Instrument cluster – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 User Manual
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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
A full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section of this manual (
The instrument cluster is activated when
you:
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open a door
ț
switch on the ignition (
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switch on the exterior lamps
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed via COMAND
(
Adjusting instrument cluster and
COMAND display illumination
1 To adjust instrument cluster illumina-
tion and multifunction display
2 To adjust COMAND display
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Brightening illumination: Turn
knob
1 or 2 clockwise.
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Dimming illumination: Turn knob
1
or
2 counterclockwise.
Coolant temperature gauge
Warning!
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No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warning/
indicator lamps, malfunction/warning mes-
sages or the failure of any systems. Driving
characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am-
bient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted automatically when you switch on the
vehicle’s exterior lamps.
Warning!
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ț
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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Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the hood. Stay away from
the engine if you see or hear steam com-
ing from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle
until the engine has cooled down.