2004 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 113

Controls in detail Instrument cluster During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the trip odometer display ( page 115). If it is not displayed, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel ( page 116) until the trip odometer appears. Press and hold the reset button on the instrument cluster ( page 112) until the trip odometer is reset. Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. ! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, 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. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel ( page 116). Press button j or k until the coolant temperature display appears. i Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning in the multifunction display ( page 269). 113