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Operation

Instruments and warn-

ing/control lamps

Instrument panel

Introduction

After switching the engine on with a 12-volt

battery that is heavily discharged or newly

changed some system settings (such as the

time, the date, the personalised comfort set-

tings and the programming) might be altered

or deleted. Check and correct these settings

once the battery is sufficiently charged.

WARNING

Any distraction may lead to an accident,

with the risk of injury.

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Do not operate the instrument panel

controls when driving.

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To reduce the risk of accident and injury,

only make adjustments to the instructions

on the screen of the instrument panel and

to the instructions on the screen of the In-

fotainment system when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Digital instrument panel (Digital Cockpit)

Fig. 51 Digital Cockpit on the instrument pan-

el (classic view).

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Details of the instruments:

screen. It has a 5 views accessible using the

button  of the multifunction steering

wheel. By selecting different information

profiles, indications other than the classic

circular instruments can be displayed, such

as navigation data, multimedia information

or travel data.

CUPRA

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Control and warning lamps page 82

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Revolution counter. Revolutions per mi-

All views will display information on the

screen about audio, phone, travel data, vehi-

cle status, navigation¹⁾and driving aids¹⁾

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nute the engine is running page 76 .

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Gear engaged or selector lever posi-

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Information profiles

tion

The  /  buttons on the multifunction

steering wheel can be used to browse

through the different Digital Cockpit infor-

mation.

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5

6

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Screen display page 67

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Speedometer

The 6 views are:

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Classic

Digital speed display

Dynamic

Information Profile page 65 .

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Assistance systems

Navigation

Night

Information on the vehicle status, travel data

and assistants will be displayed on the left

side.

The Digital Cockpit is a digital instrument

panel with a high-resolution TFT colour

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Depending on the version.

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Operation

On the right side information will be dis-

played on: audio, telephone, compass, navi-

gation manoeuvres and the G-force meter.

Classic View

Information that may be displayed in the

central area of the Digital Cockpit rev

counter

The revolutions per minute and speedome-

ter needles appear in full length by a long

press on the button  on the multifunction

steering wheel, regardless of the menu dis-

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Consumption and average consumption.

Depending on the view in the central area of

the Digital Cockpit information about the

following will be displayed:

By pressing the arrow on the left of the mul-

tifunction steering wheel, you can switch be-

tween the different memories of the travel

data.

played in the central area Fig. 51 .

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With another long press on the button ,

the display will returns to the previous view.

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Classic View and Dynamic View: Initial da-

ta, date, distance travelled and autonomy.

Turning the right thumbwheel on the multi-

function steering wheel: navigation map,

road signs, driving data (clicking on 

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Autonomy (fuel tank level).

Or looking in the instrument panel menu for

the  Close option using the right hand

thumbwheel on the multifunction steering

wheel, and then press .

Lubricating oil and coolant temperature

Average speed. By pressing the arrow on

switches between the different memories).

the left of the multifunction steering wheel,

you can switch between the different memo-

ries of the travel data.

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Assists View: This is accessed by pressing

Information that may be displayed in the

central area of the Digital Cockpit speed-

ometer

the button  or the button  on the multi-

function steering wheel. Turning the right

thumbwheel on the multifunction steering

wheel displays the list of assistants. Press 

to turn the desired assistant on/off.

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Other travel data: km travelled and driving

time. By pressing the arrow on the left of the

multifunction steering wheel, you can switch

between the different memories of the travel

data.

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Audio

Telephone

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Navigation View: By pressing the button 

Compass

on the multifunction steering wheel and

then turning the thumbwheel you can view

the map in a larger or smaller view. If you

pressed the button  again, the map returns

to automatic scale.

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Assist systems.

Navigation indications (the most recent

Engine power and torque.

 >  (close classic view).

destinations are displayed by pressing the ar-

row on the right of the multifunction steering

wheel)

CUPRA view

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G-force meter.

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Night View: The speed is displayed in digital

format.

Turning the right hand thumbwheel on the

multi-function steering wheel scrolls through

the following information displayed in the

middle of the rev counter:

 >  (close classic view).

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CUPRA view: The revolutions tube is dis-

played in the centre.

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Speed and gears.

Lap timer.

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

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The following information is displayed out-

side the rev counter circle:

Right-hand area: G-force meter.

Left-hand area: engine power and torque.

Digital instrument panel (Digital Cockpit)

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Fig. 52 Digital Cockpit on the instrument pan-

el (classic view).

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Details of the instruments Fig. 52 :

Information Profile page 65 .

Warning and information messages

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Control and warning lamps page 82

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Odometer

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Rev counter and Powermeter. Revolu-

Time page 76

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Status display

tions per minute the engine is running

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Indications of the radio and navigation sys-

page 77.

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Gear engaged or selector lever posi-

tem

Possible indications on the instrument

panel display

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Indications of the phone

Outside temperature

tion

Different pieces of information can be dis-

played on the screen of the instrument pan-

el, depending on the features of the vehicle.

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5

6

Screen display page 67

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Speedometer

Indications of the compass

Selector lever positions

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Digital speed display

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Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

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Operation

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Gear recommendation (Triptonic mode)

page 224

vary according to the type of instrument

panel fitted.

Gear-change recommendation

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While driving, the instrument panel of cer-

tain vehicles may indicate a gear recommen-

Combined range (hybrid vehicles)

page 68

Selector control positions (DSG® dual

clutch gearbox)

dation for saving fuel page 224 .

