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22Keys, doors and windowsUnlocking 3 23.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control is
synchronised by switching on the
ignition.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 139.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
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72Instruments and controlsControlsSteering 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, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 157.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by illumination
of the LED in the button.
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Instruments and controls77
Notice
If RDS Auto Time Adjust is activated,
time and date are automatically set by the system.
See Infotainment 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 3 103.Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
front console.
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Instruments and controls95
●Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption
development over a distance of
50 miles. Filled segments display
the consumption in 5 mile steps
and shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Performance Menu
Press MENU to select the
Performance Menu , or select C on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Submenus are: ● Acceleration : Display of current
acceleration in all directions.
● Lap Timer : Display of lap times,
top speed, average speed and
average time. Follow the
instructions given in the
submenu.
● Coolant Temp. : Display of
coolant temperature.
● Battery Volt. : Display of vehicle
battery voltage.
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or Colour-Info-
Display. The Info-Display is located in
the instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display
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96Instruments and controlsDepending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
● time 3 76
● outside temperature 3 75
● date 3 76
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 103
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates in
colour:
● time 3 76
● outside temperature 3 75
● date 3 76
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● system settings
● vehicle messages 3 97
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 103
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
Selections are made via:
● menus
● function buttons and multifunction knob of the
Infotainment system
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Instruments and controls97Selecting with the Infotainment
system
Select a function via the Infotainment
system buttons. The menu of the
selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to
select an item and to confirm.
Multifunction knob
The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus:
Turn
● to highlight a menu option
● to set a numeric value or to display a menu option
Press (the outer ring)
● to select or activate the highlighted option
● to confirm a set value
● to switch a system function on/off
BACK
Press BACK to:
● exit a menu without changing settings
● return from a submenu to a higher menu level
● delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold the BACK for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Smartphone controller
The smartphone controller allows a
smartphone to access vehicle data
via WLAN or Bluetooth connection.
This data can then be displayed and analysed on the smartphone.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre, in some
cases together with a warning and
signal buzzer.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
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104Instruments and controlsThe 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
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● 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 76.
Radio settings
See description in the Infotainment
manual for further information.
Phone settings
See description in the Infotainment
manual for further information.
Vehicle settings● Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Climate control mode : Controls
the state of the cooling
compressor when the vehicle is
started. Last setting
(recommended) or at vehicle
start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
heated rearwindow
automatically.
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Instruments and controls105●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.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 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,
startingRemote 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 whole
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.
Settings in the Colour-Info-
Display
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press CONFIG on the Infotainment
system faceplate to enter the
Configuration 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.