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Rear Window Washer

green : confirmation of activation

Rear Window Wiper And

Washer

blue :

confirmation of activation

Select

.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear

window and rear view camera and the

white : confirmation of activation

Rear Window Wiper

grey :

system paused, at least one

system limitation has been

detected

wiper wipes as long as

Washer fluid ðpage143

is selected.

Overview

Outside Temperature

1

2

Turn lights ðpage47

The outside temperature is shown on the

cluster display or in the status bar of the

Info Display.

Seat belt reminder

ðpage47

5

2

4

5

2

Airbag and belt ten‐

Warning and control

indicator lights

The control indicators described are not

present in all vehicles. The description

applies to all instrument versions.

Depending on the equipment, the

position of the control indicators may

vary.

sioners ðpage47

0

: off

Airbag activated

ðpage47

: intermittent wiping

Airbag deactivated

ðpage48

: screen wash

Charging system

ðpage48

Do not use if the rear window is frozen

or when a bicycle carrier is used. Switch

off in car washes. The rear window

wiper comes on automatically when the

windscreen wiper is switched on and

reverse gear is engaged.

When the ignition is switched on, most

control indicators will illuminate briefly as

a functionality test.

Malfunction indicator

light ðpage48

The control indicator colours mean:

System check

ðpage48

red :

danger, important reminder

yellow : warning, information, fault

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5

Service vehicle soon

Slip Regulator (ASR)

1

Autostop ðpage51

ðpage48

ðpage50

Exterior light

ðpage52

4

5

6

Stop engine

ðpage48

2/ Electronic Stability

5

Control and Anti-

Slip Regulator (ASR)

ðpage50

1

Low beam ðpage52

Hybrid system fault

ðpage48

1

High beam ðpage52

4

1

Engine coolant temper‐

ature high ðpage50

Brake system

ðpage49

High beam assist

ðpage52

Preheating ðpage50

1/ Electric parking brake

5

1

2

3

Front fog lights

ðpage52

ðpage49

2/ Deflation detection sys‐

5

Electric parking brake

fault ðpage49

3

tem ðpage51

Rear fog light

ðpage52

4

Engine oil pressure

ðpage51

1

2

4

1

2

Parking assist

ðpage50

Automatic windscreen

wiper ðpage52

2

1

2

6

Low fuel ðpage51

Antilock brake system

(ABS) ðpage49

Vehicle localisation

ðpage82

Vehicle ready

ðpage51

Power steering

ðpage49

Smart card, smart key

ðpage52

Reduced engine power

ðpage51

Gear shifting

ðpage49

Pedestrian safety alert

fault ðpage52

High voltage battery

temperature high

ðpage51

Lane keep assist

ðpage49

2/ Active emergency

3

braking ðpage52

2/ Electronic Stability

Control and Anti-

1

Apply footbrake

ðpage50

2

Forward collision alert

ðpage119

5

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constantly until the seat belt of the

Seat Belt Reminder

2/ Traffic sign assistant

respective seat has been fastened or

if any passenger has unfastened the

seat belt.

3

ðpage52

2/

3

Driver alert ðpage53

Seat belts ðpage20

2

Door open ðpage53

Airbag And Belt Tensioners

illuminates red.

Turn Lights

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for approx.

four seconds. If it does not illuminate,

does not extinguishes after four seconds

or illuminates whilst driving, there is a

fault in the airbag system.

illuminates or flashes green.

Illuminates briefly

The parking lights are switched on.

Flashes

The belt indicator illuminates or

flashes red on the instrument cluster

together with the indication in the

overhead console for each seat belt.

Seek the assistance of a 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

A turn light or the hazard warning

flashers are activated.

Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or

associated fuse.

This includes turn lights connected to the

socket of the towing equipment.

Bulb replacement ðpage145 .

Turn lights ðpage79 .

