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Instruments and controls

Tachometer

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Odometer

Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Speedometer

The total recorded distance is

displayed in miles.

Displays the engine speed.

Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Indicates vehicle speed.

A red marker indicates the beginning

of the warning zone of excessive

revolutions. For Diesel engines, the

warning zone starts at 5000

revolutions per minute. For petrol

engines, the warning zone starts at

6500 revolutions per minute.

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Caution

High voltage battery gauge

Power indicator gauge

If the indicator is in the red warning

zone, the maximum permitted

engine speed is exceeded. The

engine can be damaged.

Fuel gauge

Displays the high voltage battery

state of charge.

The power indicator gauge informs

about the current energy situation of

the vehicle.

Charge : Battery is being charged

with energy resulting from

braking or deceleration of

the vehicle

Eco

: An optimum in energy is

accessible in all driving

modes

Never run the fuel tank dry.

The top-up quantity may be less than

the specified fuel tank capacity, due

to the remaining fuel in the tank.

Power : Vehicle is driven in a

dynamic driving style with

focus on performance

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Service display

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Total vehicle range

Caution

Displays the total vehicle range.

The service system informs when to

change the engine oil and filter or a

vehicle service is required. Based on

driving conditions, the interval at

which an engine oil and filter change

are required can vary considerably.

If engine coolant temperature is

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

engine. Danger to engine. Check

coolant level.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Service information 3 239.

Engine oil level monitor

A required service due is displayed in

the Driver Information Centre for

several seconds after switching on

the ignition.

If no service is required for the next

1800 miles or more, no service

information appears in the display.

The state of the engine oil level is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre for a few seconds following

the service information after switching

on the ignition.

A proper state of engine oil level is

indicated by a message.

If service is required within the next

1800 miles, the remaining distance to

the next service due, the distance

travelled since the last service due or

the time period that remains to the

next service due is indicated for

several seconds. Simultaneously

symbol C illuminates temporary as

reminder.

If service is required in less than

600 miles, the remaining distance to

the next service due, the distance

travelled since the last service due or

If engine oil level is low, T flashes

and a message is indicated,

accompanied by the C indicator.

Confirm engine oil level by using the

dipstick and top up engine oil

respectively.

Displays the coolant temperature.

grey marking / : normal operating

90

temperature

: temperature too

high

red marking

Engine oil 3 211.

A fault of measurement is indicated

by a message. Check engine oil level

manually by using the dipstick.

Control indicator V illuminates red if

coolant temperature is too high.

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the time period that remains to the

next service due is indicated for

several seconds. Simultaneously

C illuminates permanently as

reminder.

Overdued service is indicated by a

message in the Driver Information

Centre which indicates the overdued

distance. C flashes and then

illuminates permanently until service

is executed.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. Depending

on the 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.

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

grey : system paused, at least one

system limitation has been

Reset of service interval

●

press and hold the button

switch on ignition, the distance

indication begins a countdown

when the display indicates =0,

release the button again

After each service, the service

indicator must be reset to ensure

proper functionality. It is

●

recommended to seek the assistance

detected

of a workshop.

The symbol C disappears.

Control indicators are located in the

Driver Information Centre.

Driver Information Centre 3 85.

If service is executed by yourself,

operate as following:

Retrieving service information

●

switch off ignition

The status of the service information

can be retrieved at any time via the

Info Display. Press Check in the

vehicle settings menu. The service

information is displayed for a few

seconds.

Info Display 3 86.

Service information 3 239.

Overview

The numbers in the overview table

indicate what to do, when a control

indicator illuminates or flashes.

1 : only for information

2 : information and warning

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3 : seek the assistance of a

workshop

C

e

5

Service vehicle soon

2

Parking assist off

3 82

3 80

4 : stop engine and seek the

assistance of a workshop

5 : have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop

+

J

K

4

5

Stop engine 3 80

2 / Electronic Stability

5

Control and Traction

Control system 3 82

i

Hybrid system fault

3 80

2

Electronic Stability

Control and Traction

Control system 3 82

6 : stop vehicle, do not continue the

journey and seek the assistance

of a workshop

h

j

k

o

6

Brake and clutch

system 3 80

1 / Parking brake 3 80

5

V

4

Engine coolant temper‐

ature high 3 82

; / :

1

2

Turn lights 3 78

5

2

Electric parking brake

fault 3 80

a

Seat belt reminder

3 78

z

B

q

1

Preheating 3 82

AdBlue 3 82

Automatic operation of

electric parking brake

off 3 81

d

H

5

2

4

5

Airbag and belt

2 / Deflation detection

3

tensioners 3 79

system 3 83

Airbag activated

3 79

i

T

2

Antilock brake system

(ABS) 3 81

4

Engine oil pressure

3 83

g

Airbag deactivated

3 79

g

r

4

2

Power steering 3 81

2

Low fuel 3 83

L

j

Lane keep assist

3 81

Charging cable

connected 3 83

S

W

Charging system

3 79

(

2

Advanced lane keep

assist 3 81

READY 1 Vehicle ready 3 83

Malfunction indicator

light 3 79

M

2

Reduced engine power

3 84

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An audible warning can be heard

when the turn lights are on.

Turn lights 3 98.

●

When the ignition is switched on,

a illuminates in the overhead

console in the corresponding

colour.

b

n

D

1

Apply footbrake 3 84

Autostop 3 84

1 / Stop-start system

After driving off, a in the Driver

Information Centre and the

symbol for the respective seat in

the overhead console flash in red

for a certain time together with a

chime if the respective seat is

occupied but the seat belt is not

fastened. After a certain time of

driving, a illuminates constantly

in red until the seat belt of the

respective seat has been

3

1

deactivated 3 84

Exterior light 3 84

Low beam 3 84

High beam 3 84

Seat belt reminder

F

D

A

N

a illuminates or flashes in the Driver

Information Centre together with the

indication in the overhead console for

each seat belt.

High beam assist

3 84

H

1

3

Rear fog light 3 84

K

Pedestrian safety alert

fault 3 84

fastened.

●

If any passenger has unfastened

the seat belt during driving, a in

the Driver Information Centre and

the symbol for the respective

seat in the overhead console

flash in red for a certain time

together with a chime. After a

certain time of driving, a

m

2 / Active emergency

3

2

1

braking 3 84

X

Door open 3 85

a

e-SAVE is activated

3 86

a illuminates in different colours

depending on condition:

illuminates constantly in red until

the seat belt of the respective

seat has been fastened again.

red

: seat belt not fastened

Turn lights

green : seat belt fastened

grey : seat not occupied

; or : flashes green.

Flashes if a turn light is activated.

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Depending on version, a could

illuminate in red when the respective

seat is not occupied or a could

extinguish after a certain time

independent on condition.

The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.

Airbag deactivation 3 45.

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Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Charging system

S illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Seat belts 3 38.

Belt pretensioners 3 38.

Airbag system 3 40.

Airbag and belt tensioners

d and C illuminate yellow.

Airbag deactivation

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for some

seconds. If it does not illuminate,

does not extinguish after some

seconds or illuminates whilst driving,

there is a fault in the airbag system.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

The airbags and belt pretensioners

may fail to trigger in the event of an

accident.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle

battery is not charging. Engine

cooling may be interrupted. The

brake servo unit may cease to be

effective. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of d.

Malfunction indicator light

W illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

H illuminates yellow.

The front passenger airbag is

activated.

g illuminates yellow.

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Illuminates when the engine is

running

Fault in the emission control system.

The permitted emission limits may be

exceeded. Seek the assistance of a

workshop immediately.

Stop engine

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+ illuminates red.

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

Illuminates together with other control

indicators, accompanied by a warning

chime and a corresponding message

in the Driver Information Centre.

Brake fluid 3 214.

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.

Parking brake

j illuminates or flashes red.

Stop engine immediately and seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Illuminates

Parking brake is applied 3 144.

Hybrid system fault

i illuminates red.

The hybrid system has a fault.

Switch off ignition and seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Flashes

Electric parking brake is not applied

automatically. The application or the

release are faulty.

Service vehicle soon

C illuminates yellow.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

May illuminate together with other

control indicators and a

corresponding message in the Driver

Information Centre.

9 Warning

Brake and clutch system

h illuminates red or yellow.

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

The brake and clutch fluid level is too

low.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Electric parking brake fault

k illuminates yellow.

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Illuminates

Electric parking brake has a fault

3 144.

Antilock brake system

(ABS)

Power steering

g illuminates red or yellow.

i illuminates yellow.

The power steering has a fault. Drive

carefully at a moderate speed and

consult a workshop.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is

ready for operation when the control

indicator extinguishes.

If the control indicator does not

extinguish 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.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Lane keep assist

L illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates yellow

The system has been automatically

deactivated or placed on standby.

If L and C illuminate, the system

has a fault. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Automatic operation of

electric parking brake off

o illuminates yellow.

Antilock brake system 3 143.

Illuminates

Automatic operation is deactivated or

faulty. In the event of a fault, o

illuminates together with other control

indicators or it is accompanied by a

corresponding message in the Driver

Information Centre.

Activate automatic operation again or

have the cause remedied by a

workshop in the event of a fault.

Gear shifting

Flashes yellow

The system is correcting the

unintended lane change.

Y or Z with the number of a higher

or lower gear is indicated, when

upshifting or downshifting is

recommended for fuel saving

reasons.

Lane keep assist 3 177.

