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Touch 12-24 Hr on the right side of the

screen to select a time mode.

Do not damage the outlets by using

unsuitable plugs.

Power outlets

If 12-hour mode is selected, a third

column for AM and PM setting is

displayed. Select the desired option.

Stop-start system 3 156.

USB port

Set date

Select Set Date to enter the

respective submenu.

Notice

If date information is automatically

provided, this menu item is not

available.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off - Manual.

If Off - Manual is selected, adjust the

date by touching n or o.

A 12 V power outlet is located in the

centre console. With ignition off, this

power outlet is deactivated.

Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 120 W.

Depending on the infotainment

system, one or two USB ports for

charging devices are located in

between the front seats. These ports

have also a data connection to the

Infotainment system. For further

information, see Infotainment

manual.

Electrical accessories that are

connected must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in

DIN VDE 40 839.

Do not connect any current-delivering

accessories, e.g. electrical charging

devices or batteries.

Clock display

Select Clock Display to enter the

respective submenu.

To turn off the digital clock display in

the menus, select Off.

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USB charging port

Inductive charging

9 Warning

Inductive charging can affect the

operation of implanted

pacemakers or other medical

devices. If applicable, seek

medical advice before using the

inductive charging device.

9 Warning

To charge a device, the ignition must

be switched on.

The charging slot is located below the

front armrest.

Remove any metal objects from

the charging device before

charging a mobile device, as these

objects could become very hot.

Two USB ports for charging devices

only are located in the back of the

centre console.

To charge a mobile device:

Each socket provides 2.1 A at 5 V.

1. Remove all objects from the

charging slot otherwise the

system may not charge.

2. Insert the mobile device with the

display facing to the rear in the

charging slot. Charging status is

indicated in the Info display 0 and

shows if mobile device is properly

positioned.

Notice

The sockets must always be kept

clean and dry.

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If 0 is not displayed, remove mobile

device from the slot. Turn mobile

device 180 degrees and wait three

seconds before inserting mobile

device again.

PMA, Qi and A4WP compatible

mobile devices can be charged

inductively.

On some mobile devices, a back

cover with an integrated coil or a

jacket may be required to use

inductive charging.

The mobile device must be smaller

than 8 cm in width and 15 cm in length

to fit into the charging device.

Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Instrument cluster

Depending on the version, two

instrument clusters are available:

●

Baselevel

Uplevel

Uplevel instrument cluster can be

displayed as Sport mode or Tour

mode.

A portable ashtray can be placed in

the cupholders.

Baselevel instrument cluster

Protective cover for the mobile device

could have impact on the inductive

charging.

Ashtrays

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

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Uplevel instrument cluster, Sport mode

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Uplevel instrument cluster, Touring mode

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Overview

b

k

m

Electronic Stability Control and

Cruise control 3 113 / Adaptive

Traction Control system 3 110

cruise control 3 113

O Turn lights 3 107

C

A

7

Traction Control system off

3 111

Adaptive cruise control 3 113

Vehicle detected ahead 3 113

X

v

Seat belt reminder 3 107

Airbag and belt tensioners

3 108

W Engine coolant temperature

3 111

Pedestrian detected ahead

3 113

V

Airbag deactivation 3 108

! Preheating 3 111

L

h

Speed limiter 3 113

Traffic sign assistant 3 114

Door open 3 114

p Charging system 3 109

AdBlue 3 111

ù

Z Malfunction indicator light

3 109

Tyre pressure monitoring

system 3 111

w

R Brake and clutch system 3 109

I Engine oil pressure 3 111

Speedometer

m

j

Electric parking brake 3 109

Y

Low fuel 3 112

Electric parking brake fault

3 109

d

Immobiliser 3 112

8 Exterior light 3 112

u Antilock brake system (ABS)

3 110

High beam 3 112

C

f

R

E

a

High beam assist 3 112

LED headlights 3 112

Gear shifting 3 110

Following distance 3 110

Lane keep assist 3 110

> Front fog lights 3 113

ø

Rear fog light 3 113

Electronic Stability Control off

3 110

Indicates vehicle speed.

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Baselevel instrument cluster

Uplevel instrument cluster

Odometer

Select ; on main menu. Choose

page Trip 1 or Trip 2 by pressing P

or N on the steering wheel.

Select Info page on main menu.

Choose page Trip A or Trip B by

pressing P or N on the steering

wheel.

Each trip odometer can be reset

separately when ignition is on: select

respective page, press >. Confirm

reset by pressing Å.

The total recorded distance is

displayed in miles.

