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, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
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Status field
The following information is displayed in the status
field at the top right:
▷ Time.
▷ Current entertainment source.
▷ Sound output, on/off.
▷ Wireless network reception ...
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:
Symbol Function or system
Parking brake set
Canada: parking brake set
High beams/headlamp flasher
Front fog lamps ...
The Appendage Factor
M cars have had what I call a high appendage factor — the feeling that the
car is an extension of the driver. It's typically experienced in cars whose
various systems and characteristics are well- ...