Instrument cluster, Introduction, Activating the instrument cluster – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual

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Warning!

Always remember to disengage the
differential locks when returning to drive on
paved roads, see “A few words about
differentials and differential locks”.

Instrument cluster

Introduction

For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
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page 26).

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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

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speed

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outside temperature

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warning/indicator lamps

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malfunction/warning messages

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failure of any systems

Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.

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Reset button

For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(

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page 107).

Activating the instrument cluster

The instrument cluster is activated when you

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open the driver’s door

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switch on the ignition

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press reset button :

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switch on the exterior lamps

Adjusting the instrument cluster

illumination

Use reset button : to adjust the illumination
brightness for the instrument cluster and the
switches on the center console.

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To brighten illumination: Turn reset

button : clockwise until the desired level
of illumination is reached.

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To dim illumination: Turn reset

button : counterclockwise until the
desired level of illumination is reached.

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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.

Coolant temperature gauge

The coolant temperature gauge is located on
the left side in the instrument cluster
(

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page 26).

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Warning!

Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.

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Instrument cluster

Controls in detail

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