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In brief11
1Power windows .....................30
2 Exterior mirrors .....................28
3 Cruise control .....................147
4 Side air vents ...................... 129
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...117
Exit lighting ......................... 120
Parking lights ...................... 118
Driver Information Centre ...... 99
6 Instruments .......................... 88
7 Steering wheel controls .......81
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 99
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system .....................83
10 Centre air vents .................. 129
11 Central locking system ..........21
Hazard warning flashers ....117
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 94
12 Info-Display ......................... 10113Sensor for electronic
climate control system .......124
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
Fuse box ............................ 185
15 Traction Control system .....145
Electronic Stability Control . 146
Ultrasonic parking assist ....148
Eco button ........................... 135
Fuel selector ......................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 122
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 142
Automatic transmission ......139
18 Electrical parking brake ......144
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............133
20 Horn ..................................... 82
Driver airbag ........................ 51
21 Bonnet release lever ..........166
22 Storage compartment ...........61
23 Steering wheel adjustment ..8124 Light switch ........................ 113
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 115
Front fog lights ...................117
Rear fog light ...................... 118
Instrument illumination .......119
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In brief13
Turn and lane-change signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 117, Parking lights 3 118.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 117.
Horn
Press j.
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86Instruments and controls
Time and date settings
CD 300/CD 400/CD400plus
Press the CONFIG button. The menu
Settings is displayed.
Select Time & Date .
Selectable setting options:
■ Set time : Changes the time shown
on the display.
■ Set date : Changes the date shown
on the display.
■ Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12
hours and 24 hours .
■Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/DD/
YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
■ Display digital clock : Switches on/
off indication of time on the display.
■ RDS clock synchronization : The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the time. RDS time synchronisation
can take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off
automatic time synchronisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.
Time and date settings
CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press the Config button and then
select the Time and Date menu item
to display the respective submenu.
Notice
If RDS Auto Time Adjust is activated,
time and date are automatically set
by the system.
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
Set time
To adjust the time settings, select the
Set Time menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.
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Instruments and controls89Odometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in miles.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
on the turn signal lever for a few
seconds 3 99.
On vehicles with reset knob, hold the
reset knob depressed for a few
seconds with the ignition on.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas level in
the tank depending on the operation
mode.
Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 90.
Never run the tank dry.
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Instruments and controls91
In the Uplevel-Display the remaining
oil life duration is displayed in the
Vehicle Information Menu .
In the Midlevel-Display the remaining
engine oil life duration is displayed by
the control indicator I. The ignition
must be switched on, with the engine not running.
The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Press the SET/CLR button to reset.
The ignition must be switched on, with the engine not running.
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has been diminished,
Change Engine Oil Soon or a warning
code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Have engine oil
and filter changed by a workshop
within one week or 300 miles
(whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 99.
Service information 3 207.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activationwhite=confirmation of activation
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Instruments and controls93
Control indicators in the centre
console
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 172, Fuses
3 182.
Turn signals 3 117.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on frontseats X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a maximum of 100 seconds until the seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 45.
Seat belt status on rear seats
> or X in the Driver Information
Centre flashes or illuminates.Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 45.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.
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100Instruments and controls
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus or to return from
a submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one
of the submenus. Press the
SET/CLR button to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus: ■ Unit : Displayed units can be
changed
On vehicles with Midlevel-Display following settings can be selected:
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Instruments and controls103
Selecting with the Infotainment
system
Select a function via the Infotainment
system buttons. The menu of the
selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to
select an item and to confirm.
Multifunction knob
The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus:
Turn
■ To mark a menu option
■ To set a numeric value or to display
a menu option
Press (the outer ring)
■ To select or activate the marked option
■ To confirm a set value
■ To switch a system function on/off
BACK button
Press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings
■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level
■ delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold the button for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109,
Memorised settings 3 21.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning and signal buzzer.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.