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:
Turn signals
1. High-beam headlamps
2. Right turn signal
3. High-beam flasher
4. Left turn signal
•► To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
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Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
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Important safety notes
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
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