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Instrument displayTachometer
Displays the engine rpm.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as possible.
Speedometer
Speed display.
Picture no:
Kilometre display
With the ignition switched off, briefly press
the reset knob to display the number of
kilometres driven for approx. 15 seconds.
Top line:
Trip odometerDisplays the number of kilometres since the
gauge was reset.
To reset, press button with ignition
switched on and trip odometer activated
and hold down for approximately one
second. Caution
If the pointer is in the warning zone, the
maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Vehicles with clock in odometerTo reset, press button with ignition
switched on and trip odometer activated
and hold down for approximately
2seconds.
To switch between trip odometer and clock
display 3 give reset knob a brief press – see
next page.
Bottom line:
OdometerRecords the number of kilometres
Service interval display 3173.
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Coolant temperature display
Coolant temperature gauge. For physical reasons, the engine
temperature gauge shows the coolant
temperature only if the coolant level is
adequate.
During operation the system is pressurised.
The temperature may therefore rise briefly
to over 100 C.
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Fuel gauge
Control indicator Y illuminates when the
level is low. Refuel immediately if the
control indicator begins to flash.
Never run the tank dry!
Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fuel required to fill the tank
may be less than the specified tank
capacity. Pointer in zone
at left= Engine operating
temperature not yet
reached
Pointer between
the zones= Normal operating
temperature
Pointer in right
zone (warning
zone)= Temperature too
high: Stop the
vehicle and switch
off the engine.
Danger to engine.
Check coolant level
immediately 3177.
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Natural gas fuel gauge 3
The display indicates tank pressure or
petrol level, depending on operating
mode.Display:
1/1 - Tank pressure approx. 200 bar
3/4 - Tank pressure approx. 150 bar
1/2 - Tank pressure approx. 100 bar
1/4 - Tank pressure approx. 50 bar
In order to achieve the maximum range in
natural gas operation, we recommend that
you make use of the entire reserve area. Petrol operation:
Display:
1/1 - Tank content approx. 14 litres
When the petrol level is getting low, the
engine may sputter when taking curves.
Refuel immediately if control indicator Y
begins to flash!
Never allow the petrol tank to run dry!On vehicles with auxiliary heating 3,
regularly check the petrol level as it
consumes petrol even during natural gas
operation.
Fuel selector switch 3113.
Natural gas operation:
Pointer in left
warning zone
orY illuminated= Reserve level.
Pointer in left
warning zone
orY flashing= Lower reserve area;
vehicle shifts
automatically into
petrol operation
after a slight delay
3113.
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Information display Triple information display 3
Display of time, outside temperature and
date/infotainment system (when it is on).
When the ignition is off, the time, date and
outside temperature can be displayed by
briefly pressing one of the two buttons
adjacent to the display.
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Graphical Information Display 3
Display of time, outside temperature and
date/infotainment system (when it is on).
The type of information and how it is
displayed depend on the equipment of the
vehicle and the settings made.
Some information appears in the display in
an abbreviated form.
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Outside temperature A fall in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops below 3 C,
the symbol : appears in the triple
information display as a warning for icy
road conditions. When temperature
increases to at least 5 C, the : symbol
goes out.
12:01 17
,0
°C
FM 3
90,6
MHz
REG AS RDS TP
FMAS[TP]REGCDinMP3
90.6
MHz
19,5° 19:36
8:56
-5
,5
°C
07.04.2004
:
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In vehicles with graphical information
display 3, Slippery road is shown in the
display as a warning for icy road surfaces.
There is no message below -5 C.
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Triple information display Set date and time
The infotainment system 3 must be off.
Activate setting mode by holding the Ö
button depressed for about 2 seconds. The
flashing value is adjusted using the ;
button. The Ö button is used to switch to
the next unit and to exit setting mode. Automatic time synchronisation
3
The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters
automatically sets the time. This can be
identified by } in the display.
Some transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, we recommend
that you switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
Activate setting mode and set it to year
setting. Hold the Ö button depressed
about 3 seconds until } flashes in the
display and “RDS TIME" appears. The
function is activated (RDS TIME 1) or
deactivated (RDS TIME 0) with the ;
button. Exit setting mode using the Ö
button.
9 Warning
Caution: The road surface may already
be icy even though the display indicates
a few degrees above 0 C.
Slippery road-2,5°C
OK
8:56
5
,5
°C
07.04.2004
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82 InstrumentsSetting display mode 3
Display brightness is independent of
vehicle lighting. Settings are made as
follows:
Select menu item Day / Night from the
Settings menu.
The options are displayed.
Automatic: Adapted based on vehicle
lighting.
Always day design: Black text on light
background.
Always night design: White text on dark
background.
Selections are indicated by a o in front of
the menu item.
Ignition logic 3
Setting, see infotainment system
instructions.
Warning buzzersWhen starting the engine or while driving:
zif seat belt 3 is not fastened.
zIf the speed programmed at the
factory3 is exceeded.
zIf the car has automated manual
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
opened when the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the foot brake is
not depressed.
When parking the vehicle and opening
the driver’s door:
zwhen the ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
zwith parking lamps or dipped beam on.
zif the turn signal lever is engaged.
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Windscreen wipers Move lever upwards to switch on.
&=Fast
%=Slow
$= Adjustable interval switching
§=Off
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Exterior lightsTurn light switch:
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and
number plate lamps are also on.
If the ignition is switched off when main
beam or dipped beam is on, the parking
lamps 3 come on. Versions with daytime running lights 3
If the light switch is set to 7, dipped beam
is activated without instrument illumination
when the ignition is switched on.
The daytime running lights switched off
when the ignition is switched off.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lights and fog lamps 3.
Driving abroad 3 89. Exterior lights ....................................... 84
Main beam, headlamp flash .............. 85
Turn signal lamps ................................ 85
Reversing lamps................................... 85
Fog lamps > 3.................................... 86
Fog tail lamp r................................... 86
Hazard warning lamps ....................... 86
Headlamp range adjustment ? 3..... 87
Instrument illumination k................... 87
Information display illumination 3..... 87
Courtesy lamp 0................................ 88
Battery discharge protection 3.......... 89
Misted light covers............................... 89
Headlamps when driving abroad ...... 89 7=Off
8= Parking lamps
9= Dipped beam or main beam
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Fog lamps
> 3
The fog lamps can only be switched on if
both the ignition and lights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Fog tail lamp
r
The fog tail lamp can only be switched on
if both the ignition and dipped beam/
parking lamps are on.
Operated with the r button.
The fog tail lamp of the vehicle is
deactivated when towing a caravan/
trailer.
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Hazard warning lamps Operated with the ¨ button.
To make the button easier to find, the red
surface is illuminated when the ignition
switched on. When the button is pressed,
its control indicator flashes in time with the
hazard warning lamps.