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.
104Instruments and controlsU illuminates green when the system
is on.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 249.
Active emergency braking
l illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
The system has been deactivated or
a fault has been detected.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
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.
Active emergency braking 3 253.Speed warning
Depending on vehicle and country,
$ is displayed as long as the speed
is over a set value.
Limited speed
Depending on version and country, the maximum speed is set by default.
A warning chime will sound for
10 seconds if the vehicle briefly
exceeds the set limit.
Note
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 251.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the system is on.
Speed limiter 3 251.
Tachograph & illuminates when there is a fault in
the system.Tachograph 3 109.
Door open y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the load
compartment is open.
106Instruments and controlsTouchscreen operationMake the appropriate selection from
the available menus and options by
touching the display screen with the
finger.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
Journey record
When the engine is switched off, a
record of the last journey may be
shown in the Info Display.
The following information is
displayed:
● average fuel consumption
● trip odometer
● fuel saved in km
If equipped, a rating of 0 to 100 is
shown in the Info Display, to help
evaluate fuel efficiency, based on
driving style. Higher ratings indicate
better fuel economy.
Tips to improve fuel economy are also given in the display. Journeys can be
saved in the system memory,enabling to compare performances. Refer to Infotainment manual for
further information.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime. The
vehicle messages are displayed as
text. Follow the instructions given in
the messages.
Fault messages Displayed in combination with control indicator j. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
To remove fault message, press a
button on end of wiper lever. After a
few seconds the message may
disappear automatically and j
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.
Warning messages These may appear with control
indicator C or in combination with
other warning messages, control
indicators or an audible warning. Stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Instruments and controls107Warning chimesIf several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 56.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied
3 245.
● If the parking assist detects an object or a fault is present
3 255.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 241.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 91.
● During closing of the power sliding door 3 30.
● If the sliding door is open and the
parking brake is released 3 30.● During activation and
deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 36.
● If the AdBlue level falls below a certain amount or a fault is
present 3 234.
● If the lane departure warning system detects an unintended
lane change and when the
system is activated 3 261.
When the vehicle is parked and /
or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
● With exterior lights on 3 110.
● There is a fault with the power door lock system 3 28.
● If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 241,
the parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or the brake pedal has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 105.● If the sliding side door exterior
handle is in the open position
when unlocking the vehicle 3 30.
● If the parking brake is not applied
when the power sliding door
switch is pressed 3 30.
● If the power sliding door is locked
from the inside with the child lock
active 3 30.
● If the engine is in an Autostop but
not switched off. Stop-start
system 3 228.
110LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 110
Light switch .............................. 110
Automatic light control .............110
High beam ............................... 111
High beam assist .....................111
Headlight flash ......................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ....112
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 112
Daytime running lights .............113
Hazard warning flashers ..........113
Turn lights ................................ 113
Front fog lights ......................... 113
Rear fog light ........................... 114
Reversing lights .......................114
Misted light covers ...................114
Interior lighting ........................... 114
Interior lights ............................ 114
Load compartment lighting ......115
Reading lights .......................... 116
Lighting features ........................116
Exit lighting .............................. 116
Battery discharge protection ....117Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Sidelights control indicator F
3 103.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 103.
High beam control indicator P
3 103.
Side position lights
Side position lights are illuminated
together with sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights (where fitted) and headlights,
depending on the lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Daytime running lights 3 113.