● When the ignition is switched on, on

the instrument cluster and the symbol

for the respective seat in the overhead

console comes on, if the seat belt

of any occupied seat has not been

fastened.

illumination of

.

Warning

Have the cause of the fault remedied

immediately by a workshop.

● After driving off, on the instrument

cluster and the symbol for the

respective seat in the overhead

console flashes for a certain time

together with a chime. After a

Belt pretensioners ðpage20

Airbag system ðpage22

certain time of driving

illuminates

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servo unit may cease to be effective.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Airbag Deactivation

Stop Engine

illuminates red.

Malfunction Indicator Light

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates or flashes yellow when the

ignition is switched on and extinguishes

shortly after the engine starts.

Illuminates together with other control

indicators, accompanied by a warning

chime and a corresponding message on

the cluster.

Stop the engine immediately and seek

the assistance of a workshop.

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.

System Check

illuminates yellow or red.

Illuminates yellow

illuminates yellow.

The front passenger airbag is activated.

Flashes when the engine is running

The engine management system has a

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 yellow.

The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.

A minor engine fault has been detected.

Illuminates red

Airbag deactivation ðpage25

A major engine fault has been detected.

Stop engine as soon as possible and

seek the assistance of a workshop.

Charging System

Service Vehicle Soon

Hybrid System Fault

illuminates red.

illuminates yellow.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

May illuminate together with other control

indicators and a corresponding message

on the cluster.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Illuminates when the ignition is switched

on and extinguishes shortly after the

engine starts.

illuminates red.

The hybrid system has a fault.

Switch off ignition and seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Illuminates when the engine is running

Stop, switch off the engine. The vehicle

battery is not charging. The engine

cooling may be interrupted. The brake

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Brake System

Electric Parking Brake Fault

Gear Shifting

Automatic transmission manual mode

When the symbol illuminates red the

brake and clutch fluid level is too low,

when parking brake is not applied.

illuminates yellow.

Illuminates

On vehicles with automatic

transmission, the system is only active in

manual mode.

Upshifting or downshifting is

recommended for fuel saving reasons.

Automatic transmission Hybrid 48 V

ðpage95

Electric parking brake has a fault

ðpage99

Warning

Stop. Do not continue your journey.

Consult a workshop.

Warning

Have the cause of the fault remedied

immediately by a workshop.

Illuminates when the manual parking

brake is applied and the ignition is

switched on ðpage99

Power Steering

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Brake fluid ðpage143

illuminates red or yellow.

The power steering has a fault. Drive

carefully at a moderate speed and

consult a workshop

The symbol illuminates yellow 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.

Anti-lock brake system ðpage99

Electric Parking Brake

illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates

Lane Keeping Assist

Parking brake is applied ðpage99

Flashes

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Electric parking brake is not applied

automatically. The application or the

release are faulty.

A fault has been detected.

Flashes

The system is correcting the unintended

lane change.

Lane Keeping Assist ðpage125

Warning

Have the cause of the fault remedied

immediately by a workshop.

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After reconnecting the vehicle battery,

Apply Footbrake

Caution

(e.g. after maintenance work), is

illuminated for several seconds. After this

Illuminates.

Coolant temperature too high.

Insufficient or no pressure on the brake

pedal. Depress the brake pedal before

releasing the parking brake and moving

out of P.

Check coolant level immediately

ðpage142

If there is sufficient coolant, consult a

workshop.

time period,

extinguishes. This is a

normal procedure, the vehicle does not

need any assistance.

Flashes

Parking Assist

Preheating

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and the

vehicle may be braked automatically to a

small degree.

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

illuminates yellow.

The symbol illuminates yellow only when

the outside temperature is low. Start

the engine when the control indicator

extinguishes.

A fault has been detected.

Flashes

Electronic Stability Control ðpage121

Electronic Stability Control And

Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR)

Flashes as soon as an obstacle gets

closer to the vehicle.

