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Driver information system

Display for the CD reader, radio and telephone*

⇒ page 72

Ambient temperature display

⇒ page 72

General notes

Gear indicator*

⇒ page 73

The driver information system in the instrument panel shows

Selector lever positions for the 7-speed automatic gear-

⇒ page 187

box*

the status of various on-board systems at a glance.

Selector lever positions with Multitronic^®*

⇒ page 183

Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the

⇒ page 73

remaining fuel)

Door catch/tailgate warning

⇒ page 74

Service interval display

⇒ page 74

auto-check control

⇒ page 75

Driving tips

⇒ page 76

Handbrake warning

⇒ page 76

Bulb monitor*

⇒ page 81

Fig. 47 Cockpit: Digital

display in the instrument

On-board computer*

⇒ page 85

panel

Tyre pressure monitoring*

⇒ page 89

Navigation information*

Separate operat-

The display for the driver information system is in the centre of the instrument

ing instructions

panel.

The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-

tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. The DIS system gives an

Note

audible warning if a fault should occur or if servicing is required, and a red or

• If a fault should occur, the display will show a red or yellow warning

yellow warning symbol (in some cases with a corresponding driver message)

symbol. A red warning symbol indicates a serious malfunction ⇒ page 77. A

appears in the dashboard display.

yellow warning symbol indicates a less serious malfunction ⇒ page 79.

The driver is informed on the audio system.

The driver information system includes the following functions:

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CD, radio and telephone* display

Ambient temperature display

Fig. 48 Display: addi-

Fig. 49 Display: Ambient

tional radio information

temperature display

If the radio is switched on and no Priority 2 faults are indicated by the auto-

The ambient temperature is shown in the display when the ignition is

check control, the “OK” symbol will go out and the display will show the name

switched on ⇒ fig. 49. On vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the display

or frequency of the selected radio station and various other information,

does not appear until the driver has engaged a gear.

depending on the type of radio fitted.

At temperatures below +5°C a snowflake symbol appears next to the temper-

When in CD mode*, the display will show the current track.

ature display. This is to warn the driver to take extra care when there is a risk

of ice on the road. When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low

If you have a compatible telephone*, the phone book or telephone dialled

speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual

can also be seen on this display.

ambient temperature as a result of heat coming from the engine.

These displays appear in addition to the display on the radio itself.

If the vehicle has an air conditioning and the display is changed over to °F

(degrees Fahrenheit), the ambient temperature display automatically

changes over to °F ⇒ page 165.

WARNING

Do not rely on the ambient temperature display as an ice warning. Please

bear in mind that there may be ice on the roads even at ambient tempera-

tures of +5°C - beware of ice patches.

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Note

Note

When the display shows route guidance instructions from the navigation

• The display may not recommend any gear-change while you are acceler-

system, the ambient temperature appears in the second line of the radio

ating.

display.

• If desired, you can have the gear-change display deactivated by an

Authorised Service Centre.

Gear display*

Fuel range

This display helps to save fuel.

The fuel range display can help you to plan your trip.

The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. It shows how far the vehicle can

be driven with the amount of fuel left in the tank, assuming the same style of

driving. The fuel range is displayed in increments of 10 km.

The fuel range is calculated on the basis of the fuel consumption over the last

30 kilometres. The fuel range will increase if you drive in a more economical

manner.

Fig. 50 Gear display

Use the gear display to save fuel. The display in the instrument cluster

⇒ fig. 50 recommends that you select the gear indicated by the arrow. It may

also skip a gear, and recommend changing up from 4th gear to 6th gear, for

example.

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Door catch/ tailgate warning

Service indicator

This display reminds the driver when the next routine service

is due.

Fig. 51 Display: door

catch/tailgate warning

Fig. 52 Detail of the dash

panel insert: Service indi-

The door catch/tailgate warning symbol lights up if one or more of the doors,

cator display

or the bonnet or tailgate are not properly closed when the ignition is on. The

symbol also indicates which of these is not properly closed. The display in the

illustration ⇒ fig. 51 shows that the front left door is open.

