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.
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.
Instruments and controls97Control indicators in the overheadconsole
Overview
OTurn lights 3 98XSeat belt reminder 3 98vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 98WAirbag deactivation 3 98pCharging system 3 99ZMalfunction indicator light
3 99jService vehicle soon
3 99CStop engine 3 100RBrake system 3 100jParking brake 3 100uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 100baGear shifting 3 100§Variable effort steering
3 100QLane departure warning
3 101RElectronic Stability Control
3 101WEngine coolant temperature
3 101!Preheating 3 101úAdBlue 3 101wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 102IEngine oil pressure 3 102YLow fuel 3 103DAutostop (Stop-start
system) 3 103\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system) 3 103FExterior light 3 1039Low beam 3 103CHigh beam 3 103fHigh beam assist 3 103>Front fog lights 3 103øRear fog light 3 103mCruise control 3 103lActive emergency braking
3 104$Speed warning 3 104UCruise control 3 103,
speed limiter 3 104&Tachograph 3 104yDoor open 3 104
Instruments and controls999Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 59.
Belt tensioners 3 55.
Airbag deactivation 3 63.
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 briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
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.
If Z illuminates in combination with
A , stop vehicle and switch off engine
as soon as possible.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
j illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
The vehicle needs a service.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 105.
Illuminates if cleaning of the diesel particle filter is required and
automatic cleaning does not occur
3 233.
100Instruments and controls9Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Stop vehicle and switch off engine as soon as possible.
May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 105.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
R illuminates (possibly in
combination with C) if the brake fluid
level is too low 3 274 or brake system
has a fault.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Brake system 3 244.
Parking brake j illuminates red.
Control indicator j remains
illuminated when the parking brake is
applied and extinguishes when the
parking brake is released 3 245.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
Illuminates during driving when there
is a fault in the ABS. The brake
system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 244.
Gear shifting
b or a illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Illuminates when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
ECO mode 3 225.
Variable effort steering § illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates during driving
The power steering system has a
fault.
May illuminate together with control
indicator C.
Instruments and controls1019Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Lane departure warning
Q illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates permanently when the
system is switched off.
A warning chime sounds in
conjunction with Q when the system
recognises an unintended lane
change.
Q illuminates white in the Driver
Information Centre when the ignition
is switched on and the system is
ready to operate.
Lane departure warning 3 261.
Electronic Stability Control
b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree
3 248.
Illuminates during driving
The system is unavailable.
May illuminate together with control
indicator j 3 99. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 105.
ESC 3 248.
Traction Control system 3 247.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates briefly blue when the
ignition is switched on or when engine temperature is low.Illuminates when the engine is
running
If W illuminates red (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and allow the engine
to idle for 2 minutes. W should
extinguish, if not then switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 272.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue ú illuminates yellow.
102Instruments and controlsAdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator j to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine
starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 105.
AdBlue 3 234.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 100 and a
corresponding message appears inthe Driver Information Centre when a puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with j 3 99 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 292.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.Illuminates 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.
Instruments and controls1039Warning
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.
Check engine oil level 3 271.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fuel level in the tank is too low. Refuel
immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 263.
Catalytic converter 3 234.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 276.
Stop-start system \ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Ï illuminates during an Autostop.
Ï flashes if the clutch is not released
sufficiently.
Stop-start system 3 228.
Exterior light
F illuminates green.
Illuminated when the side lights are
on 3 110.
Low beam
9 illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates
Illuminated when the headlights are on 3 110.Flashes
Fault in the lighting.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 111.
High beam assist f illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 111.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 113.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is on 3 114.
Cruise control
U , m illuminate green.