2008-2017 Vauxhall Insignia 4 Door Instruments and controls User Manual
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Instruments and controls for Your Vauxhall Insignia 4 Door First Generation (2008-2017)

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Instruments and controls  
Steering wheel controls  
Controls  
Steering wheel adjustment  
Instruments and  
controls  
Controls ....................................... 86  
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐  
cators ........................................... 95  
Information displays ................... 111  
Vehicle messages ...................... 120  
Vehicle personalisation .............. 122  
Driver Information Centre, some  
driver assistance systems,  
Infotainment system and a connected  
mobile phone can be operated via the  
controls on the steering wheel.  
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,  
then engage lever and ensure it is  
fully locked.  
Driver Information Centre 3 111.  
Driver assistance systems 3 174.  
Further information is available in the  
Infotainment system manual.  
Do not adjust steering wheel unless  
vehicle is stationary and steering  
wheel lock has been released.  
Instruments and controls  
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Heated steering wheel  
Horn  
The recommended grip areas of the  
steering wheel are heated quicker  
and to a higher temperature than the  
other areas.  
Heating is operational when the  
engine is running and during an  
Autostop.  
Activate heating by pressing *  
button. Activation is indicated by the  
LED in the button.  
Press j.  
Stop-start system 3 157.  
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Instruments and controls  
Adjustable wiper interval  
Automatic wiping with rain sensor  
Windscreen wiper/washer  
Windscreen wiper  
P
Wiper lever in position P.  
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the  
desired wipe interval:  
= automatic wiping with rain  
sensor  
2 = fast  
1 = slow  
The rain sensor detects the amount of  
water on the windscreen and  
automatically regulates the frequency  
of the windscreen wiper.  
short interval  
long interval  
= turn adjuster  
wheel upwards  
= turn adjuster  
wheel downwards  
P
§ = off  
= interval wiping  
For a single wipe when the  
windscreen wiper is off, press the  
lever down.  
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.  
Switch off in car washes.  
Instruments and controls  
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Adjustable sensitivity of the rain  
sensor  
Windscreen and headlight  
washer  
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt  
and ice.  
Rain sensor function can be activated  
or deactivated in the Vehicle  
personalisation.  
Select the relevant setting in Settings,  
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the  
sensitivity:  
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed  
onto the windscreen and the wiper  
low sensitivity = turn adjuster  
wipes a few times.  
wheel downwards  
If the headlights are on, washer fluid  
is also sprayed onto the headlights,  
provided that the lever is pulled  
sufficiently long. Afterwards the  
headlight washer system is  
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until  
engine or headlights have been  
switched off and on again.  
high sensitivity = turn adjuster  
wheel upwards  
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Instruments and controls  
The rear window washer system is  
deactivated when the fluid level is  
low.  
Rear window wiper/washer  
Outside temperature  
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed  
onto the rear window and the wiper  
wipes a few times.  
Do not use if the rear window is  
frozen.  
Push the rocker switch to activate the  
rear window wiper:  
upper position = continuous  
operation  
Switch off in car washes.  
A drop in temperature is indicated  
immediately and a rise in temperature  
after a time delay.  
lower position = intermittent  
operation  
The rear window wiper comes on  
automatically when the windscreen  
wiper is switched on and reverse gear  
is engaged.  
middle position = off  
Activation or deactivation of this  
function can be changed in the menu  
Settings in the Info-Display.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Instruments and controls  
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synchronisation can take a few  
4.2'' Display  
minutes. Some transmitters do not  
send a correct time signal. In such  
cases, it is recommended to switch off  
automatic time synchronisation.  
Operate the display by the buttons  
below the display.  
Press the ; button and then select  
the Settings icon by turning and  
pressing MENU button.  
Set date  
Date is set automatically.  
Select Time menu page.  
Return to homepage by pressing ;.  
For further information, see  
Infotainment system manual  
Set time  
Select the Set Time menu item to  
enter the respective submenu.  
Select the Auto Set screen button at  
the bottom of the screen. Activate  
either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual  
mode.  
If Off - Manual mode is selected,  
adjust hours and minutes by turning  
and pressing MENU button.  
Repeatedly select the 12-24 Hr  
screen button at the bottom of the  
screen to choose a time mode.  
8'' Display  
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,  
a warning message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Press the ; button and then select  
the Settings icon. Inputs can be done  
directly by the finger on the touch  
screen icons.  
9 Warning  
Select Time and Date menu page.  
The road surface may already be  
icy even though the display  
indicates a few degrees above  
0 °C.  
Set time  
Select the Set Time menu item to  
enter the respective submenu.  
If 12-hour mode is selected, a third  
column for AM and PM setting is  
displayed. Select the desired option.  
In On - RDS Mode the RDS signal of  
most VHF transmitters automatically  
sets the time. RDS time  
Clock  
Date and time are shown in the  
Colour-Info-Display. Colour-Info-  
Display operation 3 118  
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Instruments and controls  
In On - RDS Mode the RDS signal of  
most VHF transmitters automatically  
sets the time. RDS time  
Power outlets  
synchronisation can take a few  
minutes. Some transmitters do not  
send a correct time signal. In such  
cases, it is recommended to switch off  
automatic time synchronisation.  
Set date  
Select the Set Date menu item to  
enter the respective submenu.  
Select the Auto Set screen button at  
the bottom of the screen. Activate  
either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual  
mode.  
If Off - Manual mode is selected,  
adjust the date using the hor g  
screen buttons.  
In On - RDS mode date is set  
automatically.  
Return to homepage by pressing ;.  
Select the Auto Set screen button at  
the bottom of the screen. Activate  
either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual  
mode.  
If Off - Manual mode is selected,  
adjust hours and minutes using hg  
screen buttons.  
Tap on the 12-24 Hr screen button on  
the right side of the screen to select a  
time mode.  
