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

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MODEL 212 up to model year 2014

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 a menu or submenu to jump into the next higher menu level.
The OK button. (S110s6) can be used to confirm each selection or pending message.

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 available menus (equipment-dependent):

"Trip" menu
"Navi" menu
"Audio" menu
"Tel" menu
"Assist." menu
"Service" menu
"Settings" menu
"AMG" menu (with transmission 722.930/931)

"Trip" menu

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

Standard display or reset trip distance
Display digital speedometer
Display digital speedometer with gearshift recommendation (with manual transmission)
Show range and current consumption display (except model 212.074/077/274/277)
Show or reset trip computer "After reset"
Show or reset trip computer "After start"
"ECO Score" (driving style analysis) display (as of 01.06.2012 except model 212.074/077/095/098/274/277/298, except engine 271, 272, 642 with CODE M014 (Uprated engine), except engine 651 except CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function))
Power flow display (model 212.095/098/298)
Display gas fill level (in kg) as a bar graph (with engine 271.958 with CODE 924 (Bivalent natural gas drive))

"Navi" menu

Navigation notes are displayed in the "Navi" menu when the function is switched on.

When the function is switched off, the direction of travel is indicated using the cardinal points of the compass, e.g. "Direction of travel NW".

"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 still possible then to scroll through the stored telephone book and select an entry. When the function is switched off the text "Telephone Off" is displayed.

If a telephone is not detected when the function is switched on, the message "Ready for Bluetooth telephony" appears.

"Assist." menu

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

Switch "ESP" to active or passive (as of 01.06.2010)
Switch "Speed Limit" on or off (with CODE 513 (Speed Limit Assist))
Show "distance chart" (with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS))
Switch on/off "PreSafe brakes"
Switch "Attention Asst." on/off
Switch "Blind Spot Assist" on or off (with CODE 234 (Blind Spot Assist) or with CODE 237 (Active Blind Spot Assist))
Switch "Lane Keeping Assist" on or off (with CODE 476 (Lane Keeping Assist) or with 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 (except CODE 475 (Tire pressure monitor (premium)), Schrader) or tire pressure (with CODE 475 (Tire pressure monitor (premium)), Schrader) electronically
Service interval indicator "ASSYST PLUS"
"Coolant" display (model 212.095/098/298)

"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"
"Taxi" (with CODE 965 (Electrical preinstallation for rental vehicle))
"Time/date" (except CODE 512 (COMAND APS incl. DVD changer) or except CODE 527 (COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation)) and except CODE 531 (COMAND APS))
"Vehicle operating mode" (natural gas/gasoline) (with engine 271.958 with CODE 924 (Bivalent natural gas drive))

MODEL 212 as of 12/1/09

up to model year 2014

with CODE 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic))

MODEL 212 as of 12/1/09

up to model year 2014

with CODE 622 (Intelligent Light System (right-hand traffic))

The menu item "Tourist function" has been added in the "Light" submenu of the "Settings" menu. Here low beams can be adapted for left and right hand traffic.

MODEL 212 as of 6/1/10

up to model year 2014

The menu item "Acoustic locking-verification signal" has been added in the "Vehicle" submenu of the "Settings" menu. The "acoustic locking feedback" can be switched on or off here.

MODEL 212 as of 6/1/11

up to model year 2014

The menu item "Belt adjustment" has been added in the "Comfort" submenu of the "Settings" menu. The "belt adjustment" can be switched on or off here.

"AMG" menu (with transmission 722.930/931)

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 (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" (up to 31.05.2010) or "E", "S", "S+" or "M" (as of 01.06.2010))
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) status ("ESP ON", "ESP SPORT" (up to 31.05.2010) or "Sport Handling Mode" (as of 01.06.2010) or "ESP OFF")
Suspension setting ("COMFORT", "SPORT" or "SPORT+" (up to 31.05.2010) or "ECONOMY", "SPORT" or "SPORT+" (as of 01.06.2010))

The "ESP ON" display is hidden after t = 5 s. The "ESP SPORT" display (up to 31.05.2010) or "Sport Handling Mode" display (as of 01.06.2010) or "ESP OFF" display must be acknowledged using the OK button.

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 "ESP SPORT" (up to 31.05.2010) or "Sport Handling Mode" (as of 01.06.2010) 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".