped up in the Driver Information
Centre if required. Scroll messages
by turning the adjuster wheel.
Confirm messages by pressing
SET / CLR .
Additionally, some menus can be selected via the CHECK button.
104Instruments and controlsVehicle messagesMessages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press SET / CLR to confirm a
message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. 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 not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● 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.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.● If any condition for a restart of the
engine is not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage isrunning low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
108Instruments and controlsDriver’s attention warning:
Activates or deactivates the
driver drowsiness system.
Rear wiper in reverse : Activates
or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
● Driving lighting
Directional headlamps : Activates
or deactivates the function.
● Comfort lighting
Guide-me-home lighting :
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.
Welcome lighting : Activates or
deactivates the function and
adjusts its duration.
Mood lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.Driving functions
Press Í.
Select Driving functions .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Park Assist : Activates advanced
park assist, a parking maneuver can be selected.
● Blind spot sensors : Activates or
deactivates side blind spot alert.
● Panoramic view system :
Activation / deactivation of the
function.
Telematics service
OnStar
OnStar is a personal connectivity and service assistant with integrated
Wi-Fi hotspot. The OnStar service is
available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week.
Note
OnStar is not available for all
markets. For further information,
contact your workshop.
Note
In order to be available and
operational, OnStar needs a valid
OnStar subscription, functioning
vehicle electrics, ignition on, mobile
service and GPS satellite link.
To activate the OnStar services and
set up an account, press Z and speak
with an advisor.
Lighting113LightingExterior lighting.......................... 113
Light switch .............................. 113
Automatic light control .............114
High beam ............................... 114
Headlight flash ......................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ....115
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 115
Daytime running lights .............115
LED headlights ........................ 115
Hazard warning flashers ..........118
Turn lights ................................ 118
Front fog lights ......................... 119
Rear fog light ........................... 119
Parking lights ........................... 119
Reversing lights .......................120
Misted light covers ...................120
Interior lighting ........................... 120
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 120
Interior lights ............................ 120
Reading lights .......................... 121
Sunvisor lights ......................... 121
Lighting features ........................121
Centre console lighting ............121Entry lighting ............................ 121
Exit lighting .............................. 122
Battery discharge protection ....122Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 98.