A 12 Volt power outlet is behind the  
storage cover below the climate  
controls. Press cover to open.  
For further information, see  
Infotainment system manual.  
If 12-hour mode is selected, a third  
column for AM and PM setting is  
displayed. Select the desired option.  
Instruments and controls  
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Do not exceed the maximum power  
consumption of 120 watts.  
With ignition off the power outlets are  
deactivated. Additionally the power  
outlets are deactivated in the event of  
low vehicle battery voltage.  
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.  
Do not damage the outlets by using  
unsuitable plugs.  
More 12 Volt power outlets are  
located in the front and rear centre  
console.  
Stop-start system 3 157.  
A 230 Volt power outlet is located in  
the rear centre console. If ignition is  
on and a device is plugged in, an LED  
in the outlet illuminates green.  
Ashtrays  
Do not exceed the maximum power  
consumption of 150 watts.  
Caution  
To be used only for ash and not for  
combustible rubbish.  
9 Danger  
Power outlet works under high  
electrical voltage!  
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Instruments and controls  
A portable ashtray can be placed in  
the cupholders.  
Instruments and controls  
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Warning lights, gauges  
and indicators  
Instrument cluster  
Depending on the version, three  
instrument clusters are available:  
■ Baselevel  
■ Midlevel  
■ Uplevel  
Uplevel instrument cluster can be  
displayed as Sport mode or Tour  
mode.  
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Instruments and controls  
Baselevel instrument cluster  
Instruments and controls  
97  
Midlevel instrument cluster  
98  
Instruments and controls  
Uplevel instrument cluster, Sport mode  
Instruments and controls  
99  
Uplevel instrument cluster, Tour mode  
100  
Instruments and controls  
Speedometer  
Odometer  
Trip odometer  
The total recorded distance is  
displayed in km.  
The recorded distance since the last  
reset is displayed on the trip computer  
page. Two trip odometer are  
Indicates vehicle speed.  
selectable for different trips.  
Baselevel instrument cluster  
Select between page W1 and  
pageW2 by turning the adjuster  
wheel on turn signal lever.  
Each trip odometer can be reset  
separately when ignition is on: select  
respective page, hold the reset knob  
depressed for a few seconds or press  
the SET/CLR button on the turn signal  
lever.  
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Midlevel and Uplevel instrument  
cluster  
Tachometer  
Fuel 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 level in  
the tank depending on the operation  
mode.  
Control indicator i or Y illuminates if  
the level in the tank is low. Refuel  
immediately if it flashes.  
During liquid gas operation, the  
system automatically switches over to  
petrol operation when gas tanks are  
empty 3 102.  
Select page Trip A or Trip B in the  
Info page by pressing steering wheel  
button o.  
Each trip odometer can be reset  
separately when ignition is on: select  
respective page, press >. Confirm by  
pressing 9.  
Caution  
If the needle is in the red warning  
zone, the maximum permitted  
engine speed is exceeded. Engine  
at risk.  
General  
Trip odometer counts up to a distance  
of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.  
Never run the tank dry.  
Driver Information Centre 3 111.  
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Instruments and controls  
Because of the fuel remaining in the  
tank, the top-up quantity may be less  
than the specified tank capacity.  
As soon as the liquid gas tank is  
empty, petrol operation is  
automatically engaged until the  
ignition is switched off.  
After the engine is started, the LED  
1 is sometimes off. If the LPG button  
is pressed twice in this situation, the  
LED 1 starts flashing.  
50°  
= engine operating  
temperature not yet  
reached  
90°  
= normal operating  
temperature  
(central  
area)  
130°  
Fuel selector  
= temperature too high  
Caution  
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 206.  
If engine coolant temperature is  
too high, stop vehicle, switch off  
engine. Danger to engine. Check  
coolant level.  
Engine coolant  
temperature gauge  
Service display  
The engine oil life system lets you  
know 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.  
Pressing button LPG switches  
between petrol and liquid gas  
operation. The status LED 1 shows  
the current operating mode.  
1 off  
= petrol operation  
1 illumi‐  
nates  
= liquid gas operation  
1 flashes  
= no switching is  
possible, one type of  
fuel is empty  
Displays the coolant temperature.  
Instruments and controls  
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On Baselevel display select the  
Settings Menu by pressing the  
MENU button on the turn signal lever.  
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the  
Remaining Oil Life page.  
Reset  
On Baselevel display press the  
SET/CLR button on turn signal lever  
for several seconds to reset. The  
ignition must be switched on but  
engine not running.  
On Midlevel or 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.  
The system must be reset every time  
the engine oil is changed to allow  
proper functionality. Seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
The remaining oil life duration menu  
is displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre 3 111.  
Next service  
On Midlevel and 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 %.  
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  
500 km (whichever occurs first).  
Service information 3 265.  
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Instruments and controls  
Flashes  
Flashes  
Control indicators  
After having started the engine for a  
maximum of 100 seconds until the  
seat belt has been fastened.  
A turn signal or the hazard warning  
flashers are activated.  
The control indicators described are  
not present in all vehicles. The  
description applies to all instrument  
versions. Depending on the  
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal  
light or associated fuse, failure of turn  
signal light on trailer.  
Bulb replacement 3 226, Fuses  
3 236.  
Seat belt status on rear seats,  
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.  
base level instrument cluster  
X flashes or illuminates in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Turn signals 3 132.  
Illuminates  
After having started the engine when  
the seat belt has been fastened.  
The control indicator colours mean:  
Seat belt reminder  
red  
= danger, important reminder  
yellow = warning, information, fault  
green = confirmation of activation  
blue = confirmation of activation  
white = confirmation of activation  
Seat belt reminder on front  
Flashes  
seats  
After starting off when the seat belt is  
X for driver's seat illuminates or  
flashes red in the instrument cluster.  
k for front passenger seat illuminates  
or flashes red in the centre console,  
when seat is occupied.  
unfastened.  
