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Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this 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 equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
G
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.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the multi-
function display. You should therefore make
sure your vehicle is operating safely at all
times.
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.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (
page 32).
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Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle interior
can be adjusted using the brightness control
knob.
Displays and operation
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(
page 32).
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Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
X
or counter-clockwise.
If you turn the light switch (
the Ã, T or L position, the bright-
ness will depend upon the brightness of the
ambient light.
The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of the
multifunction display. In daylight, the dis-
plays in the instrument cluster are not illu-
minated.
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.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC activated
R
(
page 144):
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One or two segments in the set speed range
light up.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC detects a
R
vehicle in front moving more slowly than the
stored speed:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up.
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 freezing
point.
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