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Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situationpermits.Ifyou are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the
multifunction display.You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y page 31).
Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 31).
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Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to Ã, T or
L, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
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The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated.
Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side.
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Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
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Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
!
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (Y page 200).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a shortdelay.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
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Cruise control activated (Y page 165):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
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DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 167):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
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DISTRONIC PLUS detects avehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in frontand the stored speed light
up.
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
The on-board computeris activated as soon
as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
:
Multifunction display
;
Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
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Right control panel
?
Left control panel
A
Back button
Displays and operation
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On-board computer and displays
Z
Left control panel
=
;
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Calls up the menu and menu bar
9
:
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls in lists
R
Selects a submenu or function
R
In the
Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R
In the
Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number
9
:
Press and hold:
R
In the
Audio menu: selects the
previous/nextstation or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R
In the
Tel
(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling of the
phone book if it is open
a
R
Confirms a selection/display
message
R
In the
Tel (Telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
R
In the
Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station
Right control panel
~
R
Rejects or ends a call
R
Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
R
Makes or accepts a call
R
Switches to the redial memory
W
X
R
Adjusts the volume
8
R
Mute
Back button
%
Press briefly:
R
Back
R
Switches off the Voice Control
System; see the separate
operating instructions
R
Hides display messages/calls
up the last
Trip menu function
used
R
Exits the telephone book/redial
memory
%
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the
Trip menu
Multifunction display
Values and settings as well as display
messages are shown in the multifunction
display.
Example: multifunction display for automatic
transmission
:
Text field
;
Menu bar
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Drive program
?
Time
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Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays

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