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.  
See all control indicators on different  
instrument clusters 3 95.  
Seat belt status on rear seats,  
midlevel and uplevel instrument  
cluster  
Turn signal  
Illuminates  
X illuminates red or green or grey in  
the instrument cluster, after having  
started the engine.  
O illuminates or flashes green.  
After the ignition has been switched  
on until the seat belt has been  
fastened.  
Illuminates briefly  
The parking lights are switched on.  
Illuminates red  
Seat occupied and the seat belt is  
unfastened.  
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Illuminates green  
The front passenger airbag is  
9 Warning  
deactivated 3 63.  
Seat occupied and the seat belt has  
been fastened.  
Have the cause of the fault  
remedied immediately by a  
workshop.  
9 Danger  
Illuminates grey  
Seat not occupied.  
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.  
Risk of fatal injury for a child using  
a child restraint system together  
with activated front passenger  
airbag.  
Risk of fatal injury for an adult  
person with deactivated front  
passenger airbag.  
Belt pretensioners, airbag system  
3 54, 3 58.  
Airbag and belt tensioners  
v illuminates red.  
Airbag deactivation  
When the ignition is switched on, the  
control indicator illuminates for  
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not  
illuminate, does not go out after  
4 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.  
Charging system  
p illuminates red.  
Illuminates when the ignition is  
switched on and extinguishes shortly  
after the engine starts.  
Illuminates when the engine is  
running  
Deployment of the belt pretensioners  
or airbags is indicated by continuous  
illumination of v.  
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.  
V illuminates yellow.  
The front passenger airbag is  
activated.  
* illuminates yellow.  
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Instruments and controls  
On Midlevel and Uplevel display the  
operate pedal message is indicated in  
the Driver Information Display  
3 120.  
Malfunction indicator light  
9 Warning  
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.  
Stop. Do not continue your  
journey. Consult a workshop.  
Illuminates when the ignition is  
switched on and extinguishes shortly  
after the engine starts.  
Electric parking brake  
Illuminates after the ignition is  
switched on if the manual parking  
brake is applied 3 167.  
Illuminates when the engine is  
m illuminates or flashes red.  
running  
Illuminates  
Fault in the emission control system.  
The permitted emission limits may be  
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a  
workshop immediately.  
Electric parking brake is applied  
3 167.  
Operate pedal  
- illuminates or flashes yellow.  
Flashes  
Illuminates  
Electric parking brake is not fully  
applied or released. Depress the  
brake pedal and attempt to reset the  
system by first releasing and then  
applying the electric parking brake. If  
m remains flashing, do not drive and  
seek the assistance of a workshop.  
Flashes when the engine is  
Brake pedal needs to be depressed  
to release the electric parking brake  
3 167.  
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.  
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed  
to start the engine in Autostop mode.  
Stop-start system 3 157.  
Flashes  
Electric parking brake fault  
Brake and clutch system  
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed  
for a main start of the engine 3 17,  
3 155.  
j illuminates or flashes yellow.  
R illuminates red.  
The brake and clutch fluid level is too  
low 3 222.  
Illuminates  
Electric parking brake is operating  
with degraded performance 3 167.  
Instruments and controls  
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Flashes  
Upshift  
Following distance  
Electric parking brake is in service  
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and  
release the electric parking brake to  
reset.  
[ is shown as a symbol in the Driver  
Information Centre, when upshifting  
is recommended for fuel saving  
reasons.  
E indicates the following distance  
setting of adaptive cruise control or  
the alert timing sensitivity of forward  
collision alert by filled distance bars.  
On some versions gear shift  
Adaptive cruise control 3 176.  
Forward collision alert 3 184.  
9 Warning  
indication is popped up as full page in  
the Driver Information Centre 3 111.  
Have the cause of the fault  
remedied immediately by a  
workshop.  
Lane departure warning  
Gear shifting  
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.  
R or S with the number of the next  
higher or lower gear is indicated,  
when up- or down-shifting is  
recommended.  
Antilock brake system  
(ABS)  
Illuminates green  
The system is switched on and ready  
to operate.  
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.  
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.  
Flashes yellow  
Variable effort steering  
The system recognizes an  
unintended lane change.  
c illuminates yellow.  
Fault in variable effort steering  
system. This may lead to a higher or  
lower steering effort. Consult a  
workshop.  
Ultrasonic parking assist  
r illuminates yellow.  
Fault in system  
or  
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or  
covered by ice or snow  
Antilock brake system 3 166.  
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Instruments and controls  
or  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
Continue driving until %  
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow  
engine speed to drop below  
2000 rpm.  
Interference due to external sources  
of ultrasound. Once the source of  
interference is removed, the system  
will operate normally.  
Have the cause of the fault in the  
system remedied by a workshop.  
Flashes  
The system is actively engaged.  
Engine output may be reduced and  
the vehicle may be braked  
automatically to a small degree.  
Illuminates  
The diesel particle filter is full. Start  
cleaning process as soon as  
possible.  
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 190.  
Electronic Stability Control 3 170,  
Traction Control system 3 169.  
Flashes  
Electronic Stability Control  
off  
The maximum filling level of the filter  
is reached. Start cleaning process  
immediately to avoid damage to the  
engine.  
Traction Control system off  
k illuminates yellow.  
The system is deactivated.  
n illuminates yellow.  
The system is deactivated.  
Diesel particle filter 3 160, Stop-start  
system 3 157.  
Electronic Stability Control  
and Traction Control  
system  
Preheating  
! illuminates yellow.  
Tyre pressure monitoring  
system  
Preheating is activated. Only  
activates when outside temperature  
is low.  
b illuminates or flashes yellow.  
w illuminates or flashes yellow.  
