whacky instrument cluster clock display

i_am_amused · 09-02-2009, 12:28 PM

I tried searching for clock, elapsed, cluster, etc, so I already STFF

I searched the pdf versions of both the operator's manual and the COMAND manual, so I already RTMF

My 2004 S55 very frequently decides to display the elapsed time of a trip, rather than time. It sometimes even carries over between starts.

example:

it's 1:00 in the afternoon. I get in the car, start driving, then after a few minutes notice the time in the IC says 8:05. WTF?

example of carry-over:

The above trip continues to a store 10 minutes away, where I shop for a few minutes. Upon returning to the car, the IC displays 8:10 and continues to count the duration of the two trips combined.

I have not been able to determine a pattern as to when it decides to display elapsed time. It does not behave like it's related to NAV, because it seems independent of whether I have route active.

I have not been able to get it to go back to time from elapsed. My attempt to reset with the R button revealed the settings menu that includes dyno mode (

), but did nothing to reset the display.

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Skylaw · 09-02-2009, 05:47 PM

Not ignoring you - I just don't have a good answer.

i_am_amused · 09-02-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylaw

Not ignoring you - I just don't have a good answer.

your mother raised you well

it's a weird one, for sure. I can find no mention of elapsed trip time except in trip computer display.

If i could control it, it would be a fun feature to have ("just how bad was my damn commute his time?"), but it seems every time I look at it, I want the TIME!

i_am_amused · 09-04-2009, 09:44 AM

whacky clock love bump

somebody hep me pleez!

nachilus · 09-04-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylaw

Not ignoring you - I just don't have a good answer.

Skylaw, i have a '05 s55 is there a way to show the clock on the command?

Skylaw · 09-04-2009, 08:34 PM

Not that I am aware of, except to set it.

i_am_amused · 09-05-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenifer.kaif

Don't ignore it . It might be a technical problem . why don't you get it checked before its too late.

thanks for the tip

09-02-2009, 05:47 PM	#2
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09-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#6
Skylaw MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,310 Drives: 2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL	Not that I am aware of, except to set it. __________________ 2005 S500 4-Matic with Gateway 500 iPod integration 1978 450SL restoration project Formerly: 2000 S500 with Ice>Link Plus iPod integration, MikBox, and Upgraded voice control

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