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[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2008, Model line: CLK350, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 2008 C209Pages: 521
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Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1 or as soon as the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is in
position1. The control system enables you
to
call up information about your vehicle
change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster dis-
play, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Outside temperature
2Trip odometer
3Current shift program mode
4Main odometer
5Current gear selector lever posi-
tion/gear range
For more information on menus displayed
in the multifunction display, see “Menus”
(
page 144).
iThe displays for the audio systems (radio,
CD player etc.) 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 (approxi-
mately 14 m) every second.
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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 ClusterTime/DateLightingVehicleConvenience
(page 158)(page 160)(page 162)(page 165)(page 166)
Selecting speedometer
display modeSetting time (hours)Setting daytime running
lamp mode (USA only)Selecting audio search
functionActivate easy-entry/exit
feature
Selecting languageSetting time (minutes)Setting locator lightingSetting automatic
locking
Selecting display (speed
display or outside
temperature) for status
indicatorSetting the date (month)Setting night security
illumination
Selecting display (speed
display or outside tem-
perature) for standard
displaySetting the date (day)Setting interior lighting
delayed shut-off
Setting the date (year)
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Control system
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the
Instr. Cluster submenu via
the
Settings... menu. Use the Instr.
Cluster
submenu to change the instru-
ment cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:Selecting speedometer display mode
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr. Cluster submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Display Unit
Speed-/odometer
appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ or ç to set
speedometer unit to
KM or Miles.Selecting language
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Instr. Cluster submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Language appears in
the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
FunctionPage
Selecting speedometer display
mode158
Selecting language158
Selecting display (speed display
or outside temperature) for
status line159
Selecting display (speed display
or outside temperature) for
standard display159