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Kilometre display
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, hold down the setting knob for
approx. one second when the ignition is on,
see previous page.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres.
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Service display
On vehicles with check control 3, a
corresponding message is shown on the
info display instead of InSP2 and InSP3 .
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Transmission display 3
Display of gear selected for automatic
transmission 3 or current gear or mode for
manual transmission automated 3.
InSP Service interval display. Display of
remaining driving distance until
next service. For additional
instructions 3231.
InSP2 Bulb defective 33212.
InSP3 Remote control battery voltage
too low 3332.
InSP4 Drain water from diesel fuel filter 3.
Contact a workshop for assistance.
ESPoff Electronic stability 3 switched
off 33159.
P Automatic transmission park
position.
R Reverse gear.
N Neutral.
A Manual transmission automated
automatic mode.
D Drive.
1, 2, 3 Selected gear, automatic
transmission.
1 - 5 Current gear, manual transmission
automated, manual mode.
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Speed warning
With the "Personalised key" function, P6,
3 39, 341, a particular top speed can be
assigned to each vehicle key. When this
speed is exceeded, a warning buzzer
sounds.
This function is programmed in the
kilometre display:
z ignition off, key in ignition switch,
z pull turn signal stalk and wiper stalk
simultaneously to the steering wheel
until you hear a confirmation signal
(approx. 3 seconds),
z the kilometre display shows P1,
z push down the turn signal stalk (left) until
P6 appears,
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zpush the wiper stalk (right) up until the
desired speed appears in increments
of 10,
z to reduce the speed or switch off ( OFF),
push the wiper stalk down,
z pull turn signal st alk and wiper stalk
simultaneously to the steering wheel
until you hear a confirmation signal
(approx. 3 seconds).
This function can be programmed
differently for each vehicle key.
Personalised key 339, cruise control 3160.
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Trip computer display in
instrument panel
3
The trip computer provides information on
driving data, which is continually recorded
and evaluated electronically.
After switching on the ignition, the last
function displayed appears. To select a
different function, rotate the rotary switch
on the wiper stalk briefly up i or down
h and then let go. The functions will be
called one after the other.
To reset a value or confirm a warning
message, press the button 0 on the wiper
stalk.
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Functions:
zRange
z Instantaneous consumption
z Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
z Stop watch
To select, rotate the rotary switch on the
wiper stalk briefly up i or down h for
each function and then let go. The
functions will be called one after the other. Range
Range is calculated fr
om current fuel tank
content and instantaneous consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the vehicle updates the
range automatically after a brief delay.
When there is insufficient fuel in the tank
for more than 30 km, the warning REFILL
appears on the display.
Confirm the warning message by pressing 0
on the wiper stalk.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of current consumption. At low
speeds, consumption per hour is displayed.
Distance travelled
Display of distance travelled. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average speed
Display of aver age speed. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Stoppages in the journey with the ignition
off are not included in the calculations. Effective consumption
Display of fuel consumed. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average consumption
Display of average
consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
Restart trip computer information
Select the desired trip computer function:
rotate the rotary switch on the wiper stalk
briefly up i or down h for each function
and then let go. To reset a value to zero,
hold down the button 0 on the wiper stalk
for more than three seconds: this restarts
measurement. To reset all functions at the
same time, hold down the button 0 for
more than 6 seconds.
All trip computer information, apart from
range and instantaneous consumption,
can be reset.
Stop watch
Select function using rotary
switch iorh ,
push button 0: start/stop
for longer than
three seconds: reset to zero
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Information display in the
centre console Triple information display
Display of time, outside temperature and
date/infotainment system (when it is on).
When the ignition is off, the time, date
and outside temperature can be presented
for 15 seconds by briefly pressing one of
the two buttons below the display.
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Graphical information display 3,
Colour information display 3
Display of time, outside temperature,
date/infotainment system (when it is on)
and climate control system 3.
The graphical information display presents
the information in monochrome. The colour
information display presents the
information in colour. The information that is displayed and the
format thereof depend on the vehicle
equipment and the setting of the
Infotainment system
3, the trip
computer 3 and the climate control
system 3.
Some information appears in the display in
an abbreviated form.
Infotainment system, see Infotainment
system instructions. Climate control
system 3128.
12:01 17
,0
°C
FM 3
90,6
MHz
REG AS RDSTP
Ü
Board Computer 19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
257.0
km
Timer
Ø40
km/h
31.0
Ltr.
Ø
7.0
L/100km
1
8
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Outside temperature A fall in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops below 3 C,
the symbol : appears in the triple
information display as a warning for icy
road conditions. When temperature
increases to at least 5 C, the : symbol
goes out.
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In vehicles with graphical information
display 3 or colour information display 3, a
warning message appears in the display as
a warning for icy road surfaces. There is no
message below -5 C.
:
8:56
-5
,5
°C
07.05.2008
Slippery road-2,5°C
OK
9
Warning
Caution: The road surface may already
be icy even though the display indicates
a few degrees above 0 C.
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Triple information display Set date and time
The infotainment system 3 must be off.
Activate setting mode by holding the Ö
button depressed for about 2 seconds. The
flashing value is adjusted using the ;
button. The Ö button is used to switch to
the next unit and to exit setting mode. Automatic time synchronisation
3
The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters
automatically sets the time. This can be
identified by } in the display.
Some transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, we recommend
that you switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
Activate setting mode and set it to year
setting. Hold the Ö button depressed
about 3 seconds until } flashes in the
display and “RDS TIME" appears. The
function is activated (RDS TIME 1) or
deactivated (RDS TIME 0) with the ;
button. Exit setting mode using the Ö
button.
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Graphical information display
3
or Colour Information Display 3
Selecting functions
Functions and settings of the infotainment
system 3 and climate control system 3 are
accessed via the display.
Selections are made via the menus and
buttons, the multifunction button 3 of the
infotainment system or the left adjuster
wheel 3 of the steering wheel.
8:56
5
,5
°C
07.05.2008
FM AS [TP] REG CDin MP3
90.6
MHz
19,5° 19:36
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To select with the infotainment system
buttons
Select menu items via the menus and using
the infotainment system buttons. The OK
button is used to select the marked item or
confirm a command.
To exit a menu, press the right or left arrow
button to execute Return or Main .
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To select using the multifunction button
Turn the multifunction button to highlight
menu items or commands and to select
function areas.
Press the multifunction button to select the
highlighted item or confirm a command.
To exit a menu, turn the multifunction
button to Return or Main and select.
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Select using the left adjusting wheel 3 on
the steering wheel
Turn to select a menu item.
Press the adjuster wheel to select the
highlighted item or confirm a command.
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Function areas
For each functional area there is a main
page (Main), which is selected at the top
edge of the display (not with the
Infotainment system CD 30 or the Mobile
Phone Portal):
zAudio,
z Navigation 3,
z Telephone 3,
z Trip computer 3.
For Audio, Navigation 3 and Telephone 3
functions – see infotainment system
instructions.
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System settings
Press the Main button 3 of the
infotainment system.
Press the Settings button of the
infotainment system . On Infotainment
System CD 30, make sure no menu has
been selected.
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Setting date and time 3
Select menu item Time, Date, from the
Settings menu.
Select the required menu item and make
setting.
FM AS [TP] REG CDin MP3
90.6
MHz
19,5° 19:36
7
Settings19,5° 19:36
Time, Date 19:36
Language
Units 07.05.2008
Contrast
Day / Night
! Ign. logic
7 Time, Date 19,5° 19:36
Time 19:36
Date 07.05.2008! Synchron. clock automatical.
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