Instrument cluster
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Emergency operation (limp-home
If vehicle acceleration becomes less
responsive or sluggish or the automatic
transmission no longer shifts, the automatic
transmission is most likely operating in limp-
home (emergency operation) mode. In this
mode only second gear and reverse gear
R
can be selected.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into park
position
P.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting.
X
Restart the engine.
X
Shift the automatic transmission into drive
position
D (for second gear) or reverse gear
R.
X
Have the automatic transmission checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(
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, please do so
with added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
1
Reset button
For information on changing the instrument
cluster settings, e.g. the language, see
(
Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R
open a door
R
switch on the ignition
R
press reset button
1
R
switch on the exterior lamps (
i
Opening a door activates the instrument
cluster illumination only for about
30 seconds.
Controls in detail
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