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Displays
Instrument cluster
At a glance
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4
5
Fuel gauge
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7
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9
External temperature
Electronic displays
Miles, trip miles
Clock
Speedometer
Indicator/warning lamps
Tachometer
Oil temperature
10 Display/reset miles
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The remaining range is
shown on the computer.
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 242.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Range
Refuel promptly
After the reserve range is
reached:
Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/
50 km, or engine functions are not ensured and
damage may occur.◀
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A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
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Displaying the cruising range
1. "Settings"
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"
Check the coolant level, refer to page 256.
External temperature
External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. "Settings"
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Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators"
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Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
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The bar display for the current fuel consumption
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
Energy recovery
The concept
The energy of motion of the ve‐
hicle is converted to electrical en‐
ergy while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be low‐
ered.
Odometer and trip odometer
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Odometer, arrow 1.
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
The following can be operated using the buttons
and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel:
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Current audio source.
Redial on telephone*.
Display/reset miles
Activation of the voice activation system*.
Press the knob.
Activating a list and creating the
setting
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When the ignition is switched
off, the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 80.
Press a button on the right side of the steering
wheel or turn the thumbwheel to activate the re‐
quired list.
Date
Create the setting using the thumbwheel.
The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 80.
Computer
Indication in the info display
The information from the com‐
puter is shown in the Info display
in the instrument cluster.
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3. Select the desired displays.
Calling up information on the info
display
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
Informationisdisplayedontheinfodisplayofthe
instrument cluster.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km. If there is only enough
fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color
of the display changes.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever calls up the following information on the
info display:
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Range.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the
engine is running.
Average fuel consumption.
Average speed.
Date*.
The average fuel consumption is calculated on
the basis of various distances.
Time of arrival*
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine stopped do not enter into the calculation.
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Distance to destination*
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the turn
signal lever.
Arrow view of navigation system*
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Distance to destination*
Adjusting the info display
The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐
played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐
tion system* before the trip is started.
You can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
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3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
Time of arrival*
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system*
before the trip is started.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.
The time must be correctly set.
Resetting values
The average fuel consumption and average
speed can be reset.
Speed limit
Display of a speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
Press and hold the computer button on the turn
signal lever.
Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐
low the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/
5 km/h.
Trip computer
There are two types of computer.
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"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
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"Trip computer": the values provide an over‐
view of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
1. "Vehicle Info"
3. "Warning at:"
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a
standstill.
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
4. Press the controller.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Applying your current speed as the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
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4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
Resetting the fuel consumption or
speed
1. "Vehicle Info"
5. Press the controller.
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Cons." or "Speed"
6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
4. "Yes"
Date
Settings on the Control
Display
Setting the date
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
Time
Setting the time zone*
1. "Settings"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
2. "Time/Date"
5. Press the controller.
3. "Time zone"
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time:"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
4. Select the desired format.
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The date format is stored.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Language
Brightness
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Select the desired language.
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
5. Press the controller.
Setting the voice dialog*
Voice dialog for the voice activation system*,
refer to page 26.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness control may not be clearly visible.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐
tance and temperature:
Service requirements
Display
The driving distance or the time
to the next service is displayed
briefly after the ignition is
switched on.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
The current service require‐
ments can be read out from the remote control
by the service specialist.
Dataregardingthemaintenancestatusorlegally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date, Automatic Service Re‐
quest, refer to page 234.
4. Select the desired unit.
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matically transmitted to your service center be‐
fore a service due date.
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Display.
You can check when your service center was
notified.
1. "Vehicle Info"
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
3.
"Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Check Control
The concept
Symbols
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
Symbols
Description
No service is currently required.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display*.
The deadline for service or a le‐
gally mandated inspection is
approaching. Please make a
service appointment.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and
a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Indicator/warning lamps
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set
correctly.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
6. Create the settings.
7. Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
Automatic Service Request*
Dataregardingthemaintenancestatusorlegally
mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐
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message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lamps.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Supplementary text messages
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. "Vehicle Info"
Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control. The supplementary text of ur‐
gent messages is displayed automatically.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
It is shown on the Control Display.
4. Select the text message.
Symbols
Messages after trip completion
Malfunctions indicated during a trip are dis‐
played again after the ignition is switched off.
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
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"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated
owner's manual.
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"Service request"
Contact the service partner.
"Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
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Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.
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Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
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