Instrument Cluster - Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Operator's Manual

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 ( page 28).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you:
open a door
switch on the ignition ( page 370)
switch on the exterior lamps
The language setting for the multifunction
display can be changed via COMAND
( page 262).
Warning!
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.
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If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Adjusting instrument cluster display
illumination
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1 Knob
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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.
Brightening illumination: Turn
knob 1 clockwise.
Dimming illumination: Turn knob 1
counterclockwise.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is on the
left side in the instrument cluster
( page 28).
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.
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
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