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Activating the instrument cluster
The
instrument cluster is activated when you
R
open the driver’s door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press reset button .
R
switch on the exterior lamps
i
Opening the driver’s door or pressing the
reset button . without switching on the
ignition or the exterior lamps activates the
instrument cluster illumination only for
30 seconds.
Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
X
To brighten illumination: Press knob :
briefly.
X
To dim illumination: Press knob ;
briefly.
The illumination brightness for the instrument
cluster changes each time you press
knob :
or ;. Several settings are possible.
i
The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
You can only adjust the brightness of the
instrument cluster illumination when it is
dark outside.
i
With the exterior lighting switched on, the
brightness of the switches in the center
console will also be adjusted when using
knob : or ;.
Resetting trip odometer
X
Make sure you are viewing the standard
display
(Y page 96) in the multifunction
display.
X
Press and hold reset button . until the trip
odometer is reset.
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(Y
page 26) denotes excessive engine speed.
!
Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds,
as it may result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is
interrupted if the engine is operated within
the red marking.
Clock
In vehicles with the audio system, the clock
can be set via the control system
(Y page 105).
For setting the time with the COMAND
system, see separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
Control system
Introduction
The
control system is activated as soon as the
starter switch is in position 1.
The control system enables you to call up
information about your vehicle and to change
vehicle settings.
For example, you can use the control system
to find out when your vehicle is next due for
maintenance service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster display,
and much more.
G
Warning!
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver
when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Control system
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Controls in detail
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