Operation And Function: Notes

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The mutli-function indicator is an integral part of the instrument cluster and consists of an electronic processor unit and a digital display unit.

Electrical signals from external components (sensors and control modules) are fed into the electronic unit, processed and stored. The results can be shown as figures in the display.

Mode select switch (E 86) and memory switch (E 109) are located in the wiper switch lever.

The following signals are processed by the Multi-function indicator:

Pulse from Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), speedometer (G 22)
Resistance change from oil temperature sensor (G 8)
Resistance change from outside air temperature sensor (G 17)
Fuel consumption signal from engine control module
Pulse from terminal TD/terminal W (terminal 1 in Wiring Diagram)

When ignition is switched on, the time is displayed until the Multi-function indicator mode select switch (E 86) is pressed. When the mode select switch (E 86) has been operated, the cursor (triangular symbol in display) points to the selected function and the stored data appears.

If the mode select switch (E 86) is pressed briefly and repeatedly, different functions appear on after the other.

Sequence of functions:

Time (in hours and minutes)
Driving time (max. 100 hours)
Distance driven (max. 10,000 km or 10,000 miles
Average speed (in km/h or mph)
Average fuel consumption (liters/100 km or miles/gallon)
At speeds below 8 km/hr or 8 mph the average consumption display switches to liters/hour or gallons/hour.
Engine oil temperature (in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit)
At temperatures below 122° F (50° C) dashes appear.
Outside (ambient) temperature (in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit)

When ignition is on, the sensor values for driving time, distance driven and fuel consumption are recorded continuously and stored. The calculation of the average speed and the average fuel consumption only takes place when that function is called up.