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Instrument cluster (IC), operating information - GF54.30-P-0002-05TM

Multifunction steering wheel (MFL) controls 

Fig 1: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Controls
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The displays in the multifunction display (A1p13) of the instrument cluster (A1) and the settings in the operating system can be controlled via the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. The standard display always appears when the instrument cluster is activated. The system selection button is used to display the individual menus, the scroll forward/back button is used to display the submenus.

A submenu is selected with the button + and -, setting of specific functions and volume control. The scroll forward/back button is used to select a function within a submenu. The settings themselves are performed with the button + and -, setting of specific functions and volume control.

IMPORTANT The display only shows systems and functions available in the particular vehicle. If a system is not present, it is "skipped" when the system selection button is pressed.

Confirm malfunction and warning messages 

These messages are divided into 3 categories according to their priority. Messages of categories 2 and 3 in the multifunction display can be acknowledged by pressing the instrument illumination brightness control and reset button (A1r1) or the system selection button. Messages of category 1 (highest priority) cannot be acknowledged. Indicator or warning lamps that light up at the same time cannot be acknowledged.

IMPORTANT Certain fault and warning messages are also accompanied by a chime. A signal always sounds when faults and warning messages are displayed.

IMPORTANT The fault and warning messages are not stored in the fault memory.

Workshop level 

The standard display switches to the workshop level if the instrument illumination brightness control and reset button is pressed 3 times in succession within 2 s. The scroll forward/back button is used to switch between the following submenus:

Control system 

The following table shows the structure of the possible menus and their submenus in the control system for the driver.

Menu Submenu 1st level Submenu 2nd level
Standard display Outside temperature
Digital speedometer
Tire pressure loss warning/tire pressure monitoring ASSYST PLUS
Engine oil level (only with engine 629)
 
Audio Radio channel
CD player/CD changer
 
Navigation Destination-oriented navigation  
DISTRONIC Adjustment  
Fault and warning messages Inquiry  
Settings Reset to factory settings
Instrument cluster
Kilometer/miles switchover
Language choice
Status bar selection
Standard display selection
Time / date Hours setting (clock)
Minutes setting (clock)
Day setting (date)
Month setting (date)
Year setting (date)
Illumination Permanent driving lights
Ambient illumination
Ambiance illumination
Exterior lights OFF delay time
Interior lights OFF delay time
Vehicle Permanent SPEEDTRONIC (winter tire speed limiter)
Automatic locking setting
Heater Select switch-on time
Change switch-on time
Comfort Easy entry feature setting
Park position for outside mirror setting
Outside mirror fold-in setting
Dynamic multicontour seat Driver or front passenger seat adaptation
Trip computer Consumption statistics since start
Consumption statistics since last reset
Reset consumption statistics
Range, inquiry
 
Telephone Enter PIN
Search for name in telephone book
Search for last dialed telephone number