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Display of travel data (multifunction dis-

The current position of the selector control

is shown on the side of the control and on

the instrument cluster display. When the

control is in the D/S position or in the Tip-

tronic position, in some cases, the gear en-

gaged in each case is shown on the instru-

ment cluster display .

Odometer

play) and menus for different settings

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page 69

The odometer registers the total distance

travelled by the car.

Service interval display page 79

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Speed warning page 70

The partial odometer (trip) shows the dis-

tance travelled since the last time it was reset

to zero.

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Speed warning for winter tyres

Start-Stop system status display

To reset the trip odometer (trip ) to 0:

page 214

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Outside temperature indicator

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Signs detected by the road signs detection

system and warning that the maximum per-

mitted speed has been exceeded

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When in Travel data select trip.

If the outside temperature is lower than ap-

proximately +4 °C (+39 °F), the “ice crystal

symbol”  on the outside temperature dis-

play also lights up. This symbol remains lit

until the outside temperature exceeds +6 °C

Press and hold the  button of the multi-

function steering wheel for approximately 2

seconds.

page 73

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Indication of active cylinder management

status (ACT^®) page 230

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Combined operating range display

brid vehicles)

(hy-

(+43 °F)

.



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Low consumption driving 

When the vehicle is stationary, when the

auxiliary heater is switched on or when driv-

ing at very low speeds, the outside tempera-

ture indicated may be higher than the actual

temperature due to the heat produced by

the engine.

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

The value shown is calculated and updated

according to the driving style. Therefore, the

range can vary even when the fuel tank is full

and the high-voltage battery is fully charged.

Driver assistance system display

page 232

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Copyright

Range can be increased by reducing or

switching off comfort consumers, e.g. air

conditioning or seat heating.

Doors, bonnet and rear lid open

The margin of measurement ranges from

-45 °C (-49 °F) to +76 °C (+169 °F).

When the vehicle is unlocked and while driv-

ing, the instrument panel display shows if any

of the doors, the bonnet or rear lid are

opened and, in some cases, it is also indica-

ted by an audible warning. The display may

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Speed warning for winter tyres

Instrument panel menus

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At outside temperatures above +4 °C

(+39 °F), there may be ice even when the

“ice crystal symbol” is not on.

If the maximum set speed is exceeded, this is

displayed on the instrument cluster display

The number of menus and information items

available will depend on the vehicle’s elec-

tronics and features.

page 69.

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The outside temperature sensor takes a

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guideline measurement.

The speed warning can be set in the infotain-

ment system using the function button  >

Some menu options can only be read when

the vehicle is stationary.

Note

Vehicle > Exterior > Tyres page 89 .

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Driving data page 70

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Assist systems.

There are different instrument panels

Low consumption driving 

and therefore the versions and instructions

on the display may vary. In the case of dis-

plays without warning or information texts,

faults are indicated exclusively by the con-

trol warning lamps.

Depending on the equipment, when the ve-

hicle is moving  is displayed on the instru-

ment cluster display when the vehicle is in an

economical consumption status due to ac-

tive cylinder management (ACT®)

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Front Assist On/Off page 240

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ACC (only display) page 244

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Lane Assist On/Off page 252

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Side Assist On/Off page 258

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Some indications on the instrument pan-

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el screen may be concealed by a sudden

event, e.g. an incoming call.

Navigation.

Audio.

page 230.

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Depending on the equipment, some set-

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Telephone.

tings and instructions can be carried out or

displayed on the infotainment system as

well.

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Vehicle status page 71

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See Service menu page 69 .

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Copyright

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If there are several warnings at the same

Service Menu

Legal text about the property rights and

copyrights of the instrument cluster.

time, the symbols will be displayed one af-

ter the other for a few seconds. The sym-

bols will stay on until you remove the cause.

In the Service menu various settings can be

adjusted depending on the features.

WARNING

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If when switching on the ignition warn-

ings are shown about existing faults, it

might not be possible to change the set-

tings or show the information as described.

In this case, go to a specialised workshop

and request a repair.

Even when the outside temperature is

higher than freezing temperature, some

roads and bridges could be frozen.

Open the Service menu

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While in Classic View, go to the Initial

Data screen, press the  button on the mul-

tifunction steering wheel for about 5 sec-

onds and release it.

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The “ice crystal symbol” indicates that

there may be a risk of freezing.

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Next, the Configuration list menu is

displayed, where you can choose between

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Operation

the Service menu or the View selection

from where the instrument cluster views can

be switched on and off.

Next Service

or 9999.9 km. When one of these val-

ues is exceeded (varies depending on

the version of the instrument panel),

the memory is deleted.

This specifies when the next workshop in-

spection is scheduled.

Restart the service interval display

Delete journey data presets

Select the Service menu and follow the in-

structions on the screen of the instrument

panel.

Driving data indicator (multifunc-

tion display)

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When in Travel data select desired memo-

ry.

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Keep the  button on the multi-function

The display of the travel data (multifunction

display) shows different values about the

journey and the consumption.

Restart the oil service

steering wheel pressed for approximately 2

seconds.

Select the Restore Oil service menu and

follow the instructions on the instrument

panel display.

