2006 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 129

Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature gauge is on the left side in the instrument cluster ( page 24). Warning! 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 and main odometer in the multifunction display ( page 130). If it is not displayed, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel ( page 131) until the trip odometer appears in the multifunction display. Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster ( page 127) until the trip odometer is reset. G Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. 128