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Instrument cluster (IC), function - GF54.30-P-0002CE

MODEL 204.0/2 as of model year 2009 

/YoM 08 

MODEL 204.3 

MODEL 204.9 

Fig 1: Instrument Cluster Function Diagram
G07531180Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Instrument cluster, general 

The instrument cluster notifies the driver of all dynamic and static driving conditions as well as about the current condition of the systems installed in the vehicle.

In the event of any faulty or safety-relevant vehicle functions, various warnings are displayed on the instrument cluster.

The following displays are incorporated into the instrument cluster in order to be able to convey information to the driver:

(with code (442) Comfort multifunction steering wheel, model 204.077/277/375)

The instrument cluster makes the following functions possible:

The following functions are also possible; they are described in separate documents:

Activate instrument cluster function sequence 

For the following events the background illumination for the travel distance indicator or the multifunction display in the instrument cluster are activated:

The scale illumination is also activated by the instrument cluster under the following conditions:

IMPORTANT After switching off circuit 15R, the instrument cluster remains active for t = 30 s. If a fault exists this time is increased to t = 120 s.

Additional function requirements for indicator lamp test 

Indicator lamp test function sequence 

The indicator lamp test serves the function test of certain warning lamps and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster.

The instrument cluster carries out the indicator lamp test automatically when circuit 15 is switched on. The electronic ignition lock control unit transmits the circuit status of circuit 15 over chassis CAN.

The function of the following warning and indicator lamps is checked during the indicator lamp test:

(with code (470) Tire pressure monitor (base) or with code (475) Tire pressure monitor (Premium))

IMPORTANT The indicator lamp test terminates when the engine is started (circuit 61 ON).

The following indicator lamps are not tested:

  Instrument cluster (IC), operating information Model 204.0/2/3 (except 204.077/277/375) without code (442) Comfort multifunction steering wheel,
Model 204.9 without code (442) Comfort multifunction steering wheel
GF54.30-P-0002-05CEA 
    Model 204.0/2/3 (except 204.077/277/375) with code (442) Comfort multifunction steering wheel, Model 204.9 with code (442) Comfort multifunction steering wheel, Model 204.077/277/375 GF54.30-P-0002-05CEB 
  Control/warning messages, function   GF54.30-P-2001CE 
  Display operating conditions, function   GF54.30-P-3041CE 
  Comfort displays, function   GF54.30-P-3043CE 
  Trip computer, function   GF54.30-P-3044CE 
  Settings on workshop level, function Model 204.0/2/3 (except 204.077/277/375) with code (442) Comfort multifunction steering wheel,
Model 204.9 with code (442) Comfort multifunction steering wheel,
Model 204.077/277/375
GF54.30-P-2020CE 
  Active service system (ASSYST PLUS), function   GF00.20-P-0004CE