Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 200

Displays and operation
198
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 197).
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Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
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 con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature
display indicates the temperature measured
and does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the mul-
tifunction display (
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 166):
Y
The segments light up from the start of the
scale to the selected limit speed.
DISTRONIC PLUS activated (
R
page 199).
Y
page 162):
Y
page 171):
Y
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
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up.
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
Multifunction display
:
Switches on the Voice Control System;
;
see the separate operating instructions
Right control panel
=
Left control panel
?
Back button
A
To activate the on-board computer: turn
X
the SmartKey to position 1 (
the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
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