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:
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away
WARNING
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on
slight inclines/declines. The vehicle could
otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or
others.
If your vehicle is equipped with a whe ...
Driving on flooded roads
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engi ...
Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results
in excessive and premature wear to the brake
pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat,
seriously impairing their effectiveness. ...