Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual

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Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as 
the SmartKey in the starter switch is 
turned to position 1 (
page 40) or as 
soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton* is in position 1 (
page 42). The con-
trol system enables you to
call up information about your vehicle
change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next 
due for maintenance service, to set the 
language for messages in the instrument 
cluster display, and much more.
The control system relays information to 
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1 Trip odometer
2 Main odometer
3 Transmission position indicator
4 Current transmission program mode
1
5 Status indicator (outside temperature 
or digital speedometer)
For more information on menus displayed 
in the multifunction display, see “Menus” 
(
page 150).
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The displays for the audio systems (radio, 
CD player) will appear in English, regardless of 
the language selected.
Warning!
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A driver’s attention to the road and traffic 
conditions must always be his/her primary 
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction 
steering wheel should only be done by the 
driver when traffic and road conditions per-
mit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is 
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.
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AMG vehicles only.