Illuminates  
Illuminates  
A fault in the system is present.  
Continued driving is possible. Driving  
stability, however, may deteriorate  
depending on road surface  
conditions.  
Diesel particle filter  
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately  
and check tyre pressure.  
% illuminates or flashes yellow.  
The diesel particle filter requires  
cleaning.  
Instruments and controls  
Flashes  
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3. Move out of the flow of traffic as  
quickly as possible without  
impeding other vehicles.  
Flashes  
Fault in system or tyre without  
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare  
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the  
control indicator illuminates  
continuously. Consult a workshop.  
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.  
Never run the tank dry.  
4. Switch off ignition.  
Catalytic converter 3 161.  
Bleeding the diesel fuel system  
3 224.  
9 Warning  
When the engine is off,  
Engine oil pressure  
considerably more force is needed  
to brake and steer. During an  
Autostop the brake servo unit will  
still be operational.  
Immobiliser  
I illuminates red.  
d flashes yellow.  
Illuminates when the ignition is  
switched on and extinguishes shortly  
after the engine starts.  
Fault in the immobiliser system. The  
engine cannot be started.  
Do not remove key until vehicle is  
stationary, otherwise the steering  
wheel lock could engage  
unexpectedly.  
Illuminates when the engine is  
running  
Autostop  
D illuminates when engine is in an  
Autostop.  
Caution  
Check oil level before seeking  
assistance of a workshop 3 218.  
Stop-start system 3 157.  
Engine lubrication may be  
interrupted. This may result in  
damage to the engine and/or  
locking of the drive wheels.  
Exterior light  
Low fuel  
8 illuminates green.  
i or Y illuminates or flashes yellow.  
The exterior lights are on 3 126.  
Illuminates  
1. Depress clutch.  
Level in fuel tank is too low.  
2. Select neutral gear, set selector  
High beam  
lever to N.  
C illuminates blue.  
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Instruments and controls  
Illuminated when high beam is on or  
The front fog lights are on 3 132.  
Illuminates green  
during headlight flash 3 127.  
Adaptive cruise control is active. Set  
speed is indicated near C or m  
symbol.  
Rear fog light  
High beam assist  
r illuminates yellow.  
Adaptive cruise control 3 176.  
l illuminates green.  
The rear fog light is on 3 133.  
The high beam assist is activated,  
see adaptive forward lighting 3 129.  
Vehicle detected ahead  
Cruise control  
A illuminates green or yellow.  
m illuminates white or green.  
Adaptive forward lighting  
Illuminates green  
A vehicle ahead is detected in the  
same lane.  
Illuminates white  
f illuminates or flashes yellow.  
The system is on.  
Illuminates  
Illuminates green  
Fault in the system.  
Illuminates yellow  
Cruise control is active. Set speed is  
indicated on midlevel or uplevel  
display near m symbol.  
Seek the assistance of a workshop.  
The distance to a preceding moving  
vehicle gets too small or when  
approaching another vehicle too  
rapidly.  
Flashes  
Cruise control 3 174.  
System is switched to symmetrical  
low beam.  
Forward collision alert 3 184,  
Adaptive cruise control 3 176.  
Control indicator f flashes for approx.  
4 seconds after the ignition is  
switched on as a reminder for  
symmetrical headlight 3 129.  
Adaptive cruise control  
C or m illuminates white or green.  
Speed limiter  
Illuminates white  
L illuminates white or green.  
The system is on.  
Fog light  
Illuminates white  
> illuminates green.  
The system is on.  
Instruments and controls  
Baselevel display  
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Illuminates green  
Information displays  
Speed limiter is active. Set speed is  
indicated near L symbol.  
Driver Information Centre  
Speed limiter 3 175.  
The Driver Information Centre (DIC)  
is located in the instrument cluster.  
Traffic sign assistant  
Depending on the version and the  
instrument cluster, the Driver  
Information Centre is available as  
Baselevel display, Midlevel display or  
Uplevel display.  
L displays detected traffic signs as  
control indicator.  
Traffic sign assistant 3 201.  
DIC indicates depending on the  
Door open  
equipment:  
h illuminates red.  
■ overall and trip odometer  
■ vehicle information  
The menu pages of the Baselevel  
display are selected by pressing the  
MENU button on the turn signal lever.  
Main menu symbols are indicated in  
the top line of the display:  
■ W Info Menu  
■ X Settings Menu  
■ s Economic Menu  
Some of the displayed functions differ  
between vehicle driving and standstill  
and some functions are only active  
when the vehicle is driving.  
A door or the tailgate is open.  
■ trip/fuel information  
■ economic information  
■ performance information  
■ vehicle and warning messages  
■ audio and infotainment information  
■ phone information  
■ navigation information  
■ vehicle settings  
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Instruments and controls  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Memorised settings 3 23.  
Vehicle and service messages are  
popped up in the DIC if required.  
Confirm messages by pressing  
SET/CLR button. Vehicle messages  
3 120.  
■ Phone Menu  
■ Navigation Menu  
■ Settings Menu  
Some of the displayed functions differ  
when the vehicle is being driven or at  
a standstill. Some functions are only  
available when the vehicle is being  
driven.  
Uplevel instrument cluster can be  
displayed as Sport mode or Tour  
mode. See below: Settings Menu,  
Display Themes.  
Selecting menus and functions  
The menus and functions can be  
selected via the buttons on the turn  
signal lever.  
Midlevel and Uplevel display  
Menu pages are indicated by  
pressing the steering wheel button p.  
Press  
Q or P to select a menu, press 9 to  
confirm. Selectable menu pages are:  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Memorised settings 3 23.  
Selecting menus and functions  
The menus and functions can be  
selected via the buttons on the right  
side in the steering wheel.  
