2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R320CDI language

159 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1 (
page 40) or as
soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button* is in position1 (
page 41). 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 maintenance service, to set
the language for messages in the instru-
ment cluster display, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Trip odometer
2Main odometer
3Transmission position indicator
4Current transmission program mode
5Status indicator (outside temperature
or digital speedometer)
For more information on menus displayed
in the multifunction display, see “Menus”
(
page 162).
iThe displays for the audio systems (radio,
CD 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 14 m) every second.

178 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 CLUSTERTIME/DATELIGHTINGVEHICLECOMFORT*
(page 179)(page 181)(page 183)(page 186)(page 189)
Selecting speedometer display
modeSetting the time
(hour)Setting daytime running
lamp mode (USA only)Calling up the compassActivating
easy-entry/exit feature*
Selecting languageSetting the time
(minutes)Setting locator lightingCompass adjustmentSetting fold-in function
for exterior rear view
mirrors*
Selecting display (digital
speedometer or outside
temperature) for status indicatorSetting the date
(month)Setting night security
illuminationCompass calibration
Setting the date
(day)Setting interior lighting
delayed shut-offAudio search function
Setting the date
(year)Setting automatic
locking
Limiting opening height
of tailgate*

179 Controls in detail
Control system
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the
Instr. cluster submenu via
the
Settings menu. Use the Instr.
cluster
submenu to change the instru-
ment cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:Selecting speedometer display mode
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr.
cluster
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Display unit
Digital speedometer
appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set
speedometer unit to
km or miles.Selecting language
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr.
cluster
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Language appears in
the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to select
the language to be used for the
multifunction display messages.
FunctionPage
Selecting speedometer display
mode179
Selecting language179
Selecting display (digital
speedometer or outside
temperature) for status indicator180

180 Controls in detail
Control system
Available languages:

German

English

French

Italian

Spanish

Dutch

Danish

Swedish

Portuguese

Turkish

Russian (Canada only)Selecting display (digital speedometer
or outside temperature) for status
indicator
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr.
cluster
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Status line
display
appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to select
the desired setting.
The selected display is then shown
continuously in the status indicator
(lower display).
The other display now appears in the
menu of the standard display
(
page 167):

Digital speedometer
or

Outside temperature

556 Index
I
Identification label see Labels
Identification labels
Certification label 527
Ignition 40, 54, 67
Immobilizer 107
Indicator lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation
pressure
Information button see Tele Aid*
Infrared reflecting windshield* 344
Inside door handle 122
Instrument cluster 26, 156
Illumination brightness 157
Lamps 420
Messages in the multifunction
display 433–471
Multifunction display 159
Selecting language 179Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 153
Delayed switch-off 186
Interior rear view mirror 48
Antiglare position 212
Auto-dimming* 213
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 61
J
Jack 472, 474
Jacking up the vehicle 498
Jump starting 514K
Key, Mechanical 478
Key, SmartKey 112
Batteries 115, 483
Battery check lamp 112
Checking battery condition 115
Closing the power windows
Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing the tilt/sliding panel*
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 256
Closing, Power tailgate* 127
Factory settings 113
Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 112
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 114
Loss of 115
Messages in the multifunction
display 461–462
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 254
Opening the tilt/sliding panel*
(Summer opening feature) 254
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 254

558 Index
Front fog lamps* 146
Front passenger front air bag off 78,
88, 92, 93, 431
Fuel reserve 29, 430
High beam headlamps 29
Instrument cluster 26, 420
Parktronic* 293, 294
Preglow indicator, Diesel engine 29
Rear fog lamp 146
Seat belt telltale 29, 79, 426
Seat heating* 142
SRS 29, 72, 82, 430
Turn signals 27
Lamps, indicator and warning
Distance warning lamp* 275
Instrument cluster 428
Seat ventilation* 143
Language, Setting 179
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 418
License plate lamps 485
Messages in the multifunction
display 465
Replacing bulbs 485, 493Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 416
Light sensor
Messages in the multifunction
display 463
Lighter see Cigarette lighter*
Lighting
Parking lamps 146
Lighting, Exterior and interior 146
Limp-home mode 211, 423, 424
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading terminology 401
Locator lighting 149, 184
Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO*
Outside door handle 69
Loss of keys, Mechanical key 115
Loss of keys, SmartKey 115
Loss of keys, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 121
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 525
Low beam headlamps
Messages in the multifunction
display 463–468
Replacing bulbs 487
switching on 59, 146
Lubricants 538M
Maintenance 12, 407
Calling up service indicator
display 409
Clearing service indicator
message 408
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 407
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 407
Resetting service indicator 409
Service indicator message 407
Service term exceeded 408
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program
(R 63 AMG only) 209
Deactivating 211
Maximum cooling, MAX COOL* see
Automatic climate control (3-zone)*
Maximum inflation pressure, Tires 402
Maximum load rating, Tires 402
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tires 402
Mechanical key 478
Memory function* 144
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction

559 Index
display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors
Adjusting 48
Auto-dimming* 213
Exterior rear view mirrors 49
Interior rear view mirror 48, 212
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 542
Multicontour seats* 136
Multifunction display 159
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 179
Standard display 163
Multifunction display
messages 433–471
ABS 435, 442
AIRMATIC* 470–471
Brake fluid 454
Brake pads 452Coolant 455–457
Cruise control 436
Doors 460
EBP 453
Engine coolant 455–457
Engine oil 366, 367, 458
ESP
®436, 441, 442
Fog lamps, Front* 464
Fog lamps, Rear 466
Front passenger front air
bag 445–448
Fuel cap 460
Gear selector lever 443
Headlamps 463–468
Hood 460
Key, SmartKey 462
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 461, 462
Lamps 465
Lamps, exterior 463
Low tire pressure 449
Parking brake 443, 453
Parking lamps 466SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 461
SRS 444
Tele Aid* 469
Telephone* 469
Windshield washer fluid 469
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 160
Button operation 160
N
Navigation system* 173
See separate COMAND system operat-
ing instructions
Net, Parcel 315
Net, Partition* 308
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 197, 201
New vehicle, Break-in period 346
Night security illumination 149, 185
Normal occupant weight 402
Number, Vehicle Identification
(VIN) 526, 527

563 Index
Seats 132
Adjusting 43
Easy entry/exit feature 132
Heating* 142
Memory function* 144
Multicontour seat* 136
Ventilation* 143
Securing cargo 299
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 420
OCS 93
Tele Aid* 331
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator 409
Service life
Tires 374
Vehicle battery 506
Service, Parts 524
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS PLUS
(Canada vehicles) or
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)Settings
AIRMATIC* 285
Clock 181
Comfort functions* 189
Control system menus 162, 164
Control system submenus 163, 165,
177
Date 181, 182
Distance warning function* 191
Factory, SmartKey 113
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Individual, Vehicle 176
Instrument cluster 179
Language, multifunction display 180
Lighting 183
Memory function* 144
Resetting all, Control system 176
Selective, SmartKey 114
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Time 181
Vehicle level control* 286
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 206Shifting, Automatic transmission 197
Side impact air bags 78
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction
display 466
Replacing bulbs 484, 485
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 403
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 116
Snow chains 406
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare fuses 472
Spare wheel 475, 534
Inflating 501
Mounting 498
Wheel bolts 472, 500
Speed settings
Cruise control 270
Distronic* 277
Speedometer 27
Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation