Driver information displ ay
The speed warn ing symbol 8 (USA models)/ 0 (Canada models) will
appear briefly in the display when you release the button to indicate
that the maximum speed has been stored successfully.
The max imum speed remains stored until it is changed by pressing
the button again briefly or unt il it is deleted by a lengthy push on the
button. •
Speed warning 2: setting a speed limit
Warning threshold 2 is set, changed and deleted in /11/111.
Switching speed warning on and off
- Select: Function button I CAR]> System s> Instrument
cl uster .
- Select Speed warning On to switch on the warning
threshold or
Off to turn off the warning threshold.
Setting and adjusting th e warning threshold
- Select : Function button! CAR ]> S ystems > Instrument
c luster.
- Select the second item in the Speed warning menu . The
submenu
Speed thre shold appears .
- Set the warning threshold you want.
Warning threshold 2 can only be set in a speed range from 20 to
150 mph (30 to 240 km/h). •
Trip computer
Introduction
The trip computer gives you information on current and
average fuel mileage, average speed, fuel range and
driving time.
F ig . 2 0 Tri p com puter
d is pl ay: Ave ra g e fuel
mil eage
The follow ing driving information is continuously evaluated by the
trip computer and can be displayed sequen tially in the inst rument
cluster d isplay.
Fuel range
The estimated cruising range in miles (km) appears in the display .
T his tells you how far your vehicle w ill be ab le to travel on t he cu rre nt
tank of fuel and w ith the same driv ing style. The display changes in
increments of 6 miles
(10 km) .
The cru is ing range is ca lculated based on the fuel consumpt ion for
the last 18 miles
(30 km). If you drive conservatively, the cruising
range will increase .
Average fuel mileage
The average fuel economy in MPG (l/100 km) s ince you last clea red
the memory appears in this disp lay. You can use this display to adjust
your dr iv ing techn ique to achieve a desired mileage. ..,
Driving and environment
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The amount of oil used is related to engine load and speed.
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new engine to reach its
lowest value after a certain mileage has been driven .
You must drive your vehicle about 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers)
before you can properly assess oil consumption.
This also applies to fuel consumption and engine output .
0 Note
• Have your vehicle maintained properly and in accordance with the
service recommendations in your Warranty
& Maintenance booklet.
Lack of proper maintenance as well as improper use of the vehicle w ill
impair the function of the emission control system and cou ld lead to
damage.
• Do not alter or remove any component of the Emission Control
System un less approved by the manufacturer.
• Do not a lter or remove any device, such as heat shie lds, switches,
ignition wires, valves, which are designed to protect your vehicle's Emission Contro l System and other important vehicle components. •
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high on short
trips .
-Try to avoid driving short distances with a cold engine.
The eng ine and catalytic converter have to reach thei r optima l oper
ating temperature
to reduce fuel consumption and noxio us em is
sions effectively.
Just after starting, a cold engine in a mid -size car only achieves a fuel
economy of 6-8 miles per gallon (30-40 l/100 km) . After about a half
a mile, fuel economy climbs to 12 mpg (20 l/100 km). After about
2.5 miles (4 km), the engine is at its proper operating temperature
Controls and equip
ment Safety first Vehicle operation
and fuel economy has
reached a normal level. So you can see that you
should avoid short trips whenever possible.
The
outside temperature is also cr it ical in th is regard . Your car
consumes more fuel in the winter than in the summer. •
Vehicle care Do-it-yourself service Technical data
