Mercedes-Benz 2009 C350 Sport Automobile User Manual


 
Instrument cluster
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X
Turn off the engine.
X
Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting.
X
Restart the engine.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position D (for second gear) or reverse gear
R.
X
Have the automatic transmission checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Instrument cluster
Introduction
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument
cluster” (Y page 30).
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Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as speed or outside temperature,
warning/indicator lamps, malfunction/
warning messages or the failure of any
systems. Driving characteristics may be
impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed with the Audio system
(Y page 166) or with the COMAND system.
Vehicles with COMAND system: Refer to
separate operating instructions.
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R
open the driver’s door
R
switch on the ignition
R
switch on the exterior lamps
Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
1
Dimmer
i
The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also
be adjusted automatically when you switch
on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.
Controls in detail
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