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94Storage
Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, open the caps
in the roof strips. Insert the mounting
provisions, as instructed, in the
retainer indicated in the illustration.
Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placedagainst the seat backrests. Ensure
the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, the heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 88.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
■ Do not allow the load to protrudeabove the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
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96Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 96
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ......................................... 104
Information displays ...................117
Vehicle messages ...................... 123
Trip computer ............................. 127
Vehicle personalisation ..............130Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, some driver assistance systems and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 179.
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Instruments and controls101
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Time and date settings
CD 300 /CD 400 /CD400plus and Navi
600/Navi 900
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 3 130.
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.
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The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in km.
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 3 117.
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Instruments and controls105
Some versions are equipped with a
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre: to
reset hold the knob depressed for a
few seconds with the ignition on.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 kilometres and restarts then
with 0.
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 pressure
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 3 105.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Natural gas operation
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Instruments and controls107Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
In the Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-
Combi-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, therefore 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.
Therefore 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 500 km
(whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 117.
Service information 3 268.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
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108Instruments and controls
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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110Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the centreconsole
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 3 231, Fuses
3 240.
Turn signals 3 145.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on frontseats X for driver's seat or for front
passenger seat 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 52.Seat belt status on rear seats
> or X in the Driver Information
Centre flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on 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 52.