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Instrument cluster

MFD (multifunction display) menu

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The multifunction display (MFD) is equipped with two automatic memories: 1 - Trip memory and 2 - Total journey memory. The number of the current memory on display will be shown in the upper right-hand corner of the display.

When the ignition is switched on and memory 1 or 2 is shown on the display, press the button to switch between the two memories.
1 Trip memory The memory collects the travel and fuel consumption data from the moment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off.
If the journey is interrupted for more than two hours, the memory is automatically deleted. If the journey is continued within two hours of the ignition being switched off, the new values will be added to the existing trip recorder.
2 Total journey memory The memory collects journey data for any number of individual journeys up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes journey time or 1,999.9 km or 9,999 km distance travelled. If one of these maximum limitsa) is exceeded, the memory is automatically deleted and reset to 0.

Possible displays

Menu Function
Driving time Driving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) that has elapsed since the ignition was switched on.
Current fuel consumption While the vehicle is in motion, current consumption is displayed in l/100 km. When the engine is running and the vehicle is stationary it is measured in litres/hour.
Depending on equipment levels, some vehicles will indicate the current number of active cylinders, e.g. 2 cylinders mode or 4 cylinders mode .
Average fuel consumption (Av. consumption) The average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. The display will show dashes until this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Depending on equipment levels, some vehicles will indicate the current number of active cylinders, e.g. 2 cylinders mode or 4 cylinders mode .
Fuel range Approximate calculation of the distance in km that can still be travelled with the current fuel level under the current driving conditions. One factor used for calculating this figure is the current level of fuel consumption.
Depending on equipment levels, some vehicles will indicate the current number of active cylinders, e.g. 2 cylinders mode or 4 cylinders mode .
Distance The distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on.
Average speed The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. The display will show dashes until this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Digital speed display Current vehicle speed displayed digitally.
Digital oil temperature display Current temperature of the engine oil displayed digitally.
Speed warning --- km/h If the saved speed (within the range of 30 km/h and 250 km/h) is exceeded, an acoustic and, if necessary, visible warning will be emitted.
Depending on the market, this warning will also be made at speeds over 120 km/h. This warning is a legal requirement and may not be changed.

Switching between displays

  • Vehicles without a multifunction steering wheel: press the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever.
  • Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: press button or .

Saving a speed for the speed warning

  • Select the Speed warning --- km/h display.
  • Press the button to save the current speed and activate the warning system.
  • If necessary, use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever or the or buttons on the multifunction steering wheel within approximately 5 seconds to set the required speed. Then press again or wait a few seconds. The speed is now saved and the warning is activated.
  • To deactivate, press . The stored speed will be deleted.

Deleting memory 1 or 2 manually

  • Select the memory that you wish to delete.
  • Press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds.

Personal selection of displays

In the Setup menu, you can specify which of the MFD displays should be shown in the instrument cluster display. You can also change the units of measurement for the display .

a) Changes depending on the instrument cluster version.

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