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Instruments and Indicator/Warning Lights
Avoid high engine speeds during the driving time and before the engine has reached
operating temperature page 118.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up early helps you save fuel and reduce the operating noise of your vehicle.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the current speed of the car.
Engine coolant temperature Display
A
The coolant temperature gauge
3
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.
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 high
engine loads and high outside temperatures. This is not critical provided the warning
symbol
in the instrument cluster does not flash.
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. Observe the guidelines
page 25, "Coolant temperature/coolant level ".
WARNING
Pay attention to the warning notes page 140, "Working in the engine
compartment" before opening the bonnet and inspecting the coolant level.
page 15, fig. 15
operates only when the ignition
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
page 15, fig. 15
The fuel gauge
6
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 55 litres. The warning symbol
cluster lights up when the pointer reaches the reserve marking. There are now about 9
litres of fuel remaining in the tank. This symbol is a reminder for you, that you must
refuel.
An acoustic signal sounds as an additional reminder.
Caution
Never run the fuel tank completely empty! The irregular supply of the fuel system can
lead to irregular running of the engine. Unburnt fuel may get into the exhaust system
and damage the catalytic converter.
Counter for distance driven
The distance which you have driven with your vehicle is shown in kilometres (km). In
some countries the measuring unit "mile" is used.
Reset button
A
page 15, fig. 15
Hold the reset button
5
counter is reset to zero.
Trip counter for distance driven
The trip counter shows the distance driven since the time the trip counter was last
erased. The trip is shown in steps of 100 metres or 1/10 of a mile.
only works when the ignition is switched on.
in the instrument
pressed for approx. 1 second. The trip
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