Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
AMG menu
The main screen of the AMG menu shows
you
ț the gear currently engaged
ț the engine oil temperature
ț the vehicle supply voltage
̈ Press ( or & to select the
AMG” menu.
1 Gear indicator
2 Upshift indicator
3 Engine oil temperature
4 Vehicle supply voltage
If the engine reaches the overspeed range
in the manual shift program, you will see
up2 next to gear indicator 1 as a re-
minder to upshift.
Use buttons % or $ to select the fol-
lowing functions in the AMG menu:
RACETIMER
The RACETIMER allows you to time and
save driving stretches in hours, minutes
and seconds.
̈ Press ( or & to select the
AMG” menu.
̈ Press % to select the RACETIMER.
i
This function is only available in S 63 AMG
and S 65 AMG.
i
The engine oil temperature symbol will be
shown in blue if the engine oil temperature has
not yet reached 176°F (80°C). During this time,
avoid driving at full engine speed.
Function Page
RACETIMER 273
Overall analysis 275
Lap analysis 275
Warning! G
The RACETIMER feature is for use only on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads
is prohibited under all circumstances and
the driver is and must always remain re-
sponsible for following posted speed limits.
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