Each trip odometer can be reset

separately when ignition is on: select

respective page, press Å on the

steering wheel. Confirm by choosing

Yes: when the confirmation message

is displayed.

Trip odometer

The recorded distance since the last

reset is displayed on the trip computer

page.

Trip odometer counts up to

9,999 miles and then restarts at 0.

Two trip odometer pages are

selectable for different trips.

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For bi-fuel engines: In petrol mode,

the control indicator r illuminates

before the needle reaches the red

area.

Tachometer

Fuel gauge

Refuel immediately if r flashes.

Never run the fuel tank dry.

Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

than the specified fuel tank capacity.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Displays the engine speed.

Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Displays the fuel level or gas content

(CNG) in the tank depending on the

current operation mode.

The arrow indicates the vehicle side

where the fuel filler flap is located.

Caution

For bi-fuel engines, the Driver

Information Centre displays the fuel

level for the fuel type which is

currently not in operation. The fuel

level for the fuel type which is

currently in operation is shown in the

fuel gauge.

If the needle is in the red warning

zone, the maximum permitted

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

at risk.

Displays the coolant temperature.

Control indicator r illuminates if the

fuel quantity is low.

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50

: engine operating

temperature not yet

reached

This can be an additional engine oil

and filter change or part of a regular

service.

central

area

130

: normal operating

temperature

: temperature too high

Caution

If engine coolant temperature is

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

engine. Danger to engine. Check

coolant level.

On Midlevel display select the

Settings Menu by pressing MENU on

the indicator lever. Turn the adjuster

wheel to select the Remaining Oil

Life page.

Service display

The engine oil life system informs

when to change the engine oil and

filter. Based on driving conditions, the

interval at which an engine oil and

filter change will be indicated can vary

considerably.

The remaining oil life duration menu

is displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 114.

When the system has calculated that

engine oil life has been diminished,

Change Engine Oil Soon appears in

the Driver Information Centre. Have

engine oil and filter changed by a

workshop within one week or

300 miles, whichever occurs first.

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Illuminates briefly

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On Uplevel display select Info Menu

by pressing p on steering wheel.

Press P to select Remaining Oil

Life page.

Remaining oil life duration is indicated

in percentage.

carried out by a workshop within one

week or 300 miles, whichever occurs

first.

The parking lights are switched on.

Service information 3 270.

Flashes

The turn lights or the hazard warning

flashers are activated.

Rapid flashing: failure of the turn

lights or associated fuse, failure of the

turn lights on the trailer.

Bulb replacement 3 229.

Fuses 3 240.

Turn lights 3 135.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions. Depending on the

Reset

On Midlevel display press SET/CLR

on the indicator lever for several

seconds to reset. The ignition must be

switched on but engine not running.

On Uplevel display press > on

steering wheel to open the subfolder.

Select Reset and confirm by pressing

9 for several seconds. The ignition

must be switched on but engine not

running.

equipment, the position of the control

indicators may vary. When the

ignition is switched on, most control

indicators will illuminate briefly as a

functionality test.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder on front seats

X for driver's seat illuminates or

flashes red in the instrument cluster.

The control indicator colours mean:

red

: danger, important reminder

yellow : warning, information, fault

green : confirmation of activation

blue : confirmation of activation

white : confirmation of activation

The system must be reset every time

the engine oil is changed to allow

proper functionality. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

See all control indicators on different

instrument clusters 3 100.

Next service

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre, when

maintenance of the vehicle is

required. Have maintenance work

Turn lights

O illuminates or flashes green.

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workshop. The airbags and belt

pretensioners may fail to trigger in the

event of an accident.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of v.

k for front passenger seat illuminates

or flashes red in the roof console,

when seat is occupied.

Seat belt status on rear seats

(vehicles with Uplevel display)

X illuminates green or grey or flashes

yellow in the Driver Information

Centre, after having started the

engine.

Illuminates

After the ignition has been switched

on until the seat belt has been

fastened.

9 Warning

Illuminates grey

Seat belt is unfastened.

Flashes

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

After having started the engine for a

maximum of 100 seconds until the

seat belt has been fastened.

Illuminates green

Seat belt has been fastened.

Flashes yellow

Belt pretensioners 3 57.

Airbag system 3 59.

Seat belt status on rear seats

(vehicles with Midlevel display)

Fastened seat belt has been

unfastened.

Fastening the seat belt 3 58.

X illuminates or flashes white or grey

in the Driver Information Centre, after

having started the engine.

Airbag deactivation

Airbag and belt tensioners

v illuminates red.

Illuminates white

Seat belt is unfastened.

