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94Instruments and controlsInformation displaysTriple-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and date or Infotainment system
when it is on.
When the ignition is off, time, date and outside temperature can be displayed
by briefly pressing one of the two
buttons below the display.
Board-Info-Display
Displays time, outside temperature
and date or Infotainment system
information.
Selecting functions
Functions and settings of the
Infotainment system can be accessed via the board information display.
This is done using the menus and
buttons of the Infotainment system.
If nothing is operated within
5 seconds, the menus are
automatically exited.
Select using the Infotainment system
buttons
In the Settings menu, use the OK
button to call up the required function.
Use the arrow buttons to change
settings.
In the BC menu, use the OK button to
call up the required function. Use the
OK button to operate the stop watch
or restart measurement and
calculation.
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Setting date and time
Select menu item Time, Date from the
Settings menu.
Select the required menu items and
make settings.
Changing the time setting will also
change the time setting of the
navigation system.
Automatic time synchronisation
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 to switch off automatic
time synchronisation.
The function is activated by ticking the
field in front of Synchron. clock
automatical. in the Time, Date menu.
Language selection
The display language for some
functions can be selected.
Select menu item Language from the
Settings menu.
Select the desired language.
Selection is indicated by a 6 in front
of the menu item.
In systems with voice output, when
the language setting of the display is
changed the system will ask whether
the announcement language should
also be changed - see Infotainment
system manual.
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142Driving and operating
Deactivation
Briefly press the SPORT button.
Sport mode is deactivated the next time the ignition is switched on or if
the Winter programme is activated.
Continuous damping
control Continuous damping control (CDC)
changes suspension with damping
adaptation of each shock absorber to
the current driving situation and road
conditions.
When Sport mode is engaged, the
damping control is adapted to a
sportier driving style.
Control indicator IDS+ 3 91.Automatic level control
The rear level of the vehicle is
automatically adjusted to the load
conditions while driving. Suspension
and ground clearance are increased,
which improves driving conditions.
The automatic level control is
activated after the vehicle has been
driven for some distance, depending
on the vehicle loading and the road
conditions.
Do not use full payload in the event of
a fault. Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of approx.
30 to 200 km/h. Deviations from the
stored speeds may occur when
driving uphill or downhill.
For safety reasons the cruise control
cannot be activated until the foot
brake has been operated once.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
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152Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................152
Vehicle checks ........................... 153
Bulb replacement .......................159
Electrical system ........................166
Vehicle tools .............................. 173
Wheels and tyres .......................173
Jump starting ............................. 186
Towing ....................................... 187
Appearance care .......................189General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend using genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
Following must be done if the vehicle
should be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or reverse gear
or set selector lever to P. Prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake.
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Each time the tyres are replaced, the
tyre pressure monitoring system
sensors have to be dismounted and
serviced. For the screwed sensor
replace the valve core and sealing
ring, for the clipped sensor replace
complete rubber valve stem.
Auto learn function After changing wheels the vehicle
must be stationary for approx.
20 minutes, before the system
recalculates. The following relearn
process takes up to 10 minutes of
driving with a minimum speed of
25 km/h. ---- can be displayed in the
Info-display or pressure values can
swap.
If problems occur during the relearn
process, w will flash and then
illuminate continously.Temperature dependency
Cold tyres decrease the tyre
pressure, warm tyres increase the
tyre pressure. During driving tyre
temperature and pressure increase.
The displayed tyre pressure value
shows the actual tyre pressure.
Therefore it is important to check tyre
pressure with cold tyres.
System initialisation
After a wheel change or tyre pressure
adjustment, the system must be
initialised: inflate the cold tyres to the
prescribed pressure according to the
tyre information label or this
document 3 206. Then switch on
ignition and press and hold the DDS
button for approx. 4 seconds. w
flashes three times.
If the tyre pressure difference
between the left and the right wheel
on one axle is more than 30 kPa, tyre
pressure monitoring system
malfunction will be indicated, as the vehicle starts moving for the first time after initialisation. Adjust the tyre
pressure and repeat initialisation.
Notice
The system needs to be initialised
after tyre pressure change,
otherwise it will not be able to warn
properly.
Tread depth
Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).