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111 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the key in the starter switch is turned to
position1. The control system enables you
to

call up information about your vehicle


change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control
system to find out when your vehicle is
next due for service, to set the language
for messages in the instrument cluster
display, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Outside temperature
2Main odometer
3Trip odometer
4Automatic transmission program mode
5Current gear selector lever position
6Digital clock
iThe displays for the audio systems
(radio, CD player, cassette player) will
appear in English, regardless of the
language selected.
Warning!
G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his /her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions
permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 13.5 m) every second.

121 Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus.
Detailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Set time (hours)
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Set station selection mode
(radio)
Activate easy-entry/exit feature
Set time (minutes)
Set locator lighting
Set automatic locking
Set key dependency
Select time display mode
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
Select temperature display
mode
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Select speedometer display
modeSelect languageSelect display (speed display or
outside temperature)

122 Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenu
Access the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu
via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu to change
the instrument cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:Set time (hours)

Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu.

Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
TIME SETTINGS – HOURS
.
The selection marker is on the hour
setting.

Press
æ
or
ç
to set the hour.Set time (minutes)

Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu.

Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
TIME SETTINGS – MINUTES
.
The selection marker is on the minute
setting.

Press
æ
or
ç
to set the minutes.
Function
Page
Set time (hours)
see
below
Set time (minutes)
see
below
Select time display mode
123
Select temperature display
mode
123
Select speedometer display
mode
123
Select language
124
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature)
124