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87 Instrument cluster
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
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
7Electronic stability program (ESP) 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
To set the time, see page 110
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Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
High beam
ABS malfunction, see page 238
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 59
ESP. Adjust driving to road condition, 
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 239
ABSBRAKE
CHECK
ENGINESRS
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89 Instrument cluster
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Activating instrument cluster display
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.
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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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91 Instrument cluster
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trip odometer (9)
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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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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93 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
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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1Multifunction display
2Multifunction steering wheelTurn the electronic key in steering look to 
position 1 or 2.
Press button:
3è for next system
4ÿ for previous system
5j for next display in system
6k for previous display in system
7æ to increase the volume, see page 113
8ç to decrease the volume, see page 113
9í to dial a telephone number, see page 100
See page 104 for instructions on answering an 
incoming call.
10ì to end a call
11Horn pad
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