Select the instructions

Change from one display to another

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On the instrument cluster, it is selected

manually using the  button on the multi-

function steering wheel. To access the con-

tents of the tube, rotate the right hand

thumbwheel up/down.

Turn the right thumbwheel of the multi-

Reset driving data (vehicles with an ana-

logue instrument cluster)

function steering wheel page 81 .

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Select the Reset trip menu and follow the

instructions on the instrument panel display

to reset the value.

Changing memory

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Depending on the view, select Trip data

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Current consumption: The current

fuel consumption display operates

throughout the journey, in litres/100

km; and with the engine running and

the vehicle stopped, in litres/hour.

and press the left arrow or the  button on

the multifunction steering wheel.

Identifying letters on engine (LDM)

Select the menu Engine code. The identify-

ing letters of the engine will be shown on the

instrument cluster display at the bottom left.

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Since start: The memory is deleted if

the journey is interrupted for more than

2 hours.

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Average consumption: The average

fuel consumption is displayed after driv-

ing for approximately 300 metres.

Since refuelling: Display and stor-

age of the journey data and the con-

sumption values collected. When refu-

elling, the memory is deleted.

Setting the clock

Select the Time menu and set the correct

time by turning the right thumbwheel of the

multifunction steering wheel.

Travelling time: This indicates the

hours (h) and minutes (min) since the

ignition was switched on.

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Long-term: This memory contains

travel data up to a maximum of 19 hours

and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 mi-

nutes, or up to a maximum of 1999.9 km

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

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Range: Approximate distance in km

that can still be travelled if the same

driving style is maintained.

ble. If necessary, seek professional assis-

tance.

Warning and information mes-

sages (Vehicle status)

Information message

AdBlue range or : Approximate

distance in km that can still be travelled

with the current level of the AdBlue®

tank with the same driving style. The in-

dication appears from a range of less

than 2,400 km and cannot be deactiva-

ted.¹⁾

The system runs a check on certain compo-

nents and functions when the ignition is

switched on and while the vehicle is moving.

Faults are displayed on the instrument clus-

ter display as red and yellow warning symbols

accompanied with messages and, as appli-

It provides information about processes in

the vehicle.

Accessing warnings and information

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In the infotainment system, press  > 

cable, even an audible signal page 82 .

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Vehicle data > Vehicle status.

The representation of the messages and

symbols may vary depending on the version

of the instrument panel.

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Distance: Distance covered in km (m)

after switching on the ignition.

Average speed: The average speed

will be shown after driving for approxi-

mately 100 metres.

Driver alert system (break recom-

mendation)

Existing faults can also be checked manually.

To do so, open the menu Vehicle info

page 88.

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Boost/Torque: Indicates the power

and torque of the combustion engine

(does not indicate electric mode).

Priority 1 warning (red)

The symbol lights up or flashes (in part ac-

companied by audible warnings).  Stop

driving! Danger! Check the fault and elimi-

nate the cause. If necessary, seek professio-

nal assistance.

FAS: Reduced assistant indication.

Oil and coolant temperature indication

The engine reaches its operating tempera-

ture when, under normal driving conditions,

the oil temperature is between 80°C (176°F)

and 120°C (248°F). If a great effort is required

from the engine and the outside tempera-

ture is high, the engine oil temperature may

increase. This does not present any problem

as long as the warning lamps  or 

Priority 2 warning (yellow)

The symbol lights up or flashes (in part ac-

companied by audible warnings). Operating

faults or the lack of operating fluids can

cause damage to the vehicle or a fault.

Check the faulty function as soon as possi-

Fig. 53 On the instrument panel display:

driver alert system symbol.

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page 327 do not appear on the display.

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Not available in all countries.

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Operation

The Fatigue detection informs the driver

when their driving behaviour shows signs of

fatigue.

alerts > Fatigue detection page 89 . A

mark indicates that the adjustment has been

activated.

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WARNING

Do not let the comfort afforded by the Fati-

gue detection system tempt you into taking

any risks when driving. Take regular breaks,

sufficient in length when making long jour-

neys.

Function and operation

System limitations

Fatigue detection determines the driving be-

haviour of the driver when starting a journey,

making a calculation of tiredness. This is

constantly compared with the current driv-

ing behaviour. If the system detects that the

driver is tired, an audible warning is given

with a sound and an optic warning is shown

with a symbol and complementary message

The Fatigue detection has certain limitations

inherent to the system. The following condi-

tions can limit the Fatigue detection or pre-

vent it from functioning.

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The driver always assumes the responsi-

bility of driving to their full capacity.

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Never drive if you are tired.

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The system does not detect the tiredness

At speeds below 65 km/h (40 mph)

of the driver in all circumstances. Consult

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At speeds above 200 km/h (125 mph)

When cornering

the information in the section page 72,

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System limitations.

on the instrument panel display Fig. 53 .

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On roads in poor condition

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In some situations, the system may incor-

The message on the instrument panel dis-

play is shown for approximately 5 seconds,

and depending on the case, is repeated. The

system stores the last message displayed.

rectly interpret an intended driving ma-

noeuvre as driver tiredness.

In unfavourable weather conditions

When a sporty driving style is employed

In the event of a serious distraction to the

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No warning is given in the event of the ef-

fect called microsleep!

The message on the instrument panel dis-

play can be switched off by pressing the 

button on the multi-function steering wheel

driver

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Please observe the indications on the in-

strument panel and act as is necessary.

