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Displays
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Displays
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
Instrument cluster
Concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
Overview
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Trip computerꢀꢁ122
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Trip odometerꢀꢁ118
Driver assistance systems
Speedometer
Driving Dynamics Control programꢀꢁ147
Range for electric drivingꢀꢁ118
Battery charge indicatorꢀꢁ112
Drive-ready state indicatorꢀꢁ97
ECO PRO tipsꢀꢁ204
10 Performance displayꢀꢁ112
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Selection list, such as for the radioꢀꢁ121
12 Range Extender fuel gaugeꢀꢁ117
11 Range Extender rangeꢀꢁ118
13 Messages, for instance Check Control
Charging screen
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Charging statusꢀꢁ216
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Range for electric drivingꢀꢁ216
Charge stateꢀꢁ112
End of charging timeꢀꢁ216
Departure time with timerꢀꢁ217
Maximum electrical rangeꢀꢁ216
Stationary climate controlꢀꢁ217
Range Extender rangeꢀꢁ118
With Range Extender: fuel gaugeꢀꢁ117
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▷ Energy recovery: CHARGE.
▷ Drive-ready state: READY.
Displaying the eDRIVE system
Displays in the instrument cluster
Concept
The display depends on the system's operating
condition. The following functions of the eDRIVE
system are shown in the instrument cluster
▷ High-voltage battery charge indicator.
▷ Electric driving: ePOWER.
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▷ Gray arrow: Range Extender deactivated.
▷ White arrow: Range Extender activated.
High-voltage battery charge indicator
Performance display
Warning
Even when it is indicated that the high-voltage
battery is discharged, the high-voltage system
is always still under high voltage. There is a risk
of fire or a risk of injury. Do not touch or change
live parts, for instance orange high-voltage ca‐
bles, even when the batteries are discharged.
The accelerator pedal indicator in the perform‐
ance display indicates the current efficiency of
your driving style. The efficient range of the per‐
formance display is colored blue.
The gray ePOWER area shows the power that is
available.
The fill level bars indicate the available charge
state of the high-voltage battery when standby
state and drive-ready state are switched on.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the CHARGE
range, arrow 1: display for energy recovered by
coasting or when decelerating.
With a low remaining range the color of the
charge state indicator switches from blue to yel‐
low.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the ePOWER
range, arrow 2: display when accelerating.
The available power may be reduced due to the
following factors:
In addition, the range for electric driving is dis‐
played.
▷ Heavily discharged high-voltage battery.
▷ Extreme external temperatures.
With Range Extender: maintaining charge
state
▷ When driving on steep inclines, with a sporty
driving style or in other high-power driving
conditions.
The gray ePOWER area is automatically ad‐
justed.
Optimizing the driving style, refer to page 196.
Drive-ready state: READY
The READY display indicates that
the vehicle is ready for driving.
Drive-ready state in detail, refer to
page 97.
The arrow on the charge state indicator des‐
ignates the Range Extender activation time. If
Range Extender is activated, the current charge
state of the high-voltage battery is maintained.
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Display
Indications on the Control Display
Consumption history
Displaying consumption history
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "eDRIVE"
The display shows the active components of the
eDRIVE system:
4.
Select the icon.
Display
▷ Blue: electrical energy.
▷ Arrow: direction of the energy flow.
▷ Segments of the high-voltage battery sym‐
bolize the charging state.
▷ The operating states, such as eDRIVE, are
displayed.
▷ Interior cooling/heating function switched on.
Energy distribution
Bars show the average consumption over a spe‐
cific period of time, arrow 1.
General information
Beside the current range, the display shows the
energy distribution and the potential range if indi‐
vidual secondary functions are switched off.
One bar indicates one minute.
The average consumption of the eDrive system
is indicated by a line and a value above the bar
display, arrow 2. The indicated value is identical
to the average consumption in the trip computer
and can be reset via the trip computer.
▷ Blue: electrical energy.
▷ White: activated secondary functions.
Displaying energy distribution
Via iDrive:
Energy flow of the eDRIVE system
1. "My Vehicle"
Displaying the energy flow
Via iDrive:
2. "Technology in action"
3. "Comfort information"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "eDRIVE"
4.
Select the icon.
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Have the vehicle checked immediately by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Check Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
For releasing the parking brake, refer to
page 104.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster.
Brake system
Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a
text message may appear on the Control Display.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator/warning lights in the instrument
cluster can light up in a variety of combinations
and colors.
Forward Collision Warning
Indicator light illuminates: advance warn‐
ing is issued, for example when there is
the impending danger of a collision or
Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐
tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready
state or standby state are activated.
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase the distance.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the immi‐
nent danger of a collision when the vehicle ap‐
proaches another vehicle at a relatively high dif‐
ferential speed.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder
Intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Safety belt on the driver's side is not
buckled. For some country versions: pas‐
senger belt is not worn or objects are de‐
tected on the front passenger seat.
