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Displays
Displays
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Overview, instrument cluster
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ84
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ85
Current fuel consumption
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ80
Reset milesꢀꢁ85
Speedometer
Messages, e.g. Check Control
Tachometerꢀꢁ84
Electronic displays
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Selection lists, refer to page 89.
External temperature, refer to page 85.
On-board computer, refer to page 90.
Date, refer to page 85.
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Energy recovery, refer to page 86.
Transmission display, refer to page 78.
Miles/trip miles, refer to page 85.
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Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 81.
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
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Range, refer to page 85.
Airbag system
Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 126.
Airbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
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Service requirements, refer to page 86.
Speed limit detection, refer to page 88.
Time, refer to page 85.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake
The parking brake is set.
Check Control
The concept
For additional information, refer to Release
parking brake, refer to page 70.
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
Brake system
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
Continue to drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a
text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Front-end collision warning
Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Red lights
Safety belt reminder
Pedestrian warning
Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
Symbol in the instrument cluster.
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If a collision with a person detected in this way
is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal
sounds.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 123.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Control is activated
Orange lights
Active Cruise Control
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol DTC is switched on.
The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control, refer to page 123, and Dy‐
namic Traction Control, refer to page 124.
For additional information, refer to Active
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC,
refer to page 130.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Illuminated: vehicle driving ahead de‐
tected.
Reduce your speed and stop cau‐
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐
neuvers.
Flashing: the conditions are not ade‐
quate for operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐
fer to page 106.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor
signals a loss of tire inflation pressure
in a tire.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐
ing force boost in some cases defec‐
tive. Stop carefully. Take into account
longer brake travel. Have this checked
by the service center immediately.
Flashing and then continuously illuminated: no
flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be
detected.
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Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Flashing: DSC controls the drive and
braking forces. The vehicle is stabi‐
lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving
profile to the driving circumstances.
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TPM could not conclude the reset: perform
the reset of the system again.
A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.
Illuminated: DSC failed. Have the system
checked by the service center.
Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
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For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 103.
Front fog lights
Front fog lights are activated.
Steering system
Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
High-beam Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
Engine functions
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 97.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
Cruise control
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 216.
The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Lane departure warning
System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
Automatic Hold
The vehicle is automatically held in
place when it is stationary.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page 118.
On inclines, the system prevents the
vehicle from rolling backward when driving off.
Green lights
For more information, see Automatic Hold, re‐
fer to page 71.
Turn signal
Turn signal on.
Blue lights
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
High beams
High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 72.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 73.
Parking lights, headlight control
General lamps
Check Control
Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐
fer to page 95.
At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored. The symbol is
shown in the display of the instrument
cluster.
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These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lights.
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Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Symbols
3.
"Check Control"
Within the supplementary text, the following
functions can be selected independent of the
check control message.
4. Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
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Display additional information about
the Check Control message in the
Integrated Owner's Manual.
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
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"Service request"
Contact your service center.
"Roadside Assistance"
Fuel gauge
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Hiding Check Control messages
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 190.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
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Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
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Engine oil temperature
External temperature
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Cold engine: the pointer is at
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
A Check Control message is
displayed.
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Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Time
Check the coolant level, refer to page 213.
The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the time on the Control
Display, refer to page 92.
Odometer and trip odometer
Display
Date
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Odometer, arrow 1.
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Set the date on the Control Dis‐
play, refer to page 92.
Show/reset kilometers
Press the knob.
Range
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When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.
Display
With a low remaining range:
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A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
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The remaining range is
shown on the computer.
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With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
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The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the current fuel consumption can also be dis‐
played as bar in the instrument cluster.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
Displaying the cruising range
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the range can also be displayed as bar in the
instrument cluster.
Energy recovery
On the Control Display:
Display
1. "Settings"
The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle bat‐
tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be reduced.
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
With navigation system: range with
destination guidance active
If respective equipment is fitted
and destination guidance is ac‐
tive, the remaining range is dis‐
played when the destination is
reached.
Service requirements
The concept
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance.
Current fuel consumption
Your service specialist can read the current
service requirements from your remote con‐
trol.
Display
Depending on your vehicle's op‐
tional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed
as scale with mechanical pointer
or as digital bar display in the
Display
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐
cally transmitted to your service center before
a service due date.
lower area of the tachometer.
The current consumption displays the current
fuel consumption. Check whether you are cur‐
rently driving in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Detailed information on service
requirements
More information on the scope of service re‐
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
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On the Control Display:
cally transmitted to your service center before
a service due date.
1. "Vehicle info"
You can check when your service center was
notified.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
On the Control Display:
Required maintenance procedures and le‐
gally mandated inspections are displayed.