Displaying distance to next service

When you press the service button

1 briefly with the ignition switched on,

The corresponding part of the pictogram will flash if either the bonnet or tail-

the display will show how far the vehicle can be driven before the next service

gate are open. The warning symbol goes out when the bonnet, tailgate and

is due. This check can be carried out with the engine stopped or running up

all the doors are closed.

to speeds of 5 km/h. Before the first 500 km and after the ignition cycle, the

On vehicles with a driver information system and an on-board computer* the

kilometres and days before the service inspection are not displayed.

door catches/tailgate warning symbol can be switched off by briefly pressing

If the service button

1 is pressed before the first 500 kms the following indi-

one of the control switches for the on-board computer ⇒ page 86. However,

cation appears on screen:

the warning symbol will appear again if any of the doors or the bonnet or tail-

gate is opened or closed.

Service in ----- km --- days

This is also valid for vehicles with “Extended Service Intervals”*.

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Driver messages

Driver messages and yellow symbols

If a yellow warning symbol appears in the display, it will automatically be

Additional messages to assist the driver are displayed

accompanied by the corresponding driver message.

together with the warning symbols in the instrument panel.

For example, the symbol  is displayed to indicate that the windscreen

washer fluid level is low. In addition, the following message will appear:

Top up washer fluid

The message will disappear after a few seconds. If required, the message can

be called up again by briefly pressing the

CHECK

button.

Note

• The messages handbrake applied and When stationary apply footbrake

while selecting gear cannot be called up a second time. They will remain in

the display until the handbrake is released or until a gear is selected.

Fig. 53 Instrument panel:

CHECK button

Handbrake warning

Driver messages and red symbols

- Release the handbrake.

If a red warning symbol appears in the display, you can press the

CHECK

button ⇒ fig. 53 to call up an additional driver message.

If you drive by mistake with the handbrake still applied, you will hear a

For example: in the event of an oil pressure malfunction, the oil pressure

warning buzzer and the display will show the message:

symbol  will appear in the display. If you now press the

CHECK

button, the

following message will appear in the display:

Handbrake applied

The handbrake warning switches on after driving for 3 seconds at speeds

Switch off engine, check oil level

above 5 km/h.

The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If

required, the message can be called up again by briefly pressing the

CHECK

button.

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Red symbols

The red symbols are used to indicate a Priority 1 fault (serious malfunction).

A red symbol is accompanied by three warning chimes. The symbols will keep

A red symbol warns of a danger.

flashing until the faults are corrected. If several Priority 1 faults are detected

at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2

seconds.

Fault in the brake system 

A fault in the brake system should be rectified as soon as

possible.

If the symbol  flashes in the display, there is a fault in the brake

system. One of the following messages will appear in the display

Fig. 54 Display: Coolant

together with the symbol:

level warning

Stop vehicle, check brake fluid and hydraulic fluid levels

- Stop the vehicle.

Warning! Fault in brake system (ABS) Please visit garage

- Switch the engine off.

- Stop the vehicle.

– Check the fault. Obtain professional assistance if necessary.

- Check the brake fluid level ⇒ page 237.

If the ABS fails, the ABS warning lamp  will light up together with the brake



Fault in brake system

⇒ page 77

system fault symbol  ⇒

BRAKE



Coolant level too low / coolant tem-

⇒ page 78

perature too high

WARNING

COOLANT

• Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, observe



Engine oil pressure too low

⇒ page 78

the warning information in ⇒ page 227, “Work in the engine compart-

OIL

ment”.

PRESSURE

• If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this could result in an

accident. Do not drive on. Obtain technical assistance.

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Engine oil sensor faulty*

⇒ page 80

Note



The oil pressure warning lamp  is not an indicator for the oil level. The oil

Diesel particulate filter* obstructed

⇒ page 80

level should therefore be checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the



tank.

Light sensor/ rain sensor faulty

⇒ page 80



Brake pad worn

⇒ page 80



Yellow symbols

Speed warning 1

⇒ page 81

A yellow symbol indicates a warning.



Dynamic headlight range control* faulty

⇒ page 81



Self-directing headlights* faulty

⇒ page 81



Washer fluid level low*

⇒ page 81



Speed warning 2*

⇒ page 81



Battery voltage too high or too low*

⇒ page 81



Bulb monitor*

⇒ page 81



Fig. 55 Display: Fuel level

low

Tyre pressure monitoring system*

⇒ page 89



Loss of pressure

TPMS

Tyre pressure monitoring system*

⇒ page 66

Brake light failure warning light

⇒ page 80



System not available

Fuel level low

⇒ page 80



Yellow symbols are used to indicate a Priority 2 fault (warning).

Check engine oil level

⇒ page 80

Yellow symbols are accompanied by one warning chime. The function indi-



cated should be checked as soon as possible. If several Priority 2 faults are

detected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for

about 2 seconds at a time.

