Operating The On-Board Computer - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Displays and operation
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If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side
( page 205).
Y
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature 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
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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 (
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.
Cruise control activated (
R
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC activated
R
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Y
page 207).
Y
page 168):
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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
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up.

Operating the on-board computer

Overview
Multifunction display
:
To switch on the Voice Control System;
;
see the separate operating instructions
Right control panel
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Left control panel
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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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