Operating The On-Board Computer - Mercedes-Benz R 350 Operator's Manual

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The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
Displays and switches in the vehicle
interior: if the light switch is set to Ã,
brightness control takes ambient light into
account. If the light switch is set to T or
L, brightness control does not take
ambient light into account.
Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
G WARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display ( page 203).
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Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
DISTRONIC activated (
R
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
DISTRONIC detects a vehicle in front:
R

Operating the on-board computer

Overview
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You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Left control panel
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page 175):
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Displays and operation
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up.
Multifunction display
Right control panel
Left control panel
To activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition
lock.
Rejects or ends a call
R
Exits phone book/redial
R
memory
Makes or accepts a call
R
Switches to the redial memory
R
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