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

MODEL 218 

Operating instructions 

Via the left multifunction steering wheel button group (S110) and right multifunction steering wheel button group (S111) various menu levels can be shown in the multifunction display (A1p13) of the instrument cluster (A1):

• It is possible to scroll in the main menu via the system selection button (S110s3).
• It is possible to scroll within a menu in the submenus or in lists using the scroll forward and back button (S110s1).
• The "Back" and voice control system off button (S110s4) can be used in each menu or submenu to jump into the next higher menu level.
• The OK button. (S110s6) is used to confirm the respective selection or pending messages.

All the buttons of the multifunction steering wheel button group are always installed. However the available functions depend on the equipment of the vehicle.

Overview of the available functions (depending on the equipment) in the selection menu:

• "Trip" menu 
• "Navi" menu 
• "Audio" menu 
• "Tel" menu 
• "Assist." menu 
• "Service" menu 
• "Settings" menu 
• "AMG" menu (with engine 157) 

"Trip" menu 

The following functions can be selected in the "Trip" menu:

• Show standard display or reset trip distance
• Show or reset trip computer "After start"
• Show or reset trip computer "After reset"
• Show range and current consumption display (except with engine 157)
• Show digital speedometer
• "ECO score" display (driving style analysis) (as of 01.06.2012, except with engine 157)

In the "ECO score" menu, the individual handling characteristics are displayed graphically in the form of a bar graph.

"Navi" menu 

Navigation notes are displayed in the "Navi" menu when the function is switched on. If the function is deactivated, the direction of travel is shown along with cardinal points, e.g. "NW direction of travel".

"Audio" menu 

The following functions can be selected in the "Audio" menu:

• Select radio station
• Operate CD player/CD changer/DVD changer/DVD audio/MP3
• Operate DVD video
• Operate TV

"Tel" menu 

The name of the selected mobile telephone network is shown in the telephone menu when the function is switched on. It is also possible to scroll through the telephone book and select an entry. When the function is switched off the text "Telephone Off" is displayed.

"Assist." menu 

The following functions can be selected in the "Assist." menu, depending on the equipment installed:

• Status overview of driver assistance systems (as of 01.03.2013 for vehicles not equipped with color display)

  If all driver assistance systems are switched off, the message "All support systems switched off" appears.

• Display "Assist graphic" (as of 01.03.2013 on vehicles with color display)
• Switch "ESP" to active or passive
• "Steer Assist" ON or OFF (with code (266) Steer Assist)
• Switch "Speed Limit" on or off (with code (513) Speed Limit Assist)
• Show "distance chart" (with code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS)
• Switch "PreSafe brake" on or off (with code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS)
• Switch "Attention Asst." on/off
• Switch "Blind Spot Assist" on or off (with code (234) Blind Spot Assist or code (237) Active Blind Spot Assist)
• Switch "Lane Keeping Assist" on or off (with code (476) Lane Keeping Assist or code (238) Active Lane Keeping Assist)

"Service" menu 

The following functions can be selected in the "Service" menu:

• Call up display messages
• Check tire pressure loss warning (without code (475) Tire pressure monitor (premium), Schrader) or tire pressure (with code (475) Tire pressure monitor (premium), Schrader) electronically
• Service interval indicator "ASSYST PLUS"

"Settings" menu 

Changes to the following settings can be made in the "Settings" menu:

• "Instrument cluster"
• Lights
• "Vehicle"
• "Heater" (with code (228) stationary heater)
• "Comfort"
• "Manufacturer default setting"
• "Time/date"

"AMG" menu (with engine 157) 

Various system information is displayed in the "AMG" menu.

The following submenus can be called up:

• "Warm Up" submenu 
• "Setup" submenu 
• "Racetimer" submenu 

Submenus are shown in two display menus. The following information is shown in the upper static display level:

• Vehicle speed
• Gear range engaged (e.g.: P, N, D) or gear (1 to 7)
• Upshift indicator "UP"

An active "UP" upshift indicator is shown in red. If the "AMG submenu" is not activated, an active upshift indicator overlays all information displayed. The specific information of the individual submenus is shown in the lower dynamic display level.

"Warm Up" submenu 

The following information can be displayed in the "Warm up" menu:

• Engine oil temperature (blue flashing display at T < 80 °C, white flashing display at T > 80 °C)
• Coolant temperature (display at T < 80 °C)

"Setup" submenu 

The following information can be displayed in the "Setup" menu:

• Transmission mode setting ("C", "S", "S+" or "M")
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) status ("ESP ON", "Sport Handling Mode" or "ESP OFF")
• Suspension setting ("COMFORT", "SPORT" or "SPORT+")

The "Set Up" submenu can also be called up by pressing the AMG button (S193/3).

"Racetimer" submenu 

Lap times driven as under racing conditions can be stopped in the "Race Timer" submenu.

The following information is displayed:

• Current lap time
• Best lap time
• "Race EVal" submenu:
  • Lap display
  • Lap times per lap
  • Maximum speed reached per lap
  • Average speed per lap
  • Travel distance per lap
• "Race AllVal" submenu:
  • Total lap time
  • Maximum speed achieved over all laps
  • Overall average speed
  • Overall travel distance

The operating instructions for the "RACE START" function are issued via the multifunction display.

The function requirements for the "RACE START" function are:

• Gear range "D" engaged
• Engine oil temperature T < 80 °C
• Doors closed
• Steering wheel in straight-ahead position

The "RACE START" function is activated as follows:

• Depress brake pedal
• Activate "Sport Handling Mode" using AMG ESP Sport Off button (S193/1)
• Turn transmission mode rotary switch (S192) into the "RS" position
• Operate steering wheel upshift button (S111/1)

In the multifunction display the text message "RACE START available - press accelerator pedal" appears. If now the accelerator pedal is pressed, the text message "RACE START - release brake to start" appears. After releasing the brake the text message "RACE START active" appears and the function is carried out.

The function is terminated by pressing the steering wheel downshift button (S110/1). In the multifunction display the text message "RACE START terminated appears".