Engine oil thermometer
Computer
Displays in instrument cluster
The general operating temperature lies
between 1757/806 and 2507/1206. Do
not exceed a value of approx. 2657/1306.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
The following information is displayed in the
specified order:
If the engine oil temperature is too high, the per-
missible engine speed, and with it the available
engine output is reduced.
>
>
>
>
Time and outside temperature
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption
Fuel gauge
Oil level, refer to Checking engine oil level
on page 212
Manual transmission:
The cruising range, average fuel con-
sumption and oil level are shown in the lower
display in place of the gear indicator.
It is possible to change between the time and
data display by pressing the CHECK button.<
Time
Setting the time, refer to page 76.
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/
70
on page 202.
liters. You will find information on refueling
Outside temperature warning
If the display drops to +377/+36, a signal
sounds and a warning lamp lights up. A mes-
sage appears on the Control Display. There is
an increased danger of ice.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
Even at temperatures above +377/
+3
6 ice can form. Therefore, drive care-
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the remaining range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
fully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the
shade, otherwise there is an increased accident
risk.<
You can set the unit of measure 7 or 6 on the
Control Display, refer to Units of measure on
page 77.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50
km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
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