Technical data

Everything under control CONTROLS
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Computer*
Displays in the revolution counter
Press the button on the flashing turn indicator
lever to call up items of information one after
the other.
The following items of information are displayed
in the order listed:
> Range
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> Average speed
> External temperature display
In parallel, gearshift recommendations to
reduce fuel consumption can be displayed, see
Gearshift point display
* on page 59.
To set the corresponding units of measure, see
Formats and units of measure on page 61.
Range
This display indicates how far the vehicle can
probably be driven on the fuel remaining in the
tank. The range is calculated on the basis of the
way the car has been driven over the past
30 km, approx. 20 miles, and the amount of fuel
currently in the tank.
If the range is below 50 km, approx.
30 miles, refuel the vehicle, otherwise the
engine's functions are not assured and damage
may occur.<
Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the period since the engine was
last started.
To reset the average consumption reading:
press the button in the flashing turn indicator
lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption
Enables you to check how economical you are
driving.
Average speed
The calculation of average speed ignores any
stationary periods where the engine was
switched off.
To reset the average speed reading: press the
button in the flashing turn indicator lever for
approx. 2 seconds.
Outside temperature warning
If the temperature reading falls to approx.
+36/377, a signal sounds and a warning light
comes on. There is an increased risk of ice.
Sheet ice can also form at temperatures
above +36/377. You should therefore
drive carefully over bridges and shaded roads;
otherwise there is an increased risk of acci-
dent.<
Gearshift point display*
Principle
This system recommends the gear that allows
optimal fuel economy in the current driving situ-
ation. Whenever that gear differs from the one
currently engaged, you are prompted to shift up
or down, respectively.
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