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Time display in odometer 3
To switch between trip odometer and time
display 3 give reset knob a short press.
When the vehicle lights are on, the
brightness of the display can be adjusted
using the right-hand adjuster wheel k
below the light switch 387. Setting the time
On the clock display, press the setting knob
on the instrument for approx. 2 seconds.
The flashing value is set by pressing briefly.
Press for about 2 seconds again to switch
to the next setting and at the end to exit
setting mode.
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Coolant temperature display
Coolant temperature gauge. For physical reasons, the engine
temperature gauge shows the coolant
temperature only if the coolant level is
adequate.
During operation the system is pressurised.
The temperature may therefore rise briefly
to over 100 C.
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Fuel gauge
Control indicator Y illuminates when the
level is low. Refuel immediately if the
control indicator begins to flash.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel required to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank
capacity. Pointer in zone
at left= Engine operating
temperature not yet
reached
Pointer between
the zones= Normal operating
temperature
Pointer in right
zone (warning
zone)= Temperature too
high: Stop the
vehicle and switch
off the engine.
Danger to engine.
Check coolant level
immediately 3177.
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Natural gas fuel gauge 3
The display indicates tank pressure or
petrol level, depending on operating
mode.Display:
1/1 - Tank pressure approx. 200 bar
3/4 - Tank pressure approx. 150 bar
1/2 - Tank pressure approx. 100 bar
1/4 - Tank pressure approx. 50 bar
In order to achieve the maximum range in
natural gas operation, we recommend that
you make use of the entire reserve area. Petrol operation:
Display:
1/1 - Tank content approx. 14 litres
When the petrol level is getting low, the
engine may sputter when taking curves.
Refuel immediately if control indicator Y
begins to flash!
Never allow the petrol tank to run dry!On vehicles with auxiliary heating 3,
regularly check the petrol level as it
consumes petrol even during natural gas
operation.
Fuel selector switch 3113.
Natural gas operation:
Pointer in left
warning zone
orY illuminated= Reserve level.
Pointer in left
warning zone
orY flashing= Lower reserve area;
vehicle shifts
automatically into
petrol operation
after a slight delay
3113.
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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
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MHz
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-5
,5
°C
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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.
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MHz
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