Instrument cluster, Introduction, Activating the instrument cluster – Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument
cluster” (
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.
1
Reset button
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R
open a front door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press reset button
1
R
switch on the exterior lamps
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.
X
To brighten illumination: Turn reset
button
1
clockwise until the desired level
of illumination is reached.
X
To dim illumination: Turn reset button
1
counterclockwise until the desired level
of illumination is reached.
The coolant temperature indicator is located
on the right side in the instrument cluster
(
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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