Fatigue detection will be restored when the

vehicle is stopped for more than 15 minutes,

when the ignition is switched off or when the

driver has unbuckled their seat belt and

opened the door.

page 80.

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Note

Conditions of operation

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Fatigue detection has been developed for

driving on motorways and well paved roads

only.

Driving behaviour is only calculated on

speeds above about 65 km/h (40 mph) up to

around 200 km/h (125 mph).

In the event of slow driving during a long pe-

riod of time (below 65 km/h, 40 mph) the

system automatically re-establishes the

tiredness calculation. When driving at a fast-

er speed the driving behaviour will be recal-

culated.

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If there is a fault in the system, have it

checked by a specialised workshop.

Switching on and off

Fatigue detection can be activated or deacti-

vated in the infotainment system using the

function button  > Assistants > Driver

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Road signs detection system¹⁾

The traffic sign detection system does not

work in all countries. Keep this in mind when

travelling abroad.

Speed warning currently unavailable

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The speed warning function of the road

sign detection system is faulty. Have the sys-

tem checked by a specialised workshop.

Shown on the display

Dynamic Road Sign Display: please

clean the windscreen.

The traffic signs detected by the system are

displayed on the dash panel display

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The windscreen is dirty in the camera area.

Fig. 54 and, depending on the navigation

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Clean the windscreen.

system fitted in the vehicle, on the infotain-

ment system as well page 85 .

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Dynamic Road Sign Display currently

restricted.

Fig. 54 On the instrument panel display:

examples of recognised signals.

In Germany, on motorways and vehicle

roads, besides speed limits and overtaking

provisions the system also displays the end of

prohibition signs. The valid speed limit at the

time in other countries is always shown.

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The navigation system is not transmitting

data. Check if the navigation system has up-

dated maps.

The traffic signal detection system is activa-

ted whenever the vehicle ignition is switched

on.

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OR: the vehicle is in a region not included

Hazard warning signs are not displayed in the

infotainment system.

on the navigation system's map.

The system records the standard traffic signs

in front of the vehicle with a camera located

on the base of the interior mirror and pro-

vides information about speed limits, hazard

warnings and overtaking prohibitions.

No data available

Road sign detection system messages:

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The traffic sign detection system does not

work in the current country.

There are no traffic signs available

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The system is in its start-up phase.

Within its limitations, the system also displays

additional signals, such as time-specific pro-

hibitions, signs for vehicles towing trailers

Display of traffic signs

OR: the camera has not recognized any

When the traffic sign detection system is

connected, a camera located on the base of

the interior rear-view mirror records the traf-

fic signs in front of the vehicle. After check-

ing and evaluating the information from the

camera, the navigation system and the cur-

rent vehicle data, up to two valid road signs

mandatory or prohibitive sign.

page 291 or limitations that only apply in

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Error: Dynamic Road Sign Display

the event of rain. Even on journeys without

signs, the system may display any applicable

speed limits.

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There is a fault in the system. Have the sys-

tem checked by a specialised workshop.

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System available depending on the country.

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Operation

are displayed, with their corresponding addi-

tional signs:

of specific traffic signs for vehicles with trail-

er, such as speed limits or overtaking prohib-

itions. It can be activated or deactivated in

the infotainment system using the button 

> Assistants > Driver alerts > Road signs de-

system to operate with limitations or not at

all:

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First position. The sign that is currently

In the case of poor visibility, e.g. in snow,

rain, fog or intense mist.

valid for the driver is shown in the screen. For

example, a maximum speed limit of 130

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tect. > Consider trailer page 89 .

In cases of dazzling, e.g. caused by head-

on traffic or by the sun.

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km/h (100 mph) Fig. 54 .

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For trailer mode, the display of speed limits

applicable to the type of trailer or to the legal

provisions can be adjusted. The speed is ad-

justed in steps of 10 km/h (5 mph) within a

range of between 60 km/h (40 mph) and

130 km/h (80 mph). If it is adjusted to a

speed greater than that which is permitted in

the country in question for driving with a

trailer, the system automatically displays the

usual speed limits, e.g. in Germany 80 km/h

(50 mph).

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Second position. A second traffic sign may

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When driving at high speeds.

be displayed in the second position, such as

a hazard warning sign, an overtaking prohibi-

tion or an alternative speed limit.

If the camera is covered or dirty.

If the traffic signs are out of the camera's

field of vision.

Additional sign: If the windscreen wiper is

working while you are driving, the signal with

the additional rain sign will be shown first, on

the left, as it is the one that is applicable at

the time.

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If the traffic signs are partially or totally

covered, e.g. by trees, snow, dirt or other ve-

hicles.

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In the case of traffic signs that do not fulfil

the regulations.

A sign valid only with restrictions, e.g. no

overtaking at certain times, may be dis-

played.

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In the case of damaged or bent traffic

signs.

If the speed warning for the trailer is deacti-

vated, the system displays the speed limits as

if there were no trailer hitched.

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In the case of variable messages on over-

head or gantry signs (LED-based variable

traffic signs or other lighting units).

Speed warning (depending on the instru-

ment panel)

No entry sign

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The traffic sign recognition system warns

acoustically and visually in the instrument

panel when a no entry sign is crossed on a

one-way road or an entrance to a motorway

or highway.

If the maps on the navigation system are

not up-to-date.

