Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI, Owner'S Manual

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Controls
Instrument cluster
The coolant temperature gauge is in the in-
strument cluster on the left-hand side.
The coolant temperature may rise to
120 °C under normal operating conditions
and if the concentration of antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor is correct.
The red band in the rev counter indicates
the engine’s overrevving range. The speed
is restricted to protect the engine when
the red band is reached.
!
Do not drive in the overrevving range. Doing
so will damage the engine.
The outside temperature display is located
in the lower left-hand corner of the instru-
ment cluster. There is a short delay before
a change in the outside temperature is dis-
played.
The fuel gauge is in the instrument cluster
on the left-hand side. The yellow reserve
fuel segment display lights up if the fuel
level drops into the reserve range.
Coolant temperature gauge
Rev counter
Outside temperature display
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Risk of accident
When the temperature displayed is just
above freezing point, the road surface may
be icy, especially in wooded areas or on
bridges. The vehicle could skid if you fail to
adapt your driving style. You should there-
fore always adapt your driving style and
speed to suit the weather conditions.
Fuel gauge