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The multi-functional indicator offers
you a range of useful information.
Note
In certain national versions the displays
appear in the Imperial system of
measures.MemoryThe multi-functional indicator is eq
uipped with two automatic memories.
The data of the single-trip memory (memory 1) is shown if a
1 appears in the
display. A
2 shown in the display means that da
ta relates to the total distance
memory (memory 2). Switching of the memory takes place when the button
⇒fig. 21
.
Single-trip memory (memory 1) The single-trip memory collates the driving information from the moment the igni- tion is switched on until it
is switched off. New data will
also flow into the calcula-
tion of the current driving information if the trip is continued
within 2 hours
after
switching off the ignition. The memory will
be is automatically erased, on the other
hand, if the trip is interrupted for
more than 2 hours
.
Total-trip memory (memory 2) The total distance driven memory gathers
data from any number of individual jour-
neys up to a total of 99 hours and 59 minutes driving or 9.999 kilometres driven. The memory is deleted when either of these limits is reached and the calculation starts from anew. The total-trip memory will not, contrary to
the single-trip memory, be deleted after
a period of interruption of driving of 2 hours.
Note
All information in the memory is erased if the battery of the vehicle is disconnected.Using the systemThe rocker switch and the button are located in the grip of the window wiper lever
⇒
fig. 21
.
Selecting the memory – Repeated short-term pressing of th
e button allows to select the
desired memory.
The outside temperature
⇒ page 21
Current fuel consumption
⇒page 21
Average fuel consumption
⇒page 22
Range
⇒page 22
Distance driven
⇒page 22
Average speed
⇒page 22
Driving time
⇒page 22
Time
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Fig. 21 Multi-functional indicator: Control elements
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Selecting the functions – Press the rocker switch up or down. This will cause the individual
functions of the multi-f
unctional indicator to
appear in the display
one after the other.
Setting function to zero – Select the memory you want. – Press button for more than 1 second.The following readouts of the selected me
mory will be set to zero by button :
•
average fuel consumption,
•
distance driven,
•
average speed,
•
Driving time.
You can only operate the multi-functional
indicator when the ignition is switched
on. After the ignition is switched on, the fu
nction displayed is the one which you last
selected before switching off the ignition. If the outside temperature drops below
+4 °C, the outside temperature indicator
with a snow flake symbol appears. The symbol warns the driver of the possible danger of ice on the road. After the rock
er switch is pressed, the function
displays the one which you last selected before switching off the ignition.
Outside temperatureThe outside temperature appears in the disp
lay when the ignition is switched on.
The correct outside temperature will be indi
cated with a delay of
5 minutes. If the
vehicle is stationary (or driven at a very low speed) the temperature indicated may be slightly higher than the actual outsid
e temperature because of
heat radiated by
the engine. If the outside temperature drops below +4°C
, a snow flake symbol (warning signal
for ice on the road) appears be
hind the temperature indicator
⇒fig. 22
and a
warning signal sounds.
WARNING
Do not only rely upon the information given on the outside temperature display that there is no ice on the road.
Please note that bl
ack ice may also be
present on the road surface even at
temperatures around +4°C - warning,
drive with care!Current consumptionThe current fuel consumption level is shown in the display in litres/100 km. This information can help you to adapt your styl
e of driving to the fuel consumption you
wish to achieve.
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Fig. 22 Multi-functional indicator: the outside temperature
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The display appears in litres/hour if the vehicle is stationary or driving at a low speed.Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in litres/100 km
⇒page 20. This information can help you to adapt your
style of driving to the fuel co
nsumption you wish to achieve.
If you wish to determine the average fuel
consumption over a cert
ain period of time
you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measurement using the button
⇒page 20, fig. 21
. A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you
drive after erasing the memory. The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.
Note
The amount of fuel consumed will not be indicated.RangeThe estimated range in kilometres is shown on the display. It indicates the distance you can still drive with your vehicle based on the present level of fuel in the tank for the same style of driving. The readout is shown in steps of 10 km. The fuel consumption for the last 50 km is
taken as a basis for calculating the range.
If you drive in a more economical manner from this moment on, the range will be increased accordingly. You first drive 50 km if the readout is reset (after disconnecting the battery) before a new readout for the range is displayed.Distance drivenThe distance driven since the memory was last erased appears in the display ⇒ page 20. If you wish to calculate the distance driven from a particular time of day
you must first erase the memory at this mo
ment in time by pressing the button
⇒ page 20, fig. 21
.
The maximum distance indicated in both sw
itch positions is 9 999 km. The indicator
is set back to null if th
is period is exceeded.
Average speedThe average speed since the memory was last erased is shown in the display in km/hour
⇒page 20. If you wish to determine
the average speed over a certain
period of time you must first erase the memory at the start of the new measure- ment using the button
⇒page 20, fig. 21
.
A zero appears in the display for the first 300 m you drive after erasing the memory.The indicated value will be updated every 5 seconds while you are driving.Driving timeThe driving time which has elapsed since the memory was last erased, appears in the display
⇒page 20. If you wish to calculate th
e driving time from a particular
time of day you must first erase the memory at this moment in time by pressing the button
⇒page 20, fig. 21
.
The maximum distance indi
cated in both memories is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
The indicator is set back to null
if this period is exceeded.
Warning against excessive speeds*An acoustic warning signal will sound
when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 kilome-
tres per hour. The acoustic warning signal
will switch off again when the vehicle
speed goes below this speed limit. This function is only vali
d for some export countries.
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General Maintenance
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Technical Data
Information display*IntroductionThe information display provides you with information in a convenient way concerning the
current operating state of your vehicle
. The information system
also provides you with data (depending on the equipment installed in the vehicle) relating to the radio and multi-functional indicator. Certain functions and oper
ating conditions are always being checked on the
vehicle when the ignition is switched on and also while driving. Functional faults, if required
repair work and other information are indicated by red
symbols and yellow symbols.
Lighting up of these symbols is combined with an acoustic warning signal. Information and texts giving warnings
are also shown in the display
⇒page 27.
The display of text is possible in the following languages:
Czech, English, German, French,
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.
The desired language can be
set by a specialist garage.
The following information can be shown in
the display (depending on the equip-
ment installed on the vehicle):Menu
Fig. 23 Instrument cluster: large information displayFig. 24 Instrument cluster: small information display
Menu
⇒ page 23
Door and boot lid warning
⇒page 24
Displays of the multi-functional indicator
⇒page 16
Warning symbols or warning lights
⇒page 27
Displays of the Service Interval Display
⇒page 18
Displays of the radio
Fig. 25 Information display: Menu
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– You can activate the menu by pressing the rocker switch
⇒
fig. 26