If the system detects that the permitted

speed is exceeded, it may warn the driver

with a “gong” and visually with a message on

the dash panel display.

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In the case of adhesives affixed to vehicles

that depict traffic signs, e.g. speed limits on

lorries.

Trailer mode

Limited operation

WARNING

In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket

device from the factory and a trailer that is

electrically connected to the vehicle, it is

possible to activate or deactivate the display

The traffic sign detection system has certain

limitations. The following cases may lead the

The technology in the traffic sign detection

system cannot change the limits imposed

by the laws of physics and only works within

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Instruments and warning/control lamps

Eco-efficient driving assistance

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the system's limits. Do not let the extra

convenience afforded by the traffic sign

detection system tempt you into taking any

risks when driving. The system is not a re-

placement for driver awareness.

Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity

and in a safe place.

Note

To avoid affecting the correct operation of

the system, take the following points into

consideration:

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Adapt your speed and driving style to suit

visibility, weather, road and traffic condi-

tions.

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Regularly clean the area of vision of the

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Poor visibility, darkness, snow, rain and

camera and keep it in a clean state, without

snow or ice.

fog may lead to the system failing to display

traffic signs or not displaying them correct-

ly.

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Do not cover the field of vision of the

camera.

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Fig. 55 Eco-efficient driving assistance in-

dication (schematic representation).

If the camera's field of vision is dirty, cov-

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Always replace damaged or worn blades

ered or damaged, system operation may be

impaired.

when required to avoid lines on the cam-

era's field of vision.

Eco-efficient driving assistance helps you

drive with care and with low energy con-

sumption by following instructions superim-

posed in the digital cockpit, depending on

the situation.

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Check that the windscreen is not dam-

WARNING

aged in the area of the camera's field of vi-

sion.

The driving recommendations and traffic

indications shown on the traffic sign detec-

tion system may differ from the actual cur-

rent traffic situation.

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The use of outdated maps on the naviga-

tion system may cause the system to show

traffic signs incorrectly.

When you approach places such as a junc-

tion, a roundabout or a section of road with a

speed limit, the symbol  is displayed along

●

The system may not detect or correctly

●

In the waypoints mode of the navigation

show all the traffic signs.

with an event in the digital cockpit Fig. 55 .

system, the traffic sign detection system is

only partly available.

›››

●

Traffic signs and traffic regulations have

priority over the recommendations and dis-

plays provided by the system.

WARNING

●

Failure to heed the control lamps and

corresponding text messages when they

light up may result in damage to the vehi-

cle.

The system is not a replacement for driver

awareness.

WARNING

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

If messages are ignored, the vehicle may

stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-

vere injuries.

times to suit visibility, weather, road and

traffic conditions.

●

Traffic signs on the road and traffic regu-

●

Never ignore the messages displayed.

»

lations have priority over eco-driving notes.

75

Operation

The engine speed limiter is released as soon

as the engine reaches normal operating

temperature and the takes his/her foot off

the accelerator.

Revolution counter

Note

●

The appearance of the symbols may vary

The rev counter indicates the number of en-

gine revolutions per minute.

slightly depending on the equipment and

model. System updates may modify or ex-

pand the symbols.

If the engine speed limitation is caused by an

engine management fault, the  indicator

light also lights up. Make sure the displayed

RPM is not exceeded (for example, by reduc-

ing it). Go immediately to a specialised work-

shop to have the fault repaired.

Together with the gear-change indicator,

the rev counter offers you the possibility of

using the engine of your vehicle at a suitable

speed.

●

When the system is switched on, eco-ef-

ficient driving assistance can also increase

recuperation without any indication being

displayed. This can occur in situations such

as when the accelerator pedal is released

when a vehicle is driving in front. In this

case, energy recuperation is adapted

match the speed of the vehicle in front

without any indication being displayed.

The beginning of the red zone of the rev

counter indicates the maximum speed in any

gear after running-in and with the engine

hot. However, it is advisable to move the se-

lector lever to D or lift your foot off the ac-

celerator before the needle reaches the red

Flashing indicator¹⁾²⁾

The flashing indicator warns the driver that

the engine RPM limit has been reached.

zone

.

›››

The flashing indication is displayed in the up-

per areas of the rev counter by green, yellow

and red areas.

We recommend that you avoid high revs and

that you follow the recommendations on the

gear-change indicator. Consult the addition-

al information in page 224, Selecting the

optimal gear.

Time

Setting the time on the infotainment sys-

tem

When the RPM approaches the limit, the

flashing indicator flashes red. Shift up a gear

at the right time.

›››

●

Press Settings.

Select the menu option Time and date to

Speed limiter¹⁾

CAUTION

set the time page 85 .

›››

If the indicator light  turns on, the engine

will be automatically limited to the speed

shown on the instrument cluster. This pro-

tects the engine components in situations

such as a cold start or against overheating.

●

To prevent damage to the engine, the rev

counter needle should only remain in the

red zone for a short period of time.

1)

Depending on version.

2)

Only in the CUPRA view on the instrument

cluster

76

Instruments and warning/control lamps

The following displays can be seen on the

Power meter:

●

When the engine is cold, avoid high revs

and heavy acceleration and do not make

the engine work hard.

Fig. 56, Fig. 57

›››

A

›››

The vehicle recovers electrical energy.

For the sake of the environment

B

e-Mode electric driving.

