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

MODEL 221.0 /1, 216.3 up to Model Year 8

Shown on model 221 up to 31.8.06

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Warning Lights

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General information

The following functions and systems are displayed in the main menu of the multifunction display of the instrument cluster:

Trip computer (TRIP)
Navigation
With code (494) USA version or with code (498) Japan-version or with code (527) COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation)
Audio
Two-way radio
With code (450) Taxi version
Telephone
With code (494) USA version or with code (498) Japan version or with code (386) Preinstallation for telephone "Handy", UPCI system or with code (388) Telephone "Handy", UPCI system or with code (389) Mobile phone preinstallation with universal interface, USA/Canada
Assistance
Service
Settings

If the instrument cluster is activated, the basic display "Trip odometer and total mileage" always appears in the multifunction display.

Only those systems fitted in the vehicle are displayed.

Operating the systems with the multifunction steering wheel (MFL)

Most systems can be selected, activated and adjusted with the following multifunction steering wheel buttons:

Scroll forward/back button (S110s1)
System select button (S110s3)
"Back" and VCS [SBS] off button (S110s4)
OK button (S110s6)
Buttons + and - for setting specific functions and volume control (S111s1)
Accept/terminate phone call button (S111s3)
VCS on button (S111s4)
Mute button (S111s6)

Multifunction steering wheel controls shown on model 221 up to 31.8.06

Fig 2: Identifying Multifunction Steering Wheel Controls - Shown On Model 221

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Selecting a main menu item

Function requirements for selecting a main menu item is "circuit 15R ON".

The main menu items are displayed next to each other in the multifunction display under the electronic speedometer. They are arranged next to each other in a continuous loop. As there is insufficient space available in order to display all main menu items simultaneously, only 3 to 4 main menu items are always displayed at the same time.

The desired main menu item can be selected with the system selection button. The selected main menu item is highlighted in color.

The corresponding submenu is faded in, in the center of the multifunction display.

Selecting a submenu item

The submenu items are faded in under each other in the center of the multifunction display. The desired submenu item can be selected with the scroll forward and back button. The selected main menu item is highlighted in color. The submenu item can be adjusted with the OK button and the "back" and VCS Off button.

Perform adjustment of a submenu item

Using the OK button it is possible to change over between the various settings of the submenu item. If the desired setting is displayed, the submenu item can be stored and exited using the "back" and VCS button. The display returns quickly to the submenu.

Exit menu items

Using the "back" and VCS Off button it is possible to skip back to the previous menu.

Example, select main menu item shown on model 221 up to 31.8.06

Fig 3: Display - Instrument Cluster Screen (Main Menu Row)

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Example, select submenu item, shown on model 221 up to 31.8.06

Fig 4: Display - Instrument Cluster Screen (Submenu Items)

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Example, adjustment of submenu item, shown on model 221 up to 31.8.06

Press the OK button until the "daytime running lamps On" appears. Exit the adjustment of the submenu item using the "Back" and VCS [SBS] off button.

Fig 5: Display - Instrument Cluster Screen (Provision For Adjustment)

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