Displays And Operation; Operating The On-Board Computer - Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

! If the coolant temperature is too high a
display message is shown.
If the coolant temperature rises above
248 ‡(120 †), do not drive any further as
this could damage the engine.
Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction 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.
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 ( Y page 175) activated:
The segments light up from the stored speed
to the maximum speed.
DISTRONIC PLUS ( Y
One or two segments in the set speed range
light up.
DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
Y page 216).
page 177) activated:
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Displays and operation

The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light up.

Operating the on-board computer

Overview
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in 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.
Multifunction display
:
Right control panel
;
To switch on the Voice Control System;
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see the separate operating instructions
Back button
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Left control panel
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