change language MERCEDES-BENZ C350 2006 W203 Owner's Manual

130 Controls in detailControl systemThe control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey 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
1Trip odometer
2Main odometer
3Current program mode (automatic
transmission*)
4Current gear selector lever
position/gear range (automatic trans-
mission*)
5Digital clock
6Status indicator (outside tempera-
ture/digital speedometer)
iThe displays for the audio systems
(radio, CD 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 14 m) every second.

142 Controls in detailControl systemThe 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
Time/Date
Lighting
Vehicle
Convenience
Select speedometer
display mode
Time synchronization with head
unit*
Set daytime running lamp
mode (USA only)
Set automatic lock-
ing
Activate easy-entry/exit
feature
Select language
Set time (hours)
Set locator lighting
Set parking position for
exterior rear view mirror
Select display (speed
display or outside
temperature) for status
indicator
Set time (minutes)
Set night security
illumination
Select automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time (DST)
summer/Standard time winter)
Set interior lighting de-
layed shut-off
Set date (month)Set date (day)Set date (year)

143 Controls in detail
Control system
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the
Instr.Cl.
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Instr.Cl.

submenu to change the instrument cluster
display settings.
The following functions are available:Select speedometer display mode

Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr.Cl.

submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Disp.Unit
Speed/odo
appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæ orç to set
speedometer unit to
Km or
Miles
.Select language

Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr.Cl.

submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Language
appears in
the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Function
Page
Select speedometer display
mode
143
Select language
143
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature) for status
indicator
144