2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC display

Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature indicator is
displayed in the multifunction display
(Y page 120).
GWarning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge is on the left-hand side of the
instrument cluster (Y page 28). Once the fuel
level has fallen below the reserve mark, the
yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp 8
for the fuel reserve comes on.
Control system
Introduction
The control system is activated as soon as the
starter switch is in position 2.
The control system enables you to call up
information about your vehicle and to change
vehicle settings.
For example, you can use the control system
to find out when your vehicle is next due for
maintenance service, to call up statistical
data on your vehicle, and much more.
GWarning!
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.
The control system relays information to the
multifunction display.
Multifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display and
the settings in the control system are
controlled by using the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel.
:Multifunction display;Press button~to end a call
to reject an incoming call
6to answer a call
to dial7
to redial7
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Press buttonW
Xto set the volume
to operate the RACETIMER 8=Press button?to activate the Voice Control
System 9?Press button briefly%to cancel the Voice Control
System 9
to go back
to confirm messagesPress and hold button%to select the standard displayAPress button;
=to call up line for menus and to
select menusPress button briefly9
:to select submenu or scroll
through lists
within Audio menu to select
previous or next track, scene or
stored station
within Tel menu to switch to
the phone book and select a
name or numberPress and hold button9
:within Audio menu to select a
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous or
next station in station list or
wave band
within Tel menu to start the
quick search in the phone bookPress buttonato confirm selection or
messages
Depending on the selected menu, pressing
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel will alter what appears in the
multifunction display.
The information available in the multifunction
display is arranged in menus and
accompanying functions and submenus.
The individual functions are then found within
the relevant menu (radio or CD operations
under Audio, for example). These functions
serve to call up relevant information or to
customize the settings for your vehicle.
It is helpful to think of the menus, and the
functions within each menu, as being
arranged in a circular pattern.
In the Settings menu, instead of functions,
you will find a number of submenus for calling
up and changing settings. For instructions on
using these submenus, see “Settings menu”
( Y page 130).
The number of menus available in the system
depends on which optional equipment is
installed in your vehicle.
8 AMG vehicles only.
9 The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operating
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Using the control systemXTo select a menu: Press button =
or ;.
XTo select a submenu: Press button :
or 9.
XTo go to the next higher menu level:
Press button %.
XTo select the standard display: Press
button % repeatedly until the standard
display featuring the odometer and
speedometer appears.
or
XPress and hold button % until the
standard display featuring the trip
odometer and the main odometer appears.
XTo confirm selection: Press button a.XTo confirm display message: Press
button a or %.
The control system saves certain display
messages. Calling up display messages
(Y page 129).
For information about warning and
malfunction messages appearing in the
multifunction display (Y page 270).
Multifunction display
:Text field;Line for main menus=Outside temperature indicator?Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
ATransmission position/gear range
indicator (automatic transmission)
Additional speedometer (manual
transmission)
BDigital clock
Settings, functions, submenus as well as any
malfunctions appear in the text field.
For more information on menus displayed in
the multifunction display, see “Menus and
submenus” (Y page 121).
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Menus and submenusFunction:Trip menu (Y page 121);AMG10 menu (Y page 123)=Navi menu (Y page 126)?Audio menu (Y page 126)ATel menu (Y page 128)BService menu (Y page 129)CSettings menu (Y page 130)
Trip menu
In the Trip menu, you can show an additional
display for the speedometer and call up or
reset your vehicle’s statistical data.
The following information is available:
RStandard display (Y page 121)
RFuel consumption statistics since start
(Y page 122)
RFuel consumption statistics since last reset
(Y page 122)
RResetting values (Y page 122)
RRemaining driving range and current fuel
consumption (Y page 123)
RDigital Speedometer (Y page 123)
Standard display
In the standard display, the trip
odometer : and the main odometer ;
appear in the multifunction display.
If another display appears instead of the
standard display:
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
or
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XPress button % repeatedly until the
standard display appears.
or
XPress and hold button % until the
standard display appears.
Fuel consumption statistics since start
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select From
Start.
:Distance driven since start;Time elapsed since start=Average speed since start?Average fuel consumption since start
All statistics stored since the last engine start
will be reset approximately 4 hours after the
SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position 0 or removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this
time period.
Fuel consumption statistics since last
reset
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select From
Reset.
:Distance driven since last reset;Time elapsed since last reset=Average speed since last reset?Average fuel consumption since last reset
Resetting values
You can reset the values for the following
functions:
RTrip odometer
RFuel consumption statistics since start
RFuel consumption statistics since last reset
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
function you wish to reset.
XPress button a.
Example illustration: Reset fuel consumptionstatistics since start
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Remaining driving range and current
fuel consumption
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
estimated remaining driving range and
current fuel consumption display.
Note that the values are calculated based
on the current fuel tank level and the
current driving style. Make sure to refuel in
time.
If only very little fuel is left in the tank, a
vehicle at the fuel pump C appears
instead of the estimated remaining driving
range.
:Current fuel consumption11;Estimated remaining driving range
Digital speedometer
XPress button = or ; to select the
Trip menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
digital speedometer.
Example illustration for upshift indicator
:Upshift indicator12;Digital speedometerThe shift indicator is meant as a
recommendation for an economical driving
style. Always observe traffic conditions, as
your driving style is determined in the first
instance by the traffic situation.
AMG menu
This function is only available in AMG
vehicles.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
:Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=Upshift indicator?Engine oil temperature indicatorACoolant temperature indicator
The engine oil temperature flashes if the
engine oil temperature has not yet reached
176‡ (80†). During this time, avoid driving
at full engine speed.
The upshift indicator = indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range.
The upshift indicator = blocks other
messages in the multifunction display until
you have shifted up.
Use buttons : or 9 to select the
following functions in the AMG menu:
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RSETUP (Y page 124)
RRACETIMER (Y page 124)
ROverall analysis (Y page 125)
RLap analysis (Y page 126)
SETUP
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 to select SETUP.:Automatic transmission program mode
indicator
;ESP mode indicator
RACETIMER
GWarning!
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits.
The RACETIMER allows you to time and save
driving stretches.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the multifunction
display.
:Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=RACETIMER?Lap number
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position 2 (Y page 77).
While the RACETIMER is being displayed, you
cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons
W or X.
XStarting: Press button W.XDisplaying intermediate time: Press
button X while the timer is running.
The intermediate time is shown for
5 seconds.
XStopping: Press button W.
When you stop the vehicle and turn the
SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 77) or, in
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, turn off the
engine and do not open the driver’s door, the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you press button W after switching
the ignition back on or restarting the engine.
Saving lap time and starting a new lap
You can save up to 16 laps.
XPress button X while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.
XPress button X within 5 seconds.
The intermediate time shown will be saved
as a lap time.
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The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap.
The new lap begins to be timed as soon as
the intermediate time is called up.
:Gear indicator;RACETIMER=Best lap time?Lap number
Resetting current lap
XPress button W while the timer is
running.
The timer stops.
XPress button X.
The lap time is reset to “0”.
Deleting all laps
It is not possible to delete a single saved lap.
XPress button W while the timer is
running.
The timer stops.
XPress button a.
The reset menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button : to select Yes and
confirm with button a.
The saved laps are deleted.
Overall analysis
This function is only available if you have
saved at least one lap and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
XPress button = or ; to select the
AMG menu.
XPress button 9 repeatedly until the
overall analysis appears in the
multifunction display.
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