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Instruments and controls87Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
short pull:wiper swipes oncelong pull:wiper swipes for a few
strokesOutside temperature
The outside temperature is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre or in
the Info Display. A drop in
temperature is indicated immediately
and a rise in temperature after a time
delay.
If outside temperatures is -3 °C to
3 °C, the °C flashes in the display as
a warning for icy road conditions.
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88Instruments and controls9Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time and / or date may appear in the
Info Display 3 105 or the Driver
Information Centre 3 105.
Set time and date in information
display
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Set time in Driver Information
Centre
Display the clock function by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever.
● Press and hold one of the buttons
until hours flash.
● Press or hold one of the buttons to set the hour.
● Wait until minutes flash.
● Press or hold one of the buttons to set the minute.
● Wait before selecting another function.
Power outlets
12 V power outlets are located on top
of the instrument panel, or beside the gearshift lever.
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Depending on vehicle, an additional
outlet may be located in the rear of the
vehicle.
Connecting electrical accessories
while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption of
120 W.
9 Danger
To avoid the risk of fire, if multiple
power outlets are used
simultaneously, the total power
consumption of connected
accessories must not exceed
180 W.
With ignition off the power outlet may
be deactivated.
Additionally, the power outlet may be
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
USB socket
In the Infotainment unit or on the
instrument panel there is a USB
socket M for the connection of external
audio sources and for charging
devices.
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Note
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX socket, SD card slot – refer to the Infotainment manual.
Inductive charging
9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.
9 Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile device, as these objects could become very hot.
To charge a device, the ignition must
be switched on.
To charge a mobile device: 1. Remove all objects from the charging device.
2. Place the mobile device with the display facing upwards on the
charging device in the storage.
Charging status may be indicated in
the Info Display.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile devices can be charged inductively.
On some mobile devices, a back
cover with an integrated coil or a
jacket may be required to use
inductive charging.
Protective cover for the mobile device
could have impact on the inductive
charging.
In the event that the mobile device is
not charging properly, rotate it 180°
and place it on the charging device
again.
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Instruments and controls91Cigarette lighter
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Warning 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.
Speed warning 3 104.
Speed limiter 3 251.
Cruise control 3 249.
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92Instruments and controlsOdometer
Displays the recorded distance in km.Note
When a tachograph is fitted, the total
distance travelled may be shown
only on the tachograph.
Trip odometer
The trip odometer displays the
distance travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold one of the buttons on end of wiper lever until the
value resets to 0.
Trip computer 3 108.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Instruments and controls93Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Depending on vehicle content are
different designs used.
Control indicator Y illuminates and a
warning chime sounds if the level in
the tank is low. Refuel immediately
3 263.
Never run the tank dry.
Diesel fuel system bleeding 3 276.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
AdBlue gauge
AdBlue gauge shows the current
AdBlue fluid level remaining in the
tank.
Control indicator ú 3 101 illuminates
and a warning chime sounds if the
level in the tank is low. Refill AdBlue
as soon as possible to avoid
prevention of engine starts.
AdBlue 3 234.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too high
Control indicator W illuminates red if
the temperature is too high 3 101.
If W illuminates red in combination
with C, stop vehicle and switch off
engine as soon as possible 3 100.
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94Instruments and controlsCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
For physical reasons, the coolant temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate.
Service display
Select the service page in the Driver
Information Centre, when the ignition
is switched on without running
engine. Press and hold one of the
buttons on end of wiper lever for
approx. 5 seconds 3 108. The
distance and time to the next service are displayed. Pressing then lower
botton, shows the information for the
next engine oil change.
When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance or time before the next service is due may be shown
briefly in the Driver Information
Centre. Based on driving conditions,
the interval at which a service will be
indicated can vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1500 km or 1 month, a message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 km or
the service date is due, control
indicator j illuminates and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service or an engine oil
change, the values must be reset:
select the relevant information in the
Driver Information Centre, then press
and hold one of the buttons on end of wiper lever for approx. 10 seconds
until the distance is displayed
continuously.
Trip computer 3 108.
Driver Information Centre 3 105.
Service information 3 311.Transmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the transmission display.
R:reverse gearN:neutralD:automatic modekg:laden modeT:apply footbrakeW:transmission electronics
Manual transmission automated
3 241.