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In Brief
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Check control
3
The check control software monitors
zRemote control battery.
z Important exterior lighting lamps,
including cables and fuses.
Check control 33104.
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated using the buttons and adjusting
wheels on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.
Steering wheel remote control 3 3 118,
Infotainment system 3 118.
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AUX input
3
An external audio source such as a
portable CD player can be connected via
the AUX input with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
AUX input 3 3 119.
Brakelightcheck right
OK
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50 Seats, Interior
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Seat position
zSit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals. Slide
the passenger seat as far back as
possible. z
Sit with your shou lders as far back
against the backrest as possible. Set the
backrest rake so that you can easily
reach the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. Maintain contact between
your shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not angle
the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25.
z Adjust the steering wheel 35.
z Set seat height 3 high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and of all
display instruments. There should be at
least six inches of clearance between
your head and the headlining. Your
thighs should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
z Adjust the head restraint.
z Adjust the height of the seat belt 363.
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Heated front seats 3
Two buttons beneath the centre air vents
for the left and right seats.
When the ignition is switched on, the
heating of the front seats is activated by
pressing the corresponding button ß.
LED in button ß on: relevant front seat
heating on.
No LED on: front seat heating is off.
Seat heating is op erational when the
engine is running.
9
Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
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94 Instruments, controls
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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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96 Instruments, controls
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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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Instruments, controls
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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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Lighting
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Front courtesy lamp
Centre switch position: automatic interior
light, see previous page.
To operate manually from inside when the
doors are closed:
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Front courtesy lamp with reading lamps3
Automatic interior light, see previous page.
Pressing the button c when the doors are
closed.
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Front reading lamps 3
Operating using buttons a with the ignition
switched on.
On = Switch position I
Off = Switch position 0
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118 Infotainment systemInfotainment system
Radio reception
3
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of reception
due to
zchanges in dist ance from the
transmitter,
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and
z shadowing. Infotainment system
3
The infotainment system is operated as
described in the operating instructions.
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Steering wheel remote control
3
The functions of the Infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated with the adjusting wheels and
buttons on the steering wheel.
Further information 397 and the
infotainment system instructions.
Radio reception
3................................ 118
Infotainment system 3........................ 118
Steering wheel remote control 3........ 118
AUX input 3......................................... 119
Mobile telephones and radio equipment 3...................................... 119
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Climate control
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The buttons for cooling n and air
recirculation 4 are only found on
versions with optional air conditioning
system 3 .
Air conditioning system 3 3 126.
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Electronic climat e control system
3
Offers the greatest comfort in the vehicle
interior regardless of th e conditions outside.
To ensure a uniform and comfortable
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
inflowing air, air-flow rate and air
distribution are automatically adapted
based on the climate conditions outside
the vehicle and the current temperature of
the vehicle interior. The set values appear on the information
display.
Electronic climate control system
3128.
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