Changing up a gear early will help you to

save fuel and minimise emissions and en-

gine noise.

C

The combustion engine must be run-

ning. With the Boost function, the vehi-

cle drives for a short period of time with

maximum power from both the electric

motor and the combustion engine.

Power meter

Fig. 57 Digital instrument panel: Power-

meter (Cupra view)

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Battery level indicator

The lower left hand side of the rev counter

has two colour coded areas:

3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles

Green Charge: Energy recovery zone.

Blue Power %: Electric traction zone. Indi-

cates the percentage of power used and

the maximum amount of power cur-

rently available.

The power meter shows the usage level of

the electric drive. The power meter bar

shows the current usage level.

Fig. 58 Digital instrument panel: battery

level indicator.

The small arrow next to the battery symbol

on the fuel gauge indicates which side of the

vehicle the charging cover is on.

A finer coloured border indicates how much

the propulsion can currently be used. De-

pending on the selected driving program and

the current availability of electrical power,

the boundaries of the different colours can

vary.

Fig. 56 Digital instrument panel: Power-

meter (classic view)

Note

●

Never drive with the tank completely

»

empty. Under certain circumstances, the

77

Operation

The display only works when the ignition is

switched on.

energy stored in the high-voltage battery

may not be sufficient to reach the nearest

service station.

Note

The small arrow on the fuel gauge next to

the fuel pump symbol points out towards

the side of the vehicle with the fuel tank

flap.

The fuel range is displayed on the instrument

panel.

●

When the outside temperature is very

low, and therefore the high-voltage battery

is very cold, difficulties may arise in starting

the internal combustion engine and the

range in the electric driving mode may be

reduced.

You can consult the tank capacity of your ve-

hicle in the page 367 section.

›››

Coolant temperature indicator.

WARNING

When driving with low fuel, the vehicle may

stall in traffic and cause accidents and se-

vere injuries.

The coolant temperature view can be selec-

ted in the corresponding menu page 66 .

›››

Fuel gauge

●

If the fuel tank level is too low, fuel could

Control and warning lamp

reach the engine irregularly, particularly

when driving up or down slopes.

It lights up red



●

The steering system and the driver assis-



Do not carry on driving!

tance systems and brakes do not work

when the engine is running irregularly or

switches off due to lack of fuel or an irregu-

lar supply thereof.

Engine coolant level too low, coolant temperature too

high.

Flashes red



Fig. 59 Fuel gauge located in different po-

sitions depending on the view.

●

Always refuel when there is only one

quarter of fuel in tank to prevent the vehi-

cle to stop due to lack of fuel.

Fault in the engine coolant system.

Control lamps

●

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

let it cool down.

CAUTION

It lights up yellow



●

Check the engine coolant level

page 329.

Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An

irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring

and unburnt fuel could enter the exhaust

system. The catalytic converter or the par-

ticulate filter may get damaged!

Fuel tank almost empty. The fuel reserve level has

›››

●

been reached

opportunity.

. Refuel as soon as you have the

›››

If the warning lamp does not switch off

even if the coolant level is correct, request

assistance from specialised personnel.

It lights up yellow



Presence of water in diesel.

Turn off the engine and seek professional assistance.

78

Instruments and warning/control lamps

Control and warning lamps (valid for hy-

brid vehicles)

In vehicles with LongLife Service, the inter-

vals are determined individually. Thanks to

technological progress, maintenance work

has been greatly reduced. Because of the

technology used by CUPRA, with this service

you only need to change the oil when the ve-

hicle so requires. To calculate this variation

(max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use

and individual driving styles are considered.

The advance warning first appears 20 days

before the date established for the corre-

sponding service. The kilometres (miles) re-

maining until the next service are always

rounded up to the nearest 100 km (miles)

and the time is given in complete days. The

current service message cannot be viewed

until 500 km after the last service. Prior to

this, only lines are visible on the display.

also depends on the outside temperature.

If necessary, use the engine oil tempera-

ture page 71 as a guide.

›››

Additional lights and other accessories in

It lights up red



●



Do not carry on driving!

front of the air inlet reduce the cooling ef-

fect of the coolant. At high outside temper-

atures and high engine loads, there is a risk

of the engine overheating.

Engine or high-voltage system coolant level too low,

engine or high-voltage system coolant temperature

too high.

●

The front spoiler also ensures proper dis-

Flashes red

^and



tribution of the cooling air when the vehi-

cle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this

can reduce the cooling effect, which could

cause the engine to overheat. Seek special-

ist assistance.



Do not carry on driving!

Failure in the high-voltage cooling circuit. Disconnect

the drive system and seek professional assistance.

●

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

let it cool down.

Service intervals

●

Check the engine coolant level

page 329.

›››

●

The service interval display appears on the

instrument cluster screen and in the info-

tainment system.

Inspection reminder

Check the coolant level in the high-voltage

cooling circuit page 330 . If the level is too

low DO NOT add coolant. Seek specialist as-

›››

If a service or an inspection has to be carried

out soon, a service reminder will be dis-

played when the ignition is switched on.

There are different versions of instrument

panels and infotainment systems, so the ver-

sions and instructions on the screens may

vary.

sistance immediately.

●

If the warning lamp does not switch off

The figure displayed are the kilometres that

can still be travelled or the time until the next

service.

even if the coolant level is correct, request

assistance from specialised personnel.

