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luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
■ The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.
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72Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 72
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 79
Information displays .....................88
Vehicle messages ........................ 93
Trip computer ............................... 96
Vehicle personalisation ................98Controls
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 and the
cruise control can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Cruise control 3 135
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Instruments and controls73Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *
button. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper2=fast1=slowP=interval wiping§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
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Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position P.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short
interval=turn adjuster wheel
upwardslong
interval=turn adjuster wheel
downwardsAutomatic wiping with rain sensorP=automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
downwardshigh
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
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Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper posi‐
tion=continuous
operationlower posi‐
tion=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 98.
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The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to
0.5 °C, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre with 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.
Set date and time CD 400 and Navi 600
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 .
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■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 98.
Time and date settings
CD 600/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.
Adjust all settings.
Set date
To adjust the time settings, select the Set Date 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.
Adjust all settings.
Time format
To choose the desired time format, select 12 hr / 24 hr Format . Activate
12 Hour or 24 Hour .
Vehicle personalisation 3 98.
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78Instruments and controlsPower outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
front console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
A 230 Volt power outlet is located in
the rear console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 watts.
With ignition off the power outlet is
deactivated.
Additionally the power outlet is
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the sockets by
using unsuitable plugs.