Pedestrian Warning
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: safety belt
on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
The safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
If a collision with a detected person is im‐
minent, the icon lights up and a signal
sounds.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
Orange lights
Active Cruise Control
Airbag system
The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving ahead.
Airbag system and belt tensioner may
not be working.
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Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC, refer to page 150.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The FTM signals a loss of tire inflation
pressure in a tire.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
been detected ahead of you.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 136.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions are
not adequate for the system to work.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until the driver actively resumes control of
the vehicle by pressing on the brake pedal or ac‐
celerator pedal.
The indicator light illuminates: the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire infla‐
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the in‐
formation in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and is then illuminated
continuously: flat tires or tire pressure losses
cannot be detected.
Yellow lights
Antilock Braking System ABS
▷ Interference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving
the area of the interference, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
The Brake Assistant function may not
activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the
longer braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re‐
set the system again.
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, refer to page 133.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐
tioned.
Steering system
Have the system checked by a dealer's service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Steering system may not be working.
Have the system checked by a dealer's
service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
DSC, refer to page 146.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or
DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
Emissions
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
▷ The warning light lights up:
DSC, refer to page 146, and DTC, refer
to page 147.
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
High-beam Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring
in the engine.
High beams are switched on and off au‐
tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐
ously damage emission control components,
in particular the catalytic converter.
uation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 127.
Cruise control
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
page 247.
The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control
elements on the steering wheel.
Acoustic pedestrian protection inactive
Acoustic pedestrian protection defective.
Blue lights
Have the system checked by a dealer's
service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
High beams
High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 105.
Drive power
Hiding Check Control messages
The drive power is reduced, for instance
due to a heavily discharged high-voltage
battery.
Heavily discharged high-voltage battery, refer to
page 119.
Green lights
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
Continuous display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions oc‐
cur at once, the messages are displayed consec‐
utively.
Turn signal, refer to page 105.
Parking lights, headlight
Parking lights or headlights are switched
on.
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec‐
onds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight con‐
trol, refer to page 125.
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Temporary display
With Range Extender: fuel
gauge
Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check
Control messages are stored and can be dis‐
played again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
The fill level bars indicate the available fuel sup‐
ply of the Range Extender when drive-ready
state and standby state are switched on.
4. Select the text message.
Display
Additional range of the Range Extender on top of
pure electric range. If the Range Extender is acti‐
vated, the color of the fill level bar indicator
switches from gray to white.
Check Control
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or stored.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Follow the information on refueling.
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a icon in the
instrument cluster explain a Check Control mes‐
sage and the meaning of the indicator/warning
lights.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant, and thereby the drive system, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
A red indicator light is displayed.
With urgent messages the added text will be au‐
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
To check the coolant level, refer to page 243.
Messages after trip completion
Certain messages displayed while driving are dis‐
played again after standby state is switched off.
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Safety information
Odometer and trip odometer
Warning
Display
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges or shady sections of the road. There is
a risk of accident. Modify your driving style to
the weather conditions at low temperatures.
Time
▷ Odometer, arrow 1, Scope of the trip com‐
puter.
The time is displayed in the Onboard Computer.
The time can be set on the Control Display.
▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Range
Showing/resetting miles: TRIP
General information
The expected range for the energy stored in the
high-voltage battery is displayed on the right side
of the instrument cluster next to the charge state
indicator of the high-voltage battery.
Always make sure that the range is sufficient for
the planned trip. The range is dynamic and can
abruptly change.
The range can be abruptly reduced or increased
based on the following factors:
Press the button.
▷ With standby state switched off, the time, the
outside temperature and the odometer are
displayed.
▷ Driving style.
▷ Traffic conditions.
▷ When standby state is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
▷ Program change via Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol.
▷ Climate and terrain conditions.
▷ Automatic climate control settings.
Outside temperature
▷ After identification of a route through the nav‐
igation system depending on the route pro‐
file, route distance and selected speed.
General information
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
▷ When exiting a route or recalculating a route.
Further information about the topic Increasing
the range, refer to page 203.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
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Check Control messages indicate a limited
range.
instrument cluster after standby state is switched
on.
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐
ice notifications from your vehicle key.
Heavily discharged high-voltage
battery
Display
The high-voltage battery is heav‐
ily discharged. The drive power
will be reduced. Heating and cli‐
mate control functions will be de‐
activated. In this state, the exact
Detailed information on service
notifications
More information on the type of service required
may be displayed on the Control Display.
range can no longer be calculated. A short range
may still be available depending on the environ‐
mental conditions.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Re-establishing the drive-ready state can help in‐
crease the range slightly, for instance to remove
the vehicle from a hazardous area.
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
4.
"Service required"
State of charge in strong temperature
fluctuations
In the case of strong temperature fluctuations
and a low state of charge of the high-voltage bat‐
tery, it may not be possible to start the vehicle
again at the beginning of the next trip. Recharge
vehicle with a low state of charge in time.
Maintenance work and legally mandated in‐
spections are displayed.
5. Select an entry to call up detailed information.
Symbols
Symbols
Description
No service is currently required.
