Time, date, external temperature
From radio readiness the external temperature and the time are displayed.
Set the time
Retrieving date

Retrieving date
Press the button on turn signal lever upward; the date appears.
Set the date
Pressing the button upward or downward several times changes the display between clock, external temperature, date, and Check Control messages
External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased danger of an accident.◀
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Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
The concept
The system issues a two-phase warning of a
danger of collision at speeds above approx.
10 mph/15 km/h.
The collision warning is available even if cruise
control has been deactivated.
It resp ...
