2001 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 100

Outside temperature indicator (17) Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an Ice-Warning Device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs etc.). Adaption to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stopand-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of temperature change. Note: The temperature indicator display can be set to read out in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. See page 111. Trip odometer (13) To reset to "0" miles/km: Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already activated, see page 90. Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears if it is not displayed. See page 96. Press button (1) on the instrument cluster, see page 90. Tachometer (2) The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. Instrument cluster Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 91 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index