Entering letters and numbers
General information
1. Turn the controller: select letters or numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
Switching between cases, letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers:
Entry comparison
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically.
The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
► Only those letters are offered during the entry
for which data is available.
► Destination search: town/city names can be
entered using the spelling of language available
on the Control Display.
See also:
Ventilation
Front ventilation
► Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow 1.
► Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 2.
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