Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for distance
The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles.
The selected unit of measurement for distance applies to:
• the digital speedometer in the Trip menu
• the odometer and the trip odometer
• the trip computer
• the current consumption and the range
• the navigation instruction in the Navi menu
• DISTRONIC PLUS
• ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Press the
or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
Press the
or
button to select the
Instr. cluster submenu.
Press the
button to confirm.
Press the
or
button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer function.
You will see the selected setting: km or
miles.
Press the
button to save the setting.
Selecting the permanent display function
The Permanent Display: function allows you to choose whether the multifunction display always shows the outside temperature or the speed in km/h (USA) or mph (Canada).
Press the
or
button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.
Press the
or
button to select the
Instr. cluster submenu.
Press the
button to confirm.
Press the
or
button to select the
Permanent display function.
You will see the selected setting Outside
Temperature or Speedometer [km/h]:.
Press the
button to save the setting.
See also:
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift the transmission to position
P.
Using the SmartKey
Turn the SmartKey to position 0
in the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
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protection)
WARNING
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an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRESAFE
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