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100Instruments and controlsdistance. C flashes and then
illuminates permanently until service
is executed.
Reset of service interval After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance of a workshop.
If service is executed by yourself,
operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold button CHECK
● switch on ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button
C disappearsRetrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press button
CHECK . The service information is
displayed for a few seconds.
Service information 3 251.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most controlindicators will illuminate briefly as afunctionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 96.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
Turn lights or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 220.
Turn lights 3 125.
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Instruments and controls101Seat belt reminderX illuminates or flashes in the
instrument cluster. Additionally, there
is an indication in the roof console.
The big symbols refer to the seat belts of the front seats, the small symbols
refer to the second row rear seats.
● When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbols in the roof console
come on for a short time. For the
front seats, X in the instrument
cluster and the symbols in the
roof console illuminate until seat
belt is fastened.
● When driving faster than 12 mph and a seat belt is
unfastened, the symbol in the
roof console for the respective
seat flashes and a chime is
audible. For the second row rear
seats, this only applies if at least
one rear seat belt was previously
fastened.
Aditionally, X illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
After two minutes the chime goes off and X in the roof console
illuminates constantly until the
seat belt of the respective seat is
fastened.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not illuminate, does not extinguish after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbagsystem. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 54.
Airbag system 3 57.
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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 controls109Trip / fuel information menu,
Midlevel display
Select the required page:
Trip odometer
The recorded distance since the
reset.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
level and current consumption. The
display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level is low, a message
appears on the display and the
control indicator o in the fuel gauge
illuminates 3 106.
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.Trip / fuel information menu,
Uplevel display
Differerent pages with combined
information can be selected.
Select the required page:
Information page:
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
level and current consumption. The
display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
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110Instruments and controlsWhen the fuel level is low, a message
appears on the display and the
control indicator o in the fuel gauge
illuminates 3 106.
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Trip 1 page:
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
Distance travelled
Displays the current distance for trip
1 since the reset.
The values of trip 1 page can be reset
by pressing SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Trip 2 page:
Average speedDisplay of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
Average fuel consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
Distance travelled
Displays the current distance for trip
2 since a certain reset.
The values of trip 2 page can be reset by pressing SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Digital speed page
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Stop and Start time counter
A time counter calculates the time
spent in STOP mode during a
journey. It resets to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Compass page
Displays the geographic direction of
driving.Blank page
No trip/fuel information is displayed.
AdBlue Press CHECK repeatedly until the
AdBlue menu is shown.
AdBlue range
Indicates an estimate of the AdBlue
level. A message indicates whether
the level is sufficient or low.
3 152.
Info Display
The Info Display is located in the instrument panel near the instrument
cluster.
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
● Graphic Info Display
or
● Colour Info Display with
touchscreen functionality
The Info Displays can indicate: ● time 3 93
● outside temperature 3 92
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Instruments and controls111● date 3 93
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● indication of rear view camera 3 196
● indication of panoramic view system 3 193
● indication of parking assist instructions 3 183
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● vehicle and system messages 3 114
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 115Graphic Info Display
Press X to switch on the display.
Press MENU to select main menu
page.
Press H{} I to select a menu
page.
Press OK to confirm a selection.
Press ß to exit a menu without
changing a setting.
Colour Info Display
Selecting menus and settings
There are three options to operate the
display:
● via buttons next to the display● by touching the touchscreen with
the finger
● via speech recognitionButton and touch operation
Press X to switch on the display.
Press : to select system settings
(units, language, time and date).
Press Í to select vehicle settings or
driving functions.
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112Instruments and controlsTouch required menu display icon or
a function with the finger.
Confirm a required function or
selection by touching.
Touch r on the display to exit a
menu without changing a setting.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.Speech recognition
Description see Infotainment manual.
Vehicle personalisation 3 115.
Head-up display
The head-up display displays driver
information concerning the
instrument cluster onto a foldable
projection plane on the driver's side.
The information appears as an image
projected from a lense in the
instrument panel onto the projection
plane directly ahead in driver's view.
The image appears focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.Head-up display shows:
● vehicle speed
● speed limits detected by the speed sign recognition
● set speed of speed limiter
● set speed of cruise control
● forward collision alert
● navigation information.Switching on
Press e to switch on the head-up
display.
Adjust position of head-up display
image
Press ä or å to centre the image. It
can only be adjusted up and down,
not side to side.
9 Warning
If the head-up display image is too
bright or too high in your field of
view, it may obstruct your view
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114Instruments and controlsSelecting a view
Select the standard rear view or
passenger side view by pressing the
p on the bottom side.
Close rear view is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Switching off
Press m.
Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press SET / CLR to confirm a
message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the same time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.