Mercedes-Benz 2010 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Transfer case
The vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive
(4MATIC). Both the front and rear axles are
powered at all times when the vehicle is being
operated.
!
Only conduct operational or performance
tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such
tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake
system or the transfer case which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! Because the ESP
®
operates
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position
0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer. Such testing should be no
longer than 10 seconds.
Active braking action through the ESP
®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Instrument cluster
Introduction
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(
Y
page 28).
G
Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as
R
speed
R
outside temperature
R
warning/indicator lamps
R
malfunction/warning messages
R
failure 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.
:
To dim instrument cluster illumination
;
Reset button
=
To brighten instrument cluster
illumination
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(
Y
page 132).
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R
open the driver’s door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press button
:
,
;
or
=
i Opening the driver’s door or pressing
button
:
,
;
or
=
without switching on
the ignition activates the instrument
cluster illumination only for 30 seconds.
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Instrument cluster
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