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for

approx. 4 seconds. If it does not

illuminate, does not go out after

four seconds or illuminates whilst

driving, there is a fault in the airbag

system. Seek the assistance of a

Illuminates grey

Seat belt has been fastened.

V illuminates yellow.

The front passenger airbag is

activated.

Flashes white or grey

Fastened seat belt has been

unfastened.

* illuminates yellow.

Fastening the seat belt 3 58.

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The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.

Airbag deactivation 3 64.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Fault in the emission control system.

The permitted emission limits may be

exceeded.

The cleaning process of the exhaust

filter is potentially not possible.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

Charging system

p illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the manual parking

brake is applied and ignition is

switched on 3 170.

Electric parking brake

Flashes when the engine is

running

Fault that could lead to catalytic

converter damage. Ease up on the

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

m illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates

Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle

battery is not charging. Engine

cooling may be interrupted. The

brake servo unit may cease to be

effective. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Electric parking brake is applied

3 170.

Flashes

Electric parking brake is not fully

applied or released. Depress the

brake pedal and attempt to reset the

system by first releasing then

applying the electric parking brake. If

m remains flashing, do not drive and

seek the assistance of a workshop.

Brake and clutch system

R illuminates red.

The brake and clutch fluid level is too

low, when manual parking brake is

not applied 3 226.

Malfunction indicator light

Z illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Electric parking brake fault

j illuminates or flashes yellow.

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If the control indicator does not go out

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates

while driving, there is a fault in the

ABS. The brake system remains

operational but without ABS

regulation.

Illuminates

Electric parking brake is operating

with degraded performance 3 170.

Illuminates green

The system is switched on and ready

to operate.

Illuminates yellow

The system approaches a detected

lane marking without using the turn

lights in that direction.

Flashes

Electric parking brake is in service

mode. Stop vehicle, apply and

release the electric parking brake to

reset.

Antilock brake system 3 169.

Gear shifting

Flashes yellow

The system recognizes that the lane

is departed significantly.

R or S with the number of a higher or

lower gear is indicated, when up- or

downshifting is recommended for fuel

saving reasons.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop. Avoid parking on

inclines until the cause of the fault

has been remedied.

Lane keep assist 3 209.

Following distance

Electronic Stability Control

off

E indicates the following distance

setting of the alert timing sensitivity

for the forward collision alert using

filled distance bars.

n illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

Antilock brake system

(ABS)

u illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is

ready for operation when the control

indicator extinguishes.

Forward collision alert 3 186.

Electronic Stability Control

and Traction Control system

b illuminates or flashes yellow.

Lane keep assist

a illuminates green or yellow, or

flashes yellow.

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AdBlue 3 162.

Illuminates

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Stop, switch off engine.

A fault in the system is present.

Continued driving is possible. Driving

stability, however, may deteriorate

depending on road surface

conditions.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Caution

Coolant temperature too high.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

Illuminates

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

and check tyre pressure.

by a workshop.

Check coolant level immediately

3 225.

Flashes

If there is sufficient coolant, consult a

workshop.

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and

the vehicle may be braked

Flashes

Fault in system or tyre without

pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare

wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the

control indicator illuminates

automatically to a small degree.

Preheating

! illuminates yellow.

Preheating of Diesel engine is

activated. Only activates when

outside temperature is low. Start the

engine when control indicator

extinguishes.

Electronic Stability Control 3 173.

Traction Control system 3 172.

continuously. Consult a workshop.

Engine oil pressure

I illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Traction Control system off

k illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

AdBlue

Engine coolant temperature

W illuminates red.

Y flashes yellow.

AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue

soon to avoid prevention of the

engine start.

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Keep engine turned off and let the

vehicle be towed to a workshop

3 224.

The exterior lights are on 3 129.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

High beam

C illuminates blue.

Illuminated when high beam is on or

during headlight flash 3 132.

Caution

Low fuel

Y illuminates or flashes yellow.

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and/or

locking of the drive wheels.

Illuminates

Level in fuel tank is too low.

High beam assist

f illuminates green.

1. Select neutral gear.

Flashes

Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.

Never run the tank dry.

The high beam assist is activated

3 130.

2. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

LED headlights

Refuelling 3 213.

Catalytic converter 3 162.

Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3 228.

3. Switch off ignition.

f illuminates or flashes yellow.

9 Warning

Illuminates

Fault in the system.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

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 steering

wheel lock could engage

unexpectedly.

Immobiliser

d flashes yellow.

Flashes

System is switched to symmetrical

low beam.

Fault in the immobiliser system. The

engine cannot be started.

Exterior light

8 illuminates green.

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