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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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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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Climate control
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Ventilation
zSet the temperature to the desired
setting.
zSwitch fan on, select fan setting
according to requirements.
zFor maximum ventilation in headroom:
move air distribution switch to M, open
all ventilation nozzles.
zFor ventilation to foot well: Set air
distribution switch to K.
zFor simultaneous ventilation to the head
area and the foot well: Set air
distribution switch to L. Heating
For rapid warming of the passenger
compartment:
zTurn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
zSet the fan to speed 3.
zSet the air distribution switch to the
desired position, preferably position J
394.
The comfort and general well-being of the
vehicle occupants are to a large extent
dependent on a suitable ventilation and
heating setting.
To achieve temperature stratification
with the pleasant effect of "cool head and
warm feet", move rotary air distribution
switch toK, J or L and move rotary
temperature switch to any position (in
central area with temperature
stratification effect).
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Heating the foot well
zSet the temperature switch in the right-
hand zone.
zSwitch on fan.
zSet air distribution switch to K.
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Comfort setting
zSet cooling n as desired.
zAir recirculation system 4 off.
zSet temperature switch as desired.
zSwitch on fan at desired speed.
zSet air distribution switch to M or L.
zOpen vents as required.
Temperature switch in centre of
adjustment range: warmer air will flow into
the foot well and cooler air into the upper
zone, with warmer air coming from the side
air vents and cooler air from the centre
vents.
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Maximum cooling
(Maximum Air Conditioning)
Open windows for a short time so that the
heated air can dissipate quickly.
zCooling n on.
zAir circulation system 4 on.
zTurn the temperature switch
anticlockwise as far as it will go (cold).
zSet fan to 4.
zSet air distribution switch to M.
zOpen all vents.
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Demisting and defrosting windows
Misting or icing of the windows, such as
from damp weather conditions, wet clothes
or low outside temperatures:
9 Warning
Failure to follow the description could
lead to misting or icing of the windows,
which in turn could lead an accident
stemming from lack of visibility.