Mercedes-Benz 2009 G 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(
Y
page 104).
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R
open the driver’s door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press reset button
:
R
switch on the exterior lamps
Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
Use reset button
:
to adjust the illumination
brightness for the instrument cluster and the
switches on the center console.
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.
i The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also
be adjusted automatically when you switch
on the vehicle’s exterior lamps.
Coolant temperature gauge
The coolant temperature gauge is located on
the left side in the instrument cluster
(
Y
page 26).
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.
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.
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.
During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-
and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may
rise close to 248‡ (120†).
! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning in the multifunction display.
The engine should not be operated with a
coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†),
i.e. in the red zone of the coolant
temperature gauge. Doing so may cause
serious engine damage which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Resetting trip odometer
X
Make sure you are viewing the standard
display (
Y
page 99) in the multifunction
display.
X
Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
Y
page 95) until the trip
odometer is reset.
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(
Y
page 26) denotes excessive engine speed.
! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds,
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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