Speedometer with segments

The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available.

Cruise control (Y page 167) activated:

The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.

DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 169) activated:

One or two segments in the set speed range light up.

DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:

The segments between the speed of the vehicle in front and the stored speed light up.

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