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Instruments and controls95●Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will be activated
● Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the
current route section 3 172
● Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a preceding moving vehicle 3 160
Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
Press MENU to select W.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a page:Page 1:
● trip odometer 1
● average consumption 1
● average speed 1
Page 2: ● trip odometer 2
● average consumption 2
● average speed 2
Page 3: ● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
The information of page 1 and
page 2 can be reset separately for
odometer, average consumption and
average speed, making it possible to display different trip information.
Select pages by turning the adjuster
wheel on the turn signal lever.
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Trip odometer 1 or 2
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Reset trip odometer by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds or by pressing the
reset knob near the speedometer
separately for selected page 1 or 2.
Average consumption 1 or 2 Display of average consumption. Themeasurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds separately for selected
page 1 or 2.
Average speed 1 or 2 Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds separately for selected
page 1 or 2.
Digital speedDigital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Range Range is calculated from current fueltank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears in the display.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message is
displayed.Additionally, the control indicator i
in the fuel gauge illuminates or
flashes 3 92.
Instantaneous consumption
Displays the instantaneous
consumption.
ECO Information Menu s
Press MENU to select s.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:
● Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
digit above recommends
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Instruments and controls97upshifting for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco index display : The current
fuel consumption is indicated on
a segment display. For
economical driving adapt your
driving style to keep the filled
segments within the Eco area.
The more segments are filled, the higher the fuel consumption.
Simultaneously the current
consumption value is indicated.
● Top Consumers : List of top
comfort consumers currently
switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated. A switched-
off consumer disappears from
the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
During sporadic driving
conditions, the heated rear
window is activated automatically to increase engine load. In this
event, the heated rear window is
indicated as one of the top
consumers, without activation by
the driver.
● 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.
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or a Colour-
Info-Display.
The Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display
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98Instruments and controlsDepending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
● time 3 80
● outside temperature 3 79
● date 3 80
● electronic climate control settings
3 126
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 101
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates in
colour:
● time 3 80
● outside temperature 3 79
● date 3 80
● electronic climate control settings
3 126
● rear view camera 3 170
● Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
manual
● navigation, see description in the
Infotainment manual
● system settings
● vehicle messages 3 99
● settings for vehicle personalisation 3 101
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.
Press CONFIG : Menu page Settings
is displayed.
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Instruments and controls99Turn multifunction knob to:● Select a setting or value.
● Display a menu option.
Press multifunction knob to: ● Confirm a setting or value.
● Select or activate the marked option.
● Switch a system function on/off.
Press BACK to:
● Exit a menu or setting without changing.
● Return from a submenu to a higher menu level.
● Delete the last character in a character sequence. Press and
hold BACK for a few seconds to
delete the entire entry.
To exit the Settings menu, press
BACK repeatedly or press CONFIG
after confirming the changes.
Vehicle personalisation 3 101.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning and signal
sound.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
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100Instruments and controlsMessages in the Driver
Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the boot lid is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If the soft top is not completely opened or closed.
● If the soft top lid is not completely
closed.
● If the load compartment partition is folded in when operating the
soft top.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a certain speed is exceeded when operating the soft top.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
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Instruments and controls1011. Switch off immediately anyelectrical consumers which are
not required for a safe ride, e.g.
seat heating, heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice consecutively without a voltage
drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations, some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings in the
Graphic-Info-Display
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
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102Instruments 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
3 153.
● 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 80.
Radio settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Phone settings
See 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 rear window
automatically.