Instrument cluster
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As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
Use reset button: to adjust the illumination
brightness for the instrument cluster and the
switches on the center console.
Rspeed
Routside temperature
X To brighten illumination: Turn reset
button: clockwise until the desired level
of illumination is reached.
X To dim illumination: Turn reset
button: counterclockwise until the
desired level of illumination is reached.
Rwarning/indicator lamps
Rmalfunction/warning messages
Rfailure of any systems
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.
i The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is located on
the left side in the instrument cluster
(
Y page 30).
G Warning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.
: Reset button
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
(
Y page 122).
Activating the instrument cluster
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
The instrument cluster is activated when you
Ropen a door
Rswitch on the ignition
During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-
and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may
rise close to 248‡ (120†).
Rpress reset button:
Rswitch on the exterior lamps
!
Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
i Opening a door activates the instrument
cluster illumination only for about
warning in the multifunction display and the
red coolant temperature warning
lamp? in the instrument cluster comes
on.
30
seconds.
The engine should not be operated with a
coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†).
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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