Coolant Temperature Gauge; Resetting Trip Odometer - Mercedes-Benz G 500 Operator's Manual

Coolant temperature gauge

The coolant temperature gauge is on the
left side in the instrument cluster
( page 26).
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 which can occur
just by opening the hood. Stay away
from the engine if y ou see or hear steam
coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not sta n d near the vehicl e
until the engine has cooled down.
!
Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning message in the multifunction display
( page 346).
The engine should not be operated with the
coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
G
Limited Warranty.
i During severe operating conditions, e.g.
stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may
rise close to 248°F (120°C).
Controls in detail
Instrument cluster

Resetting trip odometer

Make sure you are viewing the
standard display ( page 140).
If it is not displayed, press button è
or ÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel ( page 134) repeatedly until
the standard display appears in the
multifunction display.
Press and hold reset button 1
( page 130) until the trip odometer is
reset.
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