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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
– Check that the warning lamp on the instrument panel does 
⇒page 44, fig. 27  not  light up when the ignition is switched on 
⇒ .
WARNING
•The driver is responsible for the proper position of the key-operated 
switch. •Yo u  s h o u l d  d e a c t i v a te  t h e  f ro n t  p a s s e n g e r  a i r b a g  o n l y  i f  yo u  h a v e  t o  u s e  
a rear-facing child seat in exceptional cases  ⇒page 46, “Child safety”.•Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front 
passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This 
represents a risk of fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary in 
exceptional circumstances to transport a child in a rear-facing child seat on 
the front passenger seat, you must always disable the front passenger 
airbag.•As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger 
seat, enable the front passenger airbag again.•Only deactivate the passenger airbag when the ignition is off, other-
wise a fault may occur in the airbag system, this will create a danger that 
in case of an accident, the airbag does not deploy properly or does not 
deploy at all.•When the passenger airbag is deactivated, if the warning lamp AIRBAG 
OFF is not continuously lit up when the front passenger airbag is disabled, 
there may be a fault in the airbag system:
−Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified work-
shop.
− Do not use a child seat on the front passenger seat! The front 
passenger airbag could be triggered despite the fact that there is a fault 
in the system and, as a result, a child could sustain serious or fatal inju-
ries. −
It is predictable whether the front passenger airbag will deploy 
during an accident! Warn all your passengers of this.
•When using the ignition key to activate / deactivate the passenger front 
airbag, only the passenger front airbag will be activated / deactivated. The 
side airbag and head airbag on the passenger side will remain active.WARNING (continued)
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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Controls and equipmentCockpitOverviewOverview of the dash panel
This overview will help you to  familiarise yourself with the 
controls and displays.
Door release lever 
Light switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lighting control for instrument and control lighting   . . . . . . . . 
Headlight range control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Air vent
Turn signal and main beam lever and cruise control system* . 
Controls on the steering wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Dash panel
− Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Horn (works only when the ignition is on)/ and driver front 
airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windscreen wiper and windscreen wash lever and operation of 
the multi-function display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Left seat heating button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Controls for
−
Heating* and ventilation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Climatic*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Climatronic*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Radio/Navigator*
Right seat heating button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Indication lamp for deactivated front passenger airbag  . . . . . 
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Glove compartment lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Gear shift lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cup holder compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Controls on the centre console:
− Central locking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Tyre pressure control
− Cigarette lighter / Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− Wing mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Hazard warning light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Pedals
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Steering column control lever*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Handle for releasing the bonnet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
A1A2
111
A3
115
A4
115
A5A6
117,
A7
85
A8
57
60
75
A9
30
A10
122, 62
A11
133
A12
152
154
158
A13A14
133
A15
44
A16
30
A17
136
A18
171
A19
141
A20
93
185
145
127
A21
176
A22
116
A23A24
166
A25
164
A26
213
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58Fuel gauge 
 and reserve indicator
Dash panel: fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 litres.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone  ⇒fig. 34 (arrow), the warning 
lamp will light and an acoustic signal will sound reminding the driver to 
refuel . At this point there are still about 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
The following text appears on the dash panel display
3)  PLEASE REFUEL 
[XXX] .*
Engine coolant temperature display 
 
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.
Needle in cold zone 
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads  ⇒fig. 35 .
Needle in normal zone 
In normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle section of 
the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard, 
especially at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern as long 
as the warning lamp does not light up and no warning* text appears on the 
dash panel display.
Needle in warning zone 
The warning lamp*  ⇒page 75, fig. 48    will light up if the needle is in the 
warning zone. The following warning appears on the dash panel display
4). 
3)Depending on the version of the model.
Fig. 34  Dash panel: fuel 
gauge
4)Depending on the version of the model.
Fig. 35  Dash panel: 
engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge
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60Digital display in the dash panelDisplay (without warning or information texts)
The display in the dash panel shows, amongst other things, 
the mileage and trip recorder as well as the selector lever 
position.
Digital clock display  ⇒page 59. On the right of the display: Selector 
lever position display for the automatic gearbox*. The current position of 
the selector lever or the gear which is engaged (for Tiptronic)* is high-
lighted.
Ambient temperature.
Distance display or flexible service interval display*.
Displayed categories*
The display on the dash panel shows the mileage and trip 
recorder as well as the selector lever position.
Clock: “Setting the time”. On the right of the display: Selector lever posi-
tion display for the automatic gearbox*. The actual position of the 
selector lever or the gear which is engaged (for Tiptronic) are high-
lighted.
There are optional and automatic displays in this field.
– Optional indicators:  e.g. those on the multi-function display (MFD)
– Automatic indicators:  Information texts and warnings.
– Menus providing further information and which can be used to make  diverse settings are also shown: “Dash panel menus”
Ambient temperature:
Distance display or flexible service interval display.
F ig.  36  Detail of th e dash  
panel insert: screen with 
different indicators
A1A2A3
Fig. 37  Digital display in 
the dash panel
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64 Km - Fuel range
The fuel range is calculated using the figures for tank content and current fuel 
consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same condi-
tions as a reference.
