Instruments and controls 103■ Brakes■ Drive systems■ Ride control systems■ Cruise control■ Object detection systems■ Lighting, bulb replacement■ Wiper/washer system■ Doors, windows■ Radio remote control■ Seat belts■ Airbag systems■ Engine and transmission■ Tyre pressure■ Diesel particle filterVehicle messages on theColour-Info-DisplaySome important messages appearadditionally in theColour-Info-Display. Press themultifunction knob to confirm amessage. Some messages only popup for a few seconds.Warning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound ata time.The warning chime regarding notfastened seat belts has priority overany other warning chime.When starting the engine orwhilst driving■ If seat belt is not fastened.■ If a door or the tailgate is not fullyclosed when starting-off.■ If a certain speed is exceeded withparking brake applied.■ If a programmed speed isexceeded.■ If a warning message or a warningcode appears in the DriverInformation Centre.■ If the parking assist detects anobject.■ If reverse gear is engaged and therear end carrier is extended.■ If a fault in the automatic lockingsystem is detected.■ If the diesel particle filter hasreached the maximum filling level.When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened■ When the key is in the ignitionswitch.■ With exterior lights on.During an Autostop■ If the driver's door is opened.Battery voltageWhen the battery voltage is runninglow, a warning message or warningcode 174 will appear in the DriverInformation Centre.1. Switch off immediately anyelectrical consumers which arenot required for a safe ride, e.g.seat heating, heated rear windowor other main consumers.2. Charge the battery by drivingcontinuously for a while or byusing a charging device.