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Brake light failure 

km/h, with the engine running at approximately 2000 rpm. The increase in

temperature will burn off any soot in the filter. When cleaning is successful,

the symbol switches off.

This warning light will appear on the upper part of the display if any of the

brake lights has failed. A text message in the central part of the display indi-

If the light on symbol  does not go off, take the vehicle to a specialist

cates which brake light has failed (left or right).

garage to repair the fault.

For further information on the diesel particulate filter, see ⇒ page 197.

Fuel level low 

WARNING

When this symbol  comes on for the first time, there are about 8 to 10 litres

It is essential that you adjust your speed to suit the weather, road, terrain

of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible ⇒ page 222.

and traffic conditions. The recommended driving speed must never lead to

the driver disregarding the traffic regulations.

Check engine oil level 

Light sensor/ rain sensor faulty 

If the  symbol lights up, please check the engine oil level as soon as

possible ⇒ page 230. Top up the oil at the next opportunity ⇒ page 230.

 Automatic headlights / automatic wipers faulty

If the  symbol appears, this means that the light sensor / rain sensor is not

working. For safety reasons, the dipped beam headlights will then be

switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO position.

Engine oil sensor defective* 

However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the normal way with the

light switch. If the rain sensor is faulty, the functions operated via the wind-

If the symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and have

screen wiper lever will still be available. You should have the light sensor /

the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to check the oil level

rain sensor checked by a specialist garage as soon as possible.

every time you fill up with fuel ⇒ page 230.

Worn brake pads 

Diesel particulate filter obstructed 

If the  symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety's sake,

If the symbol  lights up, you may be able to contribute towards automatic

the rear pads as well) inspected by a specialist garage.

filter cleaning by driving in the right manner. To do this, drive about 15

minutes in 4th or 5th gear (automatic gearbox: S gear range) at a speed of 60

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Speed warning 1 

Speed warning 2 

If the  symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has

If the  symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has

been pre-set with the speed warning function. You should reduce your speed

been pre-set. You should reduce your speed accordingly ⇒ page 82.

accordingly ⇒ page 82.

Battery voltage too high or too low 

Headlight range control faulty 

If the  symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a specialist garage and have

This symbol  indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight range

the following items checked:

control. Take the vehicle to a specialist garage to have the dynamic headlight

• Ribbed belt

range control function repaired.

•

Battery condition

It is also advisable to check whether the alternator warning lamp has come on

⇒ page 69.

Self-directing headlights* faulty 

 Self-directing headlights faulty

Bulb monitor 

This symbol  indicates that the self-directing headlight system is faulty.

Take the vehicle to a specialist garage to have the headlights or the self-

The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are

directing headlight control unit repaired.

working.

If a defective bulb is detected, or if one of the lights has failed for any reason,

the bulb monitor symbol  will appear in the display together with an addi-

Washer fluid level low 

tional message (which goes out after 5 seconds). For instance, if the rear left

turn signal is not working, the display in the instrument panel will show the

If the  symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen washer and

following message:

headlight washer system* ⇒ page 234.

Left rear turn signal

The message disappears after 5 seconds. Press the CHECK button briefly if

you wish to call up the message again.

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If the display indicates that one of the lights is not working, this can have a

Speed warning 

number of causes:

• Bulb failure ⇒ page 264.

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• A “blown” fuse ⇒ page 262, “Changing fuses”.

• Faulty electrical wiring.

The speed warning function can help prevent you exceeding

a particular pre-set maximum speed.

Have the components replaced or the wiring repaired as necessary by a

specialist garage.

WARNING

• Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you

touch the bulb, causing injury.

• The high voltage element of gas discharge lamps* (xenon light) must

be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.

Fig. 56 Display: Speed

warning function

The speed warning function will warn the driver if a pre-set maximum speed

is exceeded. The system gives an audible warning signal if the set speed is

exceeded by about 10 km/h. A warning symbol will also appear in the display

⇒ fig. 56.

The speed warning function has two different warning speeds, which operate

independently and serve slightly different purposes:

Speed limit warning 1 

With speed limit warning 1, the maximum speed can be changed while

driving. The speed limit that has been set remains stored until the ignition is

switched off, or until it is changed or cleared.

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The speed limit warning symbol  for speed warning 1 ⇒ page 82, fig. 56

Setting speed limit warning 1

will appear in the display if you exceed the pre-set speed. It goes out again if

the speed is reduced below the set speed limit.

