GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
Instrument Cluster
C
D
A
B
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
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Type 3
Instrument Cluster
A
B
C
D
E
Tachometer
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge
Message center. See Information Displays (page 89).
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Note: On type 3 this gauge is shown within the message center and will not be
displayed unless required. See Information
Displays (page 89).
Shows the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the indicator will remain in the center section.
CAUTION
Do not restart the engine until the cause of overheating has been resolved.
If the indicator moves towards 120°C, the engine is overheating. Stop the engine, switch the ignition off and determine the cause once the engine has cooled down
.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 244).
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Instrument Cluster
Fuel gauge
Note: On type 3 this gauge is shown within the message center.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol tells you on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler cap is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators will illuminate briefly when you switch the ignition on to confirm that the system is operational:
• ABS
• Airbag
• Blind spot monitor
• Brake system
• Coolant temperature
• Electric parking brake (EPB)
• Engine
• Frost
• Ignition
• Oil pressure
• Stability control (ESC)
If a warning or indicator lamp does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on, this indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by properly trained technician.
ABS warning lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. You will continue to have normal braking (without ABS).
Have the system checked by a properly trained technician as soon as possible.
Airbag warning lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician.
Blind spot monitor indicator
It will illuminate when this feature is switched off or in
conjunction with a message. See
Blind Spot Information System (page
80). See Information Messages (page
102).
Brake system lamp
It illuminates when the parking brake is engaged.
WARNING
Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Use your brakes with care.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.
Coolant temperature warning lamp
CAUTION
Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level being correct. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.
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Instrument Cluster
If it stays on after starting or illuminates when driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
coolant level. See Engine Coolant Check
(page 244).
Direction indicators
Flashes during operation. A sudden increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 65).
Engine warning lamp
If it illuminates with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction. If it flashes when you are driving, reduce the speed of your vehicle immediately . If it continues to flash, avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.
CAUTION
If the engine warning lamp illuminates in conjunction with a message, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Electric parking brake (EPB) warning lamp
It will illuminate when an EPB warning message is displayed in
the information display. See
Electric Parking Brake (page 167).
Forward alert indicator
It will illuminate when this
feature is switched off. See
Forward alert function (page
187).
Front fog lamp indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on.
Frost warning lamp
WARNING
Even if the temperature rises to above 4ºC (39.2°F) there is no guarantee that the road is free of hazards caused by inclement weather.
It will illuminate when the outside air temperature is 39°F
(4°C) or below.
Glow plug indicator
See Starting a Diesel Engine
(page 149).
Headlamp indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the headlamp dipped beam or the side and tail lamps on.
Ignition warning lamp
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.
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Instrument Cluster
Lane departure warning indicator
It will illuminate when this feature is switched off or in conjunction with a message. The indicator will go out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the
ignition off. See Lane Departure Warning
(page 192). See Information Messages
(page 102).
Low fuel level warning lamp
If it illuminates, refuel as soon as possible.
Main beam indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the headlamp main beam on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.
Message indicator
It will illuminate when a new message is stored in the
information display. See
Information Messages (page 102).
Oil pressure warning lamp
CAUTION
Do not resume your journey if the oil pressure warning lamp illuminates despite the oil level being correct.
Have the system checked by a properly trained technician immediately.
If the lamp stays on after starting or illuminates during a journey, this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 244).
Rear fog lamp indicator
It will illuminate when you switch the rear fog lamps on.
Seat belt reminder
See Belt Minder (page 31).
Shift indicator
It will illuminate to inform you that shifting to a higher gear may give better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. It will not illuminate during periods of high acceleration, braking or when the clutch pedal is pressed.
Stability control (ESC) warning lamp
While driving, it flashes during activation of the system. After switching on the ignition, if it does not illuminate or illuminates continuously while driving, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction, the system switches off. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician as soon as possible.
If you switch ESC off, the warning lamp will illuminate. The lamp will go out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off.
Start-stop indicator
It will illuminate to inform you when the engine shuts down or
in conjunction with a message.
See Using start-stop
(page 152). See
Information Messages (page 102).
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Instrument Cluster
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Indicator
It will illuminate if the tire pressure in one or more tires is
below the correct pressure. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 257).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Switching the chimes on and off
You can deactivate certain chimes.
To set which chimes should sound:
1.
Press the right arrow button on the steering wheel to enter the main menu.
2. Highlight Setup with the up and down arrow buttons and press the right arrow button.
3. Highlight Chimes and press the right arrow button.
4. Highlight the chime and press the OK button to switch the chime on and off.
5. Press the left arrow button to exit the menu. Press and hold the left arrow button to return to the main menu display.
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