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A further USB port may be located in
the rear console.
The USB ports are prepared for
charging external devices and
provide a data connection to the
Infotainment system. For further
information, see Infotainment
manual.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
Inductive charging9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.
9 Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile device, as these objects could become very hot.
To charge a device, the ignition must
be switched on.
To charge a mobile device: 1. Remove all objects from the charging device.
2. Place the mobile device with the display facing upwards on the
charging device in the storage.
Use the elastic band to secure the
mobile device.
Charging status is indicated in the
LED: illuminates green, when mobile
device is charging.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile devices can be charged inductively.
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Instruments and controls87On some mobile devices, a back
cover with an integrated coil or a
jacket may be required to use
inductive charging.
Protective cover for the mobile device
could have impact on the inductive
charging.
In the event that the mobile device is
not charging properly, rotate it 180°
and place it on the charging device
again.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located behind
the storage cover. Press cover to open.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out cigarette lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
The following instrument cluster is
available:
Overview
OTurn lights 3 92XSeat belt reminder 3 93vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 93VAirbag deactivation 3 94
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88Instruments and controlspCharging system 3 94ZMalfunction indicator light
3 94CService vehicle soon
3 94STOPStop engine 3 94JSystem check 3 95RBrake and clutch system
3 95m ,
oElectric parking brake
3 95, automatic operation
of electric parking brake off
3 96EElectric parking brake fault
3 95uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 96RGear shifting 3 96)Lane departure warning
3 96LLane keep assist 3 96bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 96W oEngine coolant tempera‐
ture high 3 97!Preheating 3 97%Exhaust filter 3 97YAdBlue 3 97wDeflation detection system
3 98IEngine oil pressure 3 98Y oLow fuel 3 98DAutostop 3 988Exterior light 3 989Low beam 3 99CHigh beam 3 99fHigh beam assist 3 99>Front fog lights 3 99øRear fog light 3 99
3 100ßSpeed limiter 3 100hDoor open 3 100iHybrid system fault 3 95READYHybrid system active
3 95jCharge cord connected
3 9899Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system off 3 97
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90Instruments and controlsA red marker indicates the beginning
of the warning zone of excessive
revolutions. For Diesel engines, the
warning zone starts at 5000
revolutions per minute. For petrol
engines, the warning zone starts at
7000 revolutions per minute.Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, 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.
Battery gauge
The battery gauge displays the high
voltage battery state of charge.
Power indicator gauge
The power indicator gauge informs
about the current energy situation of
the vehicle.
Charge:Battery is being charged
with energy resulting from
braking or deceleration of
the vehicleEco:An optimum in energy is
accessible in all driving
modesPower:Vehicle is driven in a
dynamic driving style with
focus on performance
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92Instruments and controlsOverdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
distance. 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
The symbol C disappears.Retrieving 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 3 250.
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 87.
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 3 219.
Turn lights 3 117.
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Instruments and controls93Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on all seats
X illuminates or flashes red in the
instrument cluster together with the
indication in the roof console for each
seat belt.
● When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbol for the respective
seat in the roof console comes
on, if the seat belt of any
occupied seat has not been
fastened.
● After driving off, X in the
instrument cluster and the
symbol for the respective seat in
the roof console flashes for a
certain time together with a
chime. After a certain time of
driving X illuminates constantly
until the seat belt of the
respective seat has been
fastened or if any passenger has
unfastened the seat belt.
Seat belts 3 51.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds.
If it does not illuminate, does not
extinguish after 4 seconds or
illuminates whilst driving, there is a
fault in the airbag system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. Theairbags 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 51.
Airbag system 3 54.
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Instruments and controls95Illuminates 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.
Hybrid system active
READY illuminates green. The hybrid
system ist active.
Hybrid system fault
i illuminates red.The hybrid system has a fault.
Switch off ignition 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.
Brake fluid 3 216.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 153.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are 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 3 153.
Electric parking brake fault
E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 153.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
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96Instruments and controlsAutomatic operation ofelectric parking brake off
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or faulty. In the event of a fault, o
illuminates together with other control
indicators or it is accompanied by a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Activate automatic operation again or have the cause remedied by a
workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 153.
Antilock 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 afault in the ABS. The brake system
remains operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 152.
Gear shifting R with the number of a higher gear is
indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to operate.
Flashes yellow System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 190.
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 3 191.
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.