113 Instrument cluster
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Knob for instrument cluster illumination, 
seepage114
2Engine malfunction indicator lamp, see page 302
3Brake fluid low, parking brake engaged, 
seepage313
4Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction 
indicator lamp, see page 305
5Coolant temperature gauge, see page 115
6Outside temperature indicator, see page 115
7Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp, see page 305
8Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination 
switch, see page 162
9Speedometer, see page 116
10Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp, 
system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 307
11Distance warning lamp – vehicles with Distronic 
(DTR), distance to the vehicle ahead is insufficient, 
see page 272 and 307
Vehicles without Distronic: It illuminates with the 
electronic key in starter switch position 2. It should 
go out when the engine is running.12Multifunction display, see page 118
Malfunction and warning messages in the 
multifunction display, see page 309
13Trip odometer, see page 117 and 122
14Main odometer, see page 122
15Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination 
switch, page 162
16Tachometer, see page 117
17Gear range indicator display, see selector lever 
positions, page 240
18Digital clock
To set the time, see COMAND operator’s manual
19Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator 
lamp, see page 306
20High beam headlamp indicator, 
see exterior lamp switch on page 158, and 
combination switch on page 162
21Fasten seat belts, see page  308
22Reset button  J, see page 114 and 117  
141 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SETTINGS” – the menu “INST. CLUSTER” can be 
called up in this option menu.
3Selection marker
Pressing buttonæ orç on the multifunction 
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
4“TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in 
the outside temperature display, in the instrument 
cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display.
5“SPEEDOMETER” – the unit set is displayed in the 
multifunction display
6“TEXT” – sets the language used in the 
multifunction display
7Returning the setting menu “INST. CLUSTER” to the 
factory setting.
8Acknowledgment
For setting clock, see separate COMAND 
operator’s manual.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the setting menu 
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.Press buttonæ orç until the menu 
“INST. CLUSTER” is selected by the selection 
marker (3).
Press the j or k button until the required 
display (4 to 6) is displayed. Pressing the æ orç 
button controls the selection marker. The settings made 
are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will 
appear again after you have run through all the setting 
menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the 
next or previous system.
To return menu “INST. CLUSTER” (4 to 6) to its 
factory setting:
•Call up menu (4 to 6).
•Press the  Jbutton in the instrument cluster for 
approximately 3 seconds. Display (7) will appear.
•Press the  Jbutton once more. The menu 
“INST. CLUSTER”  is reset to factory settings, 
acknowledged by display (8). 
The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will 
appear if you do not press the  Jbutton within 
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be 
reset.