5-12 Instruments and controls
„Depress clutch,
„Move gearshift lever to neutral
(automatic transmission 3 to N),
„Switch off ignition.
Check engine oil level. If the oil level
is low, top up using the specified
engine oil 3 10-3, 11-6, 12-3.
If the oil level is normal, seek the
assistance of a workshop to have the
vehicle’s lubricating system checked.
I Engine oil life monitor 3
For engines with diesel particle filter.
Will flash in red when engine oil and
filter require changing.
Engine oil life monitor 3 3 5-14.o
Theft-deterrent
Will start flashing slowly in red after
the key is turned to positions LOCK or
ACC, or removed from the ignition
switch.
o Immobiliser
Control indicator o (or A for diesel
engines) illuminates when the ignition
is switched on, and extinguishes
when the engine is started.
If either control indicator flashes after
the ignition is switched on, there may
be a fault in the immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 3 2-7.
> Front fog lamps 3
Control indicator in button >, located
on the lower instrument panel,
illuminates when front fog lamps are
switched on 3 6-3.
r Rear fog lamp
Will illuminate in yellow when the rear
fog lamp is switched on 3 6-3.
P High beam
Will illuminate in blue when the high
beam is on and when headlamp flash
is operated 3 6-2.
q Headlamp range
adjustment 3
Will illuminate during driving to
indicate a fault that requires
immediate attention. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Further information 3 6-1.
9 Door ajar 3
Will illuminate in red when a door or
the tailgate is open.
A Service vehicle soon
(for diesel engines) 3
Will illuminate briefly in yellow when
ignition is switched on.
If it flashes when the ignition is
switched on, there may be a fault in
the immobiliser system; the engine
cannot be started (3 “o Immobiliser“,
3 2-7).
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably greater force will be
required for braking and steering.
Do not remove key until vehicle
has come to a standstill,
otherwise the steering column
lock could engage unexpectedly.
6-3Lighting
Front fog lamps > 3
The front fog lamps can only be
switched on when the ignition is on
and the light switch is in position 8
or P.
Follow the regulations of the country
in which you are driving when using
front fog lamps.
Rear fog lamp r
The rear fog lamp can only be
switched on when the ignition is on
and the light switch is in position P.
.
Reversing lamps
Illuminate when reverse gear is
engaged and ignition is switched on.
Headlamps when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical dipped beam
increases the field of vision on the
near side of the lane.
When driving in countries which drive
on the opposite side of the road, this
causes glare for oncoming traffic.
To avoid glare, the headlamp pattern
should be adjusted to the horizontal
position.
Have the headlamps adjusted by a
workshop.
On =
Press button >; control
indicator illuminates in
button.
Off = Press button > again;
control indicator
extinguishes in button.
On =
Turn adjustment band
tor; control indicatorr
illuminates in instrument
cluster.
Off = Turn adjustment band
to OFF; control indicator
r extinguishes.
