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Driver information system
Introduction
General notes
The driver information system in the instrument cluster
shows you the status of various on-board systems at a
glance.
The display for the driver information system is in the centre of the
instrument cluster.
The system runs a check on certain components and functions
when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. It
gives an audible warning if a fault should occur or if servicing is
required, and a red or yellow warning symbol (in some cases with a
corresponding driver message) appears in the dashboard display.
The system will also display information for the radio and CD player
and (if fitted) the route guidance directions from the navigation
system*. For further information on these systems, please refer to
the MMI operating manual.
On some models the display of information shown in the instru-
ment cluster differs from the illustrations used here.
The driver information system includes the following functions:
Note
If a fault should occur, the display will show a red or yellow warning
symbol. A red warning symbol indicates a serious malfunction
⇒ page 30. A yellow warning symbol indicates a less serious
malfunction, or other item requiring attention ⇒ page 34.
Fig. 8 Dashboard:
Display in instrument
cluster (automatic
gearbox)
CD and radio display ⇒ page 21
Outside temperature ⇒ page 21
Gear-change indicator ⇒ page 21
Digital speedometer* ⇒ page 22
Door catches/boot lid warning ⇒ page 23
Service interval display ⇒ page 23
Auto-check control* ⇒ page 29
Driver messages ⇒ page 30
Speed warning ⇒ page 28
On-board computer* ⇒ page 25
Selector lever positions for automatic gearbox* ⇒ page 131
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CD and radio display
If no priority 1 or 2 faults have been detected by the auto-check
control, the name or frequency of the current radio station and the
selected waveband will appear the upper part of the display.
When a CD is playing, the display will show the current title. If the
vehicle is equipped with a CD changer* the display will also show
the number of the CD being played (CD1 to CD6).
Outside temperature display
The outside temperature is shown when the display is
activated.
At temperatures below +5°C a snowflake symbol appears next to the
temperature display. This is to warn the driver to take extra care
when there is a risk of ice on the road.
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual
outside temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the
engine.
The temperature units can be set to °F or °C on the MMI* or sound
system control console. The outside temperature is automatically
displayed in the units you have selected. Please refer to the Oper-
ating Manual for the MMI* or sound system.
WARNING
Do not rely on the outside temperature display as an ice warning.
Please bear in mind that there may be patches of ice on the roads
even at outside temperatures around +5°C.
Applies to vehicles: with manual gearbox and gear-change indicator
Gear-change indicator
This additional indicator function can help to save fuel.
Fig. 9 Display: Radio
information
Fig. 10 Display:
Outside temperature
Fig. 11 Display: Gear-
change indicator
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You can deactivate the gear-change indicator on the sound
system or MMI.
Switching the gear-change indicator on and off
– Select: Function selector button > Instrument
cluster > Suggested gear ⇒ fig. 12.
To familiarise yourself with the gear-change indicator, we recom-
mend driving in the normal way to start with. A gear change will be
recommended if the gear you are in is not the most economical
choice for the current driving conditions. The gear you are currently
in and the recommended gear will be displayed ⇒ page 21, fig. 11.
• Shifting up a gear: The suggested gear appears to the right of the
current gear when a higher gear is recommended.
• Shifting down a gear: The suggested gear appears to the left of
the current gear when a lower gear is recommended.
Gears may ocassionally be skipped (3 > 5).
If no gear change is recommended, you are already in the most
economical gear.
Note
• The gear-change indicator is intended to help save fuel. It is not
intended to recommend the right gear for all driving situations. For
example, the display may not recommend a gear change while you
are overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or towing a trailer.
• The gear-change indicator goes out when you press the clutch
pedal.
Applies to vehicles: with on-board computer
Digital speedometer
The display shows the current speed. The speed is displayed in
increments of 1 km/h.
Fig. 12 MMI display:
Switching the
suggested gear on and
off
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Fig. 13 Display: Digital
speedometer
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Door catches / boot lid warning
The pictogram shows whether the doors and the boot lid,
etc. are properly closed when driving off.
The door catches/boot lid warning symbol lights up if one or more
of the doors, or the bonnet or boot lid are not properly closed when
the ignition is on. The symbol also indicates which of these is not
properly closed ⇒ fig. 14.
The warning symbol disappears when all the doors, the bonnet and
the boot lid are completely closed, and the driver information func-
tions selected will then be displayed again.
Service interval display
This display reminds the driver when the next routine
service is due and is called up using the MMI or the sound
system control console.
The date when the next service is due is calculated automat-
ically and the driver is reminded accordingly.
Service reminder
– When the next service date is approaching, SERVICE IN -
---- KM --- DAYS ⇒ fig. 16 will be shown in the display
each time you switch on the ignition.
Fig. 14 Display: Door
catches/boot lid
warning
Fig. 15 MMI display:
Service interval displa
y
Fig. 16 Instrument
cluster display: Service
interval display
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– The remaining time and distance to the next service are
indicated every time the ignition is switched on, until the
service becomes due.
Service due
–When a service is due, Service! will appear in the display
as soon as you switch on the ignition. The display reverts
back to the standard display after about 5 seconds.
Displaying the service interval
– Select: Function selector button > Service interval
display ⇒ page 23, fig. 15.
Resetting the oil change interval display
– Select: Function selector button > Service interval
display > Reset oil change interval.
Displaying distance to next service
You can have the distance to the next service displayed on the MMI
screen ⇒ page 23, fig. 15. The remaining distance to the next
service is updated every time the ignition is switched on (starting at
500 km after a service has been performed).
On a new vehicle, the display will always show the following
message for the first 500 km.
SERVICE IN ----- KM --- DAYS
Caution
The system cannot calculate the figures for the service indicator if
the battery is disconnected from the vehicle, so no service reminder
can be displayed during this time. Please remember that keeping to
the correct service intervals is most important for the service life
and residual value of the vehicle (and especially for the life of the
engine). The period between two services must never be longer
than the time specified in the Service Schedule, even if you only
cover a low mileage during this time.
Note
• Do not reset the display between oil changes - otherwise the
display will be incorrect.
• The information in the service interval display remains intact if
the battery is disconnected.
• The distance to the next service cannot be called up if the system
has detected a Priority 1 fault (red symbol).
• If the service was not performed by a qualified workshop, the oil
change interval display can only be set to “fixed service intervals” of
15,000 km. If you wish to continue with the “LongLife” service, you
will need to have the oil change interval display reset by a qualified
workshop.
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