CUPRA distinguishes between services with

engine oil change (e.g. Oil change service)

and services without engine oil change (e.g.

Inspection).

CAUTION

Service due

●

To ensure a long useful life for the engine,

When the time for a service or an inspec-

tion comes, an audible warning will be emit-

ted when the ignition is switched on and the

avoid high revs, driving at high speed and

making the engine work hard for approxi-

mately the first 15 minutes when the engine

is cold. The phase until the engine is warm

In vehicles with Services established by

time or mileage, the service intervals are al-

ready pre-defined.

»

79

Operation

●

fixed key symbol  may appear on the in-

strument panel for a few seconds, along with

one of the following messages:

The service interval display can only be re-

Using the instrument panel

set through the Service menu page 69 .

›››

Introduction

Do not restart the indicator between the

service intervals, otherwise the information

displayed will be incorrect.

●

Service now!

With the ignition switched on, it is possible to

read the different functions of the display by

scrolling through the menus.

Please have your vehicle inspec-

ted.

If the oil change service is reset manually,

the service interval display changes to a fixed

service interval, also in vehicles with Flexible

oil change service.

●

Oil change service due!

The multifunction display can only be con-

trolled from the buttons on the multi-func-

tion steering wheel.

Oil change service and inspection

due!

Note

Some menu options can only be read when

the vehicle is at a standstill.

Consult a service notification

●

The service message disappears after a

With the ignition switched on, the engine off

and the vehicle at a standstill, the current

service notification can be read:

few seconds, when the engine is started or

when the  button is pressed on the multi-

function steering wheel.

WARNING

Distracting the driver in any way can lead to

an accident and cause injuries.

●

In vehicles with the LongLife system in

Check the date of the current service on the

infotainment system

which the battery has been disconnected

for a long period of time, it is not possible to

calculate the date of the next service.

Therefore the service interval display may

not be correct. In this case, bear in mind

the maximum service intervals permitted

●

Never use the menus on the instrument

●

panel display while the vehicle is in motion.

Press Settings.

●

Select the Data connection menu option

to display information about services.

Note

After loading or changing the 12-volt bat-

tery, check the system settings. If the pow-

er supply is interrupted, the system settings

might be incorrect or deleted.

Checking the date on the digital instrument

panel

page 350.

›››

●

If you reset the display manually, the next

●

The date of the service can only be read

service interval will be indicated as in vehi-

cles with fixed service intervals. For this

reason we recommend that the service in-

terval display be reset by an authorised

dealer.

through the Service menu page 69 .

›››

Resetting service interval display

If the service was not carried out by a speci-

alised CUPRA dealer or any dealer in the

SEAT network, the display can be reset as

follows:

80

Instruments and warning/control lamps

a few seconds until the menu or the informa-

tive display opens automatically.

Operation using the multifunc-

tion steering wheel

Button for the driver assistance

systems

Changing menu settings

●

In the menu displayed, turn the right

thumbwheel of the multifunction steering

wheel Fig. 60 until the desired option of

›››

the menu is highlighted. The option appears

framed.

●

Press the button  Fig. 60 to make the

›››

required modifications. A mark indicates that

the system or function is activated.

Fig. 61 On the turn signal and main beam

lever: button for driver assistance systems

(depending on versions).

Fig. 60 Right side of the multifunction

steering wheel: buttons for using the in-

strument cluster’s menus and information

displays (depending on versions).

Back to menu selection

Press the button  or  Fig. 60 .

›››

As long as a priority 1 page 71 warning is

›››

active, it will not be possible to access any

menu. Some warnings can be confirmed and

hidden with the button  of the multifunc-

tion steering wheel Fig. 60 .

›››

Select a menu or an informative display

●

Switch the ignition on.

If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed,

Fig. 62 Left side of the multifunction

steering wheel: button for driver assistance

systems (depending on versions).

press the button  Fig. 60 ; if necessary,

several times.

›››

»

●

To change menus, use buttons  or 

Fig. 60.

›››

●

To open the menu or the information dis-

played, press the button  Fig. 60 or wait

›››

81

Operation

With the turn signal and main beam head-

light lever button, you can activate or deacti-

vate the driver assistance systems displayed

in the Assistance systems menu .

tem, in the menu Vehicle settings

Fault in the brake system page 264 .

›››



page 89.

›››

Fault in the steering system page 226 .

›››



Driver or passenger has not fastened seat

belt page 16 .

›››



Control lamps

Activating or deactivating a driver assis-

tance system using the turn signal lever

and main beam headlight

Engine or high voltage system coolant (hy-



brid vehicles) page 78 .

›››

Control and warning lamps

●

1

Engine oil pressure page 327 .

Briefly press the Fig. 61

button to

›››







The control and warning lamps are indicators

open the Assistants menu.

of warnings

, faults or certain functions.

›››

Anomaly in the alternator page 334 .

›››

●

Select the driver assistance system and ac-

Some control and warning lamps come on

when the ignition is switched on, and switch

off when the engine starts running, or while

driving.

Press the foot brake page 244 .

tivate or deactivate it page 80 . A mark in-

dicates that driver assistance system is

switched on.

›››

AdBlue level too low, OR fault in the SCR



system page 319

.

›››

●

Next, confirm the selection by pressing

Depending on the model, additional text

messages may be viewed on the instrument

panel display. These may be purely informa-

tive or they may be advising of the need for

Drive system page 212 , page 310

›››



the  button on the multi-function steering

wheel.

