Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Combination switch ..........................124
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 290
Calling up ....................................... 289
Setting ........................................... 290
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
Convenience closing feature ..............87
Convenience opening feature ............86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 296
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 367
Important safety notes .................. 366
Temperature gauge ........................ 213
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................. 126
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 129
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................175
Cruise control lever .......................175
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 247
Driving system ............................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Setting a speed .............................. 176
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 175
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 273
Important safety notes .................. 273
Rear compartment ......................... 274
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...24
Customer Relations Department .......24 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 225
Interior lighting .............................. 225
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Digital speedometer .........................217
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 228
Driving systems ............................. 242
Engine ............................................ 240
General notes ................................ 228
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 228
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 254
Lights ............................................. 236
Safety systems .............................. 229
SmartKey ....................................... 254
Tires ............................................... 248
Vehicle ........................................... 251
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Distance recorder see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....264
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 186
Display message ............................ 245
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 177 Index
7
below the minimum, the distance may no
longer be shown.
Warning displays
Warning display for the front area
:
Segments on the left-hand side of the
vehicle
; Segments on the right-hand side of the
vehicle
= Segments showing operational readiness
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on
the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display for the rear area in the
Coupe is located on the headliner in the rear
compartment; in the Cabriolet, it is between
the rear seats.
The warning display for each side of the
vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red
segments. PARKTRONIC is operational if
yellow segments showing operational
readiness = light up.
The selected transmission position
determines which warning display is active
when the engine is running. Transmission
position Warning display
D
Front area activated
R or N Rear and front areas
activated
P
No areas activated One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance from the obstacle.
From the:
R
sixth segment onwards, you will hear an
intermittent warning tone for
approximately two seconds.
R seventh segment onwards, you will hear a
warning tone for approximately two
seconds. This indicates that you have now
reached the minimum distance.
Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC :
To deactivate/activate PARKTRONIC
; Indicator lamp
If indicator lamp ;
lights up, PARKTRONIC is
deactivated.
i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated
when you turn the SmartKey to position 2
in the ignition lock. Driving systems
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