1. Speedometer
2. Turn signal, left
3. Warning symbol
See the following pages for additional information.
4. Information display
The display presents information and warning messages, the ambient temperature, etc. When the ambient temperature is
between 23° and 36°F (-5° and +2°C), a snowflake symbol is shown in the display. This symbol serves as a warning for
possible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car. At low speeds, or
when the vehicle is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature.
5. Information symbol
See the following pages for additional information.
6. Turn signal, right
7. Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously with the
needle in the red area of the dial, which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher gear or
slow the vehicle down. The engine management system will automatically prevent excessively high engines speeds. This
will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed.
8. Indicator and warning symbols
9. Fuel gauge (see page 250
for volumes).
When a warning light in the gauge comes on, there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the
tank. For more information on fuel level and consumption, see "Trip computer" on page 61
.
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Instrument panel
10. Trip odometer reset button
The trip odometers are used to measure short distances. Press the button briefly to switch between the odometer for the
car's total mileage and the two trip odometers, T1 and T2. A long press (more than 2 seconds) resets the currently selected
trip odometer.
11. Function display
This window displays information on functions such as the odometer, trip odometers, optional rain sensor, and cruise
1. Turn the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control to position II.
2. Press button 5 to turn on the rear fog light.
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Lighting panel
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is on.
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal taillights and should be used only when conditions such as
fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters).
Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition is in position II and the light switch (1) is in either position
or .
Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.
NOTE
To make it easier to read the odometer, trip odometer, clock, and ambient temperature, these gauges illuminate when the
vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the ignition switch. The lighting will go out when the
vehicle is locked.
Unlocking the fuel filler door
With the ignition switched off, press button 4 to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain
unlocked until the vehicle begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.
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Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions
