Settings; Operation; Messages In The Multifunction - Mercedes-Benz 2009 S-Class Operator's Manual

Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
G Warning!
Malfunction and warning messages are
only indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner's and/or driver's
responsibility to maintain the vehicle's
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance and safety checks performed
on the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to
address the malfunction and warning
messages.
X to select the Service
Press or
( &
menu.
If conditions have occurred causing status
messages to be recorded, the number of
messages appears in the multifunction
display: 2 Messages.
252
X
Press or to select the
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Messages function.
X
Press to confirm.
#
For malfunction and warning messages,
see "Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display" ( Y page 495).
X
Use or to scroll through the
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messages.
If you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and then back to position 2, all
messages will be deleted from the message
memory.
Settings menu
In the Settings menu the following functions
are available:
Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA
R
only) ( Y page 252)
Showing or hiding additional speedometer
R
( Y page 253)
Selecting speedometer display mode
R
( Y page 253)
Switching the radar sensors on or off
R
( Y page 253)
Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
X
Press or to select the
( &
Settings menu.
X
to select the Day
Press or
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Running Lamps function.
X
Press #.
X
Press again if you would like to
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change the current status.
Depending on the previous status, the
daytime running lamps will be switched on
or off.
With Daytime Running Lamps mode
Enabled selected and the exterior lamp
switch at position or *, the low-
M
beam headlamps are switched on when the
engine is running.
In low ambient light conditions the following
lamps will come on additionally:
Parking lamps
R
Tail lamps
R
License plate lamps
R
Side marker lamps
R
For more information on the daytime running
lamp mode, see "Lighting" ( Y page 326).