111 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as 
the key in the starter switch is turned to 
position1. The control system enables you 
to
call up information about your vehicle
change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control 
system to find out when your vehicle is 
next due for service, to set the language 
for messages in the instrument cluster 
display, and much more.
The control system relays information to 
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Outside temperature
2Main odometer
3Trip odometer
4Automatic transmission program mode
5Current gear selector lever position
6Digital clock
iThe displays for the audio systems 
(radio, CD player, cassette player) will 
appear in English, regardless of the 
language selected.
Warning!
G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic 
conditions must always be his /her primary 
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, 
selecting features through the multifunction 
steering wheel should only be done by the 
driver when traffic and road conditions 
permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is 
covering a distance of 44 feet 
(approximately 13.5 m) every second. 
121 Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can 
be changed within the various menus. 
Detailed instructions on making individual 
settings can be found on the following 
pages.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Set time (hours)
Set daytime running lamp mode 
(USA only)
Set station selection mode 
(radio)
Activate easy-entry/exit feature
Set time (minutes)
Set locator lighting
Set automatic locking
Set key dependency
Select time display mode
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Set parking position for exterior 
rear view mirror
Select temperature display 
mode
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Select speedometer display 
modeSelect languageSelect display (speed display or 
outside temperature) 
122 Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenu
Access the 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
 submenu 
via the 
SETTINGS
 menu. Use the 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
 submenu to change 
the instrument cluster display settings. 
The following functions are available:Set time (hours)
Move the selection marker with 
the
æ
 or
ç
 button to the 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
 submenu.
Press button
j
 or
k
 repeatedly 
until you see this message in the 
display: 
TIME SETTINGS – HOURS
.
The selection marker is on the hour 
setting.
Press
æ
 or
ç
 to set the hour.Set time (minutes)
Move the selection marker with 
the
æ
 or
ç
 button to the 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
 submenu.
Press button
j
 or
k
 repeatedly 
until you see this message in the 
display: 
TIME SETTINGS – MINUTES
.
The selection marker is on the minute 
setting.
Press
æ
 or
ç
 to set the minutes.
Function
Page
Set time (hours)
see 
below
Set time (minutes)
see 
below
Select time display mode
123
Select temperature display 
mode
123
Select speedometer display 
mode
123
Select language
124
Select display (speed display or 
outside temperature)
124