Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL, Operator'S Manual

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Effect
A Neutral position
No power is transmitted from the
drive system to the drive axle. When
the brakes are released, the vehicle
can be moved freely (pushed or
towed).
To avoid damage to the
transmission, never shift the
automatic transmission into neutral
position
N while driving.
Exception: If the ESP
®
is
malfunctioning, shift the automatic
transmission into neutral position
N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding.
! Coasting the vehicle, or driving
for any other reason with the
automatic transmission in neutral
position
N can result in
transmission damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
7
Drive position
Driving tips
Working on the vehicle
G
Warning!
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift the automatic
transmission into park position
P. Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Instrument cluster
Introduction
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(
Y
page 34).
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 F-CELL
Service Center as soon as possible.
:
Reset button
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(
Y
page 244).
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R
unlock the vehicle
R
open the driver’s door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press the reset button
R
switch on the exterior lamps
Instrument cluster
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