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84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper and washer ..86
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 88
Inductive charging .....................90
Cigarette lighter ......................... 91
Ashtrays .................................... 91
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 93
AdBlue gauge ............................ 93
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 93
Service display .......................... 94Transmission display .................94
Control indicators ......................95
Turn lights .................................. 98
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................. 100
Brake system ........................... 100
Parking brake .......................... 100
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Gear shifting ............................ 100
Variable effort steering ............100
Lane departure warning ..........101
Electronic Stability Control ......101
Engine coolant temperature ....101
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 102
Engine oil pressure ..................102
Low fuel ................................... 103
Stop-start system ....................103
Exterior light ............................ 103
Low beam ................................ 103
High beam ............................... 103
High beam assist .....................103
Front fog lights ......................... 103Rear fog light........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Active emergency braking .......104
Speed warning ........................ 104
Speed limiter ........................... 104
Tachograph ............................. 104
Door open ................................ 104
Displays ..................................... 105
Driver Information Centre ........105
Info Display .............................. 105
Vehicle messages ......................106
Warning chimes .......................107
Trip computer ............................. 108
Tachograph ................................ 109
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Instruments and controls85Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control 3 249.
Speed limiter 3 251.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Instruments and controls105Displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear by
pressing one of the buttons
repeatedly on end of wiper lever:
● outside temperature 3 87
● clock 3 88
● odometer, trip odometer 3 92
● fuel gauge 3 93
● AdBlue gauge 3 93
● engine coolant temperature gauge 3 93
● service display 3 94
● vehicle messages 3 106
● trip computer 3 108
● active emergency braking 3 253
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Info Display The central display in the
Infotainment system displays the time
(and / or outside temperature,
depending on version) and
Infotainment system information.
Press X to switch the Infotainment
system on. Alternatively, it automatically switches on when the
ignition is switched on.
Depending on system, the
Infotainment system is operated via buttons and rotary knobs on the
Infotainment system fascia, the
steering column controls, the voice
recognition system (if available) or via the touchscreen display.
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Lighting113Daytime running lightsDaytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is equipped with the
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running lights and headlights
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions.
Automatic light control 3 110.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn lightsup:right turn lightdown:left turn light
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the lever is being moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in
the opposite direction or lever is
manually moved back to its neutral
position.
Activate temporary flashing by
holding the lever just before the
resistance point. Turn lights will flash
until lever is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the
lever briefly without passing the
resistance point.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position > and
release.
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116LightingReading lightsFront reading lightpress l:onpress 0:offRear reading lights
Combi, Bus
Each reading light can be switched on
or off individually and directed as
required.
press I:onpress 0:off
Courtesy lights 3 114.
Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked
and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Light switch in position 7 or
AUTO .
3. Pull lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to four
times.