Transfer Case; Instrument Cluster - Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251 2009 Operator's Manual

Instrument cluster

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Transfer case

The vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive
(4MATIC). Both the front and rear axles are
powered at all times when the vehicle is being
operated.
! Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! Because the ESP
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer. Such testing should be no
longer than 10 seconds.
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Instrument cluster
Introduction
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see "Instrument cluster"
( Y page 28).
G
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
speed
R
outside temperature
R
®
operates
®
warning/indicator lamps
R
malfunction/warning messages
R
failure of any systems
R
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with added
caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
To dim instrument cluster illumination
:
Reset button
;
To brighten instrument cluster
=
illumination
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
( Y page 132).
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
open the driver's door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press button :, ; or =
R
i Opening the driver's door or pressing
button :, ; or = without switching on
the ignition activates the instrument
cluster illumination only for 30 seconds.