Yellow warning lamps

Activating or deactivating a driver assis-

tance system using the multifunction

steering wheel

action page 64, Instrument panel .

›››

Notification central lamp: additional infor-

mation on the instrument panel display





Depending upon the equipment fitted in the

vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-

times a symbol may be displayed on the in-

strument panel.

Front brake pads worn page 264 .

›››

●

Press the button  Fig. 62 to open the

›››

Aids menu.

Fault in the ESC or the system caused it to

switch off; OR ESC or TCS operating

●

Select the driver assistance system and ac-



When certain control and warning lamps are

lit, an audible warning is also heard.

tivate or deactivate it. A mark indicates that

driver assistance system is switched on.

page 269.

›››

TCS switched off manually; OR ESC in Sport

mode; OR ESC switched off manually

●

Next, confirm the selection by pressing

Red warning lamps



the  button on the multifunction steering

wheel.

page 269.

›››

Notification central lamp: additional infor-

mation on the instrument panel display



Fault in the ABS page 269 .

›››



The driver assistance systems can also be

switched on and off in the infotainment sys-

Parking brake on page 264 .

›››



Electronic parking brake faulty.



82

Instruments and warning/control lamps

Defective cruise control system (GRA)

Auto Hold active (lights green), or Auto

Rear fog light switched on page 114 .

›››







Hold paused (lights white) page 268 .

›››

page 238.

›››

Fault in the emission control system

Charging system page 308

›››







page 321.

Defective speed limiter page 239

›››

 

›››

Press the foot brake page 218 .

›››

Pre-heating of the diesel engine; OR fault in

the management of the diesel engine

Defective active cruise control (ACC)



page 249

Cruise control system (GRA) page 236 .

›››





›››



page 321.

›››

Lane Assist (lane keeping system)

Speed limiter page 238

›››







Fault in the petrol engine management

page 252.

›››

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) page 245 .

›››

page 321.

›››

Error in the lane assist warning system

Lane assist active (Lane Assist) warning





Particulate filter blocked page 321 .

page 252.



›››







page 252.

›››

Fault in the steering system page 226 .

Travel Assist active page 255 .

›››







Lane Assist switched off page 252 .

›››

Auxiliary heater page 156 .

›››



Tyre pressure monitor system page 346 .

›››

Travel Assist error page 256 .

›››



Drive system page 212

›››







Blue indicator lamps

Fault in the lighting of the vehicle



Main beam on or flasher on page 114 .

Vehicle sound page 212

page 114.

›››



Fuel tank almost empty page 78 .

Low engine oil level page 327 .

›››







Other warning lamps

Adblue level low, OR fault in the SCR system

Fault in the gearbox page 223 .

Door(s), rear lid or bonnet open or not

›››





page 319.

properly closed page 68 .

›››

Engine speed limitation page 76 .

›››

Main beam assist (Light Assist) page 114 .

Fault in airbag system and seat belt tension-

›››











ers page 25 .

›››

Hill descent control (HDC) page 225 .

›››

Green indicator lamps

Front passenger front airbag is disa-

Service interval display page 79 .

Turn lights or emergency lights on

page 114.

›››







bled page 25 .

›››



›››

Mobile phone connected by Bluetooth® .

Mobile telephone battery charge status.

The front passenger front airbag is activated

Trailer turn signals page 114 .

›››





»

page 25.

›››



83

Operation

Risk of freezing page 68 .

›››





.

Start-Stop system activated page 214 .

›››

Start-Stop system unavailable page 214 .

›››

WARNING

If the warning lamps and messages are ig-

nored, faults may occur in the vehicle, it

may stall in traffic, or accidents and serious

injuries may occur.

●

Never ignore the warning lamps or text

messages.

●

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possi-

ble.

●

A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-

dent for the driver and for other road users.

If necessary, switch on the hazard warning

lamps and put out the warning triangle to

advise other drivers.

●

Before opening the bonnet, switch off

the engine and allow it to cool.

●

In any vehicle, the engine compartment

is a hazardous area and could cause severe

injuries page 322 .

›››

84

Instruments and warning/control lamps

How to move through the different menus

and select them

ple, long lists of settings. Press on the scroll

bar and pull up or down.

Infotainment system

●

Switch the ignition on.

Introduction

Tutorial

If the infotainment system is off, switch it

The first time you connect the Infotainment

system, a system tutorial will open with a

brief description of the main functions and

how to use it.

The infotainment system brings together im-

portant vehicle functions and systems into a

single central control unit, e.g. air condition-

ing, menu settings, radio equipment and the

navigation system.

on.

●

The different menus are selected directly

on the touch screen using texts, icons or

buttons.

Help

If the box is checked , the function is acti-

vated.

The actual number of menus available and

the name of the various options will depend

on the vehicle’s electronics and equipment.

In the Help menu can be found more infor-

mation and tips for using the infotainment

system.

Pressing the menu button  will always take

you to the last menu used.

General operating information

Any changes made using the settings menus

are automatically saved on closing those

menus.

WARNING

General information on the operation of the

infotainment system, as well as on the warn-

ing and safety instructions that must be tak-

Any distraction may lead to an accident,

with the risk of injury. Operating the Info-

tainment system while driving could dis-

tract you from traffic.

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