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Cockpit
52Rev counter
The rev. counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.The start of the red zone ⇒page 51, fig. 30 indicates the maximum
engine speed operating at service temperature. However, it is advisable to
change up a into a higher gear, move the selector lever to D or lift your foot
off the accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of
engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up into higher gears early will help you to save fuel and minimise
engine noise.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 153 should
be followed.
Digital display in the instrument panelFuel gauge
and reserve indicator
Instrument panel: fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 litres.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone ⇒fig. 31 , 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.Digital clock* – To alter the time, press button ⇒page 51, fig. 30 . The option
“hour” flashes on the digital display. Set the hour from button “set” ⇒ page 51, fig. 30 .
A1
Fig. 31 Fuel gauge
A4
A5
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Cockpit
56Mileage display or Service Interval DisplayDistance display
The upper counter in the display registers the total mileage covered by the
vehicle.
The lower counter registers the short journeys. The last digit indicates steps
of 100 metres. The trip recorder counter may be reset by the reset button
⇒ page 51, fig. 30 .
Service interval display
A Service pre-warning will appear in the mileage display 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 next service appointment is due.
The following message appears on the instrument panel if a service is due:
INSP - Maintenance service The service message will disappear approximately 20 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched on or the engine is
running. This may also be turned off
pressing the short journey counter reset button for more than 0.5 seconds.
4)
The Service Centre which carries out the maintenance service will reset the
maintenance interval display once the service is finished.
We recommend you to carry out the re pair and maintenance work only in the
Authorised Service Centres.
If you wish to find out how long before the inspection, press button
⇒ page 51, fig. 30, and select the relevant option from the menu.
Fig. 35 Service interval
display
A6
4)With “Ignition OFF” the mainte nance display remains visible.
A4
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
118•
In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the outside enters the vehicle
interior. The windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched off.
Therefore, never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for a long
time (risk of accident).Note
•
Please consider the general notes ⇒page 126.
Vehicle ventilation or heatingVentilating the passenger compartment
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 86 anti-clockwise.
– Turn blower switch to any of the head settings 1 -4. – Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution
control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Interior heating
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 86 clockwise to select
the desired temperature.
– Turn blower switch to any of the head 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. 86 clockwise to reach
the maximum temperature.
– Turn the blower switch to setting 4.
– Turn air distribution control to
.
–Close outlet .
– Open and turn outlet towards side windows
Keeping the windscreen and the side windows demisted
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 86 to the heating zone.
– Turn blower switch to any of the head settings 2 -3.
– Turn air distribution control to
.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 86 Heating controls
on the dash panel
AA
AB
AC
AA
AB
AC
AA
AB
A3
A4
AA
AB
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Driving
128DrivingAddressAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely
adjusted to suit the driver.– Adjust the driver seat to the correct position.
– Push the lever under the steering column ⇒fig. 91 down ⇒ .
– Adjust the steering wheel until the correct position is set ⇒fig. 91 .
– Then push the lever up again firmly ⇒.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the steering column adjustment function and an incor-
rect seating position can result in serious injury.
•
To avoid accidents, the steering column should be adjusted only when
the vehicle is stationary.
•
Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your chest ⇒fig. 91 . If you fail
to observe the minimum distance, the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury.
•
If your physical constitution does not allow you to mantain the
minimum distance of 25 cm, contact an Authorised Service Centre. The
Authorised Service Centre will help yo u to decide if special specific modifi-
cations are necessary.
•
If you adjust the steering wheel so th at it points towards your face, the
driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident. Make
sure that the steering wheel points towards your chest.
•
When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never hold the
steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g. in
the centre of the steering wheel, or on th e inside of the rim). In such cases,
you could receive severe injuries to the arms, hands and head.
Fig. 91 Steering column
height adjustment
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