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Button for:
Coolant temperature gauge display
Reset trip meter » page 28
Set hours/minutes
Enable/disable the mode selected by means of button
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Read and observe on page 26 first.
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The coolant temperature gauge 4 » Fig. 19 on page 26 operates only when
the ignition is switched on.
Fuel gauge1) » page 27
In vehicles with a segment display, the coolant temperature is indicated only
by one of the warning lights » page 37, Coolant coming on or going off.
Engine revolutions counter
Read and observe on page 26 first.
Cold range
The red scale of the rev counter
which the engine control unit begins to limit the engine speed. The engine
control unit restricts the engine speed to a steady limit.
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» Fig. 19 on page 26 indicates the range in
The pointer in the left of the scale indicates that the engine has not yet
reached its operating temperature. Avoid high speeds, full throttle and high
engine loads. This prevents possible damage to the engine.
You should shift into the next higher gear before the red scale of the revolu-
tion counter is reached, or move the selector lever into position D if your car is
fitted with an automatic gearbox.
The operating range
The engine has reached its operating temperature as soon as the pointer
moves into the middle of the scale. At very high ambient temperatures or un-
der heavy engine loads, the pointer may move even further to the right.
To maintain the optimum motor speed, observe the gearshift indica-
tor » page 28.
High temperature range
The coolant temperature is too high if the pointer reaches the red area of the
scale. Further information » page 37.
For the sake of the environment
Shifting up in good time has the following benefits.
It helps to reduce fuel consumption.
It reduces engine noise.
It protects the environment.
It benefits the service life and reliability of the engine.
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CAUTION
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Additional headlights and other attached components in front of the air inlet
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impair the cooling efficiency of the coolant.
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Never cover the radiator - there is a risk of the engine overheating.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Read and observe on page 26 first.
Read and observe on page 26 first.
Warning against speeding
The fuel gauge 7 » Fig. 19 on page 26 only works when the ignition is switch-
ed on.
An audible warning signal will sound when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/
h2). The audible warning is switched off once the vehicle speed falls below
120 km/h.
The fuel remaining is displayed in the segment display on vehicles with the
segment display.
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 45 litres. The warning light lights up
when the fuel level reaches the reserve range » page 40.
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Applies for vehicles using the MAXI DOT display.
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
2)
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Instruments and Indicator Lights
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