Instrument Cluster - Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual

Controls

Instrument cluster

erate, the automatic transmission shifts up,
even if the shift range is restricted.
Restricting the shift range
G Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This
could cause the drive wheels to lose their
grip and the vehicle could skid.
i
In order to prevent the engine from over-
revving, the automatic transmission does
not shift down when the engine speed is
too high.
Press left-hand button 1 on the steering
X
wheel.
The shift range is restricted (
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Selecting the ideal shift range
Press and hold the left-hand button on the
X
steering wheel until a shift range appears
in the display.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows ideal acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic
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transmission will shift down one or more
gears.
Derestricting the shift range
Press and hold the right-hand button on the
X
steering wheel until the corresponding
number for the gear disappears from the
display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
page 115).
Y
Instrument cluster
Points to remember
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
( page 26).
Y
G Risk of accident
If the instrument cluster or the multi-func-
tion display fails, no messages can be dis-
played.
This means that you will not see information
about the driving situation, such as the
speed, outside temperature, warning/indi-
cator lamps, display messages or system
failures. The handling characteristics may
be affected. Adapt your driving style and
speed accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.