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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
Engine revolutions counter
The start of the red zone in the revolutions counter
maximum permissible engine speed for all gears for an engine which has been run
in and operating at a normal temperature. You should shift into the next higher gear
before this red zone is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your
car is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
One should shift to the next lower gear at the latest when the engine is no longer
running "smoothly".
Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period ⇒ page 131.
Caution
The needle of the revolutions counter must on no account move into the red zone
of the scale - risk of engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your
vehicle.
Coolant temperature gauge
A
The coolant temperature gauge
is switched on.
In order to avoid any damage to the engine, please pay attention to the following
notes regarding the temperature ranges:
Cold range
If the pointer is in the left-hand area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full
throttle and at severe engine loads.
⇒ page 9, fig. 2
A
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⇒ page 9, fig. 2
operates only when the ignition
2
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer moves
into the mid-range of the scale. The pointer may also move further to the right at
indicates the
high engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the
warning symbol
If the symbol
in the instrument cluster flashes it means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Please refer to the guide-
lines ⇒ page 23, "Coolant temperature/coolant level ".
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes ⇒ page 152, "Working in the engine
compartment" before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
Caution
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air inlet
impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine over-
heating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads!
Fuel gauge
A
The fuel gauge
3
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The warning symbol
ment cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now
about 7 litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that
you must refuel.
The following will be displayed in the information display*:
PLEASE REFUEL
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
in the instrument cluster does not flash.
⇒ page 9, fig. 2
only operates when the ignition is switched on.
in the instru-
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