On vehicles with automatic

transmission, the system is only

active in manual mode.

Advanced lane keep assist

( illuminates grey, green or yellow.

Automatic operation 3 144.

Manual mode 3 138.

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Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Illuminates grey

The system is paused. At least one

system limitation has been detected.

Caution

After reconnecting the vehicle

battery, (e.g. after maintenance

work), J is illuminated for several

seconds. After this time period, J

extinguishes. This is a normal

procedure, the vehicle does not need

any assistance.

Coolant temperature too high.

Illuminates green

The system is active and ready to

operate.

Check coolant level immediately

3 212.

If there is sufficient coolant, consult a

workshop.

Illuminates yellow

Flashes

The system has a fault.

Advanced lane keep assist 3 179.

Preheating

z illuminates yellow.

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and

the vehicle may be braked

Preheating of diesel engine is

activated. Only activates when

outside temperature is low. Start the

engine when control indicator

extinguishes.

Parking assist

automatically to a small degree.

e illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system 3 147.

Starting the engine 3 125.

Electronic Stability Control

and Traction Control system

J illuminates or flashes yellow.

Engine coolant temperature

V illuminates red.

AdBlue

B flashes or illuminates yellow.

Illuminates red when the engine is

running

Illuminates

Illuminates yellow

A fault in the system is present.

Continued driving is possible. Driving

stability, however, may deteriorate

depending on road surface

conditions.

Stop, switch off engine.

The remaining driving range is

between 500 miles and 1500 miles.

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Keep engine turned off and let the

vehicle be towed to a workshop.

Flashes yellow

The remaining driving range is

between 0 and 500 miles.

AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue

soon to avoid prevention of the

engine start.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Caution

Low fuel

r illuminates yellow.

Level in fuel tank is too low.

Refuelling 3 197.

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and / or

locking of the drive wheels.

AdBlue 3 131.

Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3 217.

Deflation detection system

1. Select neutral gear.

q illuminates or flashes yellow.

2. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

Charging cable connected

Illuminates

Tyre pressure loss in one or more

wheels. Stop immediately and check

tyre pressure.

j illuminates red.

3. Switch off ignition.

The vehicle plug of the charging cable

is still connected to the charge port.

The vehicle cannot be started.

Disconnect the vehicle plug from the

charge port and close the charge port

flap.

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Flashes

When the engine is off,

Fault in system. Consult a workshop.

Deflation detection system 3 222.

considerably more force is needed

to brake and steer. During an

Autostop the brake servo unit will

still be operational.

Charging 3 188.

Engine oil pressure

Vehicle ready

Do not remove key until vehicle is

stationary, otherwise the steering

wheel lock could engage

unexpectedly.

T illuminates red.

READY illuminates green. The

vehicle is ready to be driven.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

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Reduced engine power

Exterior light

Pedestrian safety alert fault

M illuminates yellow.

F illuminates green.

The exterior lights are on 3 93.

K illuminates yellow.

The charging level of the high voltage

battery is low. Only reduced engine

power is available.

The pedestrian safety alert is not

working.

Low beam

Active emergency braking

D illuminates green.

Illuminated when low beam is on.

Apply footbrake

m illuminates or flashes yellow.

b illuminates.

Illuminates

The system has been deactivated or

a fault has been detected.

Additionally, a warning message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Check the reason of the deactivation

3 160 and in case of a system fault,

seek the assistance of a workshop.

Insufficient or no pressure on the

brake pedal. Depress the brake pedal

before releasing the parking brake

and moving out of P.

High beam

A illuminates blue.

Illuminates when high beam is on or

during headlight flash 3 94.

Autostop

High beam assist

n illuminates or flashes green.

N illuminates green or yellow.

Illuminates green

Engine is in an Autostop.

Illuminates green when the high

beam assist is activated 3 94.

Illuminates yellow when a malfunction

has been detected. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Notice

m also illuminates if the seat belts

of the front passengers are not

fastened. In this case, active

Flashes green

Autostop is temporarily unavailable,

or Autostop mode is invoked

automatically.

If D illuminates yellow, the stop-start

system is deactivated.

emergency braking is deactivated.

Flashes

Rear fog light

The system is actively engaged and

brakes automatically the vehicle.

H illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on 3 99.

Stop-start system 3 126.

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Active emergency braking 3 160.

Displays

Driver Information Centre

Door open

X illuminates red.

A door or the tailgate is open.

In addition to warning lights, gauges

and indicators, the following

information is available:

●

trip odometer

gear shift indication

service information

vehicle and warning messages

driver assistance messages

pop-up messages

Press the button to scroll through the

pages or to close a pop-up message.

Personalisation

The Driver Information Centre can be

personalised via the menu in the Info

Display.

infotainment information

Vehicle messages 3 89.

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