58 Instruments, controls
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Alternator
Control indicator illum inates in red.
Illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates when the eng ine is running:
Stop and switch off engine. Battery is not
being cha rg ed: Engine cooling may not be
operating. Consult a workshop.
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Elec tronic St abili ty Progra m (ESP),
Elec tronic St abili ty Control (ES C)
Control indicator illum inates or flashes in
yellow.
Flashing during driving:
System actively engaged - see page 118.
If it illuminates while driving:
System switched off or fault in Electronic
Stab ility Prog ra m (ESP) – see page 118.
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Front fog lamp s
Control indica tor illuminates in green.
Illum inates when the front fog lamps are on
– see page 75.
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Electronic imm obiliser
Control indica tor illuminates or flashes in
yellow.
If it illum inates when the ignition is on:
Fault in the immobiliser system; the engine
cannot b e started - see page 21.
Instrument display
Tachom et er
Making use of the tachometer helps to
save fuel; it indicates the engine speed.
Warning zone on right: maximum
permissible engine speed exceeded,
danger to engine.
If p oss ible, drive in e ach ge ar in the low
e ng ine spee d range (betwe en a pprox.
2000 and 3000 rpm) and maintain an even
vehicle speed.