Fuel gauge » page 12
Button for:
›
Reset trip counter for the distance driven
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Resetting Service Interval Display
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Set hours/minutes
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Activate/deactivate display mode
Engine revolutions counter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
The red scale of the rev counter
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» Fig. 2 indicates the range in which the en-
gine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine control unit re-
stricts the engine speed to a steady limit value.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the rev counter
is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is fitted with an
automatic gearbox.
Avoid high engine speeds during the running-in period and before the engine has
warmed up to the operating temperature » page 166.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting to a higher gear in good time helps to lower fuel consumption, minimises
operating noise levels, protects the environment and contributes to a longer life
and reliability of the engine.
Speedometer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
Warning against excessive speeds
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilo-
metres per hour. The acoustic warning signal is switched off when the vehicle
speed falls below this speed limit.
Note
This function is only valid for some countries.
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Coolant temperature gauge
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 10.
The coolant temperature gauge
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» Fig. 2 operates only when the ignition is
switched on.
The following guidelines regarding the temperature ranges must be observed to
avoid any damage to the engine:
Cold range
If the pointer is still in the left area of the scale it means that the engine has not
yet reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
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, for a normal style of driving. 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. The following guidelines
must be observed » page 27, Coolant temperature/coolant level .
WARNING
Pay attention to the following instructions before opening the bonnet and in-
specting the coolant level » page
183, Engine compartment.
CAUTION
Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the fresh air in-
let impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant. There is then a risk of the engine
overheating at high outside temperatures and high engine loads.
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