Instruments and controls
© CAUTIOI
The rev counter needle (2)
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12, Fig.
41
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12, Fig. 3 must only ever briefly go in
to the red zone on the scale; otherwise there
is a risk of engine damage. The start of the
red zone on the dial is different for some en
gine versions.
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For
the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save
fuel and minimise engine noise.
Fuel gauge
The gauge
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12, Fig. 4
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12,
Fig. 3 only works when the ignition is switched
on.
When the gauge reaches the reserve zone, a
red LED will light up and the indicator lamp
Q3
will appear
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35. The LED will flash in red
if the fuel Level is very Low.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the
Technical data section
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343.
© CAUTION
Never run the tank completely dry. If there is
an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can occur.
Unburnt fuel can then enter the exhaust sys
tem.
This can Lead to overheating and dam
age to the catalytic converter.
Mileage recorder
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Fig.
5 Instrument cluster: Mileage recorder
Trip recorder/odometer
The trip recorder shows the distance that has
been travelled since
it
was last reset. It is used to
measure individuaLjourneys.
The trip recorder can be reset to zero by pressing
the reset button (?)
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12, Fig.
41
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12, Fig. 3.
The odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.
Fault display
If there is a fault in the instruments, the letters
DEF appear in the trip recorder display. Have the
fault rectified as soon as possible.
Display
Applies to: vehicles without driver information system
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5245
450km
km 150.3
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Fig.
6 Instrument cluster: Display without driver informa
tion system
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the instru
ment cluster display shows the following (as ap
plicable):
- Time and date
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- Remaining range
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- Driver messages and warning/indicator lamps*
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- Mileage and trip recorder
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Gear-change indicator
Applies to: vehicles with gear-change indicator
This
additional indicator function can help to
save
fuel.
To familiarise yourself with the gear-change
indi
cator, drive in the normal way to start
with.
A
gear change will be recommended on the instru
ment cluster display if the
gear
you are in is not
the most economical choice. If no gear change is
recommended, you are already in the most eco
nomical gear.
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