97 Instrument cluster
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Knob for instrument cluster illumination, 
seepage99
Reset knob for trip odometer, see page 101 and 
individual settings, see page 121
2Tachometer
3Speedometer
4Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination 
switch on page 148
5Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp, 
see page 288
6Indicator lamp without function. It illuminates with 
the electronic key in starter switch position 2. It 
should go out when the engine is running.
7Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination 
switch on page 148
8Indicator lamp without function. It illuminates with 
the electronic key in starter switch position 2. It 
should go out when the engine is running.9Multifunction display, see page 102
Malfunction and warning messages in the 
multifunction display, see page 290
10Trip odometer, see page 101 and 106
11Main odometer, see page 106
12Display for program mode and gear range 
indicators, page 249
13Malfunction/warning message memory, 
seepage119
14Outside temperature indicator, see page 100
15Digital clock
To set the time, see individual settings on page 121
16Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 286 
177 Audio system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Adjusting the volume
Turning the control knob clockwise will increase the 
volume, counterclockwise will decrease the volume.
Note:
The volume setting can be selected separately for the 
telephone, audio system and voice recognition system.
Audio fu nctions
The “AUD” key is used to select the BASS, TREBLE, 
FADER and BALANCE functions. Settings for bass and 
treble are stored separately for the radio, cassette and 
CD modes. Tone level settings are identified by the 
vertical bars. The center (flat) setting is shown by one 
longer bar in the center of the display.Bass
Press the “AUD” key 
repeatedly until “BASS” 
appears on the display.
Press the “+” key to increase 
or the “-” key to decrease the level.
Pressing the “+” and “-” keys simultaneously resets the 
Bass to its center (flat) level.
Treble
Press the “AUD” key 
repeatedly until “TREBLE” 
appears on the display.
Press the “+” key to increase 
or the “-” key to decrease the level.
Pressing the “+” and “-” keys simultaneously resets the 
Treble to its center (flat) level.