Instrument Cluster Lighting - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Displays and operation
Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster lighting

The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
( page 171).
Y
Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or
X
counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to Ã, T or
L, the brightness is dependent upon the
brightness of the ambient light.
i
The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of the
multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated.
Displaying the coolant temperature
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WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!
A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡
(120 †), do not continue driving. The engine
will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gage is in the instru-
ment cluster on the right-hand side
( page 171).
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Under normal operating conditions and with the
specified coolant level, the coolant temperature
may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
Displays and operation
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
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-
play indicates the temperature measured and
does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the multi-
function display ( page 173).
Y
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
Cruise control activated (
R
The segments light up from the stored speed
to the maximum speed.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC activated
R
( page 145):
Y
The segments light up from the start of the
scale to the selected limit speed.
DISTRONIC PLUS activated (
R
One or two segments in the set speed range
light up.
DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
R
The segments between the speed of the vehi-
cle in front and the stored speed light up.
171
page 141):
Y
page 149):
Y
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