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Transmission display 3
Display of current gear or mode with
manual transmission automated 3.
Manual transmission automated 3 3100.
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Service display 3
If it illuminates in the odometer display,
book vehicle into a workshop as soon as
possible for a service with maintenance.
Maintenance, inspection system 3173. RReverse gear
NNeutral
AAutomatic mode for manual
transmission automated
1-5Manual mode, current gear with
manual transmission automated
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Information display Triple information display 3
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 displayed by
briefly pressing one of the two buttons
adjacent to the display.
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Graphical Information Display 3
Display of time, outside temperature and
date/infotainment system (when it is on).
The type of information and how it is
displayed depend on the equipment of the
vehicle and the settings made.
Some information appears in the display in
an abbreviated form.
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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.
12:01 17
,0
°C
FM 3
90,6
MHz
REG AS RDS TP
FMAS[TP]REGCDinMP3
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MHz
19,5° 19:36
8:56
-5
,5
°C
07.04.2004
:
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In vehicles with graphical information
display 3, Slippery road is shown in the
display as a warning for icy road surfaces.
There is no message below -5 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.
9 Warning
Caution: The road surface may already
be icy even though the display indicates
a few degrees above 0 C.
Slippery road-2,5°C
OK
8:56
5
,5
°C
07.04.2004
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Graphical information display
3,
selecting functions
The graphical information display depicts
functions and their menus.
Functions are selected and executed in the
menu on the display using the four-way
button, the multifunction button 3 on the
infotainment system or the buttons 3 on
the steering wheel.
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To select with four-way button
Select menu items via menus and with the
buttons/four-way button of the
infotainment system.
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To select with multifunction button 3
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 left or right to Return or Main and
select.
FMAS[TP]REGCDinMP3
90.6
MHz
19,5° 19:36
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To select with steering wheel buttons 3
Select menu options via the menus using
the buttons.
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Function ranges
Each function has a main page, which is
selected from the upper row of the display
(not in Infotainment system CD 30):
zAudio,
zNavigation 3,
zTelephone 3.
For audio, navigation 3 and telephone
functions 3, see infotainment system
instructions.
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System settings
The settings are accessed via the
Settingsmenu.
Press the Main button 3 (not found on all
infotainment systems) on the infotainment
system (call up main display).
Press the Settings button on the
infotainment system. For Infotainment
system CD 30, no menu may be selected.
The Settings menu opens.
FMAS[TP]REGCDinMP3
90.6
MHz
19,5° 19:36
7
Settings 19,5° 19:36
Time, Date19:36
Language
Units 10 . 07 . 2004
Contrast
Day / Night
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Setting date and time
Select menu item Time, Date, from the
Settings menu.
The menu for Time, Date is displayed.
Select the required menu item and make
setting. Automatic time synchronisation
3
The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters
automatically sets the time.
Some transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, we recommend
that you switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
On infotainment systems with
navigation3, time and date are also
harmonised upon receipt of a GPS satellite
signal.
The function is activated by ticking the field
in front of Synchron. clock automatical. in
the Time, Date menu.
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Language selection
You can select the display language for
some functions.
Select menu item Language from the
Settings menu.
The available languages are displayed.
7 Time, Date 19,5° 19:36
Time19:36
Date 10 . 07 . 2004 6 Synchron. clock automatical.
7
Settings 19,5° 19:36
Time, Date
LanguageDeutsch
Units English
Contrast Español
Day / Night Nederlands
6 Ign. logic Français
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Select the desired language.
Selections are indicated by a 6 in front of
the menu item.
In systems with language version 3, when
the language setting of the display is
changed, the system will ask if the message
language should also be changed - see
infotainment system instructions.
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Setting units of measure
Select menu item Units from the Settings
menu.
The available units are displayed.
Select the desired unit.
Selections are indicated by a o in front of
the menu item.
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Adjust contrast 3
Select menu item Contrast from the
Settings menu.
The menu for Contrast is displayed.
Confirm the required setting.
7
13 Languages 19,5° 19:36 X
Deutsch
English
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
7 Settings 19,5° 19:36
Time, Date
Language
~
Europe-SI
Units
|
Japan
Contrast
|
Great Britain
Day / Night
|
USA
6 Ign. logic
7 Contrast 19,5° 19:36
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82 InstrumentsSetting display mode 3
Display brightness is independent of
vehicle lighting. Settings are made as
follows:
Select menu item Day / Night from the
Settings menu.
The options are displayed.
Automatic: Adapted based on vehicle
lighting.
Always day design: Black text on light
background.
Always night design: White text on dark
background.
Selections are indicated by a o in front of
the menu item.
Ignition logic 3
Setting, see infotainment system
instructions.
Warning buzzersWhen starting the engine or while driving:
zif seat belt 3 is not fastened.
zIf the speed programmed at the
factory3 is exceeded.
zIf the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
When parking the vehicle and opening
the driver’s door:
zwhen the ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
zwith parking lamps or dipped beam on.
zif the turn signal lever is engaged.
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Windscreen wipers Move lever upwards to switch on.
&=Fast
%=Slow
$= Adjustable interval switching
§=Off