Ø litre/100 km - Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption will be shown  ⇒page 63, fig. 42  after a 
distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear 
in the display until that time. The display will be updated every 5 seconds 
while the vehicle is in motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
ltr/100 km or ltr/hr - Current fuel consumption
The display will show the current fuel consumption in litre/km whilst the 
vehicle is in motion or in litre/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary position 
with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion  ⇒page 192.
Ambient temperature display
The measurement margin extends from -45°C to +58°C. At temperatures 
lower than +4°C, an “ice crystal symbol” is displayed and a “warning” sounds 
if the vehicle is moving at more than 20 km/h (ice warning). This symbol will 
flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the exterior temperature rises 
above +4°C or 6°C if it was already lit.
Set speed indicator
When driving at the required speed, enter the speed indicator mode and 
press the button   (Reset), the display remembers the indicated speed. If 
the indicated speed is exceeded, a warning text is displayed on the screen 
5) 
and a warning signal sounds.
This may be deactivated by pressing the button   (Reset). The speed may be altered using the rocker switch   in steps of 5 km/h 
within 5 seconds of the initial memory value.
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol” 
is not shown. You should, for this reason, not rely exclusively on this 
display - Risk of accident!
Note
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature as 
a result of the heat radiated from the engine.Warning or information text in the display
Faults are shown in the display with warning lamps and 
warning/information reports.The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Functional faults are indi-
cated by symbols with warnings and information texts in the display. An 
audible warning is given in certain cases.
Warning symbols
There are red warning symbols (priority 1) and yellow warning symbols 
(priority 2).
Information text
In addition to warning messages given on a fault, you will receive information 
in the display on procedures or will be asked to carry out certain tasks.
5)Depending on the model version, the message on the screen may vary and may be
represented by flashing of the speed indication or by a speed message.
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Practical tips
Technical Data
Note
In the case of screens without warning or information texts, faults are indi-
cated exclusively by the warning lamps.Warning reports, Priority 1 (red)If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will 
be accompanied by  three audible warnings . This is a danger warning. Stop 
the car and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain profes-
sional assistance if necessary.
If several priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols will be 
displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time and will continue 
until the fault is corrected.
No menus will be shown in the display for the duration of a priority 1 warning 
report.
Examples of priority 1 warning reports (red)•Brake system symbol 
 with warning text STOP BRAKE FLUID 
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  or STOP BRAKE FAULT INSTRUCTION MANUAL
•Coolant symbol 
 with the warning text  STOP SEE COOLANT SERVICE 
MANUAL . 
•Engine oil pressure symbol 
 with the warning text  STOP ENGINE OIL 
PRESSURE LOW! SERVICE MANUAL . 
Warning reports, Priority 2 (yellow)If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp lights up, and is accompanied 
by one audible warning . The function should be checked as soon as possible. If several priority 2 warning reports are detected at the same time, the 
symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. After 
a set time, the information text will disappear and the symbol will be shown 
as a reminder at the side of the display.
Priority 2
 warning reports will not be shown until all  Priority 1 warning 
reports have been dealt with!
Examples of priority 2 warning reports (yellow):
6)
•Fuel warning light with the information text  PLEASE REFUEL. •Windscreen washer fluid symbol 
 with the information text REFILL 
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID . Refill the windscreen washer tank 
⇒ page 222.
6)Depending on the version of the model.
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be 
displayed.
Multi-function display menu (MFD)
The multi-function display (MFD) shows you information on 
the journey and fuel consumption.The multifunction display (MFD) has two automatic memories:  1 - Trip 
memory and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory is shown on the upper 
right hand section of the display  ⇒fig. 47  at all times.
Open the multifunction display menu
–Select the Multifunction display menu from the main menu  ⇒page 68 
and press the   button on the windscreen wiper lever or the multifunc-
tion lever*.
Selecting a memory
– To change from one memory to another, briefly press button    ⇒page 66, fig. 43  ⇒ page 66 on the windscreen wiper lever or the   
button on the multifunction lever  ⇒page 66, fig. 44  ⇒page 66 while 
the ignition is switched on.
Te l e p h o n e
This menu is only available if the vehicle is fitted with 
a telephone mounted by the manufacturer: “Fixed tel-
ephone installation”
Vehicle condition
This menu displays current warning or information 
texts: “Vehicle status menu”
This option flashes when one of these texts is dis-
played.
Configuration
This option allows the time, the speed warning when 
using winter tyres, units, language, independent 
heating, the Light and visibility menu and the Con-
venience menu to be reset.
Fig. 47  Multifunction 
display (MFD) dash panel 
display.
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Practical tips
Technical Data
Distance travelled in km
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 1999 km. The memory will 
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Average speed in km/h
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 
metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear in the display until that time. 
The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in motion.
Digital display of speed
The dash panel display gives the speed in digital format
7).
