Instrument Cluster Lighting - Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator's Manual

Displays and operation
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Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the 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.
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.
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.
For an overview, see the instrument panel illus-
tration ( page 35).
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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 brightness control knob :.
Turn brightness control knob : up or down.
X
If you turn the light switch (
T, Ã or L position, the brightness
will depend upon the brightness of the ambi-
ent light.
i
The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of the
multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are illuminated. A dimming function is
not possible in daylight.
Speedometer with segments
The speedometer is divided into segments
depending on the equipment.
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 end of the scale.
DISTRONIC PLUS activated (
R
One or two segments in the set speed range
light up.
DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front
R
moving more slowly than the stored speed:
The segments between the speed of the vehi-
cle in front and the stored speed light up.
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