Press the MENU button to switch  
between the main menus or to return  
from a submenu to the next higher  
menu level.  
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a  
subpage of the main menu or to set a  
numeric value.  
Press the SET/CLR button to select  
and confirm a function.  
■ Info Menu  
■ Performance Menu  
■ Audio Menu  
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If the Driver Information Centre (DIC)  
requests the driver to confirm a  
function or message by pressing H  
(Select), confirm by pressing 9.  
Average speed  
■ Trip odometer 2/B  
Average consumption  
Average speed  
■ Digital speed  
■ Fuel range  
■ Fuel range LPG version  
■ Instantaneous consumption  
■ Remaining oil life  
■ Tyre pressure  
■ Gasoline fuel level  
LPG fuel level  
Once a main menu page is selected,  
this selection remains stored until  
another main menu page is selected.  
This means once the Info Menu page  
is selected, you can change the  
subpages just by pressing P or Q.  
Vehicle and service messages are  
popped up in the DIC if required.  
Confirm messages by pressing the  
9 button. Vehicle messages 3 120.  
Press p to open main menu page.  
Select a main menu page with Q or  
P.  
Confirm a main menu page with 9.  
Once a main menu page is selected,  
press Q or P to select subpages.  
Press q to open a next folder of the  
selected subpage.  
Press Q or P to select functions or  
to set a numeric value if required.  
■ Timer  
■ Used fuel  
Info Menu  
The following list contains all possible  
Info Menu pages. Some may not be  
available for your particular vehicle.  
Depending on the display some  
functions are symbolised.  
■ Traffic sign assistant  
■ Following distance  
■ Coolant temperature  
■ Battery voltage  
■ Eco page: Top consumers  
■ Economy trend  
■ Eco index  
Turn the adjuster wheel or press Q  
or P to select a page:  
■ Trip odometer 1/A  
Average consumption  
Press 9 to select and confirm a  
function.  
■ Oil temperature  
■ Oil pressure  
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■ Turbo boost  
The information of trip odometer page  
1/A and 2/B can be reset separately  
for odometer, average consumption  
and average speed while the  
Digital speed  
Digital display of the instantaneous  
speed.  
■ Transmission fluid temperature  
■ G-Force indication  
■ Blank page  
On Baselevel display, the pages  
"Remaining Oil Life ", "Tyre  
Pressure", "Traffic Sign Assistant"  
and "Following distance indication"  
are displayed in the Settings Menu  
X. Select by pressing Menu  
button.  
On Baselevel display, the pages "Top  
consumers", "Economy trend" and  
"Eco index" are displayed in the Eco  
Menu s. Select by pressing  
Menu button.  
Fuel range  
respective display is active.  
Range is calculated from current fuel  
tank content and current  
consumption. The display shows  
average values.  
Average consumption  
Display of average consumption. The  
measurement can be reset at any  
time and starts with a default value.  
After refuelling, the range is updated  
automatically after a brief delay.  
To reset on Baselevel display, press  
the SET/CLR button for a few  
When the fuel level in the tank is low,  
a message appears on the display  
and the control indicator i or Y in the  
fuel gauge illuminates.  
When the tank has to be refuelled  
immediately, a warning message  
appears and remains on the display.  
Additionally the control indicator i  
or Y in the fuel gauge flashes 3 109.  
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel  
display, press > and confirm with 9.  
On vehicles with LPG engines,  
average consumption is indicated for  
the currently selected mode, LPG or  
Gasoline.  
Trip odometer 1/A and 2/B  
Average speed  
Trip odometer displays the current  
Display of average speed. The  
measurement can be reset at any  
time.  
distance since a certain reset.  
Trip odometer counts up to a distance  
of 2000 km then restarts at 0.  
Fuel range LPG version  
Display of approximate fuel range  
available with the remaining fuel in  
each respective fuel tank of gasoline  
and LPG fuel, along with a total range  
To reset on Baselevel display, press  
To reset on Baselevel display, press  
the SET/CLR button for a few  
the SET/CLR button for a few  
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel  
display, press > and confirm with 9.  
seconds, on Midlevel and Uplevel  
display, press > and confirm with 9.  
Instruments and controls  
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of both fuel types together. Switch  
between the modes by pressing  
SET/CLR button or 9 button.  
Timer  
potential is indicated. A switched-off  
consumer disappears from the list  
and the consumption value will be  
updated.  
During sporadic driving conditions,  
the engine will activate the rear  
window defog automatically to  
increase the engine load. In this  
event, the rear window defog is  
indicated as one of the top  
consumers, without activation by the  
driver.  
To start and stop press 9. To reset,  
press > and confirm Reset.  
Instantaneous consumption  
Display of the instantaneous  
consumption.  
On vehicles with LPG engines,  
instantaneous consumption is  
indicated for the currently selected  
mode, LPG or Gasoline.  
Used fuel  
Indicates used fuel since a certain  
point of time. To reset, press > and  
confirm Reset.  
Traffic sign assistant  
Displays the detected traffic signs for  
the current route section 3 201.  
Remaining oil life  
Following distance  
Economy trend  
Indicates an estimate of the oil's  
useful life. The number in % means  
the remaining of current oil life 3 102.  
Displays the distance in seconds to a  
preceding moving vehicle 3 187. If  
Adaptive cruise control is active this  
page shows the following distance  
setting instead.  
Displays the average consumption  
development over a distance of  
50 km. Filled segments display the  
consumption in 5 km steps and shows  
the effect of topography or driving  
behaviour on fuel consumption.  
Tire pressure  
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels  
during driving 3 244.  
Coolant temperature  
Displays the coolant temperature.  
Gasoline fuel level/LPG fuel level  
Displays the fuel level for the fuel not  
currently being used (Gasoline or  
LPG). A dedicated DIC cluster gauge  
shows the fuel level for the fuel  
currently being used.  
