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Driver information system
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• Speed warning - to set the speed above which a warning signal
Clearing speed limit
will sound.
– Drive the vehicle at a minimum of 5 km/h.
Speed limit warning 2 can be adjusted in increments of 10 km/h
between 30 and 240 km/h.
SET
– Press the
button for at least 2 seconds.
The speed warning symbol lights up briefly in the display to
confirm that the selected speed has been stored. The speed limit
that has been set remains stored until another speed is set with a
brief push of the button, or until the memory is cleared with a long
push of the button.
Auto-check control
Introduction
When the speed limit has been cleared, the display will show a
crossed-out warning symbol .
The auto-check control checks important components and vehicle
systems. These background checks are run constantly, as long as
the ignition is switched on.
Applies to vehicles: with speed warning function
A message is displayed in the instrument cluster if a fault should
occur or if any maintenance or repairs are urgently required. This is
accompanied by an audible warning signal. Depending on the
priority of the fault, a red or yellow warning symbol lights up in the
display.
Setting speed limit warning 2
You can use the MMI* or sound system control console to
set, alter or cancel speed limit warning 2.
The red symbols indicate a serious malfunction, whereas the yellow
ones represent other malfunctions or items requiring attention.
Additional messages to assist the driver may be shown with the red
or yellow symbols.
Automatic gearbox* function test
The auto-check control automatically checks the vehicle systems
when the ignition is switched on. If the selector lever is in position
P or N, the following instruction will appear:
Fig. 23 MMI display:
Setting speed limit
warning 2
When stationary apply footbrake while selecting gear
When a gear (R, D etc.) is selected, this message disappears and the
auto-check control function is displayed.
CAR
– Select: Function selector button
cluster > Speed warning.
> Instrument
The driver message will disappear 30 seconds after switching on
the ignition or earlier, if there are other driver messages or malfunc-
tions.
• Speed warning on/off - to activate or deactivate the speed
warning function ⇒ fig. 23.
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