Odometer, outside air temperature indicator, clock

1 Time, outside air temperature and date
2 Total and trip odometers
3 Button in instrument cluster:
► with ignition key in position 2 – reset trip odometer
► with ignition off – brief display of time, outside air temperature and mileage
Outside air temperature and time are displayed when the ignition key is in position 1 or higher.
Viewing the date:
press the "CHECK" button on the turn signal lever.
Setting the time and date.
The unit of measurement (°C or °F) can be set in the control display, see "Units of measurement".
When the outside air temperature drops below +3°C, a warning tone sounds and a message appears.
Despite the warning threshold, black ice may also occur at temperatures above +3 °C (for example, on bridges and in shaded road sections).◄
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