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WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, always bear in mind the safety
wa rnings ⇒ page 169.
Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.Fuel gauge
and reserve indicator
Details of the instrument panel: Fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 litres. When the needle reaches the red area of the reserve zone
⇒fig. 34 , the
warning lamp will light and an acoustic signal will sound reminding the driver
to refuel. At this point there are still about 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
SpeedometerThe speedometer is equipped with a digital odometer and a trip counter, in
addition to a service intervals display.
During the running-in period, the instructions shown on ⇒page 143 should
be followedDigital display in the instrument panelDigital clock *– Turn the setting knob ⇒page 52, fig. 32 anti-clockwise to
the stop to set the hour. If the kn ob is turned briefly anti-clock-
wise the clock will advance one hour further.
– Turn the setting knob clockwise to the limit stop to set the minutes. If the knob is turned briefly clockwise the clock will
advance one minute further.
Fig. 34 Fuel gauge
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Ambient temperature display*
The outside temperature is displayed when the ignition is
switched on.At temperatures be t
ween +6°C to -7 °C
, in addition to the outside tempe ra-
ture, an ice crystal is displayed and if travel speed is over 10 km/h an acoustic
buzzer is heard.
The illumination of the crystal symbol ai ms to warn the driver of the risk of
ice, so that he/she proceeds with due care.
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature as
a result of heat coming from the engine.
Mileage display or Service Interval DisplayDistance display
The left-hand counter in the display registers the total amount of distance
covered by the vehicle.
The right-hand counter registers the sh ort journeys. The last digit indicates
steps of 100 metres. The trip recorder counter may be reset by the reset
button ⇒page 52, fig. 32 .
Service interval display
A Service pre-warning will appear in the mileage displays if a service is due
soon. A “spanner” symbol appears and the display “km” with the distance
that can be driven until the next service appointment is due. The display will
change after approximately 10 seconds. A “clock symbol” appears and the
number of days until the service appointment should be carried out. The
following information text displayed in the instrument panel display: SERV. IN
... KM OR ... DAYS . The service message will disappear approximately 20 seconds after the igni
tion is switched on or the engine is running. The normal
display can be resumed by pressing the reset button on the trip counter or by
pressing the rocker switch of the MFI ⇒page 56, fig. 35 .
With the ignition switched on, you can call up the current service message by
pressing the trip counter reset knob for 2 seconds.
An overdue service is indicated by a minus sign in front of the mileage or day
information.
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Displays in the multi-function display (MFD)* You can switch between the following di splays in the multi-function display
(MFD) by operating the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 37 on the windscreen wiper
lever. Memory displays
•
Time
•
Journey duration
•
Average speed
•
Distance
•
Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)
•
Average fuel consumption
•
Current fuel consumption
Time
The time is also displayed when the ignition is switched off. The clock can be
set with the right-hand rotating button below the rev counter “digital clock”.
min - Journey duration
The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
Ø mph - Average speed
The average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres has been travelled. Dashes will appear in the display until that time.
The display will be updated every 5 seconds whilst the vehicle is in motion.
km - Distance travelled
The display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both me mories is 9999 miles. The memory will
automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.
km - Fuel range
The fuel range is calculated using the fi gures for tank content and current fuel
consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same condi-
tions as a reference.
Fig. 37 Windscreen wiper
and washer lever: Button
A and rocker switch BFig. 38 Digital screen on
the instrument panel:
outside temperature
display
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In air recirculation mode, no air enters the vehicle interior from outside.
The windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched off. Therefore,
you should never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for longer
periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.Note
•
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 120.
Vehicle ventilation or heatingVentilating the passenger compartment
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 84 anti-clockwise.
– Turn blower switch to speed settings 1 -4. – Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution
control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Heating the interior
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 84 clockwise to select
the required temperature.
– Turn blower switch to speed settings 1-4.
– Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Defrosting the windscreen
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 84 clockwise to the
maximum temperature.
– Turn the blower switch to setting 4.
– Set air distribution to
.
–Close outlet .
– Open and turn ou tlet towards side w indows.
De mi
sting the windscreen and the side windows
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 84 to the heating zone.
– Turn blower swit ch to
speed settings 2-3.
– Set a
ir distribution to
.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 84 On the dash
panel: Heater controls
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AC
AA
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AC
AA
AB
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A4
AA
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