2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 120

118 Control system Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature indicator is displayed in the multifunction display (Y page 120). driver when traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. G Warning! Controls in detail 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 road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The control system relays information to the multifunction display. Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Fuel gauge The fuel gauge is on the left-hand side of the instrument cluster (Y page 28). Once the fuel level has fallen below the reserve mark, the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp 8 for the fuel reserve comes on. Control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 2. The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings. For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for maintenance service, to call up statistical data on your vehicle, and much more. : Multifunction display ; Press button ~ to end a call to reject an incoming call 6 to answer a call to dial7 to redial7 8 to mute G Warning! A driver's attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the 7 Function only available in telephone menu.