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Centre console 
 
Fig. 8 Overview of the upper section of the centre console. 
 
Fig. 9 Overview of the lower section of the centre console. 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 8 : 
Infotainment system ⇒BookletInfotainment system, ⇒ Infotainment system controls and 
displays  
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system  
 
Buttons:  
     
        
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Front passenger side 
 
Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The location is mirrored in 
right-hand drive vehicles. 
Key to ⇒ Fig. 10 : 
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system  
At the side of the dash panel: key-operated switch for disabling the front passenger front airbag 
⇒ Airbag system  
Operating lever for the stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage areas  
Controls in the roof 
Symbol Meaning 
 
Buttons for interior and reading lights ⇒ Interior lighting . 
  Switch for glass roof ⇒ Glass roof . 
 Buttons for the sun blind ⇒ Protection from the sun . 
 Buttons for emergency call service, information call and breakdown call ⇒ In an 
emergency  
Driver information 
Symbols in instrument cluster 
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings, faults or certain functions. Some 
warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and must go out once the 
engine is running or the vehicle is in motion. 
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster 
instead of warning lamps.  
     
        
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Not all warning and indicator lamps are available in all markets. 
Indicator lamps which light up in the light switch are described in the chapter Lights ⇒ Lights . 
Symbol Meaning 
  Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster 
display. 
  Electronic parking brake ⇒ Operating the electronic parking brake . 
  Brake system fault ⇒ Do not drive on! Brake system fault. . 
  Electromechanical steering not functioning ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Fasten seat belt ⇒ Warning lamp . 
  Collision warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Warning levels and 
braking intervention . 
  Depress the brake pedal. 
  Check brake pads ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster 
display. 
  Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OR traction control system (TCS) ⇒  TCS regulating 
to prevent the wheels from spinning. . 
  Traction control system (TCS) switched off ⇒  TCS regulating to prevent the wheels 
from spinning. . 
  Fault in anti-lock brake system (ABS) ⇒  ABS failure or fault. . 
  Fault in electronic parking brake ⇒ Troubleshooting OR: fault in Hill Start Assist ⇒  
Fault in Hill Start Assist . 
  Rear fog light switched on ⇒ Switching the fog lights on and off . 
  Vehicle lighting is not working ⇒  Vehicle lighting not working . 
  Fault in exhaust system ⇒  Fault in exhaust system . 
  Fault in engine management system ⇒ Troubleshooting .  
     
        
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Symbol Meaning 
  Auto Hold function ⇒ Auto Hold function . 
  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off  
OR 
Speed limiter ⇒ Speed limiter . 
  Lane keeping system (Lane Assist) ⇒ Driving with the lane keeping system . 
  Main beam or headlight flasher ⇒ Switching main beam on and off . 
  Coolant ⇒ Coolant temperature display . 
  Engine oil pressure ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Fault in the alternator ⇒ Troubleshooting . 
  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off . 
  Speed limiter active ⇒ Speed limiter . 
  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ⇒ Switching ACC on and off . 
  
Distance warning from area monitoring system (Front Assist) ⇒ Warning levels and 
braking intervention . 
  Main-beam control ⇒ Main-beam control . 
  Service alert or due service ⇒ Service interval display . 
  Charge level of mobile telephone battery ⇒BookletInfotainment system,. 
  Outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F) ⇒ Displays . 
  Start/Stop system active ⇒ Start/stop system . 
  Start/stop system not available ⇒ Start/stop system . 
  Economical mode ⇒ Displays . 
  Note about information in the vehicle wallet. 
Additional displays: trailer towing  
     
        
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Symbol Meaning 
  Trailer turn signal ⇒  Does not apply in China and Japan: trailer turn signals indicator 
lamp . 
Additional displays: offroad mode 
Symbol Meaning 
  Hill Descent Control ⇒ Downhill speed control . 
  
Offroad driving profile active ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control . 
Additional displays: diesel vehicles 
Symbol Meaning 
  AdBlue
     
        
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Instrument cluster 
 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
⇒ Analogue instrument cluster  
⇒ Rev counter  
⇒ Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display)  
⇒ Displays  
⇒ Instrument cluster menus  
⇒ Service menu  
⇒ Driving data display (multifunction display)  
⇒ Warning and information messages  
⇒ Driver Alert System (recommendation for rest breaks)  
⇒ Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign Assist)  
⇒ Time  
⇒ Lap timer  
⇒ Fuel gauge  
⇒ Coolant temperature display  
⇒ Service interval display  
The vehicle is equipped either with an analogue or a digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display). 
When you start the engine after the 12-volt battery has been totally discharged or changed, you may 
find that system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) have been 
changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the 12-volt vehicle battery has 
been sufficiently charged. 
 
WARNING 
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. 
Never press the buttons on the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion. 
Any settings for the instrument cluster display and displays in the Infotainment system should be 
made only when the vehicle is stationary in order to reduce the risk of accidents and serious injuries. 
 
  
     
        
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Analogue instrument cluster 
 
Fig. 11 Analogue instrument cluster in the dash panel. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 11 : 
 
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute) ⇒ Rev counter . 
 
Coolant temperature display⇒ Coolant temperature display . 
Displays⇒ Displays . 
 
Reset, set and display button. 
Speedometer. 
Fuel gauge⇒ Fuel gauge . 
Rev counter 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Rev counter 
The start of the red zone on the rev counter indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used 
in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a 
gear or move the selector lever to D/S (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle 
reaches the red zone ⇒ . 
 
  
     
        
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NOTICE 
 
When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the 
engine. 
The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may 
otherwise be incurred. 
 
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and reduce engine noise. 
 
Digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display) 
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
The Active Info Display is a digital instrument cluster with high-resolution TFT colour display. To 
complement the standard dials such as the rev counter and speedometer, users can choose from 
various "information profiles" to view additional data. 
 
Fig. 12 Active Info Display in the dash panel 
Descriptions of the instruments ⇒ Fig. 12 : 
 
Rev counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute) ⇒ Rev counter . 
Current gear / selector lever position⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear  or ⇒ DSG® dual clutch 
gearbox . 
Displays⇒ Displays . 
Speedometer. 
Digital speed display.