for more than 1 second.
– You can select individual menu poin
ts by means of the rocker switch
. The selected information is displayed after pressing the button
for a short time or after releasing the rocker switch (after about 4 seconds).
You can select the following information (d
epending on the equipment installed on
the vehicle): After selecting the menu point
DISPLAY OFF
the display is switched off. Press the
rocker switch for more than 1 seco
nd to switch the display on again.
The Information
CAR STATUS
flashes in the menu if there is something which is not
in proper order on the vehicle (e.g. warning
of a low fuel level). The first warning will
be displayed after switching over to
CAR STATUS
. You can then display other oper-
ating conditions afterwards using the switch-over function (such as water level low).
Door and boot lid warningThe door and boot lid warning lights up if
at least one door or the boot lid is not
closed. The symbol displays the respective
opened
door and boot lid
⇒fig. 27
.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors and the boot lid are completely closed.As an additional warning signal, a 3 time pe
ep sounds if the car is driven at a speed
of more than 6km/hour and if the door is open.Radio displayThese displays
indicate
the common information from the display of the radio.
TRIP COMPUTER (AUTO COMPUTER)
⇒page 19
CAR STATUS
⇒page 25
DISPLAY OFF
Fig. 26 Information display: Control elements
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Fig. 27 Information display: Door warningFig. 28 Information display: Radio display
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General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Auto Check ControlCar stateThe Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle compo- nents. The check is performed constantly
when the ignition is switched on, both
when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving. Operational faults, urgent repairs, service
work or other information appear in the
display of the instrument cluster. The disp
lays are shown with a red or yellow light
symbol depending on the priority of the message. The red symbols indicate
danger
(priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning
(priortity 2). Information for the driver
may also appear in addition to the
symbols
⇒page 27.
Investigate the displayed faults as soon as
possible. If several operational faults exist
at the same time, the symbols will appear
one after the other and are each visible
for about 2 seconds. The error messages are faded out after 10 seconds or by actuating the rocker switch ⇒page 24, fig. 26
and are stored under the information
CAR STATUS
.
There is at least one error message to be read when the term
CAR STATUS
is
flashing in the menu. The display will show
STATUS 1/2
(for example) if a number
of error messages are present. This display
indicates that the first of a total of two
error messages should be displayed. Actuate the rocker switch , to call up the individual error messages.If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and text in the display:•
Priority 1 - three warning signals
•
Priority 2 - one warning signal
Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.Proceed as follows if a red symbol is displayed: – Stop the vehicle.– Switch the engine off. – Check the functions indicated. – Obtain professional assistance.Meaning of the red symbols: Three
successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears. The symbol
continues flashing until
the fault is rectified.
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Faults in the brake surface
⇒page 34

Coolant level too low/coolant temperature too high
⇒ page 30

Engine oil pressure too low
⇒page 31
Fig. 29 Information display: Oil pressure is low
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If several operational faults of priority 1 exist, the symbols appear one after the other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds.Yellow symbols A yellow symbol signals a warning.The meaning of the yellow symbols: One
warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the other and are each illuminated for about 2 seconds. Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
Fuel level low
⇒ page 31

Check engine oil level, engine oil sensor faulty
⇒page 31

Brake pad worn
⇒page 31

Washer fluid level low
⇒page 31

faulty bulb
⇒page 29
Fig. 30 Information display: Fuel level low
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Warning lightsOverview The warning lights indicate certain functions or faults.
Fig. 31 Instrument cluster with warning lights

Turn signal lights (to the left)
⇒ page 28

Turn signal lights (to the right)
⇒page 28

Turn signal system fo
r vehicles towing a
trailer*
⇒ page 28

Main beam light
⇒page 29

Low beam light
⇒page 29

Fog lights*
⇒page 29

Rear fog light
⇒page 29

Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 29

Bulbs*
⇒page 29

Control system for exhaust
⇒page 29

EPC fault light* (petrol engine)
⇒page 29

Glow plug system (diesel engine)
⇒page 30
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