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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
1Main odometer
2Trip odometer
3Current program mode 
(automatic transmission* only)
4Status indicator (outside 
temperature/digital speedometer)
5Current gear selector lever posi-
tion/gear range 
(automatic transmission* only)
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, se-
lecting 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. 
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The table below shows what settings can 
be changed within the various submenus.Detailed instructions on making individual 
settings can be found on the following 
pages.
Instrument clusterTime/DateLightingVehicleConvenience*
(page 139)(page 141)(page 143)(page 146)(page 147)
Selecting digital speed-
ometer display modeSynchronizing time and 
date with head unit*Setting daytime running 
lamp mode (USA only)Selecting audio search 
functionActivating 
easy-entry/exit feature*
Selecting languageSetting the timeSetting locator lightingSetting automatic locking
Selecting display (speed 
display or outside 
temperature) for status 
indicatorSetting the dateSetting night security 
illumination
Setting interior lighting 
delayed shut-off 
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Instrument cluster submenu
Access the 
Instr. Cluster submenu via 
the 
Settings menu. Use the 
Instr. Cluster submenu to change the 
instrument cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:Selecting digital speedometer display 
mode
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæorç to the 
Instr. 
Cluster
 submenu.
Press buttonjork repeatedly 
until the message 
Display Unit 
Speed-/Odometer
 appears in the multi-
function display.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Press buttonæorç to set the 
speedometer unit to 
Km or Miles.Selecting language
Move the selection marker with 
buttonæorç to the 
Instr. 
Cluster
 submenu.
Press buttonjork repeatedly 
until the message 
Language appears in 
the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Press buttonæorç to select 
the desired language to be used for the 
multifunction display messages.
FunctionPage
Selecting speedometer display 
mode139
Selecting language139
Selecting display (speed display 
or outside temperature) for 
status indicator140