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Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey 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.
125 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)
126 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)
This function can only be seen with audio
system.
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
TIME SETTINGS – HOURS
.The selection marker is on the hour
setting.
Pressæ orç to set the hour.
Set time (minutes)
This function can only be seen with audio
system.
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu.
Function
Page
Set time (hours)
126
Set time (minutes)
126
Select time display mode
127
Select temperature display
mode
127
Select speedometer display
mode
128
Select language
128
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature)
129
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time,
refer to the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time,
refer to the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
