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Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt
is unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt
0
Three-Point Seat belt037.
Airbag and Safety Belt
Tensioner Light
9
illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on,
the control indicator illuminates for a
few seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after few
seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. 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
9.
{Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Seat belts, airbag system
0Seat
belts 036, Airbag System 038.
Airbag On-Off Light
/
illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after
the ignition is switched on. The front
passenger airbag is activated.
+illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated
0Airbag On-Off
Switch 043.
{Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child
using a child restraint system
together with activated front
passenger airbag. Risk of fatal
(Continued)
Danger (Continued)
injury for an adult person with
deactivated front passenger
airbag.
Charging System Light
"
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 Lamp
*
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.

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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
Light
B
illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning code is
displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages
0Vehicle
Messages 080.
Brake and Clutch System
Warning Light
$
illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is
too low
0Brake Fluid 0160.
{Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Operate pedal
#illuminates or flashes yellow.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in
Autostop mode.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine
0
Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0137,
0New Vehicle
Run-In 0135.
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
!
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 go
out 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.
Anti-lock brake system
0Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0142.
Gear Shifting Light
*
orkwith the number of the
next higher or lower gear is
indicated, when upshifting or
downshifting is recommended for
fuel saving reasons.
Variable Effort Steering
Light
m
illuminates yellow.

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Fault in Electric Power
Steering(EPS) system. This may
lead to a higher or lower steering
effort. Consult a workshop.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) Light
@
illuminates green or flashes
yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and
ready to operate.
Flashes yellow
The system recognises an
unintended lane change.
Ultrasonic Parking
Sensor Light
X
illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist
0Parking
Assist 0146.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
Light
d
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
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 (ESC) Off Light
d
illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Traction Control System
(TCS) Off Light
i
illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
C
illuminates red.
This light tells you that the engine
coolant has overheated.
If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull off the
road, stop your vehicle and let the
engine idle for a few minutes.

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If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a workshop as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult your authorised workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System Light
7
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop
immediately and check tyre
pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g.
spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds
the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
0
Tyre Pressure 0175.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
:
illuminates red. Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
If the engine oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving, Pull off
the road, stop the engine and check
the oil level. 1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
{Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is
needed to brake and steer.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop
0Engine
Oil 0158.
Low Fuel Warning Light
.
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter
0Catalytic
Converter 0140.

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Auto Stop Mode
h
illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system
0Starting the
Engine 0136.
Immobiliser Light
A
flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced Engine Power
Light
w
illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Main-Beam On Light
3
illuminates blue.
Illuminated when main beam is on
and during headlight flash
0
Exterior Lamp Controls 085.
Front Fog Lamp Light
#
illuminates green. The front fog lights are on
0Front
Fog Lamps 087.
Rear Fog Lamp Light
s
illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on
0Rear Fog
Lamps 088.
Tail lamp Indicator Light
;
illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on
0
Exterior Lamp Controls 085.
Cruise Control Light
I
illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control
0Cruise
Control 0148.
Bonnet Ajar Light
i
illuminates when the bonnet
is open.
Automatic engine stop/start feature
0Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0137.
Door Ajar Light
U
illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.

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Information Displays
Driver Information
Centre (DIC)
The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster.
The menu pages are selected by
pressingMENUon the indicator
lever.
Selectable menu pages of Mid-level
display are:
. trip menu, see below
. vehicle menu, see below Some of the displayed functions
differ when the vehicle is being
driven or at a standstill. Some
functions are only available when
the vehicle is being driven.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.
Press
MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a sub-menu
to the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight
a menu option or to set a numeric
value.

