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The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic
upshifting
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis‐
sions, automatic shift operations are not per‐
formed if one of the following conditions is met:▷DSC deactivated.▷TRACTION activated.▷SPORT+ activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles for Sport automatic
transmission
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the trans‐
mission temporarily switches to manual mode.
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle
is not accelerated for a certain time, the system
switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐
tor lever is in transmission position D.▷Shift up: pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster The transmission position is dis‐
played, e.g.: P.
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DisplaysVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Instrument cluster
Overview, instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   752Speedometer3Indicator/warning lamps   734Tachometer  755Engine oil temperature   756Current fuel consumption   777Electronic displays  728Display/reset miles   76Seite 70ControlsDisplays70
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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features1Fuel gauge  752Speedometer3Indicator/warning lamps   734Tachometer  755Engine oil temperature   756Current fuel consumption   777Electronic displays  728Display/reset miles   76Seite 71DisplaysControls71
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Electronic displays
Overview, instrument cluster1Messages, e.g. Check Control   73
Time   76
Date   76
External temperature   76
Selection lists   80
Service requirements   77Miles/trip miles  76
Computer   812Transmission display   69
Gear shift indicator   783Status, Driving Experience Switch   106Seite 72ControlsDisplays72
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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features1Time  76
External temperature   76
Date   76
Selection list, e.g., radio   80
Speed limit detection   79
Computer   81
Miles/trip miles   76Navigation display   1682Energy recovery  77
Transmission display   69
Current fuel consumption   77
ECO PRO   1633Messages, e.g. Check Control   73
Service requirements   77Check Control
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and
a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
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Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Overview: indicator/warning lampsSymbolFunction or systemTurn signalFront fog lampsRear fog lampHigh beamsHigh-beam AssistantParking lamps, headlamp controlActive Cruise ControlVehicle detection, Active Cruise
ControlCollision warningAdjustable speed limitCruise controlLane departure warningSymbolFunction or systemDSC Dynamic Stability ControlDSC Dynamic Stability Control is de‐
activated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Control is activatedTire Pressure Monitor
Flat Tire MonitorSafety beltsAirbag systemSteering systemEmissionsParking brake
Brake systemIn Canadian models
Parking brake
Brake systemAntilock Brake System ABSAntilock Brake System ABS in Cana‐
dian modelsAt least one Check Control message
is displayed or is stored (symbol in
display)
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lamps.
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Supplementary text messages
Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
displayed on the Control Display automatically.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated
owner's manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 260.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
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▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 276.
Odometer and trip odometer
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is switched
off, the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 83.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 84.
Range After the reserve range is
reached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles/
50 km, or operation of the engine is not ensured
and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
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3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Current fuel consumption
Instrument cluster Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumption
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy recovery The energy of motion of the ve‐
hicle is converted to electrical en‐
ergy while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be low‐
ered.
Service requirements
The concept
The driving distance or the time to the next serv‐
ice is displayed briefly after the ignition is
switched on.
The current service requirements can be read
out from the remote control by the service spe‐
cialist.
Display
Instrument cluster Display in the instrument cluster.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features
Display in the instrument cluster
with expanded scope.
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Display.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.4.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
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SymbolsSymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for service or a le‐
gally mandated inspection is
approaching.The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."§ Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Create the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the maintenance status or legally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"Service history
Perform maintenance work at the service center
and have them recorded in the vehicle data. The
entries are like a service booklet of the docu‐
mentation of regular maintenance.
The entered maintenance work can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. Function is avail‐
able as soon as a maintenance operation has
been entered in the vehicle data.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4. "Service history"
Performed maintenance operations are dis‐
played.5.Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionGreen: maintenance was performed
on schedule.Yellow: maintenance was per‐
formed late.Maintenance was not performed.
Gear shift indicator
The concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient
gear in the current driving situation.
Displays
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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