Instrumen
tcluster Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Speedometer with
segments
201
;
Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: dimmer
200
=
Reset button
?
Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: brighter
200 Function Page
A
Tachometer 201
B
Fuel gauge
C
Multifunction display 202
D
Clock 207Instrument cluster
31At a glance
Have the battery charge level checked more
frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
shor
ttrips or if you leave it standing idle for
a lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop if you wish to leave yourv ehicle
parked up for a long period of time.
i Remove the SmartKey if you park the
vehicle and do not require any electrical
consumers. The vehicle will then use very
little energy, thus conserving battery
power.
i If the power supply has been interrupted,
e.g. if you reconnectt he battery, you will
have to:
R set the clock (Y page 207)
On vehicles with COMAND and a
navigation system, the clock is set
automatically.
R reset the sliding sunroof (Y page 95)
R reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel (Y page 96)
R reset the function for automatically
folding the exterior mirrors in/out by
folding the mirrors out once
(Y page 115)
R reset the side windows, see (Y page 92).Charging the battery
G
WARNING
Never charge a battery still installed in the
vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved
by Mercedes-Ben zis being used. Gases may
escape during charging and cause explosions
that may result in paint damage, corrosion or
personal injury.
Ab attery charge runit specially adapted for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an
accessory. It permits the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
informatio nand availability. Charge the battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the battery charger.
G
WARNING
There is a ris kofacid burns during the
charging process due to the gases which
escape from the battery .Do not lean over the
battery during the charging process. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
! Only use battery chargers with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 304).
Read the battery charger's operating
instructions before charging the battery.
X Open the hood (Y page 284).
X Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same
order as when connecting the donor
battery in the jump-starting procedure
(Y page 304). Battery (vehicle)
303Breakdown assistance Z
