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.
See also:
Safety systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
(USA only)
(Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warnin ...
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles: fully depress the accelerator
pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Vehicl ...
Warning and indicator lamps
Warning and indicator lamps
Function
1 ESP®
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles
2 Distance warning
3 ESP® OFF
4 Brakes (USA only)
5 Brakes (Canada only)
6 Turn s ...