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Displays
Controls
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the text message.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 218.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Odometer and trip odometer
Display
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Odometer, arrow 1.
Fuel gauge
Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Show/reset kilometers
Press the knob.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 194.
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When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
Engine oil temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
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Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.
A Check Control message is
displayed.
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Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
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Controls
Displays
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Displaying the cruising range
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the range can also be displayed as bar in the
instrument cluster.
1. "Settings"
Time
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 98.
With navigation system: range with
destination guidance active
If respective equipment is fitted
and destination guidance is ac‐
tive, the remaining range is dis‐
played when the destination is
reached.
Date
The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 98.
Current fuel consumption
Range
Display
Depending on your vehicle's op‐
tional features, the current fuel
consumption can be displayed
in the instrument cluster. Check
whether you are currently driv‐
ing in an efficient and environmentally-friendly
manner.
Display
With a low remaining range:
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A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
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The remaining range is
shown on the on-board co‐
mupter.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. "Settings"
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With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
2. "Instrument cluster"
3. "Additional indicators"
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
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