With Range Extender
The range of the Range Extender is displayed
separately next to the fuel gauge. The total range
can be displayed via the trip computer. Expand‐
ing the range with Range Extender, refer to
page 102.
The time for recommended
maintenance or a legally man‐
dated inspection is approaching.
Service interval is exceeded.
Service notifications
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐
spections.
Concept
The function displays the service notifications
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
General information
The driving distance or the time to the next
Via iDrive:
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in the
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Safety information
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Warning
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐
propriate.
4.
"Service required"
5. "Vehicle inspection"
6. "Date:"
7. Select the desired setting.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally man‐
dated vehicle inspections is automatically trans‐
mitted to your dealer’s service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
Overview
Camera
You can check when your dealer’s service center
was notified.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Tilt the Controller to the left.
4.
"Teleservice Call"
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Switching on/off
Via iDrive:
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
General information
The camera in the area of the interior mirror de‐
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as overhead sign posts. Traffic signs with extra
symbols for wet road conditions, etc., are also
detected and compared with the vehicle's on‐
board data, such as from the rain sensor, and will
be displayed depending on the situation. The
system takes into account the information stored
in the navigation system and also displays speed
limits present on routes without signs.
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Speed limit information"
If Speed Limit Info is switched on, it can be dis‐
played on the Info Display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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▷ During calibration of the camera immediately
after vehicle delivery.
Display
Speed Limit Info
Current speed limit.
Selection lists
General information
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐
lowing can be displayed or operated using the
buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering
wheel and the display in the instrument cluster:
Speed Limit Info not available.
▷ Current audio source.
▷ Phone redial.
▷ Turn on voice activation system.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sit‐
uations:
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynamics
Control.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.
▷ When traffic signs are fully or partially con‐
cealed by objects, stickers or paint.
▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.
▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.
▷ When the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn the
thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list.
▷ In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
1. Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired
setting.
▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
2. Press the thumbwheel.
▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such
as due to changes in road routing.
▷ When passing buses or trucks with a speed
sticker.
▷ If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
▷ When traffic signs that are valid for a parallel
road are detected.
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▷ Miles.
Display
▷ With Range Extender: total range.
▷ Average consumption.
▷ Current consumption.
▷ Average speed.
▷ Outside temperature.
▷ Time.
▷ Speed Limit Info.
▷ Charge state of the high-voltage battery as a
percentage.
Depending on the equipment version, the list in
the instrument cluster may differ from the illus‐
tration.
Selecting information
You can select what information from the trip
computer is to be displayed on the Info Display
of the instrument cluster.
Trip computer
Via iDrive:
Concept
1. "My Vehicle"
The trip computer displays different vehicle data
in the instrument cluster, such as average values.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument panel"
5. Select the desired setting.
Calling up information on the Info
Display
Display in the instrument cluster
The information from the trip computer is shown
in the upper left area of the instrument cluster.
Information in detail
With Range Extender: total range
The total range considers the
contents of the fuel tank as well
as the electric energy in the high-
voltage battery.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the Info Display of the
instrument cluster. Pressing the button repeat‐
edly displays additional information.
Average consumption
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐
nal lever calls up the following information in the
Info Display:
The average consumption is calculated on the
basis of various distances. Periods when the ve‐
hicle is parked with drive-ready state switched off
are not considered.
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▷ "Onboard info": average values, such as the
consumption, are displayed. The values can
be reset individually.
Current consumption
Displays the current energy consumption. The
efficiency of the driving can be monitored.
▷ "Trip computer": the values deliver an over‐
view of a specific route and can be reset as
often as necessary.
Average speed
Periods when the vehicle is parked with drive-
ready state switched off are not included when
calculating average speed.
Calling up the trip computer or travel
computer
Via iDrive:
Resetting average values
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Onboard info"
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"
5. "OK"
Press and hold the button on the turn signal
lever.
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
Resetting the trip computer
Via iDrive:
Display of charge state of the high-
voltage battery as a percentage
The current charge state of the high-voltage bat‐
tery can be displayed as a %-value.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip computer"
4. Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
▷
▷
"Reset": all values are reset.
Trip computer on the Control Display
Concept
The trip computer displays different vehicle data
on the Control Display, such as average values.
"Automatic reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has
come to a standstill.
5. If necessary, "OK"
General information
Two types of trip computers are available on the
Control Display:
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Speed warning
Vehicle status
Concept
General information
The system can be used to set a speed limit. A
warning will be issued when this speed limit is
exceeded.
The status can be displayed and actions per‐
formed for several systems.
Going to the vehicle status
Via iDrive:
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐
ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐
ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
Information at a glance
Adjusting
Via iDrive:
Symbols
Description
1. "My Vehicle"
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of the
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, refer to
page 136.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Warning at:"
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status
of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM, refer to page 133.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
"Check Control": displaying
stored Check Control mes‐
sages, refer to page 117.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
"Service required": displaying
service notifications, refer to
page 119.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Speed warning"
"Teleservice Call": Teleservice
Call.
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Select current speed"
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