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Instruments and controls123Vehicle 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, MENU or
turn the adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
for a restart4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked6Depress brake pedal to release
electric parking brakeNo.Vehicle message7Turn steering wheel, switch ignition off and then on9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure
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No.Vehicle message26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind zone alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filterNo.Vehicle message55Diesel particle filter is full
3 16256Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window61Open and then close rear left
window62Open and then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steeringNo.Vehicle message69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open
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130Instruments and controls
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
The following settings can be
selected by turning and pressing the
multifunction knob:
■ Sport mode settings
■ Languages
■ Time Date
■ Radio settings
■ Phone settings
■ Vehicle settings
In the corresponding submenus, the
following settings can be changed:
Sport mode settings
The driver can select the functions
which will be activated in Sport mode
3 174.
■ Sport suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
■ Sport powertrain performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear change
characteristics become more
responsive.■ Sport steering : Steering support is
reduced.
■ Swap backlight colour main instr. :
Changes the instrument
illumination colour.
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See Clock 3 101.
Radio settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Phone settings
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
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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.
Climate control mode : Activates or
deactivates the cooling every time
the ignition is switched on or uses
the last chosen setting.
Auto rear demist : Activates heated
rear window automatically.
■ 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. Activation is selectable with
or without attached trailer coupling.
Auto collision preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the
vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes only or is deactivated completely.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ 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.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivates
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the automatic door locking function
after driving-off.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting
Remote unlock feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the entire vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without opening the vehicle.
■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets all
settings to the default settings.Personalised settings in the
Colour-Info-Display Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press CONFIG on the Infotainment
system faceplate to enter the
Configuration Settings menu.
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.
■ Sport Mode Profile
■ Languages
■ Time and Date
■Radio Settings
■ Phone Settings
■ Navigation Settings
■ Display Settings
■ Vehicle Settings
In the corresponding submenus, the
following settings can be changed:
Sport Mode Profile ■ Engine Sport Performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear change
characteristics become more
responsive.
■ Sport Mode Back Lighting :
Changes the instrument
illumination colour.
■ Sport Suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
■ Sport Steering : Steering support is
reduced.
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time and Date
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
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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 3 200.
■ 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 the
heated rear window automatically.
■ Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper :
Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.■ Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer coupling.
Automatic Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the
vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated completely.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates the side blind spot alert system.
■ Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates or
deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
■ Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out : Activates
or deactivates the automatic door locking function while a door is open.
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Auto Door Lock: Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function
after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
■ Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst
unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the entire vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors :
Activates or deactivates the automatic relock function afterunlocking without opening the
vehicle.
■ Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default settings.
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Lighting145Reading lights
Operated by pressing s and t in
front and rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
Headlights, tail lights, number plate
lights, instrument panel light, interior
lights and the light pipes in doors and
FlexConsole are switched on for a
short time by unlocking the vehicle
with the radio remote control. This
function works only in the dark and
facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 157.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 129.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is opened:
■ all switches
■ Driver Information Centre
■ door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
■ interior lights
■ instrument panel light (only when it is dark)
■ light pipes in doors and FlexConsole
■ number plate lights (puddle lights)
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.