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Engine oil on0Engine Oil0158.
Unit setting
Press SET/CLR a few seconds.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
one of the settings.
1. metric (km/h, °C)
2. imperial (MPH, °C)
3. us (MPH, °F)
During change unit, selected unit is
flashed.
Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Tyre learn
This display allows for matching
new tyre and wheel by the TPMS
sensors.
To process matching, press SET/
CLR a few seconds.
See Tyre pressure monitoring
system light
0Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System Light 073.
Tyre loading
Press SET/CLR a few seconds to
select the menu.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
one of the settings.
. load Lo
. load Eco
. load Hi

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Vehicle Messages
Messages are indicated mainly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC),
in some cases together with a
warning and signal buzzer.
PressSET/CLR, MENUor turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.
The vehicle messages are
displayed as code numbers.
No. Vehicle message
2 No remote detected, Press clutch
to restart
3 Coolant level low add coolant 4 A/C Off due to high engine temp
5 Steering column is locked
6 Step on brake to release park
brake
7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off,
Then On
8 Turn key Off, Then On
–repeat
breath test
9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle
again
11 Brakes worn
12 Vehicle overloaded
13 Compressor overheated
15 Check high mounted brake lamp
16 Check brake lamps
17 Headlight levelling malfunction
18 Left dipped beam failure
19 Check rear fog lamp
20 Check right dipped beam lamp
21 Check left position lamp
22 Check right position lamp
23 Reversing light failure
24 Number plate light failure 25 Check left front indicator lamp
26 Left rear turn indicator failure
27 Check right front indicator lamp
28 Check right rear indicator lamp
29 Check trailer brake lamp
30 Check trailer reversing lamp
31 Check left trailer indicator lamp
32 Check right trailer indicator lamp
33 Check trailer rear fog lamp
34 Check trailer rear lamp
35 Replace Battery In Remote Key
36 Stabilitrak Initialising
38 Take steering (text approval still
pending)
48 Side detection system
unavailable
49 Lane departure warning
unavailable
50 Reset bonnet
–see owner's
manual
52 Change timing belt
53 Tighten fuel cap / Electric
vehicles

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.If a fault in the automatic locking
system is detected.
When the vehicle is parked
and / or the driver's door is
opened
.With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop
.If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
1. Switch off immediately any electrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear
window or other main
consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while
or by using a charging device. The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice
consecutively without a
voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle
Personalisation
The vehicle can be personalised by
changing the settings in the
infotainment display.
Depending on vehicle equipment
some of the functions described
below might not be available.
Press
MENU, when ignition is ON
and infotainment system is
activated.
Setting menus displayed.
To switch the Settings menu turn the
MENU knob.

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To select the Settings menu,
pressMENU.
To close or back to previous,
press BACK.
Select the "Vehicle settings".
Vehicle Settings
. Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist: Activate or
deactivate the ultrasonic
sensors.
. Comfort settings
Chime volume: Change the
volume of warning chime.
Personalisation by driver:
Activate or deactivate the
personalisation.
Rear auto wipe in reverse:
Activate or deactivate the rear
wipe in reverse gear.
. Language
Select the Language menu item.
Scroll through the list and select
the desired language. .
Exterior ambient lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking:
Activate or deactivate the entry
lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle:
Activate or deactivate of exit
lighting and change the lighting
duration.
. Stop door lock if door open:
Activate or deactivate the
driver's door lock when the door
is open.
If deactivated is selected, the
Delayed door lock menu is
available.
Delayed door lock: Activate or
deactivate the delayed
door lock.
When pressing the central
locking button, three chimes are
sounds to signal delayed locking
is in use. This function will delay
the locking of the doors until
five seconds after the last door
is closed. .
Remote locking, unlocking,
starting
Remote unlock feedback:
Activate or deactivate the light
feedback while unlocking.
Remote door unlock: Change
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the all doors
while unlocking.
Auto relock doors: Activate or
deactivate the door automatically
locking when door is not opened
after unlocking.
. Restore factory settings
All settings are restored to initial
settings.
. Valet mode
if valet mode is activated, all
vehicle displays are locked and
no changes may be performed
within the system.
Note
Vehicle-related messages remain
enabled. Locking the system: Press
MENU and then select the
SETTINGS Menu.