2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Owners Manual

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Instrument cluster
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87 Instrument cluster
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Push buttons for intensity of instrument lamps, see
page 89
2Push button for resetting trip odometer, see page 91,
or to acknowledge a malfunction warning message,
see page 108
3Coolant temperature gauge, see page 90
4Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp, see page 236
5Outside temperature indicator, see page 90
6Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 122
7ESP warning lamp, see page 2378Speedometer
9Trip odometer, see page 91 and 96
10Main odometer, see page 96
11Multifunction indicator, see page 92,
or FSS indicator, see page 114,
or engine oil level indicator, see page 117
12Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 122
13Tachometer, see page 91
14Gear range indicator display, see page 196
15Clock, see page 110
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Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
High beam
ABS malfunction, see page 237
Brake fluid low (except Canada).
Parking brake engaged, see page 202
Brake fluid low (Canada only).
Parking brake engaged, see page 202
BAS malfunction, see page 237
ESP malfunction, see page 237
Fasten seat belts, see page 60
ESP. Adjust driving to road condition,
see page , see page 237Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the
“CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when the engine is running,
it indicates a malfunction of the fuel
management system, emission control
system, systems which impact emissions, or
the fuel cap is not closed tight. In all cases,
we recommend that you have the
malfunction checked as soon as possible, see
page 234
SRS malfunction, see page 236
Function indicator lamp on the center console
Front passenger airbag automatically
switched off, see page 238
ABSBRAKE
CHECK
ENGINESRS
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The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door.
•Pressing buttonJ, VorWon the instrument
cluster.
•Turning the electronic key in steering lock to
position 1 or 2.
•Switching on the exterior lamps.Instrument cluster illumination
Activating the instrument cluster.
PressVorWbutton to vary intensity of instrument
lamps.
P54.30-2767-26
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Coolant temperature gauge (3)
During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to the red
marking.
The engine should not be operated with the coolant
temperature in the red zone. Doing so may cause
serious engine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Outside temperature indicator (5)
The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper
area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by
road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This
means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature
can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer
placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external
displays (e.g. bank signs etc.).
Adaption to ambient temperature takes place in steps
and depends on the prevailing driving conditions
(stop-and-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount
of temperature change.
Wa r n i n g !
• Driving when your engine is badly overheated
can cause some fluids which may have leaked
into the engine compartment to catch fire. You
could be seriously burned.• Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns and can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if
you see or hear steam coming from it.Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do
not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.
Wa r n i n g !
The outside temperature indicator is not designed
to serve as an Ice-Warning Device and is therefore
unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated
temperatures just above the freezing point do not
guarantee that the road surface is free of ice.
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To reset to “0” miles / km:
Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already
activated, see page 89.
Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer
appears if it is not displayed, see page 96.
Press buttonJ(2) on the instrument cluster.Tachometer (13)
The red marking on tachometer denotes excessive
engine speed.
Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious
engine damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted
if the engine is operated within the red marking.
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92 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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93 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call
up, control and set the following systems in the
multifunction display:
1Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 96
Vehicle speed, see page 96
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 114
Engine oil level indicator, see page 117
2Audio systems, see page 97
Radio, see page 97
CD player (optional), see page 98
Cassette player, see page 99
3Navigation system (if so equipped), see page 105
4Malfunction message memory, see page 108
5Individual settings, see page 110
6Trip computer, see page 106
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone (if so equipped), see page 100Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
Pressing the è button advances the display to the
next system.
Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the
previous system.
You may call up additional displays within some of these
categories by pressing the j or k button.
Wa r n i n g !
A driver’s attention to the road must always be his /
her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting
features through the multifunction steering wheel
should only be done by the driver when traffic and
road conditions permit it to be done safely.
Programming individual settings in the system can
only be made while the vehicle is at standstill.
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