Displays And Operation - Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018 Operator's Manual

Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle when driving, you may be distracted from
the traffic situation. You could also lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the on-board computer.
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WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The
operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messages or
warnings from certain systems in the multifunc-
tion display. You should therefore make sure
your vehicle is operating safely at all times.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument panel illus-
tration ( page 32).
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Displays and operation

Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the dis-
plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can
be adjusted using the brightness control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
( page 32).
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Displays and operation
Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or
X
counter-clockwise.
If you turn the light switch (
Ã, T or L position, the brightness
will depend upon the brightness of the ambi-
ent light.
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.
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.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated
R
( page 140):
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One or two segments in the set speed range
light up.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC detects a vehicle in
R
front moving more slowly than the stored
speed:
The segments between the speed of the vehi-
cle in front and the stored speed light up.
Tachometer
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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 165).
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A change in the outside temperature is shown in
the multifunction display after a delay.
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page 95) to the
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page 138):
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