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96Instruments and controlsAshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
Depending on the version, the Driver Information Centre may vary.
Overview
OTurn signal 3 100XSeat belt reminder 3 101vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 101VAirbag deactivation 3 102pCharging system 3 102ZMalfunction indicator light
3 102CService vehicle soon 3 102YStop engine 3 102JSystem check 3 103RBrake and clutch system
3 103m , oParking brake 3 103
Electric parking brake 3 103uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 104RGear shifting 3 104LLane keep assist 3 104bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 104!Preheating 3 105%Exhaust filter 3 105YAdBlue 3 105
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Instruments and controls97wDeflation detection system
3 105IEngine oil pressure 3 105Y oLow fuel 3 106W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 104DAutostop 3 1068Exterior light 3 1069Low beam 3 106CHigh beam 3 106fHigh beam assist 3 106òDescent control system
3 104>Front fog lights 3 106øRear fog light 3 107
3 179hDoor open 3 107&Overload indicator 3 104
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in miles.
Driver Information Centre
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
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98Instruments and controls
Monochrome display
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999.9 miles without automatic
reset.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Colour display
Trip odometer counts up to
1,999.9 miles and resets then
automatically.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
The trip / fuel information menu provides additionally two trip counter 3 108.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
A red marker indicates the beginning
of the warning zone of excessive revolutions. For Diesel engines, thewarning zone starts at 5000
revolutions per minute. For petrol
engines, the warning zone starts at
7000 revolutions per minute.
Caution
If the needle is beyond the red marker, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level.
Control indicator o illuminates if the
fuel level is low.
Never run the fuel tank dry. Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified fuel tank capacity.
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Instruments and controls99Engine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
50:engine operating temperature
not yet reached90:normal operating temperature130:temperature too high
Control indicator o illuminates if
coolant temperature is too high. Switch off engine immediately.
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching
on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is
indicated by the message Oil level
correct .
If engine oil level is low, I flashes
and Oil level incorrect is indicated,
accompanied by C. Confirm
engine oil level by using the oil
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
Engine oil 3 214.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by the message Oil level
measurement invalid . Check engine
oil level manually by using the
dipstick.
Service display
The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 251.
A required service due is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for
seven seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
1800 miles or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
1800 miles, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously C
illuminates permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than
600 miles, C flashes and then
illuminates permanently. Remaining
distance or time duration is indicated
for several seconds.
Overdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
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102Instruments and controlsAirbag deactivation
ÓON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 62.
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 when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
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.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 assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
C illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
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Instruments and controls103Illuminates 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.
Parking brake
m illuminates red.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 160.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 160.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release is 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 3 160.
Electric parking brake fault
E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 160.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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104Instruments 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 3 159.
Gear shifting
R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Overload indicator
& illuminates.
Illuminates when the overload
indicator detects an exceeding of the
maximum authorised weight 3 86.Descent control system
ò illuminates or flashes green.
Iluminates green The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Flashes green
The system is in operation.
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
light in that direction.
Flashes yellow The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.Lane keep assist 3 198.
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 3 163.
Selective ride control 3 165.
Engine coolant temperature o illuminates red.
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Instruments and controls105Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 215.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Exhaust filter
% or C illuminates yellow,
accompanied by a message in the
Driver Information Centre.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until the control
indicator extinguishes.
Illuminates temporarily Start of saturation of the exhaust filter.
Start cleaning process as soon as
possible by driving at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph.
Illuminates constantly Indication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Exhaust filter 3 151.
AdBlue Y flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 500 miles and 1500 miles.
Flashes yellow The remaining driving range is
between 0 miles and 500 miles.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.AdBlue 3 152.
Deflation detection system w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more
wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 233.
Engine oil pressure I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.