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Instruments and warning/indicator lamps

Instruments

Instrument cluster overview

The instrument cluster is the driver's information centre.

Fig. 2 Overview of instrument cluster

Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display

− Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

− Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

− Mileage recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Speedometer

Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Note

• The needles in the instrument cluster will sweep across the dials

when you switch on the ignition.

• The instrument lighting (illumination of dials and needles) is

switched on when the ignition is on and the vehicle's lights are off.

The instrument lighting is dimmed automatically as the daylight

starts to fade. This function is intended to remind the driver to

switch on the dipped-beam headlights in good time when light

conditions become poor.

Coolant temperature gauge

The coolant temperature gauge ⇒ fig. 2 only works when the

ignition is switched on. In order to avoid possible damage to the

engine, please read the following notes for the different tempera-

ture ranges.

Engine cold

If the needle is still in the lower range of the dial, this indicates that

the engine has not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high

engine speeds, full acceleration and heavy engine loads.

Normal temperature

In normal operation the needle will settle somewhere in the centre

of the dial once the engine has reached operating temperature. The

needle may also go further up when the engine is working hard at

high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern provided

the warning symbol  in the display does not start flashing.

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Warning symbol in instrument cluster 

If the symbol  lights up in the display, this means that either the

coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low

⇒ page 32.

If the needle is at the top end of the dial, this means the coolant

temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and

wait for it to cool down. If the warning lamp starts flashing again

after just a short distance, contact a qualified workshop.

WARNING

• Before opening the bonnet and checking the coolant level,

please observe the warning information on ⇒ page 231, “Working

on components in the engine compartment”.

• Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant

escaping from the engine compartment; there is a risk of being

scalded. Wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping steam

or coolant.

Caution

• Additional lights and other accessories in front of the air inlet

reduce the cooling effect of the radiator. At high outside tempera-

tures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the engine over-

heating.

• The front spoiler also ensures proper distribution of the cooling

air when the vehicle is moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can

reduce the cooling effect, which could cause the engine to overheat.

You should obtain professional assistance.

Rev counter

The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolu-

tions per minute.

You should select a lower gear if the engine speed drops below

1500 rpm. The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the

maximum engine speed which may be used briefly when the engine

is warm and after it has been run in properly. However, it is advisable

to change up a gear or move the selector lever to “D” (or lift your

foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone.

Caution

Never allow the rev counter needle ⇒ page 11, fig. 2 to go into

the red zone on the dial for more than a very brief period: there is a

risk of damaging the engine. The start of the red zone on the dial is

different for some engine versions.

For the sake of the environment

Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise

engine noise.

button

This button has a number of different functions.

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Fig. 3 Instrument

cluster: SET button

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The button has the following functions:

Activating clock, date, temperature and mileage

recorder displays

The display will appear for about 30 seconds if you press the

button ⇒ page 12, fig. 3 when the ignition is switched off.

Starting check procedure (auto-check control)

The auto-check control checks important components and vehicle

systems. These background checks are run constantly, as long as

the ignition is switched on ⇒ page 29.

You can start the “check procedure” manually by pressing the

button with the ignition switched on. This function check can be

started at road speeds up to 5 km/h.

Calling up driver messages again

A red or yellow symbol appearing in the instrument cluster display

is normally accompanied by a corresponding message. The

message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If

required, you can call up the message again by briefly pressing the

button.

Setting speed warning

You can press the button briefly to set speed limit warning 1

while the vehicle is moving ⇒ page 28. If you press and hold the

button, this will cancel the speed warning.

Time and date display

Quartz clock

The date, time and display format can be changed using the sound

system or MMI* control console. Please refer to the Operating

Manual for the MMI or sound system for more details.

Radio-controlled clock*

When the clock is in “radio-control” mode the signal reception

symbol (a radio tower with radio waves) appears in the display

⇒ fig. 4. It is then not possible to change the minutes or the date

manually.

Note

• The digital clock and mileage recorder displays are switched on

for about 30 seconds when the driver's door is opened.

• When the ignition is switched off, the clock and date display can

be switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the button

⇒ page 12, fig. 3 ⇒ page 12.

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Fig. 4 Instrument

cluster: Time and date

display

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Mileage recorder

The instrument shows how far you have travelled.

The mileage is stated in kilometres (“km”) or “miles”.

You can switch the display from kilometres to miles and vice versa

via the MMI or the button on the sound system control

console.

Odometer / trip recorder

The odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.

The trip recorder shows the distance that has been travelled since it

was last reset. It is used to measure individual journeys. The last

digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or tenths

of a mile.

The trip recorder can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button

⇒ fig. 6.

Fault display

If there is a fault in the instruments, the letters dEF appear perma-

nently in the trip recorder display. Please have the fault rectified as

soon as possible.

Immobiliser

When the ignition is switched on, the security programming of the

ignition key is verified electronically.

If an uncoded key is used, SAFE will appear continuously in the

mileage recorder display. The vehicle cannot then be driven

⇒ page 39.

Note

• The date, time and recorded mileage will continue to be

displayed for about 30 seconds after you switch off the ignition.

• The digital clock and mileage recorder displays are switched on

for about 30 seconds when the driver's door is opened.

• When the ignition is switched off, the mileage recorder can be

switched on for about 30 seconds by pressing the button

⇒ page 12, fig. 3 ⇒ page 12.

Fig. 5 Instrument

cluster: Mileage

recorder

Fig. 6 Instrument

cluster: Reset button

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