Economy index  
The current fuel consumption is  
indicated on an economic scale. For  
economical driving adapt your driving  
style to keep the indicator within the  
Eco area. Indicator outside the Eco  
Battery voltage  
Displays the vehicle battery voltage.  
Top consumers  
List of top comfort consumers  
currently switched on is displayed in  
descending order. Fuel saving  
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Instruments and controls  
area means higher fuel consumption.  
On Baselevel display, the current  
consumption value is indicated.  
Shift indication: On Baselevel display  
the current gear is indicated inside an  
arrow. The figure above recommends  
upshifting for fuel saving reasons.  
will be displayed on a x-axis. The G-  
Force value unit will be calculated and  
displayed as a numerical value.  
Depending on settings of the Uplevel  
display, "Oil temperature", "Oil  
pressure", "Battery voltage" or  
"Transmission fluid temperature" are  
also indicated left or right from the  
speedometer.  
Blank page  
shows a blank page without any  
information.  
G-Force indication  
Performance Menu  
Indicates the force of vehicle  
performance. The amount of positive/  
negative longitudinal force and lateral  
force will be displayed. The G-Force  
value unit will be calculated and  
displayed as a numerical value.  
Oil temperature  
Displays the oil temperature in  
degrees Celsius.  
Performance menu is only viewable  
on Uplevel display.  
The following list contains all possible  
Performance Menu pages. Some  
may not be available for your  
particular vehicle.  
Press Q or P to select a page:  
■ G-Force indication  
■ Friction bubble  
■ Acceleration and braking  
■ Turbo boost  
■ Oil temperature  
Oil pressure  
Displays the oil pressure in kPa.  
Friction bubble  
Engine boost  
Displays the current turbo boost in  
percent.  
A four quadrant visual display,  
indicative of the four corners of the  
car, with a “bubble” showing where  
the most inertia is being exerted on  
the vehicle.  
Transmission fluid temperature  
Displays the transmission fluid  
temperature in degrees Celsius.  
Acceleration and braking  
G-Force indication  
Displays the percentage amount of  
brake or accelerator pressure applied  
by the driver as a bar graph around  
the outer perimeter of the DIC area.  
The left side is for acceleration and  
the right side is for braking.  
■ Oil pressure  
■ Battery voltage  
■ Transmission fluid temperature  
Indicates the vehicle force of  
performance. The amount of positive/  
negative longitudinal force will be  
displayed on a y-axis; the lateral force  
Instruments and controls  
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Engine boost  
See Infotainment system manual.  
Display themes  
Displays the current absolute amount  
of the turbo boost being added.  
Press > while display themes is  
Navigation Menu  
Navigation menu enables route  
guidance.  
displayed. Select Sport or Touring  
mode by pressing 9. Sport mode  
includes more vehicle information,  
Tour mode includes more media  
information.  
This setting is only available with  
Uplevel display.  
Oil temperature  
Displays the oil temperature in  
degrees Celsius.  
See Infotainment system manual.  
Settings Menu  
Oil pressure  
Displays the oil pressure in kPa.  
The following list contains all possible  
Settings Menu pages. Some may not  
be available for your particular  
vehicle. Depending on the display  
some functions are symbolised.  
Info pages  
Battery voltage  
Displays the vehicle battery voltage.  
Press > while Info pages is displayed.  
A list of all items in the Info Menu is  
displayed. Select the functions to be  
displayed in the Info page by pressing  
9. Selected pages have a 9 in a  
checkbox. Non viewable functions  
have a blank checkbox. See Info  
Menu above.  
Turn the adjuster wheel or press Q  
or P to select a page and follow the  
instructions given in the submenus:  
■ Units  
■ Display themes  
■ Info pages  
■ Speed warning  
■ Tyre loading  
■ Software information  
Transmission fluid temperature  
Displays the transmission fluid  
temperature in degrees Celsius.  
Audio Menu  
Audio menu enables browsing for  
music, selecting from favourites or  
changing the audio source.  
Speed warning  
The speed warning display allows  
you to set a speed that you do not  
want to exceed.  
See Infotainment system manual.  
Phone Menu  
To set the speed warning, press >  
while the page is displayed. Press  
Q or P to adjust the value. Press  
9 to set the speed. Once the speed  
Phone menu enables managing and  
performing of phone calls, scrolling  
through contacts or operating  
handsfree phoning.  
Units  
Press > while units is displayed.  
Select imperial or metric units by  
pressing 9.  
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Instruments and controls  
is set, this feature can be turned off by  
pressing 9 while viewing this page. If  
the selected speed limit is exceeded,  
a pop-up warning is displayed with a  
chime.  
Activation or deactivation of valet  
mode can be set in the menu  
Settings in the vehicle personalisation  
menu.  
■ Infotainment system, see  
description in the Infotainment  
system manual  
■ navigation, see description in the  
Infotainment system manual  
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.  
■ system messages  
■ vehicle messages 3 120  
■ settings for vehicle personalisation  
3 122  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
For more information see  
Infotainment system manual.  
Tyre loading  
The tyre loading display selects tyre  
pressure category according to the  
actually inflated tyre pressure. Press  
> while the page is displayed 3 244.  
Colour-Info-Display  
4.2'' Colour display  
Select:  
The Colour-Info-Display is located in  
the instrument panel near the  
instrument cluster.  
■ Light for comfort pressure up to  
3 people  
■ Eco for Eco pressure up to  
3 people  
■ Max for full loading  
Selecting menus and settings  
Menus and settings are accessed via  
the display.  
Depending on the vehicle  
configuration the vehicle has a  
■ 4.2'' colour display  
or  
by pressing 9.  
