02 Instruments and controls
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Combined instrument panel
02
1. Temperature gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine cool-
ing system. If the temperature is abnormally
high and the needle enters the red zone, a
message is shown in the display. Bear in
mind that extra lamps in front of the radiator
grille reduce the cooling capacity at high out-
side temperature and high engine loads.
2. Display
Information and warning messages are
shown in the display.
3. Speedometer
Shows the speed of the car.
4. Trip meter, T1 and T2
The trip meters are used for measuring short
distances. The right-hand digit displays
tenths of a kilometre. Press the button for
more than 2 seconds to reset. Switch be-
tween trip meters with one quick press of the
button.
5. Cruise control indicator
See page 55.
6. Trip meter
The odometer indicates the total distance the
car has travelled.
7. Main beam on/off
8. Warning symbol
If a fault arises, the symbol lights up and a
message is shown in the display.
9. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of revo-
lutions per minute (RPM). Do not allow the
needle of the tachometer to enter the red
field.
10. Automatic gearbox indicator
The selected gearshift programme is dis-
played here. If you have Geartronic