Drive at moderate RPM and
vehicle speeds.
▷
Normal operating temperature: the needle
is in the middle or in the left half of the
temperature display.
▷
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-
ature range. In addition, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Additional information:
Coolant level, refer to page 375.
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
A red indicator light is displayed.
Outside temperature
General information
If the indicator drops to +37℉/+3℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Warning
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on
bridges or shady sections of the road. There
is a risk of accident. Modify your driving style
to the weather conditions at low tempera-
tures.
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Displays
Shift lights
Principle
Shift lights indicate the suitable upshift point at
which optimal acceleration can be achieved.
General information
The shift lights are active in manual mode M
and can be displayed on the instrument cluster
or on the Head-up display in combination with
the tachometer.
Functional requirements
▷
Manual mode M must be activated.
▷
Advanced mode must be activated.
Additional information:
Advanced mode, refer to page 135.
Display
Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate
an upcoming shift point.
▷
Shift when all fields illuminate red at the
latest.
▷
When the maximum RPM is reached, the
entire display flashes red and the fuel sup-
ply is interrupted in order to protect the en-
gine.
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