Tachometer, Outside temperature display, Speedometer with segments – Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan User Manual
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Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
!
A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
Tachometer
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
!
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay.
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R
DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up.
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the SmartKey to position
1 in the
ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
:
Multifunction display
;
Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
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Right control panel
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Left control panel
A
Back button
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