Parking assist ðpage127

Starting the engine ðpage90

Exhaust Filter

illuminates yellow.

Electronic Stability Control and Anti-Slip

Regulator (ASR) are deactivated.

Anti Slip Regulator ðpage120

Electronic Stability Control ðpage121

Electronic Stability Control And

Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR)

The symbol illuminates yellow when

the exhaust filter requires cleaning.

Continue driving until the control indicator

extinguishes.

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates temporarily

Start of saturation of the exhaust filter.

Start cleaning process as soon as

possible by driving at a vehicle speed of

at least 40 mph.

A fault in the system is present.

Continued driving is possible. Driving

stability, however, may deteriorate

depending on road surface conditions.

Have the cause of the fault remedied by

a workshop.

illuminates red.

Illuminates when the engine is running

Stop, switch off the engine.

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Illuminates constantly

engine and / or locking of the drive

Vehicle Ready

wheels.

Indication of a low additive level. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

illuminates green. The hybrid

system is active.

1. Select neutral gear.

2. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without impeding

other vehicles.

Tyre Deflation Detection

System

Reduced Engine Power

illuminates yellow.

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

3. Switch off the ignition.

The charging level of the high-voltage

battery is low. Only reduced engine

power is available.

Warning

Tyre pressure loss in one or more

wheels. Stop immediately and check the

tyre pressure.

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.

High Voltage Battery

Temperature High

Flashes

Fault in the system. Consult a workshop.

Tyre deflation detection system

ðpage133

illuminates red.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

Illuminates together with other control

indicators, accompanied by a warning

Engine Oil Pressure

Keep engine turned off and let the

vehicle be towed to a workshop.

chime and a corresponding message in

the cluster.

illuminates red when the ignition

is switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Stop engine immediately and evacuate

the vehicle.

Low Fuel

Illuminates when the engine is

running

illuminates yellow.

Level in fuel tank is too low.

Refuelling ðpage110

Autostop

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

Caution

Engine lubrication may be interrupted.

This may result in damage to the

Illuminates green

Engine is in an Autostop.

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Illuminates yellow

The system has been deactivated or a

fault has been detected.

Front Fog Lights

Hybrid 48 V vehicle: automatic switching

to electrical engine only has been

deactivated manually.

Automatic transmission Hybrid 48 V

ðpage95

Additionally, a warning message is

displayed in the cluster.

illuminates green.

The front fog lights are on ðpage79

Check the reason of the deactivation

and in case of a system fault, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Note

Rear Fog Light

Flashes green

illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on ðpage79

Autostop is temporarily unavailable, or

Autostop mode is invoked automatically.

Stop-start system ðpage91

also illuminates if the seat belts of the

front passengers are not fastened.

In this case, active emergency braking is

deactivated.

Rain Sensor

illuminates green.

Exterior Light

illuminates green.

The exterior lights are on ðpage76

Illuminates when rain sensor position on

wiper lever is selected.

Flashes

The system is actively engaged.

Depending on the situation, the vehicle

may automatically brake moderately or

hard.

Windscreen wiper and washer ðpage43

Low Beam

Pedestrain Safety Alert Fault

Active emergency braking ðpage116

illuminates green.

Illuminated when low beam is on.

illuminates yellow.

The pedestrian safety alert is not

working.

Traffic Sign Assistant

High Beam

illuminates blue.

Illuminated when high beam is on or

during headlight flash ðpage77

illuminates for a few seconds or

permanently.

Smart Card, Smart Key

Illuminates for a few seconds

illuminates yellow.

Smart card, smart key not detected or

failure ðpage4

If the vehicle exceeds the speed limit

provided by the traffic sign assistant,

the speed limit displayed in the cluster

flashes and an audible signal is given.

If flashing and audible signal are

High Beam Assist

Active Emergency Braking

illuminates green.

The high beam assist is activated

ðpage77

illuminates or flashes

yellow.Illuminates

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