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:
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Observe the "Important safety
notes"
section.
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
WARNING
If EBD has mal ...
Activating/deactivating DSR
Activating
You can only activate DSR if you are driving
at 25 mph (40 km/h) or slower.
– Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2 lights up.
The following messages appear in the
multifunction displa ...
Cleaning the wheels
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, pa ...