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80 Instruments
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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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Instruments
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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
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84 LightingLighting
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Exterior lightsTurn light switch:
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and
number plate lamps are also on.
If the ignition is switched off when main
beam or dipped beam is on, the parking
lamps 3 come on. Versions with daytime running lights 3
If the light switch is set to 7, dipped beam
is activated without instrument illumination
when the ignition is switched on.
The daytime running lights switched off
when the ignition is switched off.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lights and fog lamps 3.
Driving abroad 3 89. Exterior lights ....................................... 84
Main beam, headlamp flash .............. 85
Turn signal lamps ................................ 85
Reversing lamps................................... 85
Fog lamps > 3.................................... 86
Fog tail lamp r................................... 86
Hazard warning lamps ....................... 86
Headlamp range adjustment ? 3..... 87
Instrument illumination k................... 87
Information display illumination 3..... 87
Courtesy lamp 0................................ 88
Battery discharge protection 3.......... 89
Misted light covers............................... 89
Headlamps when driving abroad ...... 89 7=Off
8= Parking lamps
9= Dipped beam or main beam
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Lighting
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Headlamp range adjustment
? 3
Rotate the adjuster wheel to the required
position to adjust the dipped beam range
to vehicle loading and prevent dazzling. Combo
Combo van
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Instrument illumination
k
Illumination comes on with the exterior
lights. Brightness can be adjusted using the
adjuster wheel.
Information display illumination
3
Information display illumination comes on
when the ignition or infotainment system is
switched on. Brightness can be adjusted
using the adjuster wheel.
0 = Front seats occupied
1 = All seats occupied
2 = All seats occupied and luggage
compartment load
3 = Driver’s seat occupied and
luggage compartment load
0 = Seats occupied
1 = Seats occupied and half load in
load compartment
2 = Seats occupied and full load in
load compartment
3 = Driver’s seat occupied and full
load in load compartment
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90 Infotainment systemInfotainment system
Radio reception
3
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of reception
due to
zChanges in distance from the
transmitter,
zmulti-path reception due to reflection
and
zshadowing. 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 system3
and the information display can be
operated on the steering wheel.
Further information 378 and the
infotainment system instructions. Radio reception 3................................ 90
Infotainment system 3........................ 90
Steering wheel remote control 3........ 90
AUX input 3......................................... 91
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment (CB) 3............................. 91
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100 Driving and operationDriving and operation
Manual transmission
automated
3
The Easytronic transmission permits
manual (manual mode) or automatic gear
shifting (automatic mode), both with
automatic clutch control.
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Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
If the Winter programme is activated, T is
illuminated. Manual transmission automated3... 100
Manual transmission ........................... 105
Driving hints ......................................... 106
Saving Fuel, Protecting the
Environment ...................................... 108
Fuels, refuelling .................................... 110
Catalytic converter, engine exhaust .. 114
Hydraulic brake system ...................... 118
Anti-lock Braking System (ABSu)3 119
Hand brake .......................................... 120
Brake assist .......................................... 120
Wheels, tyres ........................................ 121
Roof racks 3......................................... 125
Towing equipment 3........................... 126
Caravan/trailer towing ........................ 126
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Driving and operation
Starting the engine
Briefly operate foot brake when starting
the engine. The engine can now be started
in position N and with the foot brake
operated. N appears in the gear display. If
the foot brake is not operated, "N" flashes
in the gear display and the engine cannot
be started.
If no brake lights are operational, the
engine will not start.
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Operation of the manual transmission
automated using the selector lever
Always move the selector lever all the way
in the chosen direction. Observe the gear
or mode indicator in the transmission
display.
Selector lever in N
Neutral. Selector lever in o (centre position)
Moving the selector lever from N to o
(centre position) while depressing the foot
brake time switches the manual
transmission automated to automatic
mode and engages first gear (second gear
if winter programme is enabled). "A"
appears in the gear display.
When the foot brake is released the vehicle
starts to "creep". If the foot brake is not
operated, "A" starts to flash. Start off by
immediately pressing the accelerator
pedal or move selector lever back to N and
repeat procedure with foot brake
operated.
In automatic mode, the transmission shifts
into other gears automatically based on
driving conditions.