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106Instruments and controls
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filterVehicle messages on the Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop
up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting-off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.■ If a warning message or a warningcode appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier is extended.
■ If a fault in the automatic locking system is detected.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.
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1. Switch off immediately anyelectrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window
or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started two times running
without voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Trip computer
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one
of the submenus:
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Range
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Average speed
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display.
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108Instruments and controls
The information of the two trip
computers can be reset separately,
making it possible to display different
trip distances.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
On vehicles with reset knob, hold the
reset knob depressed for a few
seconds with the ignition on.Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display.
When the tank has to be refueled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel- Display.
Additionally the control indicator i in
the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes
3 97.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Instantaneous consumption Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
for a few seconds.
Digital speed Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
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Instruments and controls109Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below might
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings in the
Graphic-Info-Display
CD 300/CD 400/CD400plus
Press the CONFIG button. The menu
Settings is displayed.
The following settings can be
selected by turning and pressing the
multifunction knob:
■ Languages
■ Time Date
■ Radio settings
■ Phone settings
■ Vehicle settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See Clock 3 85.
Radio settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.
Phone settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.
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Vehicle settings
■Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Climate control mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
automatically rear heated window.
■ Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking
assist.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting
Remote door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets all
settings to the default settings.
Settings in the Colour-Info-
Display CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press the CONFIG button on the
Infotainment system faceplate to
enter the Configuration menu.
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Turn the multifunction knob to scroll
upwards or downwards in the list.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to select a menu item.
■ Languages
■ Time and Date
■ Radio Settings
■ Phone Settings
■ Navigation Settings
■ Display Settings
■ Vehicle Settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time and Date
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Radio Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Phone Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Navigation Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Display Settings ■ Home Page Menu :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
■ Rear Camera Options :
Press to adjust the rear camera
options 3 150.■ Display Off :
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
■ Map Settings :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Vehicle Settings ■ Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will be
active after switching the ignition off
and on again.
Air Conditioning Mode : Activates or
deactivates cooling when switching
on the ignition or uses the last
chosen setting.
Auto Demist : Activates or
deactivates auto demist.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
automatically the rear heated
window.
■ Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
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114Lighting
In the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display, the current status of
the automatic light control is
displayed.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When low beam is on, 8 lights up.
Control indicator 8 3 98.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light controlWhen the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
light and low beam depending on the
lighting conditions.
Daytime running light 3 116.
Automatic low beam activation
During poor lighting conditions the
low beam is switched on.
Tunnel detectionWhen a tunnel is entered the low
beam is switched on.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 116.High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
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Lighting119Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ Info-Display
■ Illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A until the required
brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor the
brightness can only be adjusted when the exterior lights are on and the light
sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy lightOperate rocker switch:w=automatic switching on
and off.press u=on.press v=off.
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front
courtesy light depending on rocker
switch position.