Instrument cluster (IC), function - GF54.30-P-0002LE
MODEL 216.3, 221.0 /1 as of model year 2009 /YoM 08
Instrument cluster (A1), general
The instrument cluster notifies the driver of all dynamic and static driving conditions as well as about the current condition of the systems installed in the vehicle.
In the event of any faulty or safety-relevant vehicle functions, various warnings are displayed on the instrument cluster.
The following displays are incorporated into the instrument cluster in order to be able to convey information to the driver:
- Permanent displays (e.g. vehicle speed, rotational speed, tank contents)
- Indicator lamps (green, yellow or blue) (e.g. turn signals, high beams)
- Warning lamps (red) (e.g. coolant level, brake fluid level)
- Multifunction display (A1p13) (e.g. travel distance display)
The instrument cluster makes the following functions possible:
- Activate instrument cluster function sequence
- Function sequence for indicator lamp test
The following functions are also possible; they are described in separate documents:
- control/warning messages, function
- Display operating conditions, function
- Comfort displays, function
- Trip computer, function
- Settings on workshop level, function
Activate instrument cluster function sequence
The following events will activate the background illumination of the multifunction display and the scale illumination of the instrument cluster:
- Unlock the vehicle with the transmitter key (A8/1)
- Open or close driver door
- Change of status "Transmitter key inserted"
- Switching on the standing lights
- Switching on circuit 15R
- Operation of OK button (S110s6)
- Operation of "Back" and VCS OFF button (S110s4)
- Operation of electric parking brake switch (S76/15)
After circuit 15R is switched off, the instrument cluster remains active for a further t = 30 s. If a fault exists this time is increased to t = 120 s.
Additional function requirements for indicator lamp test
- Circuit 15 ON
Indicator lamp test function sequence
The indicator lamp test serves the function test of certain warning lamps and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster.
The IC carries out the indicator lamp test automatically when circuit 15 is switched on.
The EZS control unit (N73) makes the status of circuit 15 available on the chassis CAN (CAN E).
The function of the following warning and indicator lamps is checked during the indicator lamp test:
- Fuel reserve warning light (A1e4)
- Brake fluid warning lamp (A1e7)
- Seat belt warning lamp (A1e9)
- Airbag indicator and warning light (A1e15)
- Preglow indicator lamp (A1e16) (with diesel engine)
- ABS indicator lamp (A1e17)
- Distance warning status indication (A1e23) (with code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS or on model 216 up to 31.8.10 with code (219) Distronic (DTR))
- Regenerative braking system indicator lamp (A1e20) (on model 221.095/195 with code (494) USA version: no symbol, but text "RBS" is displayed)
- ESP warning lamp (A1e41)
- ESP indicator lamp (A1e42) (as of 1.6.09)
- Engine diagnosis indicator lamp (A1e58)
- DTR warning lamp (A1e59) (with code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS or on model 216 up to 31.8.10 with code (219) Distronic (DTR))
- Tire pressure monitor warning lamp (A1e66) (with code (475) Tire pressure monitor (Premium))
- Electronic parking brake warning lamp (yellow)
- Automatic lane recognition indicator lamp
(as of 1.9.10 with code (238) Active Lane Keeping Assist or on model 221 as of 1.6.09 and model 216 as of 1.9.10 with code (476) Automatic lane recognition)
- ATTENTION ASSIST indicator lamp
(on model 221 as of 1.6.09 and model 216 as of 1.9.10)
- PARKTRONIC warning indicator for t = 1 s
(with code (220) PARKTRONIC or on model 221 as of 1.6.09 and model 216 as of 1.9.10 with code (230) Exclusive parking assist)
- Speed Limit Assist indicator lamp (on model 221 as of 1.6.09 and model 216 as of 1.9.10 with code (513) Speed Limit Assist)
The indicator lamp test terminates when the engine is started (circuit 61 ON).
The function of the following indicator lamps is not checked:
- Left turn signal indicator lamp (A1e1)
- Right turn signal indicator lamp (A1e2)
- High beam indicator lamp (A1e3)
| Instrument cluster (IC), location of components | GF54.30-P-0002-04LE |
| Instrument cluster (IC), block diagram | GF54.30-P-0002-01LE |
| Instrument cluster (IC), operating information | GF54.30-P-0002-05LE |
| control/warning messages, function | GF54.30-P-2001LE |
| Display operating conditions, function | GF54.30-P-3041LE |
| Comfort displays, function | GF54.30-P-3043LE |
| Trip computer, function | GF54.30-P-3044LE |
| Settings on workshop level, function | GF54.30-P-2020LE |