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Last Service Request"
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
Sym‐
bols
Description
Gear shift indicator
The concept
No service is currently required.
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐
cient gear for the current driving situation.
The deadline for scheduled mainte‐
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐
tion is approaching.
Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐
tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐
tronic transmission and with manual
transmission.
The service deadline has already
passed.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the
engaged gear is displayed.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
Steptronic transmission: displays
On the Control Display:
Example
Description
1. "Vehicle info"
Fuel efficient gear is set.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Service required"
Shift into fuel efficient gear.
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
6. Adjust the settings.
7. Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐
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Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Speed limit detection
The concept
Switching on/off
On the Control Display:
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently
detected speed limit. The camera in the area of
the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs
at the edge of the road as well as variable over‐
head sign posts. Traffic signs with extra sym‐
bols for wet road conditions, etc. are also de‐
tected and compared with the vehicle's
onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and
will be displayed depending on the situation.
The system takes into account the information
stored in the navigation system and also dis‐
plays speed limits present on routes without
signs.
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Speed limit information"
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can
be displayed on the info display in the instru‐
ment cluster via the computer.
Display
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
Speed limit detection
Current speed limit.
Hints
Personal judgment
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
Speed limit detection is not
available.
The system assists the driver and does not re‐
place the human eye.◀
At a glance
Camera
Speed limit detection can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
When signs are concealed by objects.
When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
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When driving toward bright lights.
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When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered by a sticker, etc.
Display
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In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.
If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.
When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in road routing.
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
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If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
The concept
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the following can be displayed or operated us‐
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the
steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐
strument cluster and the Head-up Display:
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
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Current audio source.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.
Redial phone feature.
Turn on voice activation system.
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When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐
play is inactive.
On-board computer
Calling up information on the info
display
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Compass display in the navigation system.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. Select the desired displays.
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
Information at a glance
Info display
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Repeatedly pressing the button
on the turn signal lever calls up
the following information in the
info display:
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
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Range.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
on-board comupter.
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ECO PRO bonus range.
Average fuel consumption.
Average speed.
Average speed
Date.
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Speed limit detection.
Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
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Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Distance to destination
Arrow view of navigation system.
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
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The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is en‐
tered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Onboard info"
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"
4. "Yes"
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 88, function.
Sport displays
Compass
With a navigation system: com‐
pass display for the driving di‐
rection.
The concept
On the Control Display, the current values for
performance and torque can be displayed if
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.
Displaying sport displays on the
Control Display
1. "Vehicle info"
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.
2. "Sport displays"
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"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
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"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Speed warning
The concept
Displays a speed, when reached, should cause
a warning to be issued.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Displaying, setting or changing the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:"
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4. Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.
3. "Time:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
5. Press the controller.
Speed warning is stored.
5. Press the controller.
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.
Activating/deactivating the speed
warning
On the Control Display:
7. Press the controller.
The time is stored.
1. "Settings"
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
2. "Time/Date"
4. Press the controller.
3. "Format:"
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
On the Control Display:
4. Select the desired format.
The time format is stored.
Automatic time setting
1. "Settings"
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Press the controller.
1. "Settings"
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
speed warning.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Auto time set"
Date
Settings on the Control
Display
Setting the date
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
Time
Setting the time zone
1. "Settings"
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Time zone:"
5. Press the controller.
4. Select the desired time zone.
The time zone is stored.
6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the time
1. "Settings"
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
2. "Time/Date"
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3. "Format:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
4. Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
5. Press the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Language
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Setting the language
To set the language on the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
Head-up Display
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Language:"
The concept
4. Select the desired language.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Setting the voice dialog
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 28.
Units of measure
This system projects important information
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/
distance and temperature:
The driver can get information without averting
his or her eyes from the road.
1. "Settings"
Display visibility
2. "Language/Units"
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
Display is influenced by the following factors:
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
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Certain sitting positions.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐
play.
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.
Wet roads.
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
Unfavorable light conditions.
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐
tings.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
Switching on/off
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
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3. "Head-Up Display"
Display
Adjusting the height
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
Overview
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Height"
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Speed.
Navigation system.
4. Turn the controller.
Check Control messages.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Selection list from the instrument cluster.
Driver assistance systems.
Setting the rotation
On the Control Display:
Some of this information is only displayed
briefly as needed.
1. "Settings"
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
On the Control Display:
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Rotation"
4. Turn the controller.
1. "Settings"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Displayed information"
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up
Display.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
Setting the brightness
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness.
Therefore, have the special windshield re‐
placed by a service center only.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
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