Speed warning to --- km/h
This function may help you to keep within the speed limits. Press the   
button on the windscreen wiper lever   or the multifunction steering wheel* 
to select the current speed. The dash panel display gives the selected speed, 
for example,  Speed warning 120 km/h . You have five seconds to reset the 
speed between 30 km/hand 250 km/h using rocker switch   or buttons   
or   on the multifunction steering wheel*. Press the   button or wait five 
seconds until the speed is stored and the warning is activated. If the set 
speed is exceeded, an acoustic signal is heard and a warning message is 
displayed until the speed is reduced to at least 4 km/h below the stored 
speed. The function is switched off by pressing the   button again.  Speed 
warning --- km/h  is now displayed on the dash panel.
Ambient temperature display
The measurement margin ranges from -40°C (-40°F) to +50°C (+125°F). At 
outside temperatures below +4°C (+39.2°F), “a snowflake symbol” (ice 
warning) appears in addition to the outside temperature display. This symbol 
flashes for a few seconds and remains lit until the outside temperature rises 
above +6°C (+42.8°F).
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol” 
is not shown. You should, for this reason, not rely exclusively on this 
display - Risk of accident!
Note
•There are different instrument panels; therefore the multifunction display 
may vary.•When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the 
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual ambient 
temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.•Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel* do not have buttons on the 
windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled from 
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel*.Vehicle status menu 
This menu shows warning or information textsOpen Vehicle Condition menu
– Select the option  Veh i cle status from the main menu: “Main 
menu” and press button   on  the windscreen wiper lever   
⇒ page 68, fig. 45 . or
– Press button   or   on the multifunction steering wheel*  ⇒page 66, fig. 44  until the Veh i cle S ta tus  menu is displayed.Priority 2 warning messages and information texts: “Information and warning 
messages on the screen” will automatically disappear from the screen after a 
time and will be stored in the  Veh ic le sta tus menu.
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72The warning and information texts may be viewed in this menu. If there is no 
warning or information message, the option  Vehicle status is not displayed. 
If there are several messages, each one is shown for a few seconds.
Example of menu use  ⇒page 66.
Note
If there are no warning messages, this menu is not available.Configuration menu
This menu is used to make th e settings for the vehicle func-
tions.Open Configuration menu
– Select the option  Configuration from the main menu: “Main 
menu” and press button      ⇒page 66, fig. 43  on the wind-
screen wiper lever.  or
– Press button   or   on the multifunction steering wheel*  ⇒page 66, fig. 44  until the Configuration  menu is displayed.Example of menu use ⇒page 66
Note
•For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be 
displayed.
Displayed on the screen
Function
Multifunction display 
data
This menu is used to establish the data in the 
multifunction display menu to be displayed on 
the dash panel ⇒ page 69
Convenience
This menu allows you to make the settings for 
the convenience functions in the vehicle.
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Lights and visibility
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehi-
cle lighting settings.
Time
The hours and minutes of the clock and the navi-
gation system can be changed. Choose between 
12 or 24-hour format and change to summer 
time.
Winter tyres
The menu allows the setting of a speed at which 
an optical and acoustic warning will be given by 
the system. You can use this function, for exam-
ple, if you have fitted winter tyres which are not 
suited for the top speed of your vehicle. Please 
see the section “Wheels and tyres”.
Settings: Language
The display texts and the navigation system texts 
can be seen in different languages.
Units
This option allows you to select the units for dis-
playing temperature, fuel consumption values 
and distances.
Aux. speed
The dash panel also displays the speed in 
another different unit of measurement (mph or 
km/h) to that given on the speedometer.
Inter Service
Consult service messages and reset service inter-
val display here.
Manufacturer's settings
The manufacturer's predefined values for the 
functions of this menu are restored.
Back
a)
This returns to the main menu
a)Only of the windscreen wiper lever is used (MFD).
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WARNING
•Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in 
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and control lamps
Further 
information
Fuel level / reserve 
⇒ page 77 
Coolant level / coolant temperature 
⇒page 77
Rear fog light switched on
⇒page 78
 
Turn signals in operation
⇒page 78
Engine fault (petrol engine)
⇒page 78
Glow plug system for diesel engine
⇒page 78
Main beam switched on
⇒page 79
 
Pollen accumulation in the diesel 
engine particulate filter
⇒page 79
ABS system fault
⇒page 79
Windscreen washer fluid level
⇒page 80
Alternator fault
⇒page 80
Fasten seat belts!
⇒page 19
Tyre pressure 
⇒page 80
Airbag or belt tension device system 
fault or airbag disabled
⇒page 28 
⇒ page 31
A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A12A13
Bulb defective
⇒page 81
Parking brake applied
or low brake fluid level or
fault in brake system
⇒page 81
Engine oil pressure
⇒page 82
Cruise control system switched on
⇒page 82
Door open indicator
⇒page 82
Electromechanical steering
⇒page 82
Fault in the emission control system
⇒page 83
If flashing:  electronic stabilisation pro-
gramme (ESP) or the TCS is working or 
deactivated 
If it remains lit:  ESP malfunction or off
⇒page 83 
⇒ page 165
Automatic selector lever lock (auto-
matic gearbox)
⇒page 84
SAFE
Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 84
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and control lamps
Further 
information
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