Use the CHECK button to set speed limit warning 1.

The symbol also goes out if the speed is increased to more than about 40

km/h above the set speed for at least 10 seconds. However, this does not

cancel the speed limit that was originally set.

Setting speed limit warning 1 ⇒ page 83.

Speed limit warning 2 

With speed limit warning 2, the speed limit can only be changed or cleared

when the ignition is switched off. You are recommended to store this speed

limit warning if you always wish to be reminded of a particular speed limit.

This could be when driving in countries with general speed limits, or if a

particular speed should not be exceeded when winter tyres are fitted etc.

Fig. 57 Detail of the dash

The speed limit warning symbol  for speed warning 2 will appear in the

panel insert: CHECK

display if you exceed the pre-set speed. Unlike speed limit warning 1, the

button

warning symbol only goes out once the road speed has dropped below the

set value again.

Setting the speed limit

Setting speed limit warning 2 ⇒ page 84.

- Drive at the desired maximum speed.

Note

- Press the CHECK button and hold it down until the symbol

⇒ page 82, fig. 56 appears.

Please bear in mind that, even with the speed warning function, it is still

important to keep a eye on the car's speed with the speedometer and to

Clearing the speed limit

observe the legal speed limits.

- Drive the vehicle at a minimum of 5 km/h.

- Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds.

The speed warning symbol  lights up briefly in the display when the button

is released to confirm that the selected speed has been stored. The speed

limit that has been selected remains stored until another speed is selected

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with a brief push of the button, or until the memory is cleared with a long

- To change the speed limit, press the top or bottom of the function

push of the button.

selector switch on the windscreen wiper lever

A

⇒ fig. 58. The

speed limit displayed will then increase or decrease by 10 km/h

at a time.

Setting speed limit warning 2

Clearing the speed limit

Speed limit warning 2 is set using the switches on the wind-

- Switch the ignition off.

screen wiper lever.

- Briefly press the CHECK button in the instrument cluster

⇒ page 83, fig. 57. The distance display and the digital clock

will light up.

- Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds. The display will

show the speed limit which is currently set.

- Now press and hold the Reset button on the windscreen wiper

lever

B

⇒ fig. 58 until the crossed out warning symbol for

speed limit 2 appears on the display.

The display lighting for the mileage recorder and digital clock goes off again

Fig. 58 Windscreen wiper

a few seconds after the button is released.

lever: Function selector

switch

Setting the speed limit

- Switch the ignition off.

- Briefly press the CHECK button in the instrument cluster

⇒ page 83, fig. 57. The distance display and the digital clock

will light up.

- Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds. The display will

show the speed limit which is currently set or, if no speed limit

has been set, the crossed out warning symbol for speed limit 2.

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Single-journey memory (on-board computer 1)

On-board computer

The single-journey memory processes the information on a journey from the

time the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is

Introduction

resumed within two hours after the ignition is switched off, the new figures

are automatically included in the calculation. If the journey is interrupted for

The on-board computer provides you with useful information

more than two hours the stored information is automatically erased when you

during a journey, including average and current fuel

resume your journey.

consumption, average speed, fuel range, driving time and

Total-journey memory (on-board computer 2)

distance covered.

Unlike the single-journey memory, the total-journey memory is not erased

automatically. Hence, you can determine the period for which you wish the

on-board computer to supply figures.

Fuel range

The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. The fuel range is displayed in

increments of 10 km.

Average fuel consumption

This mode shows the average fuel consumption since the memory was last

cancelled in litres/100 km.

Instantaneous fuel consumption

The display shows the instantaneous fuel consumption in litres/100 km.

Fig. 59 On-board

computer: memory 1

When the vehicle is stationary, the computer will display the last value in the

memory.

Press RESET button

B

⇒ page 86, fig. 60 to switch back and forward

Average speed

between the functions of on-board computers 1 and 2.

This mode shows the average speed driven since the memory was last

cancelled (in km/h).

The numbers in the display ⇒ fig. 59 indicates which of the two memories is

currently in use. The figure 1 means that the display is showing the informa-

Driving time

tion in the single journey memory (on-board computer 1). The figure 2 means

This display shows the period of time which has elapsed since the memory

that the display is showing the information in the total journey memory (on-

was last cancelled. The longest possible period it can cover is 999 hours and

board computer 2).

59 minutes.

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