■ 8'' colour display with Touch-  
Screen and Touch-Pad  
functionality  
The Info displays indicate:  
■ time 3 91  
■ outside temperature 3 90  
■ date 3 91  
Software information  
Displays the open source software  
information.  
Valet mode  
Some functions of the Driver  
Information Centre and the Colour-  
Info-Display can be limited for some  
drivers.  
Instruments and controls  
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Press button X to switch on the  
display.  
Button operation  
Press button BACK to exit a menu  
without changing a setting.  
Press button ; to return to the  
homepage.  
Press button ; to display the  
homepage.  
Turn button MENU to select a menu  
Touchscreen operation  
display icon.  
Display must be switched on by  
pressing X and homepage must be  
selected by pressing ;.  
Press button MENU to confirm a  
selection  
Tap required menu display icon or a  
function with the finger.  
Press button BACK to exit a menu  
without changing a setting.  
Scroll a longer submenu list with the  
finger up or down.  
Press button ; to return to the  
homepage.  
Confirm a required function or  
For further information, see  
Press button X to switch on the  
selection by tapping.  
Infotainment system manual.  
display.  
Tap display button q to exit a menu  
without changing a setting.  
Press button ; to return to the  
homepage.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Press button ; to display the  
homepage.  
Turn button MENU to select a menu  
display icon or a function.  
Press button MENU to confirm a  
selection.  
Turn button MENU to scroll a  
submenu list.  
8'' Colour display  
Selecting menus and settings  
There are three options to operate the  
display:  
■ via buttons below the display  
■ directly with the finger on the  
touchscreen  
Touchpad operation  
Display must be switched on by  
pressing X and homepage  
selected ;.  
Press button MENU to confirm a  
selection.  
■ via a touchpad in the middle  
console between the seats  
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Instruments and controls  
Valet mode  
Vehicle messages  
Messages are indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre (DIC), in some  
cases together with a warning and  
signal buzzer.  
Some functions of the Driver  
Information Centre and the Colour-  
Info-Display can be limited for some  
drivers.  
Activation or deactivation of valet  
mode can be set in the menu  
Settings in the vehicle personalisation  
menu.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
For more information see  
Infotainment system manual.  
Scroll required menu display icon  
horizontally with the finger and tap to  
confirm.  
Scroll a longer submenu list with the  
finger vertically.  
Confirm a highlighted function or  
selection by tapping.  
Press button BACK to exit a menu  
without changing a setting.  
Smartphone controller  
The smartphone controller allows a  
smartphone to access vehicle data  
via WLAN or Bluetooth connection.  
This data can then be displayed and  
analysed on the smartphone.  
On Baselevel display press the  
SET/CLR button, the MENU button or  
turn the adjuster wheel to confirm a  
message.  
Press button ; to return to the  
homepage.  
For further information, see  
Infotainment system manual.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 122.  
Instruments and controls  
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■ Driver assistance systems  
■ Cruise control  
■ Diesel particle filter  
■ Vehicle battery status  
■ Speed limiter  
Messages in the  
■ Adaptive cruise control  
■ Forward collision alert  
■ Collision imminent braking system  
■ Parking assist systems  
■ Lighting, bulb replacement  
■ Adaptive forward lighting  
■ Wiper/washer system  
■ Doors, windows  
Colour-Info-Display  
Some important messages may  
appear additionally in the  
Colour-Info-Display. Press the  
multifunction knob to confirm a  
message. Some messages only pop  
up for a few seconds.  
On Midlevel and Uplevel display  
Warning chimes  
press 9 button to confirm a message.  
■ Side blind spot alert  
■ Traffic sign assistant  
■ Lane departure warning  
■ Load compartment, boot lid  
■ Radio remote control  
■ Electronic key system  
■ Keyless starting  
■ Seat belts  
■ Airbag systems  
■ Engine and transmission  
■ Tyre pressure  
When starting the engine or  
Vehicle and service messages  
The vehicle messages are displayed  
as text. Follow the instructions given  
in the messages.  
The system displays messages  
regarding the following topics:  
■ Service messages  
■ Fluid levels  
■ Anti-theft alarm system  
■ Brakes  
whilst driving  
Only one warning chime will sound at  
a time.  
The warning chime regarding not  
fastened seat belts has priority over  
any other warning chime.  
■ If seat belt is not fastened.  
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully  
closed when starting off.  
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with  
parking brake applied.  
■ Drive systems  
■ Ride control systems  
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Instruments and controls  
■ If adaptive cruise control  
deactivates automatically.  
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too  
closely.  
■ If a programmed speed or speed  
limit is exceeded.  
■ If a warning message appears in  
the Driver Information Centre.  
■ If the electronic key is not in the  
passenger compartment.  
■ If the parking assist detects an  
object.  
■ If an unintended lane change  
occurs.  
■ If the diesel particle filter has  
reached the maximum filling level.  
Battery voltage  
Vehicle personalisation  
The vehicle's behaviour can be  
personalised by changing the settings  
in the Colour-Info-Display.  
Some of the personal settings for  
different drivers can be memorised  
individually for each vehicle key.  
Memorised settings 3 23.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and  
country-specific regulations some of  
the functions described below might  
not be available.  
When the vehicle battery voltage is  
running low, a warning message will  
appear in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
1. Switch off any electrical  
consumers which are not required  
for a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,  
heated rear window or other main  
consumers.  
2. Charge the vehicle battery by  
driving continuously for a while or  
by using a charging device.  
The warning message will disappear  
after the engine has been started  
twice without a voltage drop.  
If the vehicle battery cannot be  
recharged, have the cause of the fault  
remedied by a workshop.  
Some functions are only displayed or  
active when the engine is running.  
Personal settings  
Following the changing of personal  
settings is described via the buttons  
below the display. This is valid for  
4.2'' as well as 8'' Colour-Info-Display.  
