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Instruments and controls79Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *
button. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.
The recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational with ignition on
and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Horn
Press j.
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80Instruments and controlsWindscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval=turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval=turn adjuster
wheel downwardsAutomatic wiping with rain sensorINT=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.
If the wiper frequency is above
20 seconds, the wiper arm moves
slightly down to the park position.
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Instruments and controls81
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
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82Instruments and controlsOutside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Graphic shows Graphic-Info-Display
Graphic shows Colour-Info-Display
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.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 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press the CONFIG button. The menu
Settings is displayed.
Select Time Date .
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Instruments and controls83
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 h
and 24 h.
■ Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/DD/
YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
■Display 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 3 104.
Time and date settings
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press the Config button and then
select the Time and Date menu item
to display the respective submenu.
Note
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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84Instruments and controls
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 3 104.Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
front console.
A further 12 Volt power outlet is
located in the rear console. Fold the
cover downwards.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 136.
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Instruments and controls85Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
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.
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86Instruments and controlsOdometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in km.
Trip odometer
W displays the recorded distance
since the last reset.
Two trip odometer are selectable for
different trips. Select between page
W 1 and page W2 by turning the
adjuster wheel on turn signal lever.
Both trip odometer can be reset
separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, hold the reset knob
depressed for a few seconds or press
the SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
Driver Information Centre 3 96.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible for
fuel saving reasons.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.