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Instruments and controls103Electronic Stability Control
off n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
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.
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 3 166,
Traction Control system 3 165.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 155, Stop-start
system 3 152.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre withoutpressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
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104Instruments and controlsEngine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
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.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 214.
Low fuel
i or Y 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 3 156.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 220.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Apply footbrake
- illuminates yellow.
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 163.
Autostop
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 152.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 121.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
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Instruments and controls109
On Baselevel display, the pages
"Remaining Oil Life ", "Tyre
Pressure", "Traffic Sign Assistant" and "Following distance indication"
are displayed in the Settings Menu
X . Select by pressing Menu
button.
On Baselevel display, the pages "Top consumers", "Economy trend" and
"Eco index" are displayed in the Eco
Menu s . Select by pressing
Menu button.
Trip odometer 1/A and 2/B
Trip odometer displays the current
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles then restarts at 0.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
the SET/CLR button for a few
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel
display, press > and confirm with 9.
The information of trip odometer page
1/A and 2/B can be reset separately
for odometer, average consumption
and average speed while the
respective display is active.Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
the SET/CLR button for a few
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel
display, press > and confirm with 9.
On vehicles with LPG engines,
average consumption is indicated for the currently selected mode, LPG or
Gasoline.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset on Baselevel display, press
the SET/CLR button for a few
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel
display, press > and confirm with 9.
Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator i or Y in the
fuel gauge illuminates.
When the tank has to be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally the control indicator i
or Y in the fuel gauge flashes 3 104.
Fuel range LPG version
Display of approximate fuel range
available with the remaining fuel in
each respective fuel tank of gasoline
and LPG fuel, along with a total range
of both fuel types together. Switch
between the modes by pressing SET/
CLR button or 9 button.
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110Instruments and controls
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with LPG engines,
instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected
mode, LPG or Gasoline.
Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means
the remaining of current oil life 3 97.
Tire pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 240.
Gasoline fuel level/LPG fuel level
Displays the fuel level for the fuel not
currently being used (Gasoline or
LPG). A dedicated DIC cluster gauge
shows the fuel level for the fuel
currently being used.
Timer
To start and stop press 9. To reset,
press > and confirm Reset.Used fuel
Indicates used fuel since a certain
point of time. To reset, press > and
confirm Reset.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 197.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 183. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Coolant temperature
Displays the coolant temperature.
Battery voltage
Displays the vehicle battery voltage.
Top consumers
List of top comfort consumers
currently switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated. A switched-off
consumer disappears from the list
and the consumption value will be
updated.During sporadic driving conditions,
the engine will activate the rear
window defog automatically to
increase the engine load. In this
event, the rear window defog is
indicated as one of the top
consumers, without activation by the
driver.
Economy trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
50 miles. Filled segments display the
consumption in 5 mile steps and
shows the effect of topography or
driving behaviour on fuel
consumption.
Economy index
The current fuel consumption is
indicated on an economic scale. For
economical driving adapt your driving style to keep the indicator within the
Eco area. Indicator outside the Eco
area means higher fuel consumption.
On Baselevel display, the current
consumption value is indicated.
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116Instruments and controls
■ Ride control systems
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Cruise control
■ Speed limiter
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assist systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Lane departure warning
■ Load compartment, boot lid
■ Radio remote control
■ Electronic key system
■ Keyless starting
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.■ If adaptive cruise controldeactivates automatically.
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
■ If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If an unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the trailer hitch is not engaged.
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Instruments and controls117
During an Autostop■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage isrunning low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor 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 will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice 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's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings
in the Colour-Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below might
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Following the changing of personal
settings is described via the buttons
below the display. This is valid for
4.2'' as well as 8'' Colour-Info-Display.
Additionally the 8'' display is operable
as a touchscreen and with the touchpad between the front seats. See description Colour-Info-Display
3 113 and the Infotainment system
manual.
With active display, press button ;.
Turn button MENU to select Settings
display icon.
Press button MENU to confirm.
The following settings can be
selected by turning and pressing the multifunction knob:
■ Time and Date
■ Sport Mode
■ Language (Language)
■ Valet Mode
■ Radio
■ Vehicle
■ Bluetooth
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118Instruments and controls
■Voice
■ Display
■ Rear Camera
■ Return to Factory Settings
■ Software Information
■ TouchPad
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Time and Date
See Clock 3 86.
Sport Mode
The driver can select the functions
which will be activated in Sport mode
3 167.
■ Sport Mode Backlighting : Change
of instrument illumination colour.
■ Engine Sport Performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear change
characteristics become more
responsive.
■ Sport Steering : Steering support is
reduced.■ Sport Suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
■ All Wheel Drive : Engine torque is
distributed to a greater extent to the rear axle.
Language (Language)
Selection of the desired language.
See Infotainment system manual.
Valet Mode
See Infotainment system manual.
Radio
See Infotainment system manual.
Vehicle ■ Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic mode.
Air Conditioning Mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto Demist : Supports windscreen
dehumidification by automaticallyselecting the necessary settings
and automatic air conditioning
mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
automatically the heated rear
window.
■ Collision / Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking assist.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the
vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated completely.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder function
of the adaptive cruise control.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates side blind zone alert.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert : Activates
or deactivates rear cross traffic
alert.
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122Lighting
the tailgate frame. They are
illuminated when the tailgate is open.
Additional tail lights are only intended as position lights when the tailgate isopen and are not to be used when
driving.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and low/high beam automatically depending on the lighting conditions
and information given by the rain
sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 124.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions
headlights are switched on.
Furthermore headlights are switched on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on without delay.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 124.
High beamTo switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
High beam assist This feature allows the high beam to
function as the main driving light at
night and when vehicle speed is
faster than 25 mph.
It switches automatically to low beam
when:
■ a sensor detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles
■ the vehicle speed is slower than 12 mph
■ it is foggy or snowy
■ driving in urban areas
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
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Climate control133Climate controlClimate control systems ............. 133
Air vents ..................................... 144
Maintenance .............................. 145Climate control systems
Air conditioning system
Controller and buttons for the
following functions:
■ Temperature TEMP
■ Air distribution l M K
■ Fan speed Z
■ Cooling A/C
■ Air recirculation 4
■ Demisting and defrosting V
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated seats ß 3 52.
Ventilated seats
A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 82.
Temperature TEMP
Turn controller:
red=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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134Climate control
Air distribution l M K
Press button:
l=to windscreen and front door
windowsM=to head area via adjustable air
ventsK=to foot well
Combinations are possible.
Setting is indicated by the LED in the
button.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning the
controller Z to the desired speed. J
means fan off.
Cooling A/C
Press button A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.