Additionally the 8'' display is operable  
as a touchscreen and with the  
touchpad between the front seats.  
See description Colour-Info-Display  
3 118 and the Infotainment system  
manual.  
When the vehicle is parked and/  
or the driver's door is opened  
■ When the key is in the ignition  
switch.  
■ With exterior lights on.  
■ If the trailer hitch is not engaged.  
During an Autostop  
■ If the driver's door is opened.  
Instruments and controls  
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■ Voice  
■ Display  
■ Rear Camera  
■ Return to Factory Settings  
■ Software Information  
■ TouchPad  
■ Sport Suspension: Damping  
becomes harder.  
■ All Wheel Drive: Engine torque is  
distributed to a greater extent to the  
rear axle.  
Language (Language)  
Selection of the desired language.  
See Infotainment system manual.  
In the corresponding submenus the  
following settings can be changed:  
Valet Mode  
See Infotainment system manual.  
Time and Date  
See Clock 3 91.  
With active display, press button ;.  
Turn button MENU to select Settings  
display icon.  
Radio  
Sport Mode  
See Infotainment system manual.  
The driver can select the functions  
which will be activated in Sport mode  
3 171.  
Vehicle  
■ Climate and Air Quality  
Press button MENU to confirm.  
The following settings can be  
selected by turning and pressing the  
multifunction knob:  
■ Time and Date  
■ Sport Mode  
■ Language (Language)  
■ Valet Mode  
■ Radio  
■ Sport Mode Backlighting: Changes  
the instrument illumination colour.  
■ Engine Sport Performance:  
Accelerator pedal and gear change  
characteristics become more  
responsive.  
Auto Fan Max Speed: Modifies the  
level of the cabin airflow of the  
climate control in automatic mode.  
Air Conditioning Mode: Controls the  
state of the cooling compressor  
when the vehicle is started. Last  
setting (recommended) or at  
vehicle start is either always ON or  
always OFF.  
■ Sport Steering: Steering support is  
reduced.  
■ Vehicle  
■ Bluetooth  
Auto Demist: Supports windscreen  
dehumidification by automatically  
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Instruments and controls  
selecting the necessary settings  
and automatic air conditioning  
mode.  
Auto Rear Demist: Activates  
automatically the heated rear  
window.  
■ Comfort and Convenience  
Chime Volume: Changes the  
volume of warning chimes.  
Rainsense Wipers: Activates or  
deactivates automatic wiping with  
rain sensor.  
■ Lighting  
Personalisation by Driver:  
Activates or deactivates the  
personalisation function.  
Auto Memory Recall: Activates or  
deactivates the recall of memorised  
settings for power seat adjustment  
and exterior mirrors.  
Easy Exit Driver Seat: Activates or  
deactivates easy exit function of the  
power seat.  
Reverse Tilt Mirror: Activates or  
deactivates the parking assist  
function of the exterior mirror on the  
passenger side.  
Auto Mirror Folding: Activates or  
deactivates folding of the exterior  
mirrors with the remote control.  
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear:  
Activates or deactivates automatic  
switching on of the rear window  
wiper when reverse gear is  
engaged.  
Exit Lighting: Activates or  
deactivates and changes the  
duration of exit lighting.  
Vehicle Locator Lights: Activates or  
deactivates the welcome lighting.  
Adaptive Forward Lighting:  
Activates or deactivates the  
functions of the adaptive forward  
lighting.  
Left or Right Hand Traffic: Changes  
between lighting for left or right  
hand traffic.  
■ Collision / Detection Systems  
Park Assist: Activates or  
deactivates the ultrasonic parking  
assist.  
Auto Collision Preparation:  
Activates or deactivates the  
automatic brake functionality of the  
vehicle in the event of imminent  
collision danger. The following is  
selectable: the system will take  
over brake control, warn by chimes  
only or is deactivated completely.  
■ Power Door Locks  
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout:  
Activates or deactivates the  
automatic driver's door locking  
function when the door is open.  
Delayed Door Lock: Activates or  
deactivates the delayed door  
locking function.  
Auto Door Lock: Activates or  
deactivates the automatic door  
unlocking function after switching  
Go Notifier: Activates or  
deactivates the reminder function  
of the adaptive cruise control.  
Side Blind Zone Alert: Activates or  
deactivates side blind zone alert.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert: Activates  
or deactivates rear cross traffic  
alert.  
Instruments and controls  
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off ignition. Activates or deactivates  
the automatic door locking function  
after driving off.  
Bluetooth  
TouchPad  
See Infotainment system manual.  
See Infotainment system manual.  
Voice  
■ Remote Lock, Unlock, Start  
See Infotainment system manual.  
Remote Unlock Light Feedback:  
Activates or deactivates the hazard  
warning flasher feedback whilst  
unlocking.  
Remote Lock Feedback: Changes  
what kind of feedback is given  
when locking the vehicle.  
Display  
See Infotainment system manual.  
Rear Camera  
Guidance Lines: Activates or  
deactivates the guiding lines.  
Rear Park Assist Symbols: Activates  
or deactivates the rear park assist  
symbols.  
Remote Door Unlock: Changes the  
configuration to unlock only the  
driver's door or the whole vehicle  
whilst unlocking.  
Relock Remote Unlocked Doors:  
Activates or deactivates the  
automatic relock function after  
unlocking without opening the  
vehicle.  
Return to Factory Settings  
Restore Vehicle Settings: Resets all  
settings to the default settings.  
Clear All Private Data: Deletes all  
private information from the vehicle.  
Restore Radio Settings: Resets all  
radio settings to the default settings.  
See Infotainment system manual.  
Passive Door Lock: Activates or  
deactivates the passive locking  
function.  
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert:  
Activates or deactivates the  
warning tone when the electronic  
key remains in